Category: General

Senator Mumma Leads Campaign Against GBV and Femicide in Nyakach

Nyakach: Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma has called for urgent, collective action to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide, terming the crisis a national emergency. Speaking during a community engagement in Nyakach Sub-County under the presidential ‘Komesha Dhuluma’ campaign, Mumma rallied residents, leaders, and institutions to take responsibility in ending the

Residents Urged to Involve Professionals in Building Works to Ensure Safety

Busia: Residents of Busia County have been advised to engage professionals in building and construction works in order to ensure safe structures. Speaking during a public sensitization forum at a hotel in Busia, a Board Member of the National Construction Authority (NCA), Eng. Gilbert Arasa, noted that the construction field

Police Seize Stolen Alcohol Worth Sh4.5 Million in Nanyuki

Nanyuki: Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have recovered liquor worth Sh4.5 million believed to have been stolen from a local depot. Speaking to the press, Laikipia East Sub County police Commander Daniel Kitavi said that they nabbed two suspects after a tip-off from the members of the public. According to

Migori’s Cooperative Movement Strives for Revitalization Amid Challenges

Migori: The cooperative movement in Migori County has faced significant challenges over the years, with many societies struggling to sustain their operations. Despite having over 400 registered cooperative societies, records from the cooperative offices reveal that fewer than 100 are actively operational. According to Kenya News Agency, the Ministry of

Climate Change Poses Growing Threat to African Children, Experts Warn

Thika: As the country joined the rest of the continent in marking the Day of the African Child, scholars and child welfare advocates have sounded the alarm over the increasing impact of climate change on African children. They cited rising cases of displacement due to floods and droughts, water and

Busia County Unveils Children’s Policy to Bolster Child Protection

Busia: Busia County has launched a children’s policy aimed at advancing children’s rights and protection within the county. The policy was introduced during the Day of the African Child celebrations at Busende Primary School, where Busia County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachaunga emphasized the importance of increased budget allocation for children’s welfare

Health Digital Transformation to Ensure Efficient and Transparent Health Care System

Nairobi: The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in collaboration with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and Social Health Authority (SHA), has identified and shut down over 728 non-compliant facilities and downgraded 301 facilities through digitization. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced efforts on Monday to eliminate unlicensed facilities

Vihiga Leaders Urge Government Action to Revive Struggling Tea Sector

Vihiga: Leaders in Vihiga County are calling on the national government to take urgent steps to revive the tea sector, highlighting the need for devolved units to have a more significant role in tea production, marketing, and policy implementation. Speaking during the funeral of Benard Chahilu, the former Chairman of