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Gichocho-Ndumberi Road Upgrade to Boost Local Economy

Gichocho: Ongoing roadworks along the Gichocho-Ndumberi road are expected to enhance connectivity, drainage, and economic activity in the area, with tangible progress already visible. According to Kenya News Agency, the project involves grading, murraming, and compaction of a previously untarmacked section, forming part of an infrastructure improvement plan aimed at

WHO Issues First Global Guidelines to Manage Sickle Cell Disease During Pregnancy

Nairobi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its inaugural global guideline on managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy. The guidelines aim to tackle critical health challenges that pose life-threatening risks for both women with SCD and their babies. According to Kenya News Agency, SCD is a group of

KDF to Undertake Mega Projects in Siaya

Siaya: The Kenya Defence Force (KDF) will put up a multi-million-shilling, 500-bed capacity modern hospital complex in Siaya as part of the realization of President William Ruto’s commitment when he visited the county at the beginning of the year. According to Kenya News Agency, a technical team from the KDF

NDMA Leads Indigenous Tree Planting Initiative in Igembe

Igembe: The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has spearheaded a tree planting and dignity kit distribution exercise at Ntherone and Kianda Primary Schools in Igembe South Sub-County. The initiative saw the planting of 520 trees, including a mix of indigenous trees such as Grevillea, Meru Oak, and Moringa, along with

State Lays Keel for New Lake Victoria Ferry

Kisumu: Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya has presided over the keel-laying ceremony for a new 29-metre ferry at the Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) facility in Kisumu, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s bid to establish itself as a regional shipbuilding hub. The ferry, which will be operated by the

Secondary School Ball Games Kick Off in Kisumu with Enthusiastic Participation

Kisumu: The Term Two Kisumu County Secondary School Ball Games officially kicked off at Kisumu Boys High School, drawing enthusiastic crowds of students, teachers, and sports lovers at the lakeside city. According to Kenya News Agency, the event, which will run through the weekend, features six major sporting disciplines, including

Marsabit County to Reap Billions from Artisanal Mining Overhaul

Nairobi: A transformation wave is sweeping through the mineral-rich Hillo belt in Marsabit County as plans to operationalise at least 59 artisanal cooperative societies in the mining sector gain momentum. This follows the decision by stakeholders to align their operations with the Mining Act of 2016 in a bid to

Universities Urged to Embrace Financial Innovation for Sustainability

Mombasa: Chairpersons of the Public Universities Councils have been urged to adopt financial innovation, enterprise models, and cost-efficiency strategies to rescue Kenya’s struggling higher education sector from a worsening debt crisis. Speaking at the Inaugural National Retreat for Public University Councils in Mombasa, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Higher Education,