The county government of Nyeri has tabled a Sh8.7 billion budget comprising of a Sh5.8 billion allocations for recurrent expenditure while dedicating Sh2.8 billion to fund development in the county. This year’s budget is a Sh700 million increase from last year’s estimates when the county executive tabled a Sh8 million budget. The amount set aside for development expenditure represents 33.04 per cent of the total budget while the recurrent expenditure accounts for 66.95 per cent. Nyeri county is banking on Sh6.5 billion equitable share from the exchequer, Sh1.3 billion conditional grants and Sh800 million own source revenue to fund the budget. According to the…
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The government plans to intensify marine and freshwater research to guide in the exploitation of untapped aquatic resources. Through the initiative spearheaded by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), it targets to come up with scientific data and information to guide in the sustainable exploitation of the natural resources. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Salim Mvurya said the ministry has rolled out a policy and research backed roadmap towards the realisation of full potential of the sector. In a speech read by the Director of Fisheries Rodrick Kundu during the closing ceremony of the second Aquatic…
National Wildlife Census of 2024 began on Wednesday, June 19, in Narok County, marking a milestone in the ongoing commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife heritage. Speaking during the launch at the Airstrip in Narok County, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Alfred Mutua said the comprehensive wildlife data obtained from wildlife censuses would provide current information to support development of the counties spatial plans, as well as protected areas and ecosystems management plans. “Some of the iconic species counted were elephants (36,280), black rhino (897), white rhino (842), lions (2,589), hyenas (5,189), cheetahs (1,160) and…
All customers on Kenya Power & Lighting Company’s (KPLC) prepaid meters (token meters) will be required to update their meters by end of August 2024 to enable them continue enjoying access to electricity. The update is part of an ongoing global exercise that targets all prepaid meters that use the Standard Transfer Specification (STS), a universal method to transfer tokens to prepaid meters while ensuring the security of generated tokens. Speaking in Nairobi, KPLC managing director and chief executive Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror said a total of 7.4 million prepaid meters are targeted for this exercise, warning that all prepaid…
The Government will connect 566,000 homes to the electricity grid at a cost of Sh42bn, Energy and Petroleum Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, said. Speaking in Mbeere North Tuesday, June 11, when he commissioned four new electrification projects in the area, the PS said the connections were the beginning of an ambitious plan that would see the government allocate money every year to have 90 to 95 per cent of all homes connected to power by 2030. He said priority would be given to areas with low electricity and urged beneficiary communities to look out for people who might want to…
By Bernadette Khaduli Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria said on Wednesday June 5, Kenya will grow its economy to 7.2 percent in year 2027/2028, up from the 4.8 percent achieved in 2022. The CS was speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV) 2023-2027, a five-year plan that is aligned to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) with the aim of turning around the country’s economy. The CS, who was accompanied by the Principal Secretary in the State Department of Wildlife, Silvia Museiya at the event held at…
By Linet Akinyi and Kevin Wanyama The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has completed a four-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for over 40 young people in Kisii County. Conducted between May 30 and June 3 at the County Education Hall in Kisii town, the training, which is backed by Ajira Digital in collaboration with the National Employment Authority and the Director of Youth Affairs in Kisii, will link youths to mentorship and coaching opportunities. It will also support the national government’s aim of creating job opportunities for the youth. “This training is a testament to our commitment to empowering the…
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Director General (DG) Dr Alice Kande has said a standard guideline for coding all qualifications in the country will go a long way in providing an accurate picture for policy and decision-making. Speaking during an online stakeholders’ workshop for the Kenya National Qualifications Coding Standard (KNQCS), Dr Kande said the development of the policy was in line with the agency’s strategic plan, Kenya Vision 2030 and Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) as currently promoted by the government. “Your presence today underscores the importance we collectively place in enhancing the quality and relevance of education and…
Some 15km from Nakuru town there is a whirlwind of activity at Wangui Waweru’s farm on which she rears what she counts a delicacy but which many Kenyans deem inedible and disgusting and are yet to embrace. As Ms Waweru plies her snail farming activities, barely a kilometer from the Lanet Airstrip, she is optimistic that the planned upgrade of the facility will see the region’s airspace become busier and hopes that one day the blossoming air transport will enable her deliver her farm produce to different parts of the world. A 10m-by-10m greenhouse – the snail farm – stands…
By Linet Akinyi and Kevin Wanyama The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has trained 45 youths on digital skills in Kisii County. According to the Youth Enterprise Fund Coordinator Aatos Mogoi, the four-days training held in Kisii town, will equip youths with ICT skills to enable them to work and explore online job opportunities as well as local jobs. Mr Mogoi said the training is part of the Ajira Digital Program and the online opportunities that are available for the young people include graphic design,…