The Kakamega Health Services Department has announced a significant drop in the county’s malnutrition rate in the last nine years, attributing it to sustained multi-sectoral interventions.The County Executive Committee Member for Health Services, Bern…
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Garissa School Embarks On Irrigation Farming To Address Food Shortage
As most parts of the country continue to grapple with the harsh effects of climate change, such as prolonged droughts, low or no rainfall, high temperatures, and food insecurity, among others, a section of Garissa County, which has been one of the mos…
Read moreState Rolls Out Internet Connectivity In Sub-Counties
The Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, with support from the Belgian government, has rolled out internet connectivity to Sub-Counties across the country.SOULCO Managing Director (MD) Kris Verspecht (left) and ICT Authori…
Read moreExpansion Of SGR To Boost Regional Connectivity
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS), Kipchumba Murkomen, has announced the government’s unwavering commitment to extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network.Mr. Murkomen said that the expansion aims to encompass key destinations, includi…
Read moreMurang’a Students Undergo Pre-University Mentorship
A total of 31 bright students from public-day secondary schools in Murang’a County who are joining various universities this year have undergone a three-month pre-university mentorship programme championed and funded by AMICA Sacco.The programme dubbe…
Read moreSekenani Residents Benefit From Free Eye Medical Camp
The community living at Sekenani Village in Maasai Mara Narok County benefited from free eye medical screening conducted by a team of specialists to avert the spread of eye infections.The exercise dubbed ‘Screening Mashinani’ which was conducted under…
Read moreKunene lacks resources for mental health interventions
Residents of Kunene, particularly young people, suffer from mental illness, and the region lacks the resources needed to implement an effective mental health strategy, relying instead on the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.This was said by Daniel Kaveta…
Read moreNamibia regrets attack on one of its citizens in Johannesburg
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Monday called for calm following an incident in which a Namibian national was left blind during a robbery last week in Johannesburg, South Africa.The victim, Sam Shikongo from Okahandja who los…
Read moreHeritage week kicks off in Swakopmund
The National Heritage Week celebrations have kicked off in Swakopmund, where close to 100 people gathered to celebrate its official opening on Monday.The week-long festivities, held under the theme: ‘Heritage and Culture: A rock Solid Foundation’, in t…
Read moreMIRCO issues apology over OTA leader’s seating mishap
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) has extended an apology to the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority for inappropriate seating arrangements that resulted in the OTA’s leader, Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu, being placed o…
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