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Expansion of Kenneth Matiba Hospital in Murang’a Begins with KDF Partnership

Murang’a: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the Murang’a County Government, has embarked on the construction of a 100-bed hospital wing at Kenneth Matiba Hospital located in the Makenji area of Kandara Sub-County. The project includes the development of a trauma centre and a doctors’ plaza, and it

Ottichilo Commissions Mulele Dispensary to Boost Primary Healthcare

Vihiga: In a major step toward strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo has officially commissioned the newly constructed Mulele Dispensary in West Sabatia Ward. The facility is poised to significantly improve access to primary healthcare services for hundreds of local residents. According to Kenya News Agency, speaking

Vihiga County Hosts Inaugural Biz Connect MSMEs Exhibition in Mbale

Mbale: The Vihiga County Government, on Friday, hosted the first-ever Vihiga Biz Connect MSMEs Exhibition at the municipal grounds in Mbale town. The landmark event brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, and small-scale traders from across the county in a vibrant showcase of local talent and products. According to Kenya

SODFI Champions Sustainable Agribusiness in Western Kenya

Kakamega: A non-governmental organization in western Kenya, The Sustainable Organic Farming and Development Initiatives (SODFI), is pioneering a transformative approach to agribusiness empowerment and food security in Kakamega and Vihiga counties. Speaking during a community outreach session, Winnie Tarus, SODFI’s Seed Banking Officer, outlined the organization’s multi-faceted support strategy that

Rogue Contractors Risk Being Blacklisted, Owalo Warns

Nyamira: Kenya’s deputy chief of staff, Eliud Owalo has put all rogue contractors on notice, warning that they risk being blacklisted if their slow work progress leads to stalling of government development projects. Owalo issued the warning while touring national government projects, observing that hardly any development project is completed

Nearly 20% of Cancer Drugs Found Defective in Four African Nations

Berlin: Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. This means people are receiving medicine that may not work or could even cause harm. An alarming number of people across the continent may be taking cancer drugs lacking the vital ingredients needed to manage their disease.

Vihiga Targets 24 Million Trees by 2032

Vihiga: The Vihiga county government has embarked on a bold move to plant 24 million trees by 2032, in line with the national government’s 15 billion Trees Initiative. The area governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo made this declaration during the Maragoli Hills Ecosystem Restoration Conference 2025, held at Ideleri primary school

NACADA Urges Parental Involvement to Combat Youth Drug Abuse

Lilongwe: The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has called on parents to be present and involved in their children’s lives to help prevent drug and substance abuse, which has been affecting the youth population. According to Kenya News Agency, Florence Amoit, a Director at