Winnie Atieno

Youth demand greater role in Kenya’s governance and digital economy

Young people have called for greater involvement in Kenya’s governance and economic affairs, saying they should be recognised not only as beneficiaries of government programmes but as citizens, innovators, entrepreneurs and active partners in shaping the country’s future. The call was made during a youth convening that brought together young people to discuss governance, technology,…

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Lusaka challenges opposition over proposed Lamu refinery project

Hon. Kenneth Lusaka, Governor Bungoma county speaking at a previous event photo/file Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has challenged opposition leaders to stop politicising the proposed Lamu Refinery Development Project, saying the investment could create jobs, stimulate economic activity and improve livelihoods. Lusaka speaking on Sunday during the Shinyalu FKF football tournament finals, urged political leaders…

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Oparanya urges youth to create jobs through government funding

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during a past event photo/file Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged young people to take advantage of government funding programmes to establish businesses and create employment opportunities as the government seeks to expand self-employment. Speaking during the launch…

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Is Your Clear Borehole Water Hiding a Salty Secret? How Undersink RO Is Changing Kitchen Water in Kenya

When borehole water doesn’t taste right, point-of-use purification can provide treated drinking and cooking water directly from the kitchen sink. Borehole water can look perfectly clear when it comes out of the tap, but appearance alone does not reveal what is dissolved in the water. For some Kenyan households, the warning signs only become obvious…

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Muslim Leaders Back SACCO as Government Takes Economic Dialogue to Western Kenya

Principal Secretary for Economic planning Dr. Boniface Makokha(Centre) and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the Gumzo la Mashinani forum at Bukhungu stadium on September 03, 2026 Muslim leaders from five Western Kenya counties have welcomed the establishment of a regional Muslim SACCO as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities while urging the government to…

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Safisha Kanairo 2nd Edition: Zoomlion Unveils Plan to Turn Nairobi Waste Into Value

Nairobi is stepping up efforts to tackle its long-standing waste crisis, with the second edition of the Safisha Kanairo campaign seeking to transform waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource. The campaign, a partnership between Nairobi City County Government and Zoomlion Kenya, is targeting accumulated and legacy waste as well as illegal dumpsites…

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