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09 Jul

Kenya To Adopt A Community Approach In The Fight Against Violent Extremism

admin0 CommentsCountiesTerror, Terrorism, The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is seeking to adopt a community approach in deterring Violent Extremism and radicalization in the country under a new strategy aimed at combating terrorism and related terror activities. NCTC Director Dr. Rosalind Nyawira while closing a two-day workshop on the review of the National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism at a Nanyuki hotel, said that the review was informed by the ineffectiveness of the previous strategy adopted in the year 2016, but the changing dynamics of terror activities has necessitated the adoption of new tactics and approaches. “There’s a need to refresh the strategies…

09 Jul

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa Launches KShs 80 Million Barasa Care Program to Boost Maternal and Child Health

admin0 CommentsCountiesKakamega County, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has unveiled the Barasa Care Program, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services across the county. The program is budgeted at KShs 80 million for the 2024/2025 financial year. Speaking at the launch event, Governor Barasa highlighted the program's objectives, which include ensuring that mothers attend all antenatal care clinics, deliver safely at county health facilities, receive quality postnatal care, and that babies receive all required vaccinations. Under the Barasa Care Program, mothers from the county's 12 constituencies will receive a total of KSh 12,000, distributed across six visits from pregnancy to…

09 Jul

Tana Water Works Development Agency Launches KSh64 billion Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

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The Tana Water Works Development Agency, the country's leading water and sanitation agency, has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing water and sanitation services in the Mountain region. The plan, with an estimated budget of nearly KSh64 billion, was launched during a colorful ceremony at Bantu Africa Resort and Spa near Nyeri town. The strategic plan targets over four million residents across Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties. Among the key objectives is to increase access to quality water services from the current 57.8 percent to 90 percent by 2027. In terms of sanitation, the…

09 Jul

KISM Launches National Registration Drive to Ensure Compliance

admin0 CommentsCountiesKenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), KISM Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Matiba

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has commenced a nationwide registration drive and membership data audit aimed at eliminating unlicensed and unqualified individuals from the profession. Speaking in Kisumu County, KISM Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Matiba highlighted that many supply and procurement workers across the country are not registered. Currently, the KISM database has about 10,000 registered members, while the country has over 23,000 practitioners. "This drive aims not only to register new members but also to clean the existing register to ensure only qualified personnel handle supplies and procurement," Matiba stated. He emphasized the importance of this initiative…

09 Jul

Murang’a County Launches Digital Land Records System

admin0 CommentsCountiesAlice Wahome, Muranga County

Murang’a has become the second county in Kenya, after Nairobi, to operationalize digital land records. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome officially launched the National Land Management System in the county, enabling residents to access land registry services through the digital platform, Ardhisasa. CS Wahome praised the new system, promising it would resolve longstanding issues in the land sector. She highlighted that Ardhisasa would enhance land tenure security by eliminating human interference in land ownership records. "I commend the lands ministry staff for their diligent work in digitizing the records to avoid errors," said Wahome. She emphasized the ministry's goal of…

08 Jul

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny

admin0 CommentsCountiesCDF, Embu County, Gitonga Mukunji, NG-CDF

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has dismissed recent calls by the Senate to scrap the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the fund has been instrumental in the development of numerous public projects. Speaking at ACK Kiangima in his constituency, Mukunji emphasized the importance of the NG-CDF in facilitating local development. He urged senators to instead focus on their oversight role over county governments, highlighting rampant excesses that result in significant taxpayer losses. “The NG-CDF has had a tangible impact on the development of many public projects. Senators should concentrate on overseeing counties and curbing the widespread…

08 Jul

Malaba Municipality Orders Residents to Vacate Public Land and Road Reserves

admin0 CommentsCountiesBusia County, Malaba

Malaba Municipality in Busia has issued a notice requiring residents occupying public land and encroaching on road reserves to vacate within 21 days. The directive, issued on June 24, 2024 by Municipality Manager Francis Asoyong, aims to facilitate the municipality's reorganization efforts. Failure to comply will lead to the demolition of structures at the owners' expense, as stated in the notice. Concerns over poor drainage and increased traffic due to land encroachment have prompted this move. Traders are appealing for more time and alternative operating locations before the eviction begins, citing challenges from purchasing land with disputed titles. Residents await…

07 Jul

Kisii Town Sees Calm as Youths Skip Saba Saba Commemoration

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Kisii town witnessed an unusually calm Saba Saba commemoration as youths, who had earlier pledged to participate, chose to stay away from the streets. The town saw only a few pedestrians, with most residents opting to stay indoors, fearing a repeat of the violence that marked last Tuesday’s Gen Z demonstrations, during which businesses were looted and property damaged by goons. Pastor Denis Sosi from Glorious Life Christian Center praised the youths for heeding President William Ruto’s call for calm and for choosing to avoid destructive activities. "We commend the youths for listening to the president’s wise advice to maintain…

07 Jul

Over 2,700 Residents Benefit from Safaricom Free Medical Camp in Githurai

admin0 CommentsCountiesGithurai, Mpesa Foundation, Safaricom

Nairobi County saw more than 2,700 residents receive free medical services at a camp hosted by the M-Pesa Foundation in collaboration with Zuri Health and Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital. The event took place at Kwa Ng’ethe Primary School in Githurai and is part of an ongoing effort to support Kenyans across the country. The medical camp provided a range of services, including eye care consultations, breast and cervical cancer screenings, fistula screenings, general doctor consultations, diabetes screenings, hypertension monitoring, and health consultations for both the elderly and children. “Safaricom, through our Foundations, is committed to transforming lives. Healthcare is one…

07 Jul

Bungoma Governor Lusaka Launches Massive Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign

admin0 CommentsCountiesBungoma County, Kenneth Lusaka, Malaria, Mosquito

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has launched the distribution of 1.27 million treated mosquito nets across the county. The initiative aims to mitigate the effects of malaria, one of the highest killer diseases in Kenya. The five-day distribution exercise began at Makhonge Dispensary in Kamukuywa, Kimilili Constituency, with approximately 143,000 mosquito nets being distributed to benefit over 250,000 residents in Kimilili Sub County. "Health is our top priority as we kick off the distribution of mosquito nets across the county," Governor Lusaka stated. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the mosquito nets properly to reduce the incidence of malaria and urged…