The global health body is calling on all stakeholders to quickly enhance their services. GENEVA, Switzerland September 2 –According to new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1 billion people worldwide are affected by mental health disorders. Conditions like anxiety and depression impose significant human and economic burdens. While numerous countries have…
Stakeholders demand complete withdrawal of the proposed legislation, calling for a ministry-led process to craft a modern law fit for the multi-billion shilling Blue Economy. KISUMU, Kenya, September 2 – The proposed Fisheries Management and Development Bill, 2024, is facing strong condemnation from industry leaders who have termed it a “copy-and-paste” of outdated legislation that…
In his multi-billion-shillings bag of goodies for the Siaya residents, Dr Ruto said that the government has factored into the budget the completion of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium (Sh550M), the construction of a New Referral Hospital (Sh500M), and the rehabilitation of Usenge Pier Rehabilitation UGUNJA, Siaya, August 31- President William Ruto has commissioned the Sh1…
KISUMU, Kenya, August – The National Government has initiated a nationwide rollout of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) asset and inventory module to all 47 county governments. The new module marks a significant escalation in efforts to digitize public assets and clamp down on resource mismanagement. The move spearheaded by the State Department…
KISUMU, Kenya, August – The National Government has emphatically stated it will not reverse course on the implementation of the new Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) law, despite a recent parliamentary annulment of its directive and significant pushback from county governments. Public Investments and Assets Management Principal Secretary Cyrell Odede declared that the government will not…
The winners, Morocco, will now receive USD 3.5 million (Sh453,250,000), an increase of 75% compared to the previous edition. In comparison, the total prize pool paid to participating teams in different stages has grown by 32% to USD 10.4 million (Sh1,346,800,000). KASARANI STADIUM, Nairobi, August 30th –Morocco has defeated Madagascar 3-2 to be crowned the…
The program backed by Terre des Hommes, reports over 300 OCSE cases, highlighting both increased awareness and persistent challenges in achieving justice. KISUMU, Kenya, August 29th– A concerted three-year sensitization program in Kisumu Central Sub-County and its environs has led to the reporting of over 300 cases of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE). This, shows…
The Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry, (CS) Lee Kinyanjui, has urged local sugarcane farmers to upscale growing to reduce imports, and to purposely sustain the local industries without frequent closures. This arises from a shortage of about 400,000 metric tonnes that the country is currently experiencing, thus exacerbating a lack of raw sugar…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 28th-In a continent long dogged by the limitations of external credit rating systems, a series of recent developments is beginning to shift the narrative—and possibly the balance of power. The affirmation of African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A-credit rating with a stable outlook by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) is being hailed…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 27th- Former civic leaders in Kisumu County have vowed to move to court in order to force the government into paying them their dues earned as councillors after serving for more than two terms. The civic leaders under the umbrella of the former KIsumu County Councillors Welfare Association said they will move…