Dr Kinity Urges Global Pressure to End Abductions in Kenya
Former Secretary-General of the Kenya Civil Servants Union and human rights advocate Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity has called for the international community’s intervention on the abductions and murders allegedly carried out by the Kenyan government against critics of President William Ruto The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reports that at least 82 people have disappeared […]
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Standard Promotes Nakuru Boss Alex Chepkoit to Associate Editor Role
The Standard Group has appointed Alex Chepkoit, a seasoned journalist with close to twenty years of experience in the newsroom, to the position of Associate Editor-Production and Output. Mr. Chepkoit will assume the role in which he will oversee the production of content throughout the company’s platforms while working with desk editors to help plan, […]
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CS Nominee Lee Kinyanjui to Face Assembly Approval Panel
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui is set to appear before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments on January 14, 2025, as part of the vetting process for Cabinet Secretary nominees. Kinyanjui, nominated to lead the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, will be the last of three nominees to face the panel that day. The […]
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Nakuru Journalists Celebrate Milestones, Excellence In Style
Nakuru journalists gathered on Friday evening for a dazzling celebration to mark the first anniversary of the Nakuru Journalists Association (NJA). The event, held at the elegant Midland Hotel in Nakuru City, was a vibrant affair filled with laughter, inspiration, networking and recognition of journalistic excellence. The African glam-themed evening featured a keynote address by […]
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County to Establish Dispensary at Nakuru PGH
The County Government of Nakuru plans to establish a primary healthcare service delivery unit at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (Nakuru PGH) in a bid to expand outpatient capacity and improve access to essential, high-quality healthcare services in the region. It also aims to tackle challenges arising from the implementation of the Social Health […]
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County Targets Strategic Growth With Enhanced Performance Audits
The County Government of Nakuru has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing accountability and improving overall performance in the delivery of public services through collaborative reviews of performance scores. According to County Secretary Dr. Samwel Mwaura, this move will help improve the accuracy of the evaluation, allowing for targeted enhancements and adjustments where necessary to achieve […]
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County Drafts Policy to Boost Creativity in Vocational Training Centers
The County Government of Nakuru is formulating a draft policy to promote creativity and problem-solving among students in vocational training centers (VTCs). The proposed initiatives include the establishment of innovation hubs within VTCs, enabling students to work on projects, access advanced technology, and collaborate with peers and mentors. According to Governor Susan Kihika, these efforts […]
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Africa’s Markets Development Platform To Revolutionize Pastoralism Economic Potential
The African livestock sector is set for transformation with the creation of a new market platform designed to address challenges faced by pastoralist communities and unlock the immense potential of pastoral markets across the continent. Pastoral communities are important to Africa’s economy and social fabric, especially in arid regions where livestock sustains livelihoods, upholds traditions, […]
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G7, Sweden Forge Strategic Partnerships In Development, Governance
Women-led counties are exploring areas of strategic partnerships with the Swedish government in an effort to initiate and accelerate development, improve governance, and strengthen environmental resilience. The counties are leveraging Europe’s fifth-largest country’s expertise in sustainable development, gender equality, and governance reforms to implement respective progressive policies and initiatives. Governors from the seven counties—Nakuru, Meru, […]
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