Siaya Doctors Issue 3 Week Ultimatum to County Govt Over Unfulfilled Promises, Threatens Strike

SIAYA, Kenya July 6–The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Siaya County Government to implement a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) signed in January 2025 or face a total withdrawal of medical services by July 21, 2025. The agreement, signed on January 7, 2025, between the leadership of the Doctor’s Union, Siaya Public…

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Over 2,000 Students Set to Benefit from Kisumu Tech Symposium

Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium. It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial…

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AFA Donates 10,000 Avocado Seedlings to Boost Kisumu Smallholder Farmers Income

MUHORONI, Kisumu July 5- The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), State Department of Agriculture in partnership with the County Government of Kisumu has ramped up efforts to enhance avocado production by distributing 10,000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county. Kisumu County Crop Officer Justus Ochieng’ Odemba termed avocado farming as a lucrative venture…

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UK-Kenya Forge Sh30B Partnership to Transform Nairobi Railway City

LONDON, United Kingdom, July –President William Ruto recently visited King’s Cross Railway Station in London, a renowned transport hub accommodating over 50 million passengers annually. The benchmarking trip was aimed at revitalising the heart of Nairobi’s public transport system. Dr Ruto’s visit to 10th Downing Street led to the announcement of a vital funding agreement…

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WHO Unveils ‘3 by 35’ Plan to Reduce Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugar Consumption with Higher Taxes to Save Lives

The global health body pushes for 50 percent price hikes on harmful products by 2035, aiming to curb disease, boost revenue, and fund healthcare systems. SEVILLE, Spain July 4, –The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a bold new global initiative urging governments to dramatically increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks—a move designed…

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Uniformed Police Officers of Siaya, Kisumu Hold Joint Thanksgiving Prayers

KISUMU, Kenya, June 29 -Uniformed services from Kisumu and Siaya Counties convened on Saturday for the annual National Thanksgiving and Prayer Service at St. Theresa Catholic Cathedral in Kibuye. The event united commanders and officers from various security agencies, including the Kenya Police, DCI, Administration Police, Kenya Prison, Kenya Wildlife Service, National Youth Service, and the…

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