Daily Archives: Apr 29, 2024

Elgeyo Marakwet County Urges Youth to Embrace Technical Training for Industrial Growth

ELGEYO MARAKWET—Grace Cheserek, Deputy Governor of Elgeyo Marakwet County, emphasized the importance of technical training in achieving industrial growth in Kenya. She made these remarks while receiving the torch for the 100-year celebrations of Techn...

Kwale Initiates Ambitious Tree Planting Campaign to Combat Climate Change

KWALE — Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani recently unveiled a substantial tree planting initiative aimed at bolstering both human and environmental health as part of a broader strategy to counter climate change. The campaign kicked off at the Kwale main GK...

KEMRI Announces Plans for New Research Center in Eldoret

ELDORET—The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has unveiled plans to open a new research center in Uasin Gishu County, aimed at enhancing health research in the region. During a meeting at the County Headquarters, KEMRI Board Chairperson Dr. Abd...

Floods Sever Kapenguria-Lodwar Highway, Disrupting Transport

KAPENGURIA – Motorists planning to travel on the Kapenguria-Lodwar Highway on Monday morning had to cancel their plans as floods washed away a critical section of the road between Lous Market and Kambi Karaya in West Pokot County. The incident has sig...

Government Halts Private Boat Operations in Flooded Kona Punda, Tana River County

MADOGO, TANA RIVER COUNTY – In response to a recent boat tragedy, the government has immediately suspended the operation of private speed boats in the Kona Punda area. This decision follows a catastrophic incident involving a boat along the Garissa-Na...

Government Delays School Openings Due to Nationwide Flood Crisis

MOMBASA – The Kenyan government, through its spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, has announced a delay in the reopening of schools across the nation due to ongoing severe flooding that has led to widespread destruction and loss of life. The decision was made p...

East African Community Aims to Address Budgetary Challenges Through Enhanced Integration

MOMBASA—The Integration Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening participation in the East African Community (EAC) to address ongoing budgetary challenges faced by the regional bloc. The discussions took place during the Parliamentary ...

Makueni Governor Responds to Fatal Drowning Incident at Muatineni River

MAKUENI – Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. met with families grieving the loss of their relatives following a tragic drowning accident at the Muatineni River, where individuals attempted to cross the river by truck. The meeting took place at Sultan Hamud S...

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Myanmar Plans Development Projects in 458 Villages for FY2025-26

Myanmar: Myanmar's Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development is planning to implement development projects in 458 villages during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with a budget of 6.87 billion kyats (about 3.27 million U.S. dollars), the state-owned Myan...
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Coast Women Leaders Call for End to Youth Protests, Advocate Dialogue

Mombasa: A group of grassroots women leaders from the Coast region is calling on the youth to end ongoing protests and instead embrace dialogue and reconciliation to address their grievances. The leaders expressed concern that the frequent protests ha...

Lamu Gets Ultra-Modern ICU Unit

Lamu: Lamu County has launched its first-ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at the King Fahd hospital, a move that is expected to reduce numerous referrals to other facilities, especially the already congested Makadara Coast General Hospital in M...

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