Plans for four stadia revealed as Machakos celebrates Youth Day

Four  national class sports stadia are undergoing construction in various parts of  Machakos County, the Chief Officer for  Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports, Carlos  Henry Kioko has revealed. Kioko  said the four are part of nine proposed stadiums the government plans to put up, in its endeavor to promote sports as an income-generating, safe leisurely […]

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Maize Value Chain Platform has improved farmers earnings

The  formation of  Maize Value Chain Platform Network in Laikipia County, has given local maize farmers relief of low earning from their produce  and  post-harvest losses. The  Value Chain Development Platform  was started in year 2015, through assistance of the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) which is now unit in the County ministry of […]

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NGOs urged to align programmes and activities to county action plan

The  Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in Garissa  have been urged to align their programmes and activities  to  the  county’s  action  plan. This  is meant to avoid duplication, wastage and mismanagement of resources. Speaking when he met representatives of NGOs operating in the county, area County Commissioner (CC), Meru Mwangi, said that in the past there […]

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New strategy in the fight against retrogressive customary practices mooted

Three  non-government organizations have launched a complimentary effort to support the government in the fight against retrogressive cultural practices among pastoralist communities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. The NGOs that have been engaged in human rights activities in the region, particularly on gender based violence have secured donor support to run a one year project […]

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