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Kenyan nurses seeking international job opportunities have received a major boost following the launch of a new programme by the KenyanNurse Consultants (KNC).  The initiative aims to connect Kenyan healthcare professionals with employment opportunities in countries facing nursing shortages, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The KenyanNurse Consultants has launched a global job opportunities linkage programme aimed at connecting Kenyan nurses with international employment.  The initiative was introduced during a one-day sensitization and registration exercise at Equip Africa College in Kitale, where 159 nurses and final-year nursing students gathered to learn about career prospects abroad. Speaking at the event, the firm's Recruitment Manager Justice Justus highlighted that the programme provides a structured pathway for nurses to sit for multiple licensing examinations required for international job placements.  He emphas...

Philanthropist Eng. Peter Mukiri Kamau's influence in Kwanza Constituency was evident during his housewarming ceremony at his Bidii residence, which attracted a wide array of guests. The event drew people from all walks of life who were treated to exceptional hospitality, reflecting Eng. Mukiri's strong ties to the community. Through his foundation, Eng. Mukiri has spearheaded numerous community development projects aimed at uplifting the socio-economic status of the region. "We have established a variety of projects to positively impact humanity in the constituency as part of giving back to society," said Eng. Mukiri. In addition to his philanthropic projects, he has forged strategic partnerships with local leaders to address the challenges faced by Kwanza residents. One notable initiative includes the distribution of foodstuffs to families in Kapomboi Ward who were severely affected by recent floods. "I had the humbling opportunity to join and share...

St. Anne's Girls High School in Kiminini held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate its exceptional performance in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The school posted an impressive mean score of 9.333, with all 30 candidates securing university placements.  Among the top performers, two students earned A- grades, twelve received B+ grades, six scored B-, and ten achieved B plain, showcasing strong and consistent results across the board. The Managing Director of the St. Anne's Group of Schools Nang'ole Wanjala highlighted the institution’s commitment to providing a conducive learning environment in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).  "Although we are in the private sector, we have supported many learners from humble backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to pursue their academic goals," said Dr. Nang'ole. He also urged the Ministry of Education to address the unfair treatment of private school students i...

Tawi Combined football team defeated Mathare 3-2 in the FKF Trans-Nzoia County League opening match held at Ndura Sports Complex, Kitale, on Sunday. Mathare took an early lead through striker Elly Omondi in the 10th minute of the first half. However, Enock Nyagwoti equalized in the 28th minute. Mathare regained their lead a minute later, with Elly Omondi scoring his second goal, making it 2-1 by halftime. In the second half, Tawi Combined secured their victory with goals from Calvin Smotwa in the 63rd minute and Robert Kiberu in the 78th minute. In the second match, Rafiki FC drew 1-1 with Saboti Spartans at the same venue. Meanwhile, the third match between Solidarity Boys and Youngstars was ongoing at press time, with Solidarity Boys leading 3-0 at halftime at Ndura Sports Complex. The opening match was attended by a large crowd of fans, led by FKF Trans-Nzoia branch chairman Isaac Munene Kuria, FKF officials, and Trans-Nzoia County sports officers, headed by Chief Office...

A team comprising Ward Agricultural Officers and agripreneurs has been dispatched to conduct soil sampling on selected farms before the onset of the long rains following their training. The sampling exercise targets 45 counties in Kenya, aiming to develop a digital soil map to guide farmers on specific fertilizer requirements. The samples will be sent to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) laboratories for detailed analysis. The initiative, implemented under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), seeks to boost agricultural productivity by providing accurate information on soil health. “We are going to carry out the sampling exercise before the start of the long rains. The samples will be taken to KALRO laboratories for analysis,” said Fred Wandera, a soil scientist at KALRO. Kiminini Ward Agricultural Officer Philip Omondi emphasized the importance of the initiative in addressing declining soil fertility. “This ex...

Kwanza Member of Parliament Ferdinand  Wanyonyi has pledged to enhance infrastructure in primary schools to support the growth of the Competency-Based Curriculum. Mr. Wanyonyi stated that, through the National Government Constituency Development Fund, all schools have successfully met the requirements to  havw Grade 9 classes. "When I took over leadership, there were only 32 public primary schools, but now we have 159. Secondary schools were just nine, but now we have 61 within 13 years," he said while inspecting a classrooms project at Makunga Primary School. The Kwanza Subcounty Director of Education stated that the Ministry of Education has supported the MP's efforts by constructing 65 classrooms. "There are funds from the ministry allocated for the fabrication of desks for Grade 9 classes to support junior secondary schools," said Mr. Anthony Barasa.