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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 …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has refuted claims regarding the presence of inferior HIV testing kits in Kenya. Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, stated that these allegations are false and emphasized that the progress achieved in combating HIV will not be compromised. Kimtai highlighted the importance of regular …

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Samuel Kobia has announced the commission’s intention to urge Parliament to rename certain counties associated with particular ethnic groups, aiming to mitigate potential ethnic discrimination. Kobia specified ten counties, including Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nandi, Kisii, Turkana, Embu, Samburu, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, 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 …

M-pesa Foundation aims to impact 1,000 women living with fistula by the end of the year by upgrading hospitals and healthcare facilities to better monitor and treat fistula cases.   The foundation is working with partners, the government, and communities to break the cycle of female genital fistula and restore …

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 …

President Dr. William Ruto’s visit to the United States of America is expected to bring significant benefits to Kenya in terms of investments and finances, according to Government Spokesman, Dr. Isaac Mwaura. The trip will enable Kenya to negotiate with development partners and secure employment opportunities for young Kenyans struggling …