Isiolo, Kenya| The Isiolo County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Nutrition Technical Committee and key development partners, is formulating a Five-Year County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) aimed at combating malnutrition and improving public health. The initiative, which builds upon previous CNAPs, is designed to accelerate and scale up multisectoral interventions to address malnutrition […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya reaffirmed its strong diplomatic and economic ties with the Netherlands on Monday as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands upon their arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a State Visit. The visit by the Dutch royals underscores the enduring partnership between the two […]
Harare, Zimbabwe| A high-level ministerial council meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting was convened to strengthen the roadmap for resolving the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The multilateral meeting brought together key regional leaders, […]
•Banking Giant Strengthens Presence in Kiambu’s Thriving Economic Hub NCBA Group has officially launched its newest branch in Tatu City, Kenya’s premier Special Economic Zone (SEZ), marking a significant expansion of its presence in Kiambu County. The new branch is the seventh in the region, following the establishment of outlets in Githunguri and Limuru last […]
Isiolo County Woman Representative, Mumina Gollo Bonaya, has spearheaded a large-scale food distribution initiative to support vulnerable families in Lower Cherab Ward during the holy month of Ramadan. Over a two-day period, 1,500 households received essential food supplies, ensuring they could observe Iftar with dignity and ease. A Timely Intervention for Vulnerable Families The relief […]
•Government Initiative Aims to Boost Child Nutrition and School Attendance In a significant step toward improving child nutrition and early education, the Isiolo County Government has launched a fortified porridge flour distribution program benefiting over 13,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) students. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the health and academic […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Defence has strongly refuted claims published in the Daily Nation alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intervened to prevent a military coup against President William Ruto. In a forceful statement issued on Monday, the Ministry dismissed the report as “false, baseless, unfounded, misleading, and reckless,” accusing the newspaper of […]
In a landmark pre-summit forum dedicated to empowering women legislators for accountability and strengthening oversight in county governance, Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) took center stage. The transformative gathering, supported by UN Women, provided a strategic platform for female legislators to engage in high-level discussions on gender equity, governance, and leadership. Among the […]
Strong partnerships built on shared goals and aspirations are crucial for advancing healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. In this context, Dr. James Lowasa, Deputy Governor of Isiolo County, recently hosted a high-profile delegation from The Gates Foundation and its grantee organizations—ThinkWell, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), and InSupply Health. Their visit, […]
Lamu, Kenya| A sense of fear and uncertainty has gripped residents of Mangai village in Lamu County after over 100 heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants reportedly entered the area on Sunday evening. According to local sources, the militants gathered villagers, delivered a lecture, and distributed dates (commonly known as tende) before disappearing into the dense Boni […]
