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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 …

Following intense discussions late Thursday night, government authorities have suggested a change in nomenclature from “medical interns” to “junior doctors” to ensure the continuation of their current stipend arrangements. The proposal, put forward by senior government figures during a meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), was attended by …

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 …

By: MD Francis In a bid to explore avenues for collaboration, Makueni Deputy Governor, H.E Lucy Mulili, warmly received representatives from the Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO) organization on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to deliberate on potential partnership opportunities between the county and SHOFCO. SHOFCO, a well-known non-governmental organization with …

Residents of Menengai East Ward in Nakuru East Sub County can anticipate improved maternal healthcare services with the completion of the Menengai Maternity project. This initiative, aimed at reducing travel distances for expectant mothers, is nearing readiness for public use. Wilson Mwangi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for the …

The European Union, in collaboration with the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS), has provided 12 vehicles to improve the delivery and accessibility of justice nationwide. This initiative, part of the Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD) program launched in 2020, aims to address issues surrounding access to justice. During the …

Kenyatta University has halted all classes for a three-day period to grieve the loss of 11 students involved in a tragic road accident in Voi. The deputy vice chancellor for academics made the announcement in a memo dated March 19, 2024, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. Additionally, the university …

KUCCPS has initiated the opening of its application portal for the First Revision phase, offering an important chance for prospective students to amend their preferences for placement into various educational institutions. The portal, active from Monday until April 4, 2024, targets specific groups such as applicants yet to secure choices, …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a concerted effort to bolster the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), teachers within the Kabati Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kitui West received specialized training from multiple non-governmental organizations, spearheaded by the Vincent Munyoki Foundation. The training, conducted at Kabati Parish, aimed to equip educators …

In a devastating turn of events, a fatal road accident has claimed the lives of a student and a teacher in Baringo County. The incident occurred when a school bus, carrying a total of 63 passengers including 61 students, one teacher, and the driver, veered off the road and rolled …