Government will increase capitation for schools in the next Financial year. Principal Secretary for Basic Education Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok has revealed the same. He was speaking in Nakuru on Tuesday May 5, 2026 during a stakeholders’ consultative forum to address the state of education in Nakuru County and the larger national progress of the […]
A delegation from the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) on Monday conducted a high-level inspection of Nakuru Main Prison and Nakuru Women’s Prison, uncovering a correctional system struggling under chronic underfunding, severe overcrowding, and colonial-era legislation. During the visit, the Committee learned that the Rift Valley region currently holds 17,663 inmates—comprising 11,570 convicted and 6,093 […]
Members of Kisumu Journalists Network joined the World in marking World Press Freedom Day 2026. Led by their Chairperson Mr. Rushdie Oudia, the Journalista traded pens for pints at Jaramogi Referral Hospital on this special Day. The team also planted trees at the facility to demonstrate the importance of environment conservation. Speaking during the event, Oudia […]
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has called on security agencies to carry out thorough investigations into the murder of a Nakuru clergy. The deceased Rev. Julius Ngari Ndumia was serving at PCEA Tabuga Parish, in Bahati Constituency. “It is with deep sorrow and shock that I received the tragic news of the death of Rev. Julius […]
Bar, Hotel, and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) has warned artists and musicians who breach performance contracts. In a Press Release statement undersigned by BAHLITA Secretary General Boniface Gachoka, the Association is worried over the current trend. BAHLITA noted that this is an issue that has increasingly affected its members across the country. According […]
The Government of Kenya will continue to support talents in various sporting disciplines. Affirming the same, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku rallied youth to take advantage of the available resources and oportunities from Government. CS Ruku was speaking in Njoro during the launch of area MP […]
The 2026 Gentlemen Convention was held in Bahati with calls for enhanced family fabric The event held at St. John’s in Bahati Ward, is an intitiative of Dr. Njagi Makanga who is husband to area MP Irene Njoki. It is an event that brought together over 5,000 men agaed 35 and above. Discussion centred on […]
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has reaffirmed his commitment to educatiin development. Speaking on Friday May 1, 2026 when he officially commissioned five fully completed modern classrooms at Bygum Comprehensive School in Sirikwa Ward, the Lawmaker was categorical that education is key in transforming the society. He reiterated his commitment towards improving education standards in […]
All is set for Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi Peace Tournament. The Tournament will be officially launched on Saturday May 2, 2026 at Davison Comprehensive School in Kihingo Ward. According to MP Kathambi, the Tournament is aimed at fostering peace, unity and peace through talents and sports. Several teams from all the Wards within […]
Thousands of farmers across Nakuru and the Rift Valley region could see more reliable access to farm inputs after a new financing model eliminated upfront costs for agro-dealers, targeting one of the most persistent bottlenecks in the agricultural supply chain. The initiative follows a strategic partnership between Avenews and Grebe Enterprises Limited, introducing embedded financing […]