Nairobi: In a private sector conversation held on the sidelines of the 21st Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), members expressed concern over the escalation of the disregard for the rule of law, leading to the deaths of young Kenyans. According to Kenya News Agency, the Association,
Mombasa: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Kenya into a regional pharmaceutical hub. Speaking during the 45th Annual Scientific Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), Duale called for stronger collaboration with PSK in driving investment, policy formulation, and quality assurance. According
Homa Bay: Health stakeholders in Homa Bay County have urged the government to install blood screening equipment in the county referral hospital to streamline blood transfusions. The County Infections Control Coordinator, James Okuthe, emphasized that delays in accessing screened blood in health facilities impede efforts to save lives during emergencies
Nairobi: In many Kenyan communities, the birth of a child with visible physical deformities often carries a heavy stigma. Families may view such children as harbingers of bad omens or curses, leaving young mothers to bear the emotional and social burden of raising a child with a disability. This cultural
Nairobi: The Kitui County Government has taken a pivotal step in transforming its agricultural services by issuing motorbikes to agricultural extension officers. This initiative aims to bolster the accessibility and effectiveness of agricultural services for its farmers, marking a significant stride in the county’s agricultural development. According to Kenya News
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
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
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