Kocholia, Kenya| Hundreds of Teso residents turned up at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Kocholia on Tuesday to benefit from a free dental outreach program aimed at restoring dignity and improving oral health. The initiative, spearheaded by Brush for Life (BFL) International, a USA-based organization, focused on preventive care and education to mitigate […]
Kakamega, Kenya| Rescue operations are in full swing at a collapsed gold mine in Emachilifu village, Shinyalu Constituency, where 20 miners were trapped inside the shaft on Monday evening. Authorities and emergency response teams have managed to rescue 18 individuals, who were immediately rushed to Kakamega General Hospital for medical attention and stabilization. However, the […]
Narok County, Kenya| In a bid to foster unity, development, and improved governance, Narok County leaders have instituted an annual prayer meeting where clergy, county staff, and residents will come together to seek divine intervention in their affairs. Governor Patrick Ntutu, while addressing the gathering, emphasized that the initiative aims to bring spiritual renewal and […]
The Kenyan government, in partnership with key players in the dairy sector, has unveiled the MoreMilk 2 initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at improving milk safety, quality, and access to regulated markets for small-scale informal dairy businesses. The program also seeks to empower consumers to demand safer, high-quality milk and promote gender equity by fostering […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Erick Mugaa, has issued a clarion call to the youth, urging them to embrace technical skills by enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking at a recent event, the CS highlighted the transformative potential of technical education in addressing unemployment and fostering economic growth. […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County is witnessing a disturbing rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with reported incidents escalating from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024, according to data from the county’s Officer in Charge of Reproductive Health, Jonathan Tanui. This sharp increase has prompted urgent calls for swift and comprehensive measures to address the growing […]
Photo: Kipchumba Murkomen| Credit: KNA
Muranga, Kenya| The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has called on the government to urgently review the capitation funds allocated to schools, citing escalating costs and financial difficulties that threaten to cripple learning institutions. Speaking in Murang’a County, KESSHA Chairperson Mr. Willy Kuria emphasized the need for an upward revision of the current allocation […]
The fight against maternal mortality in Baringo County has received a significant boost following a generous donation of maternal health equipment by Dandelion Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving community health outcomes. The equipment, distributed across all seven sub-counties, is aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare services and reducing the county’s maternal mortality rate, currently […]
