The multibillion-shilling Siyoi Muruny Dam that is near completion in West Pokot represents a significant milestone in the region’s efforts to improve water supply and enhance water management. The dam project, which aims to deliver clean water to an estimated population of 350,000 by the year 2035, will not only provide them with a reliable […]
Day: September 14, 2024
UN Chief Calls for ‘Culture of Peace’ and Global Unity
Addis Ababa: Amid escalating global conflicts, deepening divisions and mounting crisis, the UN Secretary-General on Friday urged everyone around the world to ‘cultivate a culture of peace’. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the 79th Session of the General Assembly, Philémon Yang, gave remarks and rang the Peace Bell to commemorate the International […]
Ensure proper disposal of asbestos, Govt urged
The Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) has challenged the government to strictly adhere to the recommended procedures for disposing of asbestos following a three-month ultimatum by the environment cabinet secretary, Aden Duale. According to the KCS Western Kenya Chapter Chairman, Professor Fredrick Keng’ara, the process of asbestos removal from roofs must be done in a way […]
Global Black Center to Establish Hopes to Expand Chapters Worldwide
Addis Ababa: The Global Black Center, Executive Board Chairman Professor David Francis, former Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone, has announced GBC’s plans to establish its operational headquarters across the world. The center, currently based in Ethiopia’s Capital Addis Ababa, at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, is set to become a hub for promoting the history, […]
Butere Hospital to be commissioned
Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has said Butere Level Four Hospital will be commissioned in November to offer quality health services to the residents. While touring the facility Friday, Barasa said the county government will revitalise the health sector as part of his six strategic pillars. The governor inspected the ongoing construction of the hospital […]
PM Abiy Extends Best Wishes to Muslims on Celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi
Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has forwarded his best wish message to the Muslim community on the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid al-Nabi ) and the fiftieth anniversary of the Majlis. Muslims across the world celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi on the 12th of the Islamic month Rabi’ al-Awwal to remember virtues of […]