Category: General

Judiciary to Enhance Security with CCTV Cameras Installation

Nairobi: The Judiciary has announced an initiative to install CCTV cameras in high-traffic court stations across the country. This move is aimed at enhancing security measures in these areas. According to Kenya News Agency, the Judiciary Chief Registrar, Winfridah Mokaya, stated that the budget allocated will also cover the procurement

Stakeholders Decry Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases

Kisii: Kisii University, in partnership with the University of Manchester and M©decins Sans Fronti¨res (MSF), is hosting a two-day conference to identify strategies for tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking to the press at the institution, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration, Planning and Finance, Prof Mzee Awuor, stated that

Symposium Highlights Path to Sustainable Agriculture in Kirinyaga

Kirinyaga: The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) and the Kirinyaga county government have organized the inaugural Agroecology symposium in the area. The conference brought together community leaders, farmers, researchers, and policymakers to reimagine sustainable farming through the lens of agroecology. According to Kenya News Agency, the event emphasized the urgent

Energy Regulators Call for Collaboration for Seamless Energy Trade

Nairobi: Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Dian Kiptoba, has outlined the commitment of energy regulators in ensuring a seamless supply of energy in the East African community. Speaking at an annual general assembly for the East African Republic Regulators Association, which is an association of

Meru University to Host International Conference on Climate Change Solutions

Meru: Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is gearing up to host an international conference from June 25-27, focusing on research-driven solutions for climate change mitigations and actions. Speaking during a pre-conference briefing, the University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo, emphasized the conference’s role in fostering global collaborations in

County Launches Spot Check, Accountability Audit Targeting Public Hospital

Turkana: Turkana County Department of Health and Sanitation has launched a spot check and accountability audit targeting all public hospitals and dispensaries following reports of suspected drug diversion from referral to peripheral health facilities. According to Kenya News Agency, the inspection exercise is led by the County Executive for Health

Tharaka Nithi MCAs Vow to Reject 2025/2026 Budget

Nairobi: Tension gripped the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly after Budget Committee Chair Murithi Gaturo shocked the House and the public by withdrawing the 2025/2026 proposed county budget appropriation bill, immediately after reading the report in full view of MCAs and community members who had filled the chamber. The dramatic U-turn

Githunguri Fire Station Nears Completion After Years of Stalling

Githunguri: For years, residents of Githunguri town have watched helplessly as fires consumed property and businesses without a nearby fire station to respond in time. This will soon change after the construction of the long-awaited Githunguri Fire Station, which is now 90 percent complete and edging closer to the finish