Kenya, UN launch over Kshs 15B Flash Appeal to combat drought
The government and the United Nations and humanitarian partners have Saturday launched a Flash Appeal to raise $139.5 million (approximately Kshs 15b) to deliver relief...
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Samburu youth encouraged to pursue education
Youths from Arid and Semi-Arid Lands counties have been encouraged to take advantage of the government’s 100 percent academic transition vision to get an education....
Pastoralists told to adopt modern practices to survive climate change
Pastoralists in Kajiado County have been urged to embrace modern practices of rearing livestock to boost production and avoid incurring losses during prolonged periods of...
Govt. to fast track completion of Kshs. 9B Muruny-Siyoi Dam
Construction of the Muruny-Siyoi Dam is expected to commence after the project hit a financial snag that has now delayed it for three years. The...
ASAL farmers urged to adopt smart farming to boost income
Farmers in Arid and semi-arid Lands (ASAL) regions have been urged to adopt an integrated water and energy management system in their agricultural activities to...
UNICEF signs joint work plan with Garissa County government
Garissa County government has signed a long term joint work plan with UNICEF Kenya that will see the UN body build the capacity of the...
DP Ruto asks leaders to engage CRA in sharing of funds
Deputy President William Ruto has asked leaders to engage the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) following the latest formula of sharing the multi-million shilling equalization...
Index Based Livestock Insurance Program to be unveiled
The government has spent over 700 million shillings on the Index Based Livestock Insurance Program that was rolled out in the eight Arid and Semi...
Govt increases ASAL areas to 29 counties
The government has increased the number of Arid and Semi-Arid areas (ASAL) from the current 23 to 29 to enable more counties benefit from the...