Over 20,000 animals vaccinated and treated against diseases
In an effort to bolster livestock health, over 20,000 animals have been vaccinated, dewormed, and treated against various diseases in Nakalale (Turkana North) and Lopur (Turkana West) Wards in Turkana County.
This initiative was supported by Concern …
Vaccine manufacturing factory to be established in Eldoret
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has been allocated land by the county government of Uasin Gishu to construct a KEMRI centre and a vaccine manufacturing factory.
KEMRI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prof. Elijah Songok said they have alrea…
Health ministry receives Mpox supplies from WHO
The Ministry of Health has received Mpox kits and drugs from the World Health Organization (WHO) through USAID for management of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDS).
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Cabinet Secretary (CS)for Health Dr. Debor…
Call for urgent rehabilitation of Lake Naivasha’s riparian land
Stakeholders around Lake Naivasha are calling for swift action to rehabilitate the lake’s riparian land.
They are specifically calling for the planting of papyrus, which they believe is essential for protecting the lake from pollution.
These efforts…
Tana River villages deserted as conflict claims 18 lives
Several villages in Bangale and Tana North sub-counties in Tana River have been deserted as villagers escape their homes to other areas due to fear of attacks in the intercommunity conflicts.
On Saturday, four more people were killed by armed militan…
MKU students urge industries to embrace their innovations
As students from Mount Kenya University (MKU) look forward to showcasing their innovations next week during the institution’s second annual Research and Innovation week, calls have been made to the industry and the government to tap into their product…
Child protection policy launched in Homa Bay
The County Government of Homa Bay, in partnership with two non-governmental organisations, Child Fund Kenya and Katag, has launched a policy for protecting child rights.
The County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Gender Sarah Malit said that the…
Mwea farmers trained on modern agricultural techniques
Agitech, an independent seedlings company, in partnership with other companies, has conducted a grand agricultural expo in Mutithi, Kirinyaga County, to equip the farmers with knowledge on how to deal with current challenges and empower the farmers wi…
World’s Largest Startups, Investors Event Kicks off in Dubai
_: Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for global startups and investors, kicked off today in Dubai.
The North Star tech event, which will be held for the coming three days, brought together over 2,000 startups and more than 70,000 participa…
Farmers urged to adopt new agricultural technologies
Four Principal Secretaries from different departments visited an Agricultural Exhibition show in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, where they called on the farmers across the country to embrace new agricultural technologies in their farming.
Led by the PS for …