Turkana Initiative to Empower Women and Youth in Fisheries Sector

Nairobi: The County Government of Turkana, through its Department of Trade, Gender, Youth Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with Trademark Africa, has convened a consultative meeting aimed at empowering women and youth in the fisheries sector. This initiative is part of a broader five-year project designed to enhance inclusive access to fisheries opportunities throughout the … Read more

Over 1,500 Patients Receive Free Treatment in Emurua Dikir Eye Camp

Emurua Dikir: More than 1,500 residents, the majority of them elderly, have received free medical treatment in a week-long health camp organized by the Maasai Mara Rotary Club in partnership with several Non-Governmental Organizations. The medical outreach focused on specialized eye care, which remains largely inaccessible in this remote part of Narok County. According to … Read more

Turkana Celebrates Global Menstrual Hygiene Day with Dignity Kit Distribution

Turkana: Turkana County marked the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by distributing dignity kits to over 500 adolescent girls and conducting a Dignity Walk to raise awareness on menstrual health. The event, aimed at breaking menstrual taboos and promoting hygiene, saw active participation from various organizations and community members. According to Kenya News Agency, this year’s … Read more

Concerns Over Escalating Exodus of Kenyan Professionals to Foreign Countries

Nairobi: Educationalists have raised concerns over the rise in the number of skilled Kenyan professionals moving to foreign countries in search of opportunities, saying if not checked, it might jeopardize service delivery and hamper national development. Zetech University Vice Chancellor Prof Njenga Munene said the crisis has reached worrying levels, and has severely compromised various … Read more

Vihiga County Allocates Sh 5 Million to Boost Sports Teams

Vihiga: The Vihiga County government has allocated Sh 5 million to support the sports teams’ participation in upcoming events. Speaking during the commissioning of the funds, Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders, including team leaders and the Department of Sports, for their continued support and commitment. According to Kenya News … Read more

CWID Amplifies Efforts Against Grassroots Corruption Through Feminist Networks

Mombasa: The Collaboration of Women in Development (CWID), a public benefit organization, is intensifying its advocacy efforts to combat entrenched corruption at the grassroots level through feminist networks. Speaking in Mombasa during a three-day workshop convened by the Global Fund for Women, with participants from Syria, Uganda, Kenya, Nepal, Armenia, Guatemala, and Mexico, the CWID … Read more