KENYA KWANZA GOVERNMENT

11 Aug

Laikipia youth urged to access Fund to boost their businesses

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Youth in Laikipia county have been urged to make use of over Sh30 million available from the Enterprise fund to boost their businesses. Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu speaking in Nanyuki during the launch of an education scholarship for needy students, said the county had several kitties to support young people to prosper in businesses and in education. “Youth don’t stay home and lament that there are no bursaries for your education or for businesses. Come out and we will support you,” urged the governor. He revealed that the county had Laikipia Enterprise fund, Innovative and Laikipia Cooperative revolving fund which…

Government to provide medical cover to all school-going children

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Healthcare will be free for all Kenyans from birth till the age of 18 when the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) begins in the next three months, President William Ruto has announced. The President said Kenyans will soon begin to enjoy free medical cover under the Social Health Insurance Fund. President Ruto also pointed out that the EduAfya medical cover that was being provided to secondary school students will be expanded to include learners in primary schools. Speaking during a tour of development projects in Mathioya, Kìharù and Gatanga constituencies of Mùrang’a County, he said: “We are changing the old…

Immigration Services announces changes in passport collection

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The Directorate of Immigration Services has announced the simplification of the passport collection process. The Directorate in a statement on X said that applicants will no longer need to book appointments to pick up their passports. “We have simplified the process of passport delivery: applicants are no longer required to book for appointment to collect passports,” said the Directorate of Immigration Services. The Department said applicants will instead now receive a message from the Immigration Department, confirming that their application has been processed and passport printed.