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Kenya And Tanzania Approach Historic Border Reaffirmation Agreement

Nairobi: Kenya is nearing the completion of a significant border reaffirmation agreement with Tanzania, with more than 558 kilometers of the 758-kilometer shared boundary already marked. The initiative, which began in 2021, seeks to clarify the international border between the two countries, aiming to eliminate ambiguities and promote peaceful coexistence.

Traders Count Losses as Protest Anxiety Grips Mombasa

Mombasa: Mombasa experienced heightened security on Saba Saba Day, with most businesses remaining closed due to fears of looting and property destruction amid anticipated protests. A heavy police presence patrolled the major streets of the Central Business District. So far, no demonstrations have been experienced in the port city. Authorities

Bomet Targets 100,000 Children in Vaccine Drive

Bomet: Bomet County has officially launched a countywide immunisation campaign targeting Measles, Rubella, and Typhoid. The county joins the rest of the nation in an integrated vaccination exercise aimed at protecting children from preventable but deadly diseases. The launch event was commissioned at the Bomet Town Health Centre and marked

Marsabit Gears Up for Climate Resilience Cohort Recruitment

Marsabit: Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau is chairing the County Implementation Committee meeting (CIC) on the national climate resilience service programme (CRSP) in his office to fine-tune the recruitment process. According to Kenya News Agency, the county has an allocation of 803 cohorts and 27 slots for supervisors. The county

1.2M Children to Receive Measles, Typhoid Jabs

Nakuru: Nakuru County has officially launched a vaccination campaign against measles-related diseases (MR) and typhoid that is being undertaken countrywide. The County hopes to vaccinate at least 1.2 million children aged between 9 months and 15 years. The figure includes 305,650 children aged under 5 years who will receive the

Kirinyaga Calls for Consensus on Coffee Reforms and DSS Rollout

Kirinyaga: The County Government of Kirinyaga has called for dialogue and the involvement of coffee farmers and cooperative societies in the implementation of the ongoing reforms in the sector. Speaking during Ushirika Day celebrations at Kirinyaga University, Deputy Governor David Githanda emphasized the need for all stakeholders to engage in

Kenya Unveils Africa’s First Fully Electric Cold Chain

Nairobi: In a major move for climate resilience and food security, Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Roam and Earthshot Prize 2024 winners Keep It Cool (KIC) have partnered to launch Africa’s first fully electric cold-chain distribution network, combining solar-powered refrigeration with clean electric delivery motorcycles. The collaboration commenced with five Roam

County Targets 200,000 Children in MR, Typhoid Campaign

Elgeyo marakwet: Elgeyo Marakwet County Executive in charge of Health Monica Rotich has called on parents to take their children for vaccination in all 131 health facilities in the County, assuring them that the vaccines do not have any adverse effects. According to Kenya News Agency, the County Executive, who