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Day: July 7, 2025

MR, Typhoid Jabs Begin Across Narok County

Mombasa: Narok County has officially launched measles-rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccines (TCV) for children to guard them against preventable diseases. The campaign, which began Sunday, will run until Monday, July 14, 2025, and aims to immunise children against the two preventable diseases. Children aged 9 months to 5 years

State Woos JICA to Boost Rice Output in Western Kenya

Kisumu: The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is actively seeking collaboration with development partners in a bid to enhance rice production in Western Kenya. This initiative was highlighted during a recent visit to the Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County by the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr.

Imams Urge Youth to Avoid Unlawful Saba Saba Protests

Eldoret: Islamic religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County have urged the youth to shun away from unlawful protests that lead to loss of property, severe injuries, and loss of life. Speaking in Eldoret amid fears over the famous Saba Saba protests to mark July 7, 1990, a pivotal date in

Lugari MP Unveils Special Needs School Plan

Lugari: Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) Nabii Nabwera has announced plans to establish an integrated special needs school at Maturu. The MP stated that the construction of the school will begin once discussions with friends and partners, who are interested in providing financial support, are finalized. According to Kenya News

ODPC Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan to Enhance Data Protection Framework

Nyeri: The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a strategic plan aimed at enhancing the country’s data protection framework. The roadmap, themed “Promoting your personal data protection by design or default,” outlines three main objectives to guide the ODPC’s activities over the next five years. According to

Laikipia Businesses Operational Amid Saba Saba Protests

Nanyuki: Several businesses in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, remained open on Monday, July 7, 2025, despite ongoing demonstrations countrywide to mark Saba Saba. However, some traders are yet to resume operations. According to Kenya News Agency, the government has assured business owners of adequate security, with Laikipia County Commissioner Onesmus Kyatha

Kenyatta Avenue Deserted Amid Saba Saba Commemoration

Nairobi: Kenyatta Avenue near the ICEA Building and other Nairobi streets were unusually deserted for the better part of Monday morning, as residents stayed away fearing potential violence during the Sabasaba commemoration. Public transport was also disrupted, with many matatu operators keeping their vehicles off the road, leaving commuters stranded

Kenyatta Avenue, Kimathi Street Deserted on Saba Saba

Nairobi: The Kenyatta Avenue-Kimathi Street junction and nearby streets in Nairobi were also unusually deserted for the better part of Monday morning and afternoon, as residents kept off the city centre over fears of possible violence during the Sabasaba commemoration. Public transport was also disrupted, with many matatu operators keeping