Nairobi: The world is today commemorating the Day of the African Child, focusing on the theme ‘Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress since 2010.’ The theme emphasizes the importance of integrating children’s rights into national plans and budgets across African Union member states. According to Kenya News Agency, the
Mwanza: A cross-border water sampling exercise aimed at assessing pollution levels and the spread of invasive species in Lake Victoria has officially kicked off in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania. The initiative, bringing together scientists and environmental experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, is spearheaded by the Lake Victoria Basin
West Pokot: The government has mandated the immediate suspension of all gold mining activities in West Pokot County, citing a series of fatal incidents and severe environmental damage. West Pokot County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif announced this decision, attributing it to the increasing fatalities and rampant environmental degradation resulting from unregulated
Nairobi: The Nairobi Hospital has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art AI-powered CT scanner as part of a strategic initiative to modernize diagnostic services and tackle the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya. The Siemens SOMATOM Drive 256-slice CT scanner, launched during a high-level ceremony presided over by Health Cabinet
Mombasa: A stakeholder engagement forum organised by the State Department for Lands to prepare ground for the launch of ArdhiSasa in Mombasa County closed today with a commitment for closer cooperation between all relevant institutions. The week-long forum, held at the Sarova Whitesands Hotel in Mombasa, brought together a broad
Kalobeyei: The County Department of Energy has installed streetlights in Kalobeyei, Turkana West, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and support local economic growth. The project, which involves the installation of solar-powered streetlights, is aimed at enhancing security, extending business hours, and improving the overall quality of
Cherangany: Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to leave no stone unturned in the ongoing investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang. Natembeya emphasized the need for a probe that is free from fear, interference, or intimidation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s
Nairobi: The Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Housing, Alice Wahome, has applauded Murang’a county for holding a unique investment conference, stating it establishes a new benchmark for county-driven economic transformation. According to Kenya News Agency, the CS, speaking at the Murang’a Investment Conference on June 13, commended the county for