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Kenya’s Agricultural Future Depends on Empowering Women Farmers

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               Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeida Kananu, at the Press Club event “Women Cultivating Opportunity” held at The Sarova Stanley Hotel during International Women’s Week, highlighted the vital role of women farmers in Kenya’s agriculture. By Maximilla Wafula  Nairobi, Kenya -March 12, 2026 -Women farmers are at the heart of Kenya’s agricultural economy, yet systemic barriers continue to limit their full potential, experts said at a high-level forum held to mark International Women’s Week 2026. The event, held under the theme “Women Cultivating Opportunity,” brought together stakeholders from academia, research institutions, media, and civil society to discuss the vital role of women in agriculture and explore strategies for their economic empowerment. Opening the forum, Zubeida Kananu, President of the Kenya Editors Guild, highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of women to food systems. She shared a personal sto...
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The COUNTY PROFILE: 14 Quick Facts On Senator Wa Gen Zs WAKILI David Kalii

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The COUNTY PROFILE: 14 Quick Facts On Senator Wa Gen Zs WAKILI David Kalii  1.) He is the aspiring senator for Kitui County in 2027, buoyed by revolution and pathos of Gen Zs across the country  2.) He graduated from xxx with xxx in xxx with a bachelor's degree in xxxx, emerging top of his class. 3.) Born in Kitui but raised in Meru so he speaks fluent Kikamba and Kimeru and some good french. 4.) Is an excellent Salsa and Kizomba dancer  5.) Wants to vie for President in 2037 after winning the 2027 Senate seat and after installing a GenZ government in Kitui in 2032; 6.) Has survived 5 fatal accidents and therefore believes that he is a child of destiny, born to achieve great things. 7.) Went to School in Maseno National School in Nyanza after transferring from Meru School in form 2 therefore he is very cosmopolitan in his outlook in life. 8.) Reads and writes poetry in his spare time to guard the graces of his mind; 9.) His role model is Malcom X for his boldn...
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PRESS CARD FOR PATRICK KIMANZI from MEDIA COUNCIL OF KENYA

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How Hon Ngenga is Winning Hearts and Minds of The People of Mwingi West

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How Hon Ngenga is Winning Hearts and Minds of The People of Mwingi West By PATRICK KIMANZI  The COUNTY DIARY  Draft
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