Category: General

Homa Bay Launches Major Child Vaccination Drive

Homa bay: Parents and guardians in Homa Bay have been urged to avail their children for the ongoing mass immunisation campaign against Measles-Rubella (MR) and typhoid diseases. This comes after the Ministry of Health launched a countywide mass immunisation campaign on Saturday targeting children amid rising concerns over MR and

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

Duale Warns Rogue Hospitals, Chemists Abusing SHA

Voi: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to private hospitals and chemists operating illegally or fraudulently under the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA). He cautioned that such facilities face immediate closure and subsequent legal action. According to Kenya News Agency, Duale revealed that the

Call for Stronger Governance as Cooperative Sector Grows

Kirinyaga: As the number of saccos and cooperative societies keeps growing, the oversight role of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) and county cooperative directors becomes a challenge due to the geographic spread of the sector across the country. According to Kenya News Agency, Hesbon Karabai, Chair of the Ushirika

Lodwar Residents Demand Installation of Security Lights and Improved Infrastructure

Lodwar: Residents of Lodwar Municipality, Turkana County, have rallied for the installation and repair of security lights and the opening up of roads leading to social amenities, terming them as priority concerns. At a citizens’ forum organised by the Municipality area management, residents highlighted the lack of security lights in

Goat Restocking Brings Hope to Ngong Pastoralists

Ngong: Vulnerable residents in Kajiado North sub-county have been gifted with goats for restocking after a prolonged drought. The distribution is a result of adverse conditions witnessed a few years ago, which led to significant livestock death in the area. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to empower

Kwale Upgrades Towns to Enhance Cross-Border Trade

Kwale: Kwale County has launched municipality upgrades geared towards infrastructure development, economic growth, and improved public service. The municipality upgrades are focusing on better infrastructure, service delivery, and overall quality of life for residents and the business community. According to Kenya News Agency, the upgrades include road constructions and bus