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26 Sep

Pharmacy And Poisons Board Assures Kenyans Of Vaccine Safety

KNA0 CommentsNewsPharmacy And Poisons Board Assures Kenyans Of Vaccine Safety

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has assured Kenyans of the safety of vaccines administered in the country, saying that they have systems in place to ensure that products authorised to be used in the country are safe, effective, and of good quality. Dr. Bramwel Tongola, a pharmacist and regulatory officer at PPB, said that they have an active system to monitor the safety of vaccines, and in case of any events, they respond to them appropriately. Speaking on Wednesday during the dissemination of the Covid-19 monitoring study results, Dr. Tongola said that the study, which was conducted between the…

25 Sep

Parliament to continue using KBC for live broadcasts

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewskbc, Kenya, Parliament, Parliament to continue using KBC for live broadcasts

Parliamentary Joint Services (PJS) Director General Clement Nyandiere reaffirmed that Parliament will continue leveraging the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) for live broadcasts of House proceedings and committee sessions. He emphasized Parliament’s vital role in supporting KBC’s mission to provide national coverage. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2022, Nyandiere acknowledged a significant pending bill owed to KBC. He noted that despite this, KBC has been broadcasting Parliament at historically low rates, with parliamentary support crucial to its outreach. “KBC is fairly sustained by Parliament…

25 Sep

2024 West Pokot ASK Show And Trade Fair Showcases New Farming Techniques

KNA0 CommentsBusiness2024 West Pokot ASK Show And Trade Fair Showcases New Farming Techniques

West Pokot County has held a three-day Agricultural and Trade Fair Show aimed at promoting climate smart agriculture towards improving food security and the county’s sustainable economic growth. The county is continuously hosting agricultural shows because they provide a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation and technology ideas. The event provides an opportunity for farmers to learn about the latest new advancements in climate smart practices and digital farming techniques. Speaking during the just concluded agricultural show held in Kishaunet, Governor Simon Kachapin said they have a responsibility as a county to sponsor the shows every year since there is no other…

25 Sep

PHOTOS: KDF Soldiers Construct Road in Thika After Kenyans Raise Concern

Kenyans.co.ke0 CommentsNewsPHOTOS: KDF Soldiers Construct Road in Thika After Kenyans Raise Concern

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Tuesday kicked off a road construction program in Thika Town as part of its way of giving back to the community. The officers from KDF’s Army Corps of Engineers embarked on a road construction project on Gatundu-Munyu Road in Kamagambo, Thika Town Constituency, Kiambu County. According to KDF, the construction of the road vital for the area residents is expected to also help the disciplined forces in expressing their commitment to help Kenyans when they mark the KDF Day in mid-October. The project is set to include drainage installation and layering with the intended goal of…

22 Sep

Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market

Fatuma Said-KNA0 CommentsNewsBritish Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market, Pesticides

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Andrew Karanja, has led other stakeholders in ratifying the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) strategic plan on pesticides. The Departmental Committee on Health of the National Assembly will also follow up on the development on the implementation status of the recommendations regarding withdrawal of harmful chemical pesticides in the Kenyan market. They also aim to discuss the issue of pesticides in depth, aiming to enhance awareness and foster policies on pest control and regulation of pest control products. Speaking at a Mombasa hotel, the CS said that they are going…

19 Sep

President Ruto says Ksh106B needed to implement police reforms

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsPresident Ruto says Ksh106B needed to implement police reforms

President William Ruto has said creating a transparent and efficient people-centered police service is his foremost priority. The President pointed out that the government was carrying out major reforms in the security sector for the collective interest of all Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of Reform Framework for the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and the National Youth Service (NYS) at Lower Kabete, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto called for greater collaboration among all stakeholders for the goals of the plan to be achieved. He expressed commitment to overseeing the reforms and ensuring that they are implemented so as…

18 Sep

Governor Waives Sh 4million Medical Bills At Thika Level 5 Hospital

Hellen Lunalo0 CommentsHealthGovernor Waives Sh 4million Medical Bills At Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu Governor, Kimani Wamatangi

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of whom had been admitted for a period of more than six months. Twenty-four patients were discharged on Tuesday afternoon, while the remaining awaited their release as the hospital management finalized logistics and assessed all eligible cases. Speaking during the discharge of the first group of beneficiaries, Thika Municipal Board Manager Mr. Gathii Kanyi emphasized that patients who are detained in health…

18 Sep

Strathmore University Launches The Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme During Its 12th Annual SME Conference

kna0 CommentsNewsStrathmore University Launches The Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme During Its 12th Annual SME Conference

Strathmore University Business School Kenya has held a Media roundtable meeting ahead of the 12th Annual Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Conference Expo and the official launch of the (WEIP). Some of the key aspects that the University focuses on are the entrepreneurship ecosystem which has the enterprise and the things focused on is policy, culture, support center, finance, markets, networking, technology, and human capital. Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Strathmore University Ruth Kiraka highlighted several programs at the University are there to develop the people running these enterprises such as the honor manager program, enterprise development program, and creative…

18 Sep

Police raid nabs notorius gang

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsPOLICE RAID NABS NOTORIOUS GANG TRIO

A stealth operation by Police Officers from Yala Police Station has resulted in a major breakthrough with the capture of three notorious machete-wielding gang members who have been instilling fear in the hearts of innocent residents of Ginga village in Gem, Yala Sub-County. The trio, Dominic Omondi, 23, Christopher Oduor, 20 and Fahad Junior, 19 were apprehended at their secret hideout following widespread public outcry over their involvement in violent robberies in the Yala area and its vicinity. Upon their arrest, a startling array of incriminating evidence was uncovered, including a rungu, two blood-stained knives, three machetes, an NYS jacket,…

17 Sep

M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kisii County

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKisii County, Mpesa Foundation, Safaricom

Over 3,000 Kisii County residents have benefited from a free medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospital at Kisii Primary School in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County. The Foundation also distributed Mama Packs at Kisii County Referral Hospital, containing essentials for mothers and babies, as part of its efforts to enhance maternal and child health. At the medical camp, one of the major interventions is free corrective eye surgeries and checkups. Since April this year, when the Foundation launched a new phase of medical camps, over 160 patients have received free…