KISUMU, Kenya, July 19 – The National Caucus of Cities and Municipalities Managers is focused on ensuring that devolution functions effectively within county governments. The newly elected National Executive Committee aims to redefine urban management in the country through a comprehensive work plan addressing critical issues such as Urban Governance and the Devolution of Functions….
EMBAKASI, Nairobi July 17 – Nairobi residents are set to enjoy enhanced road connectivity by the end of the year as the national government, in collaboration with the Nairobi City County, embarks on a comprehensive Sh2.1 billion road improvement initiative spanning 62 kilometres across the capital. The announcement was made during the official inauguration of…
Governor says move rewards dedication, pledges more jobs under city’s cleanliness initiative Soweto Embakasi, Nairobi July 17 – Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that 2,452 members of Nairobi’s Green Army will transition from contract workers to permanent, pensionable employees of the county government. The decision, revealed during the commissioning of the Savanna Stage 17 Bridge…
AKADO VTC, Kisumu East July 17 –Kisumu County has entered into a partnership with a Swiss firm, Comundo, to revamp its vocational training centres, ensuring skills development meets current market demands. The collaboration aims to elevate Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, enhancing global competitiveness. Speaking at a conference on Centres of…
KISUMU, Kenya July 17 –The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing government crackdown on illegal health facilities offering substandard care, a move spearheaded by Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale. KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako hailed the operation, which has already shut down over 1,000 fraudulent facilities, as…
JOOTRH LEVEL 6, Kisumu July 16 –Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon Aden Duale has officially launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) and TaifaCare. This collaboration between the Ministry of Health, and Kisumu County government aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Kenya. Making remarks at the event, CS Duale reaffirmed the government’s dedication to…
KEGONGA, Kuria East July 15 –Leaders from the Kuria community have voiced strong support for the proposed national dialogue aimed at fostering unity and reconciliation across Kenya. Speaking at a public gathering in Kegonga village, Kuria East Member of Parliament Marwa Kitayama led the call for collective backing of the initiative, while sharply criticising the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 15 -In Kenya and across Africa, investigative journalism faces significant challenges that have led to a decline in reporting. The primary issues affecting journalists and media professionals include inadequate resources and training, coupled with concerns regarding safety and security. Additionally, a weak governance and transparency environment, along with highly restrictive legal and…
Kisumu Hosts EAC PS for Talks on Jumuiya Market Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu July 16 –Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o on Monday received Dr Caroline Karugu, the Principal Secretary for the State Department and her team, for talks on plans to establish Jumuiya Markets in urban centres starting with Kisumu as the pilot city. The meeting…
As the old adage goes, ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.’ But, how deeply do we believe in it? It’s just a number marking our years, but it can’t dull the burning fire in our spirit, or unscaled heights, whether at 20 or 80 years. In the quiet village of Kajulu-Kadhola, Kisumu East Sub-County, one…