ASK Showground, Kisumu July -The County Assembly of Kisumu emerged as the best stand in that category at this year’s Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya (East Africa) regional show. The assembly impressed the judges by adhering to the theme of the event ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Assembly Clerk Owen…
Significant New Policy Updates Announced at the Kigali Conference in Rwanda. KIGALI, Rwanda, July 2025- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued groundbreaking guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention. Administered twice a year, LEN represents a significant advancement in the global HIV response. These…
KISUMU, Kenya July 20 –Teachers across Kenya have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Phoebe Asiyo, a pioneering educator, fearless politician, and champion for gender equality. Asiyo, a former Rachuonyo Member of Parliament and one of the country’s earliest female teachers’ unionists, passed away recently in the United States. Her body is yet to be…
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…