Baringo County Hosts Charity Walk to Support Deaf-blind Children

•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 […]

Acute Cornea Shortage Leaves Thousands Waiting for Transplants in Kenya

•Lack of Donors Hampers Sight-Restoring Surgeries A severe shortage of corneas in Kenya has left thousands of patients in desperate need of transplants, with many languishing on waiting lists due to a lack of donors. The situation is particularly dire at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, one of Africa’s leading eye banks, which has completely […]

Governor Cheboi Warns Against Exploitation of Persons with Disabilities

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 […]

Isiolo Workshop Unveils Research on Mathenge Management and Camel Milk Contamination Risks

Isiolo County recently hosted a crucial research dissemination workshop, unveiling findings on the management of Prosopis juliflora (commonly known as Mathenge) and the risk factors associated with camel milk contamination. The one-day event was organized by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF Suisse) in collaboration with the County Government of Isiolo and the University of Nairobi. […]

CoG Opposes Revenue Cut, Demands Full Sh400.1 Billion Allocation for Counties

Governors Insist on Equitable Share as National Budget Increases The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed the proposed reduction in county revenue allocation, demanding that the National Government reinstate the Sh400.1 billion equitable share previously agreed upon. The CoG’s Executive and Liaison, Management and Business Committee insists that the revised national budget, recently adopted […]

Lodwar Power Crisis Resolved as KPLC Installs New Generators

Lodwar, Turkana County| Residents of Lodwar can finally breathe a sigh of relief after months of persistent power outages and rationing, following the installation of two new generators by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The generators, officially commissioned on Thursday, mark the end of prolonged electricity shortages that had severely disrupted businesses, hospital […]

Ex-Governor Waititu Barred from Public Office for 10 Years in Landmark Corruption Ruling

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 […]

Governor Waiguru Expands Water Project to Benefit 1,000 More Households

•Water Expansion to Enhance Access for Mutithi Ward Residents Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has announced the extension of the Kerugoya-Kutus Bulk Water Project to reach an additional 1,000 households in Mutithi Ward. This expansion is set to improve access to clean water for more residents, reinforcing the county’s commitment to equitable development. Speaking while […]

Mombasa Muslim and Luo Communities Hold Special Prayers for Raila Odinga’s AU Chairmanship Bid

•A section of the Muslim faithful and members of the Luo community in Mombasa have come together in a show of solidarity, holding special prayers for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he seeks to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. •The prayers come just a day before the crucial election set to take […]