The construction of a modern 10,000-capacity sports stadium in Mandera is set to begin following the official handover of the project site by the county government to the Ministry of Defence. The project, which was promised by President William Ruto, aims to boost the sports sector and nurture youth talent within the county. Speaking during…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has visited Balambala Sub-County in Garissa to inspect the construction progress of the Balambala Sub-County Hospital, which is expected to boost healthcare services in the region. The 150-bed capacity hospital is currently 70% complete and is expected to alleviate the burden on residents who previously had to travel…
Garissa Township Sub-County Principal Education Officer Nasteha Ali has called on parents in the area to take responsibility for meeting their children’s basic needs, including proper upbringing and teaching them the importance of hygiene from an early age. Speaking during celebrations to mark the Day of the African Child at Iftin Primary School in Garissa…
KALOBEYEI. In a proactive move to foster unity ahead of World Refugee Day, key stakeholders converged in Kalobeyei Village 1, Turkana West Constituency, for a high-level peace dialogue aimed at cementing social cohesion and harmony between refugee and host communities. The strategic gathering brought together representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…
The construction of a modern 10,000-capacity sports stadium in Mandera is set to begin following the official handover of the project site by the county government to the Ministry of Defence. The project, which was promised by President William Ruto, aims to boost the sports sector and nurture youth talent within the county. Speaking during…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has visited Balambala Sub-County in Garissa to inspect the construction progress of the Balambala Sub-County Hospital, which is expected to boost healthcare services in the region. The 150-bed capacity hospital is currently 70% complete and is expected to alleviate the burden on residents who previously had to travel…
Garissa Township Sub-County Principal Education Officer Nasteha Ali has called on parents in the area to take responsibility for meeting their children’s basic needs, including proper upbringing and teaching them the importance of hygiene from an early age. Speaking during celebrations to mark the Day of the African Child at Iftin Primary School in Garissa…
KALOBEYEI. In a proactive move to foster unity ahead of World Refugee Day, key stakeholders converged in Kalobeyei Village 1, Turkana West Constituency, for a high-level peace dialogue aimed at cementing social cohesion and harmony between refugee and host communities. The strategic gathering brought together representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…
Muslims around the world have officially begun the Islamic New Year 1448 AH following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and other countries confirmed that Tuesday, June 16, marked the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the new Hijri year. The Islamic calendar consists…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered a comprehensive audit of the county’s school feeding programme for day secondary school students following concerns over its effectiveness in reducing the financial burden on parents. The decision comes after several parents complained that they are still being required to pay high school fees despite the county government’s intervention,…
President William Ruto has arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Summit, where he is expected to represent Africa and present the continent’s development priorities before leaders of the world’s largest economies. The President is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs…
A group of women leaders has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing what they described as his strong development record and commitment to inclusive governance. Led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, the leaders spoke during a women empowerment event hosted by Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika…
Families affected by recent flooding in Tana River County have received relief assistance from the government as efforts to support vulnerable communities and strengthen disaster preparedness continue. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Special Programmes, Ismail Maalim Madey, visited Kitere and Samicha villages in Garsen Constituency, where he led the distribution of food and…
Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime has issued a stern warning to outside herders illegally bringing livestock, including camels and cattle, into the region and destroying local crops. Governor Mwadime emphasized that the county government will no longer tolerate livestock entering the region outside the confines of the law. “These are warnings. We have seen…
