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A planned land eviction in Gitaraka, Embu County, took a deadly turn resulting in the loss of two lives and several injuries, according to reports emerging from the scene. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, saw John Kamau and Julius Bararu, among 15 individuals suspected to be hired goons, sustain …

By: Nicholas Wambua Dr. Vincent Munyoki has recently contributed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by donating wheelchairs to communities in Kalimbevo and Kwa Mutonga. This act has notably improved mobility and overall well-being for those in need. Munyoki’s efforts exemplify how individual compassion and proactive initiatives can …

By: MD Francis  Makueni’s department of health services has partnered with Centre for International Health, Education, and Biodiversity (CIHEB) Kenya to roll out use of Artificial Intelligence in Tuberculosis diagnostics. The first phase will be rolled out in Makueni County Referral Hospital and Makindu Sub-county Hospital. The disease burden is …

A shocking event unfolded in Kapsilibwa village, Sagamian, Narok County, on Friday, as two siblings tragically ended their lives through hanging, seemingly in a joint suicide pact. Law enforcement authorities revealed that Vincent Kipkorir Koech, aged 19, and Gilbert Kibet Koech, aged 17, made a pact to take their lives …

By: Nicholas Wambua A memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked between Alfred Mutua, Minister of Tourism and Wildlife, and Kitui County Government holds promise for transformative impacts in Kitui County. The agreement pledges various initiatives, including youth employment opportunities in tourism, establishment of Utalii Campus, wildlife conservation measures, deploying medical innovations …

Suba South residents are celebrating the commencement of a water project aimed at catering to the needs of over 24,000 individuals in the region. Funded by the Japanese government to the tune of Sh.60 million, and executed by the non-governmental organization World Vision, the project marks a significant step towards …

In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming healthcare accessibility and quality within Bomet County, local authorities have teamed up with World Tele-Health (WTI) to introduce telemedicine robots across healthcare facilities, including Longisa County Referral Hospitals. Deputy Governor Shadrack Rotich, alongside WTI CEO Ms. Sharon Allen, spearheaded the initiative, signaling a …

By: Nicholas Wambua Interior Security Cabinet Secretary, CS Kithure Kindiki, undertook an extensive security evaluation in Kitui County, focusing on issues such as illegal substances and tensions between communities. The campaign against illicit substances resulted in numerous arrests and closures of illegal alcohol vendors. Moreover, efforts are being made to …

By: MD Francis Makueni’s Deputy Governor, H.E Lucy Mulili, spearheaded the observance of International Forests Day alongside residents at Makongo Forest in Kaiti Sub-county on Thursday. Mulili highlighted Makueni’s commitment to environmental conservation by unveiling the Forest and Landscape Restoration Plan (FOLAREP), a decade-long initiative aimed at rejuvenating 100,000 hectares …

By: MD Francis Makueni Deputy Governor H.E. Lucy Mulili inaugurated the inaugural Kenya Philanthropy Forum on Thursday, drawing over 200 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from across the county. The forum, themed “Community Narratives: A Tool for Empowerment and Building Influence,” aims to empower local communities to access better opportunities through …