Author: admin
James Ongori, an orphan from Nyamira, passionately appealed for help to get into high school.The video reached Eric Omondi, who rallied Kenyans to raise about 1 million Kenyan shillings for him.Apart from paying the fees, Eric started building a house for Ongoro and his grandmother with the help of well-known Kisii contractor Afande Moses.James Ongori, an orphan from Nyamira, went viral after a video of him pleading for help to get into high school was leaked online. Afande Moses and Eric Omondi joined forces to build a house for James Ongori and his grandmother. Photo: Afande Moses and Eric Omondi.Source:UGC…
The Kenya Plant Health Inspection Service has advised farmers to practice crop rotation to control the deadly maize necrosis disease in the South Rift region.This disease has been affecting crops for over 13 years.Cephis seed inspector Wilson Sitiney said maize planted in disease-infected fields would be affected unless farmers planted another crop.He addressed journalists in Narok town after government experts toured the district and sensitized farmers on the need for best crop cultivation and the use of certified seeds.“Farmers should not plant maize in the same field for many years. It is important for them to rotate crops such as…
A night shift worker lost his life in a fire accident that occurred at a steel sheet manufacturing factory in Isinya, Kajiado District.Police said four other workers were injured in the fire and are currently receiving treatment.According to police and witnesses, the fire broke out Wednesday night while employees were actively engaged in their duties.Factory officials told police the incident occurred in a furnace that melts scrap metal.”While workers were responding, an explosion occurred and a fire affected five people. One person died in hospital and four others were being cared for with injuries.”Police said one of the victims was…
Vice President Ligati Gachagua held a working meeting with Embu County leadership on Thursday.In a meeting held at his home in Nyeri, Mr Gachagua said leaders led by Governor Cecily Mbarire had visited his home.He argued that continued engagement with elected leaders is good for the country, especially when it comes to monitoring the progress of development projects.”Ongoing engagement with elected leaders helps move development projects forward quickly. This evening I had the pleasure of interacting with Embu County leaders led by Governor Cecily Mbarile. They called me to my rural home in Nyeri County for a meaningful work session…
Residents of Samburu County, located in the heart of Kenya, have spoken out, expressing concern that opportunities are being missed due to a lack of public education on government programs. This fact became clear during a recent workshop by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Maralal Town, which highlighted the important role of information dissemination in empowering communities.The power of knowledge: Avoiding legal pitfallsIgnorance is often considered bliss when it comes to government programs, but it can lead to unintended legal problems. Samburu County residents emphasized this during the ODPC workshop, stressing the importance of regular public…
The 33-year-old is best known for her role as executive director and founder of the Food for Education Foundation, and has been praised for her outstanding contributions to child welfare and education. Food for Education: A noble effort to fight hunger in the classroom Wawira Njiru’s journey began 12 years ago when she founded the Food for Education Foundation. The primary objective was to address hunger in elementary school classrooms by providing hot, nutritious, and affordable meals. The initiative, which began in Kiambu County, quickly expanded to include Nairobi and Mombasa counties, with the aim of improving school enrollment and…
kerala tourism newsletter Kerala hailed as a sustainable tourism hub: Riyas Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas acknowledged the synergy between the goals of Kerala tourism and the theme of the National Tourism Day, affirming the state's global reputation as a sustainable and inclusive tourism hub and an experiential tourism destination. He emphasized that he is setting a lasting example.National Tourism Day is celebrated on January 25 every year to raise awareness of the country's economic benefits from tourism. This year's theme was “Sustainable Travel, Timeless Memories.”“This year's theme aligns seamlessly with recent initiatives in Kerala and the outstanding achievements of…
A second judge has recused himself from the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital case as police continue to face criticism for ignoring court orders. Justice Anthony Ombwayo of the Environment and Land Court transferred the case to a court of similar jurisdiction in Nairobi, where it will be heard. The judge expressed disappointment with the police for failing to comply with the court's order to return control of the hospital to the owners until the case is decided. Armed groups took over the facility after police temporarily took over control of the hospital from the county government. Justice Ombwayo reiterated that…
The 2024 NBA trade deadline is over and dusted, although there may not have been much enthusiasm regarding quality. The biggest moves happened a few weeks ago, with OG Anunoby going to the Big Apple and Indiana landing Pascal Siakam. This deadline was more important for teams looking to improve their margins, and while some teams did very well, others were solid with doubts. So which teams should be considered winners or losers by the 2024 deadline? Let's take a look at five. Winner: New York Knicks The Knicks' recent nine-game winning streak since acquiring Anunoby has given them hope.…
A special multi-agency team has been formed to arrest Kelvin Kanyete, the main suspect in the murder of Kenyan nurse Margaret Mbitu at a US airport in November last year. Kelvin Kanete's daring escape has left Muthaiga Police Station baffled. A police source familiar with the matter told reporters on Thursday that they had traced Kan'ete's phone signal to Machakos County, narrowing the search to the Nairobi metropolitan area. The special team will try to trace Kan'ete's footprints and find anyone he came into contact with in the past 48 hours, as well as contacting local residents for information on…