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Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

Death of unpaid health worker exposes crisis among UHC staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

The unions under the Health Sector Caucus, said at least 97 Global Fund staff, mostly clinical and laboratory officers, have gone nearly a year withou...

Health facilities to register online as KMPDC unveils new digital system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The system allows applicants to submit all required details electronically, including the facility name, location, classification, services offered, s...

Livestock ministry warns budget underfunding risks delaying crucial projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke revealed that the department’s approved budget stands at Sh9.9 billion, split between Sh5.07 billion for recurrent...

Healthcare burden: Kiambu hospitals serve over five million patients, twice the county’s population
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Of those admitted, 44,459 were in public facilities, despite Kiambu’s total bed capacity of only about 1,600.

Kenya’s health budget to rise by Sh14bn as govt boosts access and infrastructure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2025

This marks a 13.5 per cent increase from the Sh107.52 billion allocated in the 2023/24 financial year.

Explainer: Who are the striking UHC workers, and why are they protesting?
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.

UHC medics reject Health CS Duale’s directive on payroll transfer to counties, demand permanent terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”

Senators push for suspension of Sh23.5 billion parks project over planning concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

So far, only 16 counties have completed the first phase of the project, even though all counties were expected to benefit.

Why patients' voices must be at the forefront of driving Kenya's healthcare reforms
Charity Kilei  |  May 01, 2025

KNH has established both verbal and non-verbal communication channels, including social media platforms, to encourage patients and their families to p...

UHC workers protest in Nairobi over unmet promises, harassment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 29, 2025

According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...

Funding shortfall halts national livestock vaccination campaign
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Ngigi, who spoke in Naivasha, explained that although Kevevapi was ready to produce the vaccines needed, the entire programme had been abandoned becau...

Anguish for patients as healthcare delivery plagued by delays, mismanagement across counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Patients continue to experience long delays, and healthcare workers are burdened with inefficient manual systems.

Government delivery will inform 2027 campaigns - Owalo
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

Owalo said the government’s success in delivering on its promises will significantly influence the narrative of future political campaigns.

Garissa launches 10-day livestock vaccination campaign in Dadaab refugee camps
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 19, 2025

Garissa Agriculture and Livestock CEC Milgo Dubow, who launched the campaign in Dadaab on Friday, said the threat posed by the TADs needed a response...

Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
The Conversation  |  Apr 14, 2025

The well-known maxim that “prevention is better than cure” holds not just for health outcomes but also for economic efficiency.

Ministry of Health, Council of Governors to fast-track delivery of digital health devices
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...

Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need - New survey
The Conversation  |  Apr 12, 2025

Critically ill patients are treated in general hospital wards, and the provision of essential emergency and critical care is limited.

Kenya Dairy Board launches four-year initiative to transform informal dairy sector
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 09, 2025

Dubbed ‘MoreMilk2’, the programme initially covers the counties of Uasin Gishu, Nakuru and Nyandarua and is being implemented in collaboration with th...

Multi-billion shilling health projects stall, deepening Kenya's health crisis - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the key projects, including the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Paediatric Emergency and Burns Centre, the Kisii...

Increased awareness of fertiliser subsidy programme fuelling demand, CS Kagwe says
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 31, 2025

Many farmers are doubling their fertiliser uptake, anticipating a bumper harvest that could boost food security and reduce the country’s dependence on...

Garissa farmer champions fodder production to combat climate change
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...

State says 500,000 cattle vaccinated in fight against foot and mouth disease
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The campaign, backed by a presidential directive, aims to immunize 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over two years.

Government to establish industrial park to boost livestock farming
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to present concrete measures in the coming weeks on how it plans to support livestock farmers and enhance the...

Livestock vaccination campaign offers much-needed relief to Lamu farmers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 10, 2025

The timing is crucial, as livestock vessels have already docked at the Lamu Port, preparing to export disease-free animals to Oman.

70,000 livestock vaccinated in Turkana County
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

Additionally, all livestock underwent deworming to control internal parasites.

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

Turkana East residents urge county government to finish stalled projects
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 25, 2025

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

Residents of Handanki in Wajir appeal for food and water as dry spell intensifies
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2025

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...

Mutahi Kagwe calls for increased funding to sustain key agricultural programmes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.

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