Day: January 23, 2025
Turkana County Steps Up Efforts to Eliminate Open Defecation
Turkana: The Department of Health and Sanitation in Turkana is preparing to launch the second phase of the Kenya Sanitation Enabling Environment Project (KSSEP), targeting 209 villages in Turkana West and Turkana South sub-counties through community-led total sanitation (CLTS) initiatives. This phase aims to foster behavioral changes that could help eliminate open defecation in these areas. According to Kenya News
Outstanding Power Bills Trigger Water Crisis in Lodwar
Lodwar: Outstanding power bills owed to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company are to blame for the current water crisis facing Lodwar residents. Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai said the county government had paid Sh 2.7 million in power bills to the compan…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect in Kabarnet
Kabarnet: A mother of two, accused of abandoning her 4-year-old minor and failing to provide proper care and protection, has appeared before a Kabarnet court charged with child neglect. Mariam Juma, who receives a monthly stipend from the Inua Jamii programme, is said to be using the money to buy alcohol instead of catering for her children’s needs. According to
Tourism Stakeholders Draft Bill for Management of Award-Winning Diani Beach
Diani: Tourism stakeholders are stepping up efforts to formulate a bill to facilitate sustainable, effective, and inclusive management of beaches in Kwale. A study on the social-economic impact of sand harvesting in Diani Beach and dumping dredged port materials in Shelly Beach informed the bill’s development. The bill seeks to adopt policy and legislative measures to minimize the negative impact