Governor warns residents against drug theft in public hospitals

Turkana County residents have been urged to be vigilant to prevent theft of drugs and medical supplies from health facilities in the county. Area County Governor Jeremial Lomorukai said this when he launched the distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies worth Sh119 million to health facilities across the county. The consignment procured through the … Read more

Security probes into Nambale and Bukhalalire schools fire incidents

The security, in collaboration with education officials in Busia, have launched investigations to unearth the circumstances that led to the fire outbreak at Nambale and Bukhalalire high schools. Speaking to the press in his office on Friday, Busia County Director of Education James Ekaliyo said that the fire incidents occurred during morning hours when students … Read more

Govt plans to reclaim and utilise land in flood-prone areas

The National Government has put in place plans to ensure construction of more dykes in flood-prone areas, in an effort to reclaim more land for agricultural activities. Speaking in Trans Nzoia County while on an inspection tour of the dyke construction works along the River Sabwani in Kwanza, State Department for Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus … Read more

Legislator roots for public-private partnerships in the health sector

Jomvu MP Badi Twalib has called for collaboration between Private and Public Health Practitioners to enhance access to Primary Health Care Services. Speaking today during a meeting of the Private Sector Primary Care Network meeting in Mikindani Ward, the legislator lauded the invaluable contribution of the private medical practitioners in the sub-county. The USAID-supported programme … Read more