MPs pass law for dedicated cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorised transport users

The National Assembly passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a law seeking to make dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised transport users a requirement on designated roads across the country. The Bill, sponsored by Naisula Lesuuda as National Assembly Bill 2024, seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Act to strengthen the provision [...] The post MPs pass law for dedicated cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorised transport users appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Pharmacy Board warns of fake P2 circulating in Kenya

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Kenyan arrested in Zambia over election fraud

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Senate appealed against the High Court's ruling that senators breached Gachagua's right to a...

Investor seeks to reinstate lawyer's fraud prosecution over house sale

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The operational halt has turned Magadi Township into a deserted ghost town.

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US missionary pilot kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

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Kenya, Uganda legislators explore ways to boost peace, regional cohesion

Kenyan and Ugandan legislators have agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to promote peace, equality, and inclusion across the region. The commitment was made during a consultative engagement between the National Assembly Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity and the Committee on Equal Opportunities from the Parliament of Uganda. Committee Chairperson Mandera West MP Adan...

Kiambu dam project boosts infrastructure and local economy

The Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has brought changes to its host community beyond its primary role of supplying water, with residents pointing to improved roads, public facilities, security, and economic opportunities. The dam forms part of the Karimenu II bulk water supply system, comprising a water treatment plant and about 55...

Uasin Gishu Modern Library project gains momentum

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Elachi calls for support for people with mental health conditions

Kenyans have been urged to stop stigmatizing and discriminating against people with mental health conditions. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi said stigma and discrimination remain major barriers to accessing mental health care in the country. "Very many people suffer in silence because of fear of being judged and also the misinformation around mental health conditions....

Protests Erupt in Nairobi Estate Over Alleged Land Grabbing

The residents are demanding that the demolished perimeter wall be restored, construction be stopped, and adequate security be provided around the disputed property.

How staff shortages are disrupting care in Kenya's hospitals

Nurses Union Secretary General Seth Panyako says shortage of health workers has led to long queues in public hospitals, with nurses forced to attend to many patients at the same time.

Village elders thank President Ruto for implementing Sh3,000 stipend

Village elders from Migori County have thanked President William Ruto for formally implementing their monthly stipend of Sh3,000. They said that the implementation of the stipend has formally recognised their role in administration at the village level as well as their contribution to society. Early this month, President William Ruto recognised the vital role of...

Sh1.9B Dho Goye Bridge construction advances to 75pc

Construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho Goye bridge that links Siaya and Busia counties is set to be complete early next year. According to the representative of the resident engineer, Francis Okoth, the work on the 200-meter-long bridge across river Yala is currently at 75 percent completion. Speaking during a visit by the Siaya national...

Mpango wa chakula cha mifugo kupunguza gharama za uzalishaji

KUPUNGUZA gharama ya chakula cha mifugo, kuongeza uzalishaji wa ndani kwa ndani wa malighafi na kutumia teknolojia mpya, ni miongoni mwa mikakati inayolenga kuongeza uzalishaji wa mifugo na kufanya nyama, maziwa na mayai kuwa nafuu kwa walaji. Wakizungumza katika Mkutano wa Africa Feed and Feed Ingredients Conference (AFEC) 2026, washikadau walisema sekta ya mifugo nchini bado inakabiliwa na gharama kubwa za chakula cha mifugo, hali inayoongeza gharama za uzalishaji kwa wakulima na kudhoofisha ushindani wa Kenya katika masoko ya kikanda. Mkuu wa Idara ya Chakula na Lishe ya Mifugo katika Idara ya Maendeleo ya Mifugo chini ya Wizara ya Kilimo na Maendeleo ya Mifugo, Newton Nyaga, alisema serikali inashirikiana na Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers (AKEFEMA) kutatua changamoto hiyo kupitia mageuzi ya sera na kuongeza uzalishaji wa ndani kwa ndani wa malighafi za chakula cha mifugo. Alisema kuunganisha watengenezaji wa chakula cha mifugo chini ya chama kimoja kumerahisisha mawasiliano kati ya sekta hiyo na serikali kuhusu masuala yanayowakumba, huku pia kukihimiza kujidhibiti. Kulingana na Nyaga, Kenya inakabiliwa na upungufu wa asilimia 60 wa chakula cha mifugo, hali inayowalazimu watengenezaji kuagiza sehemu kubwa ya malighafi kutoka nje. Hali hii huweka sekta katika hatari ya kulipa ushuru, changamoto wakati wa usambazaji na kuathirika na mabadiliko ya bei katika soko la kimataifa, masuala ambayo hatimaye huongeza gharama ya chakula cha mifugo. [caption id="attachment_191125" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Nyasi maalum aina ya hay. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] "Bei ya chakula cha mifugo inapopanda, gharama ya kuzalisha maziwa, nyama ya ng'ombe na mayai pia huongezeka, hivyo kufanya bidhaa hizi kuwa ghali kwa walaji na kupunguza ushindani wa Kenya katika masoko ya nje," alisema. Ili kukabiliana na changamoto hiyo, serikali imeanzisha Mkakati wa Kitaifa wa Chakula cha Mifugo wa miaka mitano unaolenga kukuza uzalishaji wa malighafi nchini huku ukisaidia watengenezaji kupata malighafi ya bei nafuu kutoka nje kupitia mpango wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wa kuondoa ushuru. Nyaga alisema suluhisho la muda mrefu ni kuongeza uzalishaji wa ndani kwa ndani wa mazao yanayotumika kutengeneza chakula cha mifugo. Serikali inaunga mkono ukuzaji wa mahindi ya manjano kwa ajili ya chakula cha mifugo ili kupunguza ushindani na mahindi meupe yanayotumiwa kama chakula cha binadamu. Alisema kilimo cha mkataba pia kitakuwa muhimu kwa kuwahakikishia wakulima soko tayari, huku watengenezaji wakihakikishiwa usambazaji wa malighafi. Hatua nyingine zinazozingatiwa ni kuanzisha akiba ya kimkakati ya chakula cha mifugo ili kusaidia wafugaji na wanaonenepesha mifugo wakati wa ukame, ambapo hasara za mifugo huwa tele. Nyaga alisema sekta ya maziwa imeendelea kunufaika kutokana na sera za serikali, zikiwemo programu za mbolea ya ruzuku, uboreshaji wa mifugo kupitia upandishaji wa mbegu kwa njia ya kisasa na kuongezeka kwa mahitaji ya maziwa kutokana na ongezeko la watu na kuboresha ukuaji. Mwenyekiti wa AKEFEMA, Joseph Karuri, alisema lishe bado ni pengo kubwa katika uzalishaji wa mifugo barani Afrika licha ya bara hilo kuwa na mifugo iliyoboreshwa kinasaba. Alisema ng'ombe wa maziwa nchini Kenya huzalisha takriban lita 1,000 za maziwa kwa mwaka ikilinganishwa na karibu lita 10,000 kutoka kwa mifugo ya aina kama hiyo nchini Uholanzi, huku tofauti hiyo ikichangiwa kwa kiasi kikubwa na lishe. [caption id="attachment_191126" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mwenyekiti wa AKEFEMA, Joseph Karuri wakati wa mahojiano Jijini Nairobi. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] "Vinasaba bora pekee havitoshi. Lishe bora kupitia chakula na malisho yenye ubora ndiyo hufungua uwezo wa mifugo kuzalisha maziwa kwa kiwango cha juu," alisema. Karuri alisema chakula cha mifugo kinachotengenezewa viwandani kinapaswa kukamilisha matumizi ya nyasi na malisho bora ambayo ndiyo msingi wa lishe ya mifugo. Alisema ingawa watengenezaji wameboresha kwa kiasi kikubwa usalama wa chakula cha mifugo, changamoto bado zipo mashambani, ambako nyasi na silage zinazotayarishwa vibaya mara nyingi huwa na viwango vya juu vya sumu aina ya aflatoxin. Alisema sekta hiyo inashirikiana na wakulima kuboresha namna ya kushughulikia na kuhifadhi chakula cha mifugo, kwa kuwa chakula kilichochafuliwa hupunguza uzalishaji wa mifugo na kuhatarisha usalama wa chakula. Kwa sasa, Kenya huagiza karibu asilimia 80 ya malighafi inayotumika kutengeneza chakula cha mifugo kutokana na uzalishaji mdogo wa ndani kwa ndani. Kwa kuwa malighafi huchangia kati ya asilimia 70 na 80 ya gharama ya kutengeneza chakula cha mifugo, kuongeza uzalishaji wa mahindi ya manjano, soya, alizeti na kanola nchini kunaweza kupunguza kwa kiasi kikubwa bei ya chakula hicho. Karuri alisema ombi la mpango wa serikali wa kuondoa ushuru pia utasaidia watengenezaji kupunguza gharama za uzalishaji. Aliwahimiza wakulima kutumia chakula bora cha mifugo, kuwekeza katika uzalishaji wa malisho bora, kutumia teknolojia za kisasa za ufugaji na kupanua shughuli zao ili kunufaika na uzalishaji wa kiwango kikubwa.