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Kitui County Women Representative, Dr. Irene Kasalu, celebrated International Menstrual Hygiene Day at Yatta Primary School in Yatta Kwa Vonza, Kitui Rural, emphasizing empowerment and breaking menstrual health taboos. She announced the distribution of 647,192 packets of sanitary pads to 1,292 schools, benefiting 146,589 girls. Kasalu urged girls to stand …

Yatta Kwavonza Ward MCA, Mark Kitute Nding’o, took the opportunity to address students at Yatta Primary School in Kitui Rural, Kitui County, as Kenya observed International Menstrual Hygiene Day. Nding’o emphasized that this day signifies more than just acknowledging the significance of menstrual hygiene; it’s also about dismantling the taboos …

In a heartfelt address on International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Hon. Mary Mbithe, the nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kanyangi Ward under the Wiper Party, delivered a powerful message of empowerment to pupils at Yatta Primary School in Kitui Rural. With a focus on breaking taboos surrounding menstruation and …

A 52-year-old passenger passed away aboard a matatu traveling the Machakos-Koka route, prompting an investigation by detectives. Peter Kioko Wambua, the deceased, was found unresponsive when the conductor attempted to wake him upon reaching his destination. Wambua, who boarded the matatu in Machakos town bound for Kamuani, his rural home, …

Murang’a County Administration is partnering with the Food 4 Education Organisation to pilot a feeding programme in local public primary schools.   The programme, which is already implemented in 55 schools serving as kitchen centres for the Uji programme, aims to provide lunch to primary school-going children.   Parents pay …

The Chief Officer of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Eng. David Makau, has confirmed that dams in Makueni County are stable and filled with water. ALSO READ: Tanzania To Start Selling Water Believed to Reverse Someone’s Age The stability was confirmed after monitoring and inspection of all water sources in …

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, two females were apprehended in the Kisauni area of Utange, Mombasa County, for allegedly engaging in the peddling of cocaine. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the individuals in question, Amina Musa Chirunga and Saumu Ali Khamis, were …

Laikipia County and the Hindu Council of Kenya have joined forces to tackle the issue of water scarcity in the region. At a ceremony held in Rumuruti, the Council generously donated 50 water tanks, each holding 3,000 liters, to local women as part of the Jal Seva Water Project kick-off. …

Three individuals suspected of belonging to a gang were apprehended in Machakos, and authorities also seized a vehicle believed to be stolen in Mlolongo, Machakos County. The apprehension occurred following an attempted robbery incident in Mlolongo Township on Thursday, during which a fourth suspect managed to escape. The police received …

Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today unveiled the “Kitui County Transition Roadmap to a Sustainable HIV/TB Program 2023-2027.” In his speech, he acknowledged both the ongoing challenges and significant progress in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) at local and global levels. Dr. Malombe highlighted advancements in medical …