Category: General

JOOTRH and Uzima University Forge Training Partnership for Nursing Students

Kisumu: St. Catherine School of Nursing, affiliated with Uzima University, has entered into a partnership with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), enabling nursing students to gain practical clinical experience in the hospital’s specialized departments. The collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC)

Kenya and Germany Initiate Joint Implementation of Migration Agreement

Nairobi: Kenya and Germany have taken a decisive step in strengthening bilateral cooperation with the launch of the Joint Implementation Committee on the Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement. A meeting held in Nairobi marked the beginning of coordinated efforts to operationalize the accord, which seeks to expand legal migration

Distressed Man Rescued from 300-Foot Mast in Chuka Town, Tharaka Nithi

Chuka: A 36-year-old man was rescued after climbing a 300-foot communication mast near the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Tharaka Nithi County in a suspected suicide attempt. According to Kenya News Agency, Tharaka Nithi Fire and Rescue Brigade Commander Alex Mugambi said his team, working jointly with police

Parents, Stakeholders Urged to Cooperate as Schools Reopen for Final Term

Nairobi: The Central Regional Director of Education (RDE), Sabina Aroni, is calling for unity of purpose from relevant stakeholders to ensure the third school term runs seamlessly. Aroni noted that with the learners having only nine weeks to study and sit for exams, there is a need for all concerned

Bomet Senator Issues Warning to Corrupt Public Servants

Bomet: Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei today issued a stern warning to corrupt public servants in the region, declaring that their actions will not be tolerated. According to Kenya News Agency, Mr. Sigei emphasized that unchecked corruption could severely hinder development in the region. He called for bold and decisive measures

Police Launch Manhunt for Stolen Sheep in Kisumu

Nairobi: Police in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu are pursuing suspects who broke into former Governor Jack Ranguma’s rural home and escaped with 30 sheep. The incident occurred Tuesday night, while Ranguma and his family were away. The authorities claim that criminals broke into the farm and stole all the prized Dorper

WRTI Embarks on Compilation of the 2nd National Wildlife Census Report

Machakos: The State Department for Wildlife, through the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and other partners, has commenced data compilation for the comprehensive 2nd National Wildlife Census (2024-2025) report, which will inform policy and management. According to Kenya News Agency, following a 12-month successful field

Government Affirms Preparedness for Grade 10 Transition

Nairobi: The government has affirmed its readiness for the Grade 10 transition in January 2026, under the Competency-Based Education (CBE), amid growing concerns from school heads and stakeholders over the level of preparedness. The concerns range from adequacy of facilities, sustainable financing, retooling of teachers in career pathways, and congestion.