Washington, D.C., USA| U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House on Thursday to finalize a minerals agreement that grants Washington access to Ukraine’s rare-earth resources The deal, valued at an estimated $20 billion, marks a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, reflecting Trump’s longstanding demand that Kyiv provide economic […]
•A Call to Action for Parents and Society Gender and Affirmative Action Principal Secretary (PS) Ann Wang’ombe has made a passionate appeal to parents, urging them to take an active role in shaping their children’s values as a means to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Speaking during a Thanksgiving […]
•Senate Health Committee Tasked with Addressing Crisis Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has sounded the alarm over a growing kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) outbreak in Marsabit County, urging immediate intervention to contain the disease and prevent further fatalities. Addressing the Senate, Chute emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that if left untreated, kala-azar has a high […]
•Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Road Safety and Public Transport The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has intensified its efforts to curb road carnage by forging a stronger partnership with county governments. This strategic collaboration aims to reduce the rising number of road fatalities across the country by implementing localized safety measures tailored to specific […]
Homa Bay County is set for a historic milestone as it prepares to host Kenya’s 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1. This marks the first time the county will host a national holiday since independence, making it a significant event not only for the local community but for the entire country. With this year’s […]
•New Strategy Aims to Enhance Transparency, Governance, and Accountability Kenya has taken a bold step in the fight against corruption with the launch of the Kenya Integrity Plan (KIP) 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy designed to bolster ethical governance and transparency across public and private sectors. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) […]
The Kenyan government, in collaboration with international partners, has allocated Sh9.46 billion to enhance livestock farming and improve the livelihoods of 110,000 rural small-scale farmer households across ten counties. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kenya Livestock Commercialisation Project (KeLCoP), aims to promote sustainable livestock production, food security, and income generation for marginalized communities. A Multi-Partner […]
•A Holistic Approach to Addressing Teenage Pregnancies The government has unveiled a special initiative aimed at providing vulnerable pregnant teenagers with comprehensive maternal and reproductive healthcare services at public health facilities. The programme is part of the administration’s broader commitment to prioritizing adolescent health and tackling the socio-economic and medical challenges associated with teenage pregnancies. […]
Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged cooperative societies across Kenya to take advantage of government-backed loans to enhance the value of their products. Speaking in Iten, the CS emphasized that financial support was readily available through various state institutions, but many potential beneficiaries remained unaware of these […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving healthcare financing efficiency and ensuring the timely reimbursement of claims to hospitals. This initiative comes as the government commits to settling all legitimate debts under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) while transitioning to the new SHA framework. […]
