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Kenya's Green Revolution: The Rise of Sustainable Farming Practices

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 By Robert Mutasi     Farmers in Kenya rise to the occasion with regards to climate change, an pressing challenge globally, which requires a balance between environmental sustainability and food security.  With the nation mostly agrarian in nature, farming has traditionally provided a source of livelihood to many people in the country.  But with erratic rain patterns, persistent droughts, and unpredictable precipitation becoming the norm, the whole agricultural sector has started to slowly change in these countries, while focusing on practices that are really sustainable, geared toward environmental conservation, and adaptive to climate hardships. At the fore of this transformation are innovative farming methods that strike a balance between productivity and environmental conservation. From agroforestry to organic farming, Kenyan farmers are at the forefront in redefining how agriculture is practiced in an era where the future of the planet is at st...

Women Development Fund (WODEF) Initiates a Training Program “Rebuilding Rural Household Livelihoods through Sustainable Climate Smart Agriculture”

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Photo:Climate Smart Agriculture activities in Nyaribari Chache Sub-county, Kisii on June 2,2023. In June 1, 2023, Women Development Fund (WODEF), a Community women-led organization based in Kisii County officially launched a life skills promotion training program in Nyaribari Chache Sub-County, to empower vulnerable women and girls out of school to engage in climate smart agriculture and climate adaptation livelihood activities to improve household nutrition and reduce incidences of poverty in rural areas.   The training program aims to rebuild rural household livelihoods and improve nutrition status of women and children living in abject poverty.  WODEF is committed to empowering women and girls which is critical to the sustainable development of any society.  Women and girls play an essential role in agriculture, which is the backbone of many rural economies. According to the Chief Executive Officer Hellen Oyugi, despite the larger percentage of about 80% contribu...

Social Protection Vows to Increase Cash Transfer

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 PHOTO//Social Protection Director Jane Muyanga  <!-- Ezoic Code --> <script src="//www.ezojs.com/basicads.js?d=robertmutasi.blogspot.com" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- Ezoic Code --> Th e Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has promised to come up with the program to boost cash transfer. The program  will improve the results in the country. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on March 31,2023,Director of National Protection Secretariat,Jane Muyanga has said that they are going to put economic inclusion so that to ensure cash reach to the beneficiaries. She has further said the economic inclusion will succeed by believing it will eradicate poverty among Kenyans. According to the Social protection agenda,releasing cash is not enough to meet the expected outcome. “In the social assistance we have realized that dispensing cash alone is not giving us the outcome that we envisage in the country,”said the Director. “Under this...

Sugoi-based Artist Keng Star Seeks Apology For Impersonating The Deputy President Gachagua

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     Collins Kipleting alias Rengstar with a poster seeking forgiveness A local Kalenjin artist has confessed his crime and sought forgiveness from the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for impersonating him. Collins Kipleting alias Rengstar from Sugoi area,Uasin Gishu county,said that he wanted to gain more followers and popularity using the name of the deputy president. "For the mistake I did for impersonating the deputy president,I myself have apologized to him,I seek forgiveness in the court,I have apologized to the deputy president there in the court but I have not received any feedback,"said Kipleting. He was arraigned on 18th December,2022 at Milimani Law Court,Nairobi.He pleaded guilty and was fined 50,000 or 7 months in jail.His parents was unable to pay the money due to their low income.His close friends and well wishers from Sugoi put their hands together and fill the up the amount required by the court. His page was then under 150 followers and shot to more th...

Sadio Mane Crowns African Player Of The Year

 Goal Africa(courtesy) Patrice Motsepe, Asisat Oshoala, Sadio Mane, Caf AwardsBackpage Pix African All Stars Features & Opinions Opinion V. Osimhen Mohamed El Shenawy P. Sarr K. Sulemana Once the gold standard for celebrating the continent’s finest, Thursday’s gala raised eyebrows and questions Once upon a time, the Caf Awards were the definitive gold standard to celebrate the absolute cream of Africa’s performers over the previous 12 months. Thursday’s awards ceremony was a fitting platform for the likes of Sadio Mane, Aliou Cisse and Asisat Oshoala to be recognised for their magnificent achievements over the previous year and for the rest of the continent to celebrate their contributions to the richness of the African game. However, some of the selections of the evening, not to mention some of the inclusions in the list of nominees and some apparent organisational muddle ahead of the evening threaten to undermine the standing and credibility of the awards ceremony and the pri...

Bungoma Queens Demolishes Eldoret Falcons

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 Bungoma Queens defeated Eldoret Falcons 1-0 during women division one league match at Sang'alo Institute ground,Bungoma. Catherine Khaemba secored the first goal in 92 minutes and put Bungoma Queens on victory. The win witnessed Bungoma Queens on position two of the table.This is after Solasa Stima Queens held a draw of 1-1 against Royal Starlets. Centrine Simiyu,Bungoma Queens midfielder was red carded at around 60 minutes of the game. Nyuki Starlets won 1-0 against Vihiga Leeds. Gideons Satrlets,Oserian Ladies and Gusii Starlets are not yet to play.

Solasa Garner 3 Points From Kapsabet Queens

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  Solasa Starlets allured three points of the Sunday mid-morning game against Kapsabet Queens during the Regional League clash at Golden Gate ground,Langas.This is after Solasa pounded Kapsabet Queens 1-0. Solasa has registered their last victory  before breaking for a short break.They paralyzed PSG 2-1 at Golden Gate.Here they resumed with victory against Queens of Kapsabet where Dolphine Mishti scored the only goal. Solasa is forecasted to against Itigo Girls Secondary at Baraton College next weekend. Itigo Girls thrashed Espodec Starlets 3-1 at Golden Gate ground on the day after  a short break.Sharon Moraa scored a bracelet for Itigo Girls as Marion Wafula closes the chapter of three goals.Slyvia Jepkirui netted one goal for the Espodec Starlets. According to the Espodec Starlets Team Manager,Maurice Kamau,his ladies were less in number reason being many of them are students moreso form fours.He believed this is what had contributed to the lose. Regional League games ...