Communications Authority to lay 2,500 km of fibre at Sh5 billion

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is financing the laying of 2,500 kilometres of fibre across 19 counties at a cost of Sh5 billion to enhance Internet access for Kenyans in the rural areas. The project is 50 per cent complete, with a total of 1,300 kilometres of fibre optic connectivity already laid. Speaking during … Read more

Ensure proper disposal of asbestos, Govt urged

The Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) has challenged the government to strictly adhere to the recommended procedures for disposing of asbestos following a three-month ultimatum by the environment cabinet secretary, Aden Duale. According to the KCS Western Kenya Chapter Chairman, Professor Fredrick Keng’ara, the process of asbestos removal from roofs must be done in a way … Read more

Butere Hospital to be commissioned

Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has said Butere Level Four Hospital will be commissioned in November to offer quality health services to the residents. While touring the facility Friday, Barasa said the county government will revitalise the health sector as part of his six strategic pillars. The governor inspected the ongoing construction of the hospital … Read more

CJ Koome tells courts, AJS to collaborate to decongest prisons

Chief Justice Martha Koome has underscored the importance of court systems collaborating with the alternative justice systems (AJS) committees to prioritise decongestion of prisons in the country by reviewing bail and bond terms. CJ, who visited Isiolo G.K. Prison on Friday, announced the pardoning of 37 convicts who were set free after judicial officials reviewed … Read more