Day: January 13, 2025
Police Arrest Driver Over Theft of Medical Supplies in Kilifi
Kilifi: Police officers in Kilifi have apprehended a driver, working with the local County Government’s health department, and recovered stolen medical supplies valued at Sh.100,000. The arrest followed reports from members of the public about the illegal sale of public health facility drugs in a private pharmacy. According to Kenya News Agency, County Executive Committee Member for Health, Peter Mwarogo,
USAID Stawi Allocates Sh80 Million for Water Projects in Turkana County
Turkana: The United States Agency for International Development Stawi has allocated Sh80 million for various water projects in Turkana County. The initiative is aimed at improving water accessibility and addressing key socio-economic challenges in the region. According to Kenya News Agency, the projects include the protection of Borehole 9 in Kanamkemer as well as the Naregae, Kang’alita, and Lokwaliwa water
Turkana Harnesses Expertise of Israeli-Trained Agriculture Graduates to Enhance Food Security
Turkana: The County Government of Turkana is keen on harnessing the expertise of graduates who studied advanced agriculture in Israel to improve agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The 16 graduates who were nominated by the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation pursued a diploma in advanced agriculture at the Arava International Center for Agricultural Training (AICAT) in Israel. According
Nakuru County Government in Drive to Bolster Saccos Towards Boosting Incomes
Nakuru: When Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika took office in 2022, revamping the agriculture sector was one of her flagship projects. In her manifesto, Governor Kihika pledged to revive the lucrative sector. Almost three years after she took office, the county chief, who is in an ambitious plan to reinvigorate the sector, is now banking on cooperative societies to put more