Category: General

Narok County Prioritizes Safe Water, Sanitation in Schools

Narok: Access to safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) remains a critical challenge in schools, especially in rural and marginalized areas in Narok County. The community of Siana Ward gathered at Ilpoori Primary and Junior School in Narok West Sub-County to mark this year’s WASH in Schools (WinS) Festival

County Sets Up Sh100M Asphalt Plant in Turbo to Boost Infrastructure

Uasin gishu: Uasin Gishu County Government has bolstered steps to boost efficiency in infrastructure development across the county by establishing an asphalt plant at a cost of Sh100 million. With all procurement processes done, the County recently received key components for the establishment of an asphalt plant. These include parts

Counties Required to Meet Legal Standards for PHCF

Eldoret: The Senate Health Committee Chairperson Senator Jackson Mandago has called on all the 47 county governments to fulfil the law requirements to ensure all their health facilities Levels 1, 2, and 3 are gazetted in order to benefit from the Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF). According to Kenya News

Ijara Primary Clinches Soccer Championship Title

Musingu: In a historic sporting moment, Ijara Primary School-representing the North Eastern Region-clinched the National Primary Soccer Championship title with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Central Region team. The championship was held yesterday at Musingu High School in Kakamega. According to Kenya News Agency, congratulating the team, the Ijara

Cameroon Takes Bold Steps to Revitalize Emergency Medical Services

Yaounde: Cameroon is embarking on a transformative journey to revamp its emergency medical services (EMS) system, marking a significant milestone in public health. The Ministry of Public Health, with the unwavering support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has validated the 2024 evaluation

Government Upgrades Embobut Police Post to Boost Security in Kerio Valley

Nairobi: The government has elevated the Embobut police post in Marakwet East Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County into a fully-fledged police station. This move aims to consolidate security gains and improve law enforcement capabilities in the volatile Kerio Valley region. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen presided over

Kenya Music Festival NEP Regional Competitions Begin in Wajir

Wajir: The 98th edition of the Kenya Music Festival regional competitions for the Northeastern region officially commenced in Wajir County, uniting students, teachers, adjudicators, and education officials from Garissa, Mandera, and Wajir counties. According to Kenya News Agency, the Regional Chairperson of the Kenya Music Festival and Principal of Raha

Governor Mutai Pushes for Cross-Sectoral Health Strategy to Advance Universal Coverage

Kericho: Kericho county governor Dr. Erick Mutai has called for a cross-sectoral approach to healthcare delivery, emphasizing the need for deeper collaboration among clinicians, veterinarians, environmental experts, and ecologists to tackle current and emerging health challenges effectively. Speaking while officially closing a two-day Southern Regional Clinical Officers’ Symposium in Kericho,