State fortifies border security with launch of new initiative

Listen The border security programme launched recently seeks to better the management of the entry and exit points to strengthen the country’s national security. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the Border Management Programme would ensure the security and efficiency of all ports of entry and exit. The programme […]

Conservation agriculture to the rescue of farmers as climate change effects bite

Listen Obadiah Mjomba started farming maize, sorghum and green grams more than 10 years ago. “But as a farmer today, I can tell you that the weather is most unpredictable and low yields have negatively affected the community’s perception on agriculture,” he notes. Mjomba resides in Chawia Ward, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, and is one […]

Embrace climate-smart practices, Ruto tells farmers

Listen President William Ruto on Friday asked farmers to embrace climate-smart farming practices so that they can continue to produce food despite the unfolding effects of climate change. He noted that climate change is currently the single biggest threat to the country’s food security situation, therefore, farmers must adopt new practices. The President said that […]

Kenya gets ‘breathing space’ after repaying $2bn Eurobond debt

Listen The government’s successful settlement of part of the 2 billion U.S. dollars Eurobond debt eliminated the fear of default, lifting the country’s profile in the international markets. The debt falls due in June 2024, and there were fears that the country would default on repayment especially after it missed a promise made by President […]