Lamu, Kenya – Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has commended Lamu County’s initiatives in addressing a cholera outbreak that has claimed three lives since its declaration on November 5, 2023. The outbreak has resulted in more than 63 confirme…
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Kenyan Media and CSOs Call for Strengthening Civic Space and Press Freedom
Kenya: Journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kenya have united to advocate for the protection and enhancement of civic space, emphasizing the independent yet complementary roles of both entities in promoting government transparency and…
Read moreKilifi County Receives Vital Medical Supplies to Tackle Waterborne Diseases
Kilifi: In response to the recent heavy rains and floods, Kilifi County received a significant donation of medical supplies worth Sh 6.3 million from the national government through the Ministry of Health. This initiative is aimed at combating the spr…
Read moreNyamira County Advances Malaria Prevention with Digital ITN Distribution
Nyamira: In a significant advancement towards malaria prevention, Nyamira County has launched a digitized Mass Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) distribution programme, aimed at ensuring that every targeted household benefits effectively from the initiat…
Read moreChallenges Persist in Kenya’s Construction Sector Despite Growth, Highlights AAK Report
Kenya: The Built Environment Report 2023, released by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), has shed light on the dynamic interplay of achievements and challenges in Kenya’s construction industry this year.
According to Kenya News Agency, th…
Read moreMtito Andei Health Centre Boosted with Sh 11 million Equipment Donation
Mtito Andei: Mtito Andei Health Centre in Kibwezi East Sub County has received a significant boost through a donation of medical equipment worth Sh 11 million. The donation was made by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in collaboration with their global networ…
Read moreCivil Society Organizations Demand Climate Justice for Vulnerable Groups
Kenya: Civil Society Organizations have called upon national and county governments to develop and implement sustainable climate change measures, focusing on building resilient communities and sustainable economies.
According to Kenya News Agency, d…
Read moreMinistry of Agriculture Launches DRIVE Project in Kenya’s ASAL Regions
Machakos: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is spearheading the DRIVE project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the pastoral economies in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). DRIVE, standing for De-Risking, Inclusion, and Valu…
Read moreNakuru City Advances Basic Infrastructure in Informal Settlements
Nakuru: In an effort to improve living conditions in informal settlements, the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP II) and the County Project Coordination Team (CPCT) conducted a validation workshop in Nakuru city. This workshop aimed…
Read moreKenyan Government Initiates Dyke Construction on River Nyando to Mitigate Flooding
Kenya: The government is undertaking a project to construct dykes along River Nyando, aimed at controlling the flooding triggered by the El Nino rains. This initiative is intended to provide relief to the families residing downstream of the river, who…
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