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 […]
Senegal, Morocco Present Contrasting Arguments in AFCON Title Battle at CAS
The battle over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title has entered a decisive stage, with Senegal challenging the decision that handed Morocco a 3-0 victory following their controversial final in Rabat, despite initially winning the match 1-0 after extra time. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) heard Senegal’s appeal in Lausanne, Switzerland, on October 8, with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) seeking to overturn the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board’s ruling and be reinstated as champions. According to Cameroonian sports journalist Signe Naha, who reported on the arguments presented during the October 8 hearing in Lausanne, […]
Kasarani Skyboxes: Structural Changes Raise Questions Over AFCON Readiness
Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have entered a critical phase at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where sections of the stadium’s walls are being demolished as part of works to create additional space for skyboxes ahead of the continental tournament. The latest images from the stadium show extensive demolition work, with broken bricks, concrete debris and other construction materials scattered across an upper-level section overlooking the seating bowl. The area features exposed structural columns, blue-painted walls and open spaces facing the stands, illustrating the scale of the modifications underway. The works bring renewed attention to the […]
Kipruto Leads Kenyan Charge at Chicago Marathon as Lokedi, Kosgei Shine
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto produced a commanding performance to win the men’s race at the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11, while Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei secured second and third places in the women’s contest to underline the country’s dominance in long-distance running. Kipruto clocked an unofficial personal best of 2:01:09, ending Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo’s reign as champion and avenging his defeat to the Ugandan in last year’s race. The Kenyan’s victory completed a remarkable progression in Chicago, having finished third in 2024 and second in 2025 before finally claiming the title. His latest time shaved […]