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@taifaleo Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:28:29
Mkenya aliyeteuliwa kuongoza muungano wa wakulima duniani
AFISA Mkuu Mtendaji wa Shirikisho la Wakulima Kenya (KENAFF), Dkt Daniel Mwenda M'Mailutha, amechaguliwa kuwa Rais wa Shirika la Wakulima Duniani (WFO), hatua inayoiweka Kenya katika dira ya ulimwengu kwenye majadiliano ya kimataifa kuhusu kilimo, biashara ya mazao ya shambani, mabadiliko ya tabianchi na ustawi wa wakulima. Dkt Mwenda alipata ushindi huo baada ya uchaguzi wenye ushindani mkali uliofanyika wakati wa mkutano wa WFO Nairobi kati ya Juni 8 na 10, 2026. Alimshinda Fiona Simpson wa Australia kwa kura saba pekee kati ya kura 81 zilizopigwa, na hivyo kuwa Mkenya wa kwanza na Mwafrika wa pili kuongoza shirika hilo la kimataifa. "Haikuwa kazi rahisi. Ulikuwa ushindani mkali sana," aliambia Akilimali kwenye mahojiano ya kipekee. Ushindi wake umepongezwa na viongozi mbalimbali akiwemo Waziri wa Kilimo Mutahi Kagwe na aliyekuwa Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo na Fedha Nduati Kariuki, aliyesema uchaguzi huo umeipa Kenya hadhi katika sekta ya kilimo duniani. [caption id="attachment_190227" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Mkenya, Dkt Daniel Mwenda M'Mailutha, ambaye amechaguliwa kuwa Rais wa Shirika la Wakulima Duniani (WFO) pia ni Afisa Mkuu Mtendaji wa Shirikisho la Wakulima Kenya (KENAFF). Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] "Hii ni mara ya kwanza kwa mwanachama kutoka nchi inayoendelea kukua, hasa barani Afrika, kuchaguliwa kuongoza shirika hili tangu WFO irithi Shirikisho la Kimataifa la Wazalishaji wa Kilimo (IFAP). Kuchaguliwa kwa Mkenya kuongoza shirika hili la kimataifa ni uthibitisho wa weledi na uongozi ambao Kenya imeendelea kuonyesha katika jukwaa la kimataifa. Isitoshe, inaonyesha kuwa sifa na uwezo ndiyo vigezo pekee vya uteuzi, Kenya ina vipaji vya kiwango cha kimataifa vinavyostahili kuboreshwa," alisema Bw Kariuki, ambaye ni mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Maandalizi ya Ndani ya KENAFF. Dkt Mwenda alisema nafasi hiyo si mafanikio yake binafsi pekee, bali pia fursa kuhakikisha sauti ya wakulima inasikika katika taasisi za kimataifa zinazounda sera za kilimo, ikiwemo FAO, IFAD, WFP, Umoja wa Mataifa (UN) na majadiliano ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi. Kwa miaka miwili ijayo atawakilisha wakulima kutoka Afrika, Asia, Ulaya, Amerika Kaskazini, Amerika Kusini na Oceania. Ajenda yake imejengwa kwenye nguzo tatu. Ya kwanza ni kuimarisha umoja wa WFO ili wakulima duniani wazungumze kwa sauti moja kuhusu uzalishaji wa chakula, biashara na sera za tabianchi. "Nguzo ya pili ni kukuza matumizi ya teknolojia ya kidijitali na upatikanaji wa huduma za kifedha. Kupitia mpango wa Sauti ya Mkulima, KENAFF imekuwa ikiunda wasifu wa kidijitali wa wakulima unaoonyesha historia yao ya uzalishaji, jambo linalorahisisha kupata mikopo kutoka benki na vyama vya ushirika. Hilo ni muhimu kulipandisha ngazi katika WFO," Dkt Mwenda akaelezea. [caption id="attachment_190226" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dkt Daniel Mwenda M'Mailutha, aliyechaguliwa kuwa kuongoza Shirika la Wakulima Duniani (WFO) akielezea kuhusu sera zake wakati wa mahojiano jijini Nairobi mnamo Julai 9, 2026. Picha|Sammy Waweru[/caption] Alisema mfumo huo unaweza kusaidia mamilioni ya wakulima wadogo barani Afrika na maeneo mengine kupata fedha kwa urahisi na kwa gharama nafuu. Aidha, Dkt Mwenda anatarajia kutumia nafasi yake kushinikiza serikali za Afrika kutekeleza ahadi za Maputo (2003), Malabo (2014) na Kampala (2025) zinazotaka angalau asilimia 10 ya bajeti za kitaifa kuelekezwa kwenye sekta ya kilimo. Nguzo ya tatu, kulingana na Rais huyo mpya wa WFO inalenga kuboresha mifumo ya ufugaji. Alisema mifugo ni chanzo muhimu cha chakula, kipato na utamaduni katika jamii nyingi, hivyo mjadala wa kimataifa unapaswa kuangazia namna ya kufanya ufugaji uwe endelevu badala ya kuutazama kama chanzo pekee cha uzalishaji wa gesi chafu. "Kenya imeandikisha mafanikio makubwa katika sekta ya maziwa yanayoweza kuigwa duniani, yakichangiwa na ushirika imara, ushiriki wa wanawake na vijana pamoja na huduma bora za ugani." Dkt Mwenda anatarajia kuzindua mpango wake rasmi wa uongozi mwezi Agosti mwaka huu, 2026, akisema lengo lake kuu ni kuhakikisha wakulima wanasalia kitovu cha maamuzi ya kimataifa kuhusu mustakabali wa kilimo na usalama wa chakula.
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:58:54
Rising Lake Turkana waters displace families in Marsabit County
Families have been displaced in the Loiyangalani sub-county of Marsabit County following rising waters of Lake Turkana as climate change takes toll on human settlement. The climate shocks have also disrupted human activities that include education, health, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. Bearing the brunt is one of the smallest ethnic groups in the country, the...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:47
Mudavadi urges greater preparedness ahead of looming El Niño rains
The government has intensified preparedness for possible El Niño rains through strengthened early warning systems and coordinated disaster response mechanisms to minimise the impact of extreme weather events across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, said the government was working closely with the Ministries of Agriculture,...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:14:14
One life lost following a road accident in Marsabit
A man died while another sustained serious injuries today after a vehicle they were traveling in overturned at the Hulahula area along the Isiolo-Marsabit highway in Marsabit County. Marsabit Traffic Base Commander Martin Muthaura said the accident involved a Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle that was transporting miraa from Meru with two occupants on board. Muthaura...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:20
Mutula Care offers hope to vulnerable families
The County Government of Makueni has launched a comprehensive health care initiative to cover at least 11,000 vulnerable households under the Universal Health Care (UHC) programme. The initiative dubbed Mutula Care and spearheaded by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. intends to accommodate all the less fortunate members of the society in the county under the...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:22:56
Busia to roll out Mpox vaccination campaign in Malaba
The County government of Busia is set to roll out an Mpox vaccination campaign in Malaba from July 17, 2026, in a 7–10-day exercise targeting populations at high risk of infection in the busy border region. The campaign is part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease in Teso North, which hosts the...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:27:34
Nakuru County strengthens dairy subsector
The County Government of Nakuru has pledged to continue strengthening the dairy sector by investing in projects that help farmers reduce post-harvest losses and increase their incomes. According to County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Mr Leonard Bor, through such programmes, the devolved unit's administration remains committed to building a stronger...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:16
Lodwar stormwater drainage project takes shape
Preparations for the implementation of the Lodwar Storm Water Drainage Project are underway, marking a significant step toward addressing flooding challenges within Lodwar Municipality. Pre-implementation activities, including technical engineering designs, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and the development of a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), are currently in progress. These activities commenced following the introduction of Avatech...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:03:56
Education sector receives record Sh784.5 billion in budget
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya's education sector through increased funding, research, innovation and digital transformation. But the allocation comes as calls were made to encourage public universities to diversify their income sources to secure long-term financial sustainability. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the education sector has received a record Sh784.5...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:09:50
New epilepsy clinic opened in Kajiado
A new specialized epilepsy clinic has been opened at the AIC Child Care Centre in Kajiado County, offering renewed hope to people living with the condition through improved access to treatment, medical support and awareness services. The facility, established through a partnership between the Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE), the...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:14:57
Free medical camp targets over 6,000 Butula residents
More than 6,000 residents of Butula Sub-county are expected to benefit from a free medical camp launched at Ikonzo Dispensary by an aspiring politician, Daniel Sitawa, in partnership with Maseno Mission Hospital. The medical camp will run across the Sub County, with leaders and health workers citing poverty, inadequate medical supplies, and limited equipment as...
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@kna Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:17:23
Road upgrade to boost connectivity in Kikuyu Constituency
Residents of Kikuyu Constituency are set to benefit from improved transport and easier access to essential services following the commissioning of the upgrading of the Ngong (Kibiku)–Kangiria Road, a project expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate socio-economic development in the area. The road improvement programme covers the Gwa-Thiru–Munyeki–Riu Nderi–Kibiku Road as well as the Musa...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:53:19
Govt says no sensitive data compromised in cyberattack on President's website
The Government has assured Kenyans that no sensitive data was accessed or lost following the cyberattack that compromised the official website of the President. In a statement on Saturday, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the Government was aware of the cybersecurity incident affecting president.go.ke and had immediately activated its [...] The post Govt says no sensitive data compromised in cyberattack on Presidents website appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:16:34
Wadukuzi wavuruga tovuti rasmi ya Rais Ruto, wadai Sh41 milioni za Bitcoin
SERIKALI jana ililazimika kuzima tovuti rasmi ya Rais William Ruto baada ya wadukuzi kuivamia na kuweka ujumbe wa vitisho pamoja na kudai walipwe Bitcoin tano, za thamani ya takriban Sh41.3 milioni. Wakenya waliojaribu kufungua tovuti ya president.go.ke Jumamosi walikuta maudhui ya kawaida yameondolewa na nafasi yake kuchukuliwa na ujumbe uliomlenga Rais Ruto. Wadukuzi hao walidai kuwa watafichua taarifa ambazo hawakuzitaja iwapo hawangelipwa fedha hizo. "Huu ni ujumbe wa tatu kwako kabla hatujafichua kila kitu kukuhusu. Lipa Bitcoin tano kwenye pochi hii ya Bitcoin ikiwa unataka amani kabla ya saa kumi na mbili jioni," ulisema ujumbe huo. Pia waliweka anwani ya pochi ya Bitcoin na kutaja majina ya watu watatu. Muda mfupi baadaye, tovuti hiyo ilizimwa na kuwekwa ujumbe unaosema ilikuwa ikifanyiwa matengenezo. Waziri wa Habari, Mawasiliano na Uchumi wa Kidijitali, William Kabogo, alithibitisha shambulio hilo na kusema Mamlaka ya ICT ilianzisha mara moja utaratibu wa kukabiliana na tukio hilo. "Baada ya kugundua shambulio hilo, Mamlaka ya ICT ilianzisha taratibu zilizowekwa za kushughulikia matukio ya usalama wa mtandao," alisema Kabogo. Alisema tovuti hiyo ilisitishwa kwa muda ili kuruhusu uchunguzi wa kitaalamu, kudhibiti athari za shambulio na kurejesha huduma. Kabogo alisema hatua za kukabiliana na tatizo hilo tayari zilichukuliwa na kazi ya kurejesha tovuti kuendelea. Aliongeza kuwa hadi sasa hakuna ushahidi unaoonyesha kuwa wadukuzi waliiba taarifa muhimu au kufikia data muhimu za serikali. "Hakuna ushahidi wa mtu asiyeidhinishwa kufikia taarifa muhimu, kuiba data au kupotea kwa taarifa. Mifumo ya serikali na huduma za kidijitali zinaendelea kufanya kazi kwa usalama," alisema. Aliongeza kuwa Mamlaka ya ICT inashirikiana na mashirika mengine ya serikali pamoja na wataalamu wa teknolojia kufanya uchunguzi wa kina kubaini chanzo cha shambulio hilo. Iwapo serikali ingelipa kiasi kilichodaiwa, ingetoa karibu Sh41.3 milioni, kwa kuwa Bitcoin moja kwa sasa ina thamani ya takriban Sh8.27 milioni. Kufikia wakati wa kuchapishwa kwa habari hii, Mkuu wa Huduma ya Mawasiliano ya Rais Munyori Buku na Msemaji wa Ikulu Hussein Mohammed hawakuwa wamejibu simu wala ujumbe wa kutaka maoni yao kuhusu tukio hilo. Hili ni shambulio la pili kubwa dhidi ya mifumo ya serikali katika kipindi cha miezi michache. Mnamo Novemba 2025, wadukuzi walivuruga tovuti ya Rais pamoja na zile za Wizara za Usalama wa Ndani, Afya, Elimu, Kazi na Nishati. Pia walilenga Idara ya Uhamiaji, Idara ya Upelelezi wa Jinai (DCI), Hazina ya Hasla na Serikali ya Kaunti ya Nairobi. Baada ya mashambulizi hayo, Wizara ya Usalama wa Ndani ilisema yalitekelezwa na kundi lililojitambulisha kama PCP@Kenya. Mwaka 2023, mfumo wa eCitizen pia uliangushwa na wadukuzi, hali iliyokatiza zaidi ya huduma 5,000 za serikali kabla ya kurejeshwa. Serikali ilisema wakati huo kuwa hakuna taarifa za wananchi zilizovuja. Shambulio hili linajiri huku Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu za Serikali Nancy Gathungu akiendelea kuonya kuhusu udhaifu wa mifumo ya ICT katika taasisi za umma. Katika ripoti zake za ukaguzi, Gathungu amesema taasisi nyingi za serikali hazina sera madhubuti za ICT, zina udhibiti hafifu wa mifumo, hazina mipango ya kuendelea kutoa huduma wakati wa dharura na zina mapungufu katika usimamizi wa mifumo ya kidijitali. Alionya kuwa hali hiyo inaweza kuhatarisha shughuli za serikali na usalama wa taarifa muhimu za umma. Miongoni mwa mifumo iliyotajwa kuwa na mapungufu ni eCitizen, ambayo ilibainika kukosa sera iliyoidhinishwa ya ICT, mpango wa kuendelea na shughuli wakati wa dharura, kamati ya ICT na kituo mbadala cha kuhifadhi taarifa. Aidha, Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano Kenya (CA) imekuwa ikionya kuwa uelewa mdogo wa wafanyakazi kuhusu mashambulizi ya mtandaoni, pamoja na kuongezeka kwa mashambulizi yanayotumia Akili Unde (AI), kumeongeza hatari ya taasisi za umma kuvamiwa na wadukuzi.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:02
Jenna Nighswonger Siblings: Getting to Know Erin Nighswonger
Jenna Gray Nighswonger is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Arsenal in the Womens Super League and represents the United States womens national team. Born on November 28, 2000, in Huntington Beach, California, she has quickly risen to prominence as a versatile and dynamic defender capable of contributing effectively in [...] The post Jenna Nighswonger Siblings: Getting to Know Erin Nighswonger appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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