Literacy News
The Government should not be in a hurry to re-open schools during this pandemic period in order to cushion children from getting coronavirus. Nyando Legio Maria Sect leader Simon Okwama has said opening of schools will put the lives of the children in danger and cases of the infectious disease were likely to increase. Okwama called on other church leaders to stand up and oppose the re-opening of schools but instead push for the deferment…
Production News
Nyando residents have been urged to invest in cotton farming in a bid to access the available market, following plans to set up a branch of Rift Valley Textile Factory (RIVATEX) in the region. Nyando MP Jared Okello said the industry, one of its kind in the county will boost the economy and provide employment to the locals. The Eldoret-based Rift Valley textile industry is geared towards setting its first factory at Boya in Nyando…
General News
Zimbabwe Summons US Envoy Over White House Adviser’s Comment
HARARE, ZIMABABWE – Zimbabwe has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Harare to a meeting over comments by a White House official suggesting Zimbabwe is among “foreign adversaries” that could face retaliation for trying to foment unrest in the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a police officer pressed a knee into his neck. The U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brian Nichols, has been called to meet with…
SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, HON. UHURU KENYATTA, C.G.H., PRESIDENT OF THE
Today’s celebration is taking place in an unconventional manner. For the first time in 57 years, we are unable to celebrate Madaraka Day at a public gathering because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, I will address you from State House. Thank you for joining us through radio, television and through other media to celebrate this day. First, allow me to salute you and to wish you all a Happy 57th Madaraka day; a day our…
Wildfires Destroy 4,000 Acres Of Tsavo East National Park, KWS Say Fire Contained
Fire fighters from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and conservation partners spent Friday night battling a huge wildfire that eventually ended up devastating 4,000 acres of grassland in Tsavo East National. The fire started from Lebanon village along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The sparsely-populated highway village borders Tsavo East National Park, some 30 kilometres from Voi town. Speaking to KNA Sunday, Tsavo Conservation Area Assistant Director Mr. Robert Njue said the fire started on Friday mid-morning hours…
Napuu Water Project To Be Completed Next Month
Napuu water project set to benefit over 10,000 residents of Kanamkemer ward near Lodwar town, Turkana Central Sub County will be completed next month. The Chairman of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority Erick Okeyo, speaking after meeting the area Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro at the County Government headquarters Friday, said only 30 percent of the project works is remaining. “We are here to engage the County Government together with the project engineers and…