By Monica Nashon The government has stepped up efforts to equip young people with modern agricultural skills under the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) programme. Speaking at Kisii National Polytechnic, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Muoria, urged the adoption of innovative and technology-driven farming […]

By Faith Nyabuto A devastating fire engulfed Kisii Town’s iconic Marikiti Market in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The blaze, which broke out shortly after 2:00 a.m., razed several stalls to the ground, turning the once-bustling commercial hub near the Capital Roundabout into a smoldering wasteland. […]