Mbeere South: Deaf Schools in the Eastern Region have benefited from sports equipment from a non-governmental organization, aimed at enhancing learning and promoting sports development and inclusion for deaf learners. Through donations from the Deaf Outreach Program (DEAFOP), three institutions, St Luke’s and Mary Magdalene Schools for the Deaf in
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
Mombasa: The government will strengthen the existing school auditing department to ensure proper financial management of public funds. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said auditing of funds given to schools countrywide will continue to be done, noting that the Ministry of Education will receive a whopping Sh702.7 billion, the largest
Kericho: Kericho East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kibe Maguta has called on communities to take the lead in nurturing morally upright and socially responsible children, stressing that faith, character, and peer encouragement are critical in raising a values-driven generation. Speaking during the Day of the African Child commemoration at Kericho
Nairobi: The Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD) has held its Fourth High-Level Consultation Meeting and launched a crucial report, aiming to tackle the growing problem of illegal drug trade and use across East and Southern Africa with new, more effective strategies. The meeting highlighted a worrying increase
Vihiga: Vihiga Chief Officer for Health Services, Dr. Mary Anyiendah, has received a delegation from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), led by Dr. Lynne Elson, ahead of the rollout of a major Tungiasis research project in Vihiga County. The upcoming project aims to address Tungiasis, a
Marsabit: Government officers serving in Marsabit County have been warned against abetting smuggling on the Ethiopia-Kenya border. Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau expressed concern over increased cases of illegal activities concerning illicit drugs, counterfeit goods, and human trafficking and cautioned of dire consequences against any public servant involved in the
Narok: Two spiritual leaders in Narok County have expressed concerns regarding the declining virtues within society, which they say have contributed to rising incidents of murder, corruption, and tribalism in the country. Bishop Augustine Rugut of Gospel Outreach and Bishop Paul Mbugua of Kenya Wariba Israel Churches have voiced their