Government plans to expand cash transfers to 2.5 million households
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua says cash transfers remains important but can not provide lasting protection on their own. “Cash transfer, however well targeted, protects a household only for as long as the transfer lasts,” he said, adding that sustainable livelihoods offered more durable protection against poverty and economic shocks. According to the Ministry, the government currently provides more than Sh3.5 billion monthly to vulnerable Kenyans through various social protection programmes. Inua Jamii beneficiaries have increased from 1.2 million to 1.7 million, with the government targeting 2.5 million households. The programme has also shifted from commercial […]
Youths urged to make informed decisions on reproductive health
Vihiga County marked World Contraceptive Day Saturday at the Vihiga Rural hospital with a bold call for youth empowerment to make informed choices. This year’s commemoration was held under the rallying call “My Contraception, My Choice, My Future.” Speaking during the event, Sabatia Sub County Hospital representative Caroline Muhani said access to accurate information enables residents to make informed decisions on their reproductive health, which has a long-term impact on future generations.
Women’s groups in Vihiga County have received Sh18.8 million from Uwezo Fund and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), aimed at empowering them economically.
The women’s groups received Sh4.55 million from the Uwezo Fund and Sh14.25 million from WEF Friday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization drive on MSMEs presided over by the Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises CS Wycliffe Oparanya at Mbale Municipal grounds.
SportPesa Goal Rush Crowns 7th Millionaire
SportPesa crowns its seventh Goal Rush millionaire, with 27-year-old Njoro, Nakuru farmer Meshack Kiplangat walking away with a life-changing Ksh 10 million after correctly predicting the first goal-scoring team and exact goal time across three pre-selected matches on the free-to-play game. Kiplangat, a first-born son who grows potatoes and maize on his family’s farm in Njoro, moved back to Nakuru after a difficult stint in Nairobi that pushed him to return home and rebuild from scratch as a full-time farmer. A consistent gamer, he had previously tasted success with a Ksh 10,000 multibet win, but nothing prepared him for the […]
MAFA Academy, MCF Starlets Crowned Chapa Dimba Eastern Region Champions
MAFA Academy from Isiolo County and MCF Starlets of Machakos County emerged as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season Five Eastern Region champions after impressive victories in the regional finals at Moi Stadium, Embu, on Sunday. MAFA Academy delivered the biggest statement of the finals, overwhelming Meru-based Mikinduri Rick Star FC 8-0 to claim the boys’ title for the first time. Their emphatic victory capped a dominant weekend after they had earlier swept aside Mbuthani Secondary School from Makueni 6-1 in the semi-finals. Mikinduri Rick Star FC reached the final after edging Golden Football from Machakos 2-1 in their semi-final. In […]
Fresh from Mauritius Triumph, Morans Head to Safari Sevens
Nairobi is set for another major rugby sevens showcase as the 2026 Safari Sevens returns to Nyayo National Stadium from October 9 to 11, with Kenya’s newly crowned continental champions, the Morans, heading into the tournament on a high. The Morans sealed the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens title in Mauritius on Sunday after edging Madagascar 15-12 in a thrilling final, ending the Makis’ four-match winning run against Kenya and reclaiming the continental crown they last won in 2023. Their attention now shifts to home soil, where they will join a strong field that include the seniors Shujaa for the 28th […]
Kenya Morans Reclaim Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Crown in Madagascar Thriller
Kenya Morans have reclaimed the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens title after edging Madagascar 15-12 in a thrilling final on Sunday in Mauritius, ending the Makis’ recent dominance over the Kenyan side and restoring the continental crown to Kenyan hands. The victory completed an impressive turnaround for the Morans, who had endured a difficult pool-stage encounter against Madagascar before responding with a commanding semi-final performance against South Africa. Madagascar had entered the final unbeaten after winning all four of their matches, while Kenya arrived with renewed confidence following a 15-0 victory over South Africa in the semi-final. The Makis made the […]