Category: General

Plans Unveiled for New Medical College in Nanyuki

Nanyuki: Plans are underway to construct a medical training college in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Governor Joshua Irungu has revealed. Speaking to KNA at the Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital, the governor said that his administration has allocated Sh200 million for construction of the state-of-the-art Laikipia Medical Training College (LMTC). According

Kenya to Host Inaugural Ocean Conference in Africa

Nairobi: Kenya has embarked on preparations for next year’s Our Ocean Conference (OOC) after the country was granted the rights to host the global event for the first time on the continent. Top government officials held a consultative meeting chaired by the Deputy Head of the Public Service, Amos Gathecha,

NGAO and Law Enforcement Agencies Decry Shortage of Vehicles

Nairobi: National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) and law enforcement officers have decried the shortage of government vehicles for effective service delivery at the grassroots level. During a Jukwaa la Usalama County Tour in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, the administrators and law enforcers cited that only a few government vehicles are available

Kenya, EU and ITU Launch Broadband Mapping Project to Bridge Digital Divide

Nairobi: Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems Project (BPMAPS), a continental initiative that aims to enhance data-driven planning and investment in digital infrastructure. The launch, held in Nairobi, was presided over by Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting

NTSA Urges Parents to Ensure Children Use Roadworthy Vehicles for School Transport

Nakuru: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has declared that only vehicles meeting road safety standards will be permitted to transport students back to schools as learning resumes. The authority has issued a stern warning to drivers and vehicle owners involved in school transport who violate regulations or fail

CS Duale Announces Absorption of Verified Universal UHC Staff

Nairobi: Health CS Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening human resources for health as a cornerstone of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and delivering quality health services to all Kenyans. Following the recently concluded joint headcount exercise undertaken by the State Department for Medical Services in collaboration

Former Eastern Region Councilors Demand Gratuity

Chogoria: Former councilors from the Eastern region have formally appointed National Assembly Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi as their patron as they intensify calls for the government to address their long-standing grievances, particularly the payment of gratuity. According to Kenya News Agency, the leaders, who met in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County,

Government Unveils Strategic Shifts to Bolster Food Security Through Science and Innovation

Nakuru: The government is intensifying its initiatives to leverage science, technology, and innovation (STI) to enhance food security and build resilience against climate change impacts. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, announced the introduction of five pivotal shifts aimed at fostering progress. These include prioritizing national