More than 7, 000 residents of Masheta village in Chonyi Sub County, Kilifi County have a reason to smile after a bridge that collapsed four years ago has been reconstructed at a cost of Ksh83 million. According to Raphael Mwangala, a resident, the collapsed bridge had caused untold suffering to residents who were forced to
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Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a has thrown his support behind the government’s Affordable Housing Program, following a meeting with Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome on Wednesday. His visit came just days after he made controversial remarks about the housing initiative. However, his latest engagement signals a change of heart, as he now shows keen interest in mobilizing his followers to participate in the program. In a statement, CS Wahome confirmed that their discussion focused on the benefits of affordable housing and strategies to raise public awareness. “This engagement is part of our continuous efforts to educate Kenyans about the opportunities
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Kenyans should brace for higher sugar and cooking oil prices in February 2025, according to a recent Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey. The Agriculture January 2025 Report attributes the projected increase to rising global costs, which are driving up local market prices. The report highlights that industry stakeholders foresee a slight increase in sugar and cooking oil prices due to ongoing developments in the international market. “On balance, sampled respondents expect prices of sugar and cooking oil (salad) to increase slightly in February 2025, reflecting developments in the global market, where prices of these items have edged up in the recent past,” CBK stated. However, the
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