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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 ...

Bungoma Queens Procure 1-0 From Gusii Starlets

  Bungoma Queens vanquished Gusii Starlets 1-0 during FKF Division 1 Women League at Sameta grounds,Kisii,on Sartuday. Catherine Khaemba scored the debut goal of the day's match at the early minutes of second half.The triumph empowered Bungoma Queens to position 4 with 2 matches at hand against position  two and three.If Queens will allured victory next two games in hand they will ascend to position two. Gusii is currently at position 9 after descended by Bungoma Queens. Queens are expecting to play against Eldoret Falcons  at Sang'alo Institute on 12th June on Sunday.Bungoma Queens has heroism they will succeed after subserviced Gusii Starlets. The match between Rongai Eagles and Gusii Starlets is cancelled,which also anticipated to kick off on next Sunday.

Oserian Ladies Pulls Down Solasa Stima Queens Efforts to Victory

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Chelsea Concedes Their Defeat To Real Madrid

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  Chelsea was demolished by Real Madrid 3-1 after Kareem Benzema scored a hat trick to put Real Madrid on the verge of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. "If we continue to play like this we will not get a point,"said Thomas Tuchel,Chelsea Coach. Chelsea Coach Tuchel admitted his side 's defensive performances against Real Madrid and Brentford have been "alerting" after their 3-1 UCL quarter-final first leg defeat  last night. Other UEFA champions League quarter-final first leg results.  Benfica 1-3 Liverpool  Manchester City1-0 Atletico Madrid Villarreal 1-0 Bayern Munich. Who is going to be the owner of UCL Cup?

Solasa Starlets and Atalanta Emerge CDF Cup Winners

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Solasa Starle ts and Atalanta FC for men won the final game and lifted the trophy at Mwiruti Secondary,CDF Kapseret Constituency Tournament on Sunday. Solasa Starlets defeated Espodec Ladies 2-1.Ynah Cheptoo scored the only goal for the Espodec Ladies.Jane Ngala kicked the net with one goal for the Solasa Starlets and finally Nancy Cherono scored the second goal. "The game was a bit hard but we had won.We had struggled together because we wanted this win,"said Elizabeth Nduta,defender of Solasa Starlets. "Game was good first half we played well,this second half our defence was not strong there is always defeat in football,"said Emmaculate Auma,Espodec Ladies captain. Atalanta FC went draw 1-1 with Mumoniat FC.They end up in the penalty kicks whereby Atalanta scored 5-3 Mumoniat. The game was hard to predict both for ladies and men. "Today's game was somehow hard but for the glory of God,we had fought and we had won,even if it is the game sponsored by polit...

Espodec Shines Against Against Baraton

 Espodec Shines Against Baraton Eldoret Sports Development Club(Espodec)  smashed Baraton with 5-0 during the Women's Branch League at Golden Gateaway Stadium on Sunday. Vienna Mayende scored hat trick and Philis Wabwile top up with brace. Espodec head coach,Maurice Kamau  said his players has not been played with full potential as usual. "So far today's game we expected more but our players did not played best as we know.We had less lapses we are going to rectify on the training,"said Kamau. According to coach Kamau,their expectations are to win the league of which it is tough,this year it has been big though. On the Men's side,Black City Stars won victory of one goal against Pioneer on the crucial match experienced.Dylan Kariuki scored raised the eyebrows of victory on the side of Black Stars. "We had got a good game,we have created many chances first half but  they failed,we frustrated second half even though dead balls but we made it,we thank God for that...

Anne Ngirita's fete fades

Jubilee Party has barred NYS scandal suspect Anne Ngirita from vying for Nakuru woman rep seat on its ticket. Ngirita had sought the party's ticket after ditching UDA saying she did not want to be associated with DP William Ruto. Ngirita made headlines after it was discovered that she was paid KSh 59 million for supplying 'air' to NYS between 2015 and 2018.

Let Government Invest More in Sports and Arts

Talent is a great gift from God.Talent is everything.God gave everyone's own talent.This is the key that unlocks your life achievements.If not recognised,the talent end up useless.From their life become to be very difficulties and much challenges after landing in the wrong field. Government collaborating with Ministry of Education,ICT and Sports,Culture and Arts to establish stadiums,halls and theatres for the young people to sharpen their skills in almost sub-counties.To also build academy centres for children,youths and adults to receive salient training from expertise on the respective fields. There are many instances of kenyan players,artists and athletes who have shone within kenya and beyond.Victor Wanyama,Michael Olunga,Divoc Origi,Jesse Were,Zarika,Conjestina,Lupita Nyong'o,Eric Omondi,Eliud Kipchoge,Bridgid...the list is long.And we have seen how they are ploughing huge salaries. The reason for suggesting this is that the government will benefit from foreign exchan...

Fulfil Your Promises By Working On Your 2022 Plans

 Thanks to the Almighty God for granting us favour of seeing 2022. As you start your new year,new months,new styles and new forms in jovial way,remember it is not quite different from other years,what makes it abit different is how you are going to work on your plans. Majority of people are used to write plans of each new year and having much hopes ahead of every new year.This is good.But they do revert to their comfort zones as days go by!What might be the problems? Consistency,focus,hardworking,discipline,perseverence,dedications and commitment are absent on the minds of the planners,I mean you!If these exist in your mentality,it will be not enough if not used accordinglys,used them before they get rot! Laziness,assuming,arrogance,ignorance and halucinations are one of the major obstacles that hamper you from working on your plans.Damn these as your most and worst enemy based on your plans. If the last year's plans would not work well,I kindly advise you to work fully and in diff...

Kenyan Politics Have Lacked Democratic Outlook

  ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Assad Tv < robert254wafulamutasi@gmail. com > Date: Thu, Dec 9, 2021, 15:47 Subject: Kenyan Politics Have Lacked Democratic Outlook To: < uasingishunews@gmail.com > Since Kenya gained  independence in 1963 and 1964,Kenya became a republic nation,Kenya viewed as a democratic country. But this is only fulfilled on written papers and failed in action. Our new constitution of 2010,has granted the freedom of multiparty democracy. Which means the formation of many parties. Kenya has achieved this. Endorsement now is in rise.Many political leaders who are aspirants seek attention from the the higher ranking political leaders like president,governors and senators to appoint and support them to get and secure seats. Majority of political leaders especially the one vieing for the presidential seat,seek attention and favours from the high population  communities with dynasty leaders like Mount Kenya and Rift Valley regions.T...