Kenya’s Office of Director of Public Prosecutions reaches out to consumers of justice, wants collaboration
County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia stressed the need for the security team and ODPP to continue cooperating so as to promote a just society. He pledged to support ODPP by ensuring timely sharing of files and ensuring the availability of witnesses in court.
Doctor prescribes rigid dietary regimen for rural folk in Kenya to keep pancreatic cancer at bay
Dr Philip Blasto says some of the high risk factors include smoking, obesity, having a family history of diabetes adding that some people inherit the gene from their parents that raise their risk of pancreatic cancer.
Fish farming propels Kakamega in western Kenya top of aquaculture as forecasts for 2025 show rapid growth
A non-governmental organisation, Green Life, says, “The forecast for aquaculture in Kenya is largely positive. In 2025, the Kenyan population is estimated to be 56 million people. Assuming that the average consumption per capita remains at 4.3 kilogrammes per capita, this implies a total estimated consumption of 241,000 tonnes of fish in 2025.”
Kenya builds 23,000 cubic litre per hour borehole to serve 500 households, 10,000 heads of cattle in semi-arid north
Following the completion of the project, the regional and national government say they will follow the project with reinstating the Ksh4.6 billion ($35.604 million) hunger safety net programme (HSNP) that had been paused in eight arid and semi-arid Lands (ASALs) counties for lack of funding four months ago.
Ruthless gangs step up sexual violence in Haiti as 200 Kenya police contingent arrives, US dithers
The US State Department said it approved waivers for $40.7 million in foreign assistance to help the mission and Haitian police, including contracts to support forward operating bases, medical services and vehicle maintenance.
Kin of fallen veteran radio legend Leonard Mambo Mobtela eulogise him as a disciplinarian, kind
Speaking separately, Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi, condoled with the Mbotela family describing him as famous who was adored by many in the country and was active up to his last days.
Snakes wreak havoc in Kitui County as doctors appeal for help against snakebite menace in Kenya
The Kitui County NTDs report calls for sustained effort to create awareness and combat the NTDs, which affect millions of Kenyans and especially in impoverished communities.
Artificial beauty: Kenya clamps down on cosmetic and plastic surgery clinics after death
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni explained that a total of 26 aesthetic clinics were assessed and 20 (77 per cent) were found to be compliant with licensing and operational standards. Three facilities had applied for registration and were awaiting approval while another three were operating illegally.
“A total of 102 beauty spas were inspected, with seven found to be offering
Revised model of revenue sharing by Kenya’s 47 regional governments meets with stiff opposition from Senate
CRA Chairperson Mary Wanyonyi defended the formula, emphasising that no county would lose funds outright due to the stabilisation fund. She explained that the additional allocation aims to correct historical injustices through marginalisation in arid and semi-arid regions.
Blue economy features as Kenya’s third largest city hosts an international investment conference
Nyanza Professionals Forum Chairman, Japh Olende, said through partnership with the county governments, bankable projects have been packaged and investors will have a chance to explore the viability and potential of the opportunities with a view to signing pacts with the respective county governments.
