Igembe: The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has spearheaded a tree planting and dignity kit distribution exercise at Ntherone and Kianda Primary Schools in Igembe South Sub-County. The initiative saw the planting of 520 trees, including a mix of indigenous trees such as Grevillea, Meru Oak, and Moringa, along with
Nairobi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its inaugural global guideline on managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy. The guidelines aim to tackle critical health challenges that pose life-threatening risks for both women with SCD and their babies. According to Kenya News Agency, SCD is a group of
Nairobi: In many Kenyan communities, the birth of a child with visible physical deformities often carries a heavy stigma. Families may view such children as harbingers of bad omens or curses, leaving young mothers to bear the emotional and social burden of raising a child with a disability. This cultural
Mombasa: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Kenya into a regional pharmaceutical hub. Speaking during the 45th Annual Scientific Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), Duale called for stronger collaboration with PSK in driving investment, policy formulation, and quality assurance. According
Ngong: For a long time, Ngong town, located in Kajiado North, has been a hub of creativity, opportunity, and innovation, largely driven by the Public Service Vehicles (PSV) matatu industry. This sector has become a beehive of activity, with vehicles commonly known as “Nganyas” cementing the identity of this vibrant
Nairobi: Human Resource (HR) practitioners in the public service have been encouraged to join the Africa Public Sector Human Resource Practitioners Network following the ratification of its Kenyan chapter. According to Kenya News Agency, the ratification was conducted by the Africa Public Sector Human Resource Managers Network, which encompasses all
Machakos: Over 3,000 students at Machakos University are set to benefit from affordable hostel units thanks to a signed partnership between the university and the National Housing Corporation. The MOU aims to enable the University to expand its accommodation capacity from the current 500 students to 3,000, out of over
Nairobi: Italy has pledged to rejuvenate the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and the broader East and Central African region, partnering strategically with Equity as the financial backer. According to Kenya News Agency, both the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry