Safaricom M-PESA Foundation Expands Health and Education Investments in Elgeyo Marakwet

Elgeyo marakwet: The Safaricom M-PESA Foundation, in collaboration with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, has launched a medical outreach camp aimed at providing specialized healthcare services to thousands of local residents. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance access to preventive healthcare in the region. According to Kenya News Agency, Esther … Read more

Murang’a Residents Urged to Embrace Government’s Development Projects

Murang’a: Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has urged Murang’a residents to embrace and support government-sponsored programmes and projects for accelerated and sustainable development in the region. Wahome listed some of the programmes including the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Affordable Housing Project, and increased investment in education and training, saying they are intended to improve … Read more

Vihiga County to Scale up ECDE Uji Feeding Programme

Vihiga: The County Government of Vihiga is set to scale up the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Uji Premix feeding programme currently benefiting 5,229 learners in 55 schools. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Science, Technical and Vocational Training, Anne Desma, revealed that the programme will be expanded through a phased ward-by-ward rollout to … Read more

Vihiga County Moves to Operationalize SGBV Centre in Sabatia

Vihiga: Vihiga Deputy Governor Wilberforce Kitiezo has called for increased grassroots campaigns against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) as the county moves to operationalise the newly established SGBV Centre in Vokoli, Sabatia Sub-County. According to Kenya News Agency, Kitiezo spoke during a consultative meeting convened by the Department of Gender, Culture, Youth, and Sports that … Read more

Vihiga Governor Engages Youth Service Board on Empowerment Opportunities

Vihiga: Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has urged young people in the county to take advantage of the government’s development programs and opportunities, including loans and tender supplies aimed at empowering them economically. According to Kenya News Agency, speaking at the County Headquarters during a meeting with the Vihiga County Youth Service Board, Dr. … Read more

Water Crisis Continues to Bite in Garissa

Masalani: A biting water crisis has continued to affect Masalani town, in Ijara, Garissa County, with allegations flying that water browser operators and Masalani water supply officials are involved in the artificial water shortage. According to Kenya News Agency, a spot check revealed that water distribution is laced with biasness, with some connections for no … Read more