Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a meeting on May 20, 2024

Gov’t to Forgive Farmers’ Debt to Aid Sector Rejuvenation-DP Gachagua

DP Gachagua announced on Tuesday that the government will forgive debts owed by coffee farmers’ cooperative societies and unions as part of efforts to rejuvenate the sub-sector. Speaking in Kabare Village, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, DP Gachagua revealed that he had discussed the proposal with President Ruto, who endorsed the plan. “The debts of coffee…

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KEMRI Acting DG Prof. Elijah Songok and CDC Global Health Centre Director Dr. Kayla Laserson sign the MoU in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 21, 2014.

KEMRI and CDC Renew Collaboration to Tackle Public Health Challenges in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has reinvigorated its partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the signing of a new five-year collaboration agreement. The memorandum of understanding was formalized in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with KEMRI’s Acting Director General Prof. Elijah Songok and CDC’s Global Health Centre Director Dr. Kayla…

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praying inside the Mt.Kenya forest in a file image

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Clarifies Seven-Day Absence Amid Kenya Kwanza Speculation

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed the recent speculation regarding his seven-day absence from the public eye, dismissing rumors of a strained relationship within the ruling Kenya Kwanza party. Speaking at the funeral of his former teacher, Kano Ndumbi, Gachagua explained that he had taken a break to meditate, pray, and fast in the Mt….

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Jul 19, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR), right, leads the pack, including Abel Kipsang (KEN), left, and Timothy Cheruiyot (KEN), center, in the men's 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 at Hayward Field.

Timothy Cheruiyot to Face Brian Komen in 1500m Finals at Athletics Kenya National Championships

Kenya’s Olympic 1500m silver medalist, Timothy Cheruiyot, is set to compete against Africa Games reigning champion, Brian Komen, in the finals of the 1500m at the Athletics Kenya National Championships. The event commenced today at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Cheruiyot demonstrated his prowess by comfortably winning semi-final three in the 1500m, clocking a time of…

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