Migori County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Kuria East Sub-County, with five reported cases and one fatality since the disease was first detected two days ago. Speaking to the press, Migori County Executive Committee Member for Health, Caleb Opondi, revealed that the first case was identified in Sanguri Village, where the […]
•Hundreds Join Effort to Raise Funds for Kabarnet School for Deafblind Baringo County witnessed an overwhelming show of solidarity as hundreds of people participated in a five-kilometer charity walk aimed at supporting pupils from Kabarnet School for the Deafblind. The event, themed “Touch a Deafblind Child with Love this Valentine,” was organized by the county […]
Baringo, Kenya| Baringo County Governor Benjamin Cheboi has issued a stern warning to individuals exploiting persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) for personal gain. The governor raised concerns over a growing trend where unscrupulous individuals masquerade as assistants to PLWDs, only to take advantage of them for financial and business benefits. Cheboi made the remarks on […]
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]
Olympic champion sets sights on major competitions after maternity break and career commitments Renowned Kenyan long-distance runner and four-time Olympic champion Mercy Cherono is making a determined comeback to competitive athletics after a two-year break, during which she focused on family and professional responsibilities. The accomplished athlete, who has been a dominant force in track […]
•County Gender Sector Working Group Sets 2025 Agenda to Tackle Gender Inequality and Social Challenges Uasin Gishu County is taking decisive steps to integrate gender mainstreaming into its development agenda, with a focus on addressing critical social issues affecting the community. The County Gender Sector Working Group (CGSWG) has set an ambitious plan to resolve […]
The government has sounded the alarm over the rising cases of drug and alcohol abuse among university students in Kenya, warning that the crisis poses a serious threat to national security, economic development, and the well-being of the country’s young population. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Report on the Status of Drugs and […]
•Institutions Struggle with Financial Constraints Due to Delayed Disbursements The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has called on the government to expedite the payment of Sh50 billion in pending bills accrued since 2015 for government-sponsored students placed in 34 private universities. Since the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) began assigning students […]
Kapenguria, West Pokot| In a move aimed at boosting local trade and supporting small-scale entrepreneurs, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has officially commissioned 80 newly constructed stalls at Bendera Market in Kapenguria Ward. The initiative, which seeks to provide modern and secure trading spaces for vendors, is expected to stimulate economic growth, enhance business opportunities, […]
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s directive to abolish the vetting process for issuing national identity cards in North Eastern Kenya, warning that the decision could pose a significant security threat to the country. Addressing the matter, Natembeya defended the vetting process, emphasizing that it was introduced for valid security […]
