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Government Moves to Clear 60,000 Bags of Mwea Rice in Boost for Local Farmers.

Government Moves to Clear 60,000 Bags of Mwea Rice in Boost for Local Farmers.

The government has launched a major market intervention to clear over 60,000 bags of Mwea rice, with the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) committing to purchase locally produced rice in a bid to ease storage

Health
Enhancing Cancer Care: New SHA Package and the Importance of Screening.

Enhancing Cancer Care: New SHA Package and the Importance of Screening.

In a significant move to improve cancer care in Kenya, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, attended a cancer screening camp on January 30 2025, bringing attention to the ongoing Cancer awareness

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CS Mugaa Champions Irrigation Model to Ensure Year-Round Food Production.

CS Mugaa Champions Irrigation Model to Ensure Year-Round Food Production.

The government is ramping up investments in irrigation infrastructure to reduce Kenya's dependence on rain-fed agriculture, a move aimed at stabilizing food production amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric

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Ministry Of Health Warns Against Prolonged Tree Hugging Without Medical Clearance.

Ministry Of Health Warns Against Prolonged Tree Hugging Without Medical Clearance.

The Ministry of Health has cautioned members of the public against engaging in strenuous activities such as prolonged tree hugging without proper medical check-ups and physical preparation. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary(PS) Mary

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CHPs Call for Proper Disposal of Diapers

CHPs Call for Proper Disposal of Diapers

Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Kirinyaga County have called on the government to urgently establish a proper disposal mechanism for disposable diapers, warning that poor waste management is posing serious public health and environmental risks.

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HOSPITAL DIRECTOR FACES COURT OVER SH2.5 MILLION SHA FRAUD.

HOSPITAL DIRECTOR FACES COURT OVER SH2.5 MILLION SHA FRAUD.

Josephat Ouma Omoto, the Director of Zion Ahadi Hospital in Kakamega County, has appeared before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi regarding charges linked to a fraudulent scheme aimed at the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Health
Miracles or Misinformation? MoH Addresses Faith Healing Claims.

Miracles or Misinformation? MoH Addresses Faith Healing Claims.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has taken a resolute stand against unverified claims of miraculous healings reported during a high-profile faith crusade at Menengai Grounds in Nakuru, prioritizing evidence-based medicine to safeguard public health. Health Cabinet

Health
Healthcare Integrity, Duale’s Bold Moves Against Fraud.

Healthcare Integrity, Duale’s Bold Moves Against Fraud.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is spearheading a determined nationwide campaign to eradicate fraud plaguing Kenya's healthcare sector, with a sharp focus on irregularities within the Social Health Authority (SHA). Rampant issues such as ghost

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Truphena Muthoni Gets Sh 1M Boost After Smashing Tree-Hugging World Record

Truphena Muthoni Gets Sh 1M Boost After Smashing Tree-Hugging World Record

Kenyan environmental champion Truphena Muthoni is soaring to new global heights after completing a jaw-dropping 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging marathon, a feat that eclipses her previous 48-hour record and cements her name in the world of creative climate