By Eddah Waithaka East African governments, particularly Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, are in a race to adopt competency-based education systems, known here in Kenya as CBC. The Competency Based Curriculum seeks to develop the potential of every learner while also emphasizing values and life skills. However, there has been a lack of integration and measurement […]
It is estimated that the livestock sector supports the livelihoods of about 25 million people and contributes about 42 per cent to the national agricultural GDP. With demand for livestock products expected to grow by up to 50% by 2030, there’s a clear opportunity for strategic investment to drive growth and innovation in the sector and ensure that livestock production […]
By Eddah Waithaka UK-based Soyfujax Mining Company on Friday signed a Sh4 billion deal with Kenya for the revival of flourspar mining in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The deal was signed by Mines and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, who was accompanied by his Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Fujax UK Regional Director Hendrick Ryst. Under the terms of […]
By Eddah Waithaka According to the World Health Organisation, 1.5 million people undergo limb amputation every year, with the major causes being diabetes and road accidents. In Kenya, the number of people needing prosthesis is increasing by the day. A number of prosthetic companies have been on the forefront in helping to curtail the number […]
Roche collaborates with Kilele Health Association- a non-profit organization – amongst other private sector companies on a campaign to drive awareness and advocacy on Cervical Cancer prevention. The campaign seeks to support government efforts towards their 90-70-90 cancer elimination goals by reaching 4 million women and girls by 2027 in Kenya. Cervical Cancer affects many […]
A wave of early 2027 campaigns is gaining pace in the country with former President Mwai Kibaki’s PNU party vowing to mount aggressive grassroots programmes in the coming days. The Party of National Unity which is currently under the leadership of ex-Meru Governor Peter Munya announced on Wednesday that the road to 2027 has just […]
In a press statement released on Tuesday 30th January 2023, Africa has been called upon to speak in the strongest terms possible against fossil fuels and extractive industry because of the evident human rights violations, family displacements, cultural interference, and the impacts on the environment associated with the said industries. Speaking during the launch of […]
