By: MD Francis Hon Douglas Mbilu, the Speaker Makueni County Assembly celebrated the confirmation of nearly 500 ECDE teachers from contract to parmanent and pensionable terms, Commissioning teaching materials for ECDE schools and launch of the strategic plan for the County Department of Education at Wote,Makueni. Speaking during the event …
Read More »Turkana County Equipped with Kits and Tablets for Community Health Units
Turkana County has been equipped with 2,454 kits and an equal number of tablets to cater to 225 operational community health units. These kits include supplies for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to address minor health issues within the community. Additionally, the county has acquired 2,454 phones designated for distribution to …
Read More »Cameroon Introduces World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program
By: BBC News Cameroon is launching the world’s inaugural routine vaccine initiative against malaria, contributing to the global endeavor expected to preserve numerous children’s lives throughout Africa. The RTS,S vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and developed by the British pharmaceutical company GSK, is specifically targeting infants in …
Read More »Southwest China Landslide Buries 47 People
By: AFP A landslide in a remote mountainous area of southwestern China buried 47 individuals on Monday, as reported by state media. The incident occurred at 5:51 am in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province. Approximately 18 households were affected, leading to the urgent evacuation of over 200 people from the region. …
Read More »Liberia Set to Inaugurate Boakai as President
By: AFP Joseph Boakai is poised to take the presidential oath in Liberia on Monday, marking his electoral triumph over former football star George Weah. Boakai, 79, secured a narrow victory in November’s runoff poll with 50.64 percent of the votes, inaugurating a six-year term during a parliamentary ceremony in …
Read More »Yatta: Police Seize Vehicle Transporting Suspected Donkey Meat
In Yatta, Machakos, last night, law enforcement intercepted a vehicle transporting suspected donkey meat. The truck, en route to a market in Nairobi, was carrying the carcasses of 12 donkeys. The interception took place at the Kwavonza trading center in Katothya village, Kanyonyo sub-location in Machakos County. Two suspects were …
Read More »Junet Mohammed Faces Potential Removal from ODM Leadership
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed is at risk of losing his leadership roles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party due to his prolonged absence from party activities. Junet currently holds significant positions within the party, serving as the National Assembly Minority Whip, Director of Campaigns and Parliamentary …
Read More »DP Gachagua Accuses Political Plot to Divide Mt Kenya Region
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a political conspiracy aimed at dividing the voting bloc of Mt Kenya. Dismissing these attempts, he issued a warning that those orchestrating such plans would not succeed. This revelation comes two weeks after certain MPs from the region pledged support for Kiharu Lawmaker Ndindi …
Read More »A Market in Russian-Controlled Donetsk Hit by Fatal Explosion
The Moscow-appointed leader of Donetsk reported that a shelling attack in the Russian-held city resulted in at least 25 casualties, with 20 people injured. Denis Pushilin attributed the strike to a Ukrainian attack targeting a busy market. Emergency services are actively engaged at the scene, and precise details on the …
Read More »Governor Malombe’s Leadership Spurs Infrastructure Growth in Kitui
By: Nicholas Wambua The Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development in Kitui County, Fredrick Kimanga, highlighted significant advancements made by the County Government of Kitui under Governor Julius Makau Malombe’s leadership in enhancing infrastructure. Kimanga revealed that a substantial project has been initiated to enhance connectivity for communities. The …
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