Listen Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni visited Murang’a Deputy County Commissioner Kenneth Murungi to discuss the essential connection between local administration and health services in improving community health. During the meeting, the two underscored the vital role of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in the screening and managing of minor illnesses. […]
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Kenya will harness power of AI to drive bottom-up development, says PS Tanui
Listen The government has committed to use the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to drive the development agenda both locally and across Africa. Eng. John Tanui, the ICT Principal Secretary, said embracing digital technologies, in particular AI, would ensure equitable access to resources and development and promote inclusion. “As Kenya, we are deeply committed […]
Ruto calls for close African countries’ cooperation to boost connectivity as Connected Summit kicks off
Listen President William Ruto on Monday called for increased connectivity between African countries to hasten the continent’s digital transformation. President Ruto, who was speaking as he opened ICT-sector premier forum Connected Africa Summit 2024 in Nairobi, said the event inaugurates Africa’s digital transformation, the spark which will ignite the continent’s rapid development in every sector. […]
PS asks fish traders to take up government opportunities
Listen Fish traders have been asked to take up opportunities in the sector offered by the government. The PS for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni told the traders during an Easter holiday “meet-the-fish-hustlers-tour”, where she reflected on the status of the sector. She educated the traders on the opportunities in her department for an all-inclusive growth […]
KYEB and Elgeyo Marakwet to partner in storytelling
Listen Wisley Rotich, the Governor for Elgeyo Marakwet County today visited the Kenya Year Book Editorial Board’s Headquarters in Nairobi. Governor Rotich is the Chairman of the ICT Committee at the Council of Governors and was on a familiarisation tour of the organisation. The Governor said that his county will partner with the Board in […]
How four-year economic plan will transform country
Listen The government will connect 2.3 million Kenyans to the national electricity grid, build at least 4,600km of transmission lines as well as a million affordable houses in the next four years. These are some of the projects that will be implemented under the Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP IV) unveiled last week in Nairobi by […]
Kakamega among counties accelerating Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda
Listen The bottom-up economic transformation agenda is gaining momentum across the counties as the devolved units seek to boost investments in their regions. Many of the county governments are aligning their goals to the national government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with the focus being on the five key pillars namely agriculture, healthcare, MSMEs, affordable […]
Ruto assures counties of support as Kakamega investors’ forum kicks off
Listen President William Ruto has assured counties that his government will support them to develop for the benefit of the country. President Ruto, who was speaking when he officially opened the Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO) on Wednesday, said his government would celebrate with counties the milestones they have made. “We are here to celebrate […]
Judiciary e-filing portal, Huduma Centre desk boosts access to justice
Listen The launch of e-filing for all courts countrywide promises to take Judiciary services much closer to the people. The Data Tracking Dashboard and a Cause List Portal was launched at the Supreme Court in an event attended by Huduma Kenya Ag CEO Mugambi Njeru. Chief Justice Martha Koome and Public Service CS Moses Kuria […]
St George’s Girls shines in STEAM competition
Listen Five girls from St Georges Girls Secondary School showcased their innovative prowess on the international stage, securing the first runners-up position in the Sahara STEAMers Grand Demo Competition 2 held in Nigeria. Under the banner of Team Smart Blind Walking Stick, the Kenyan students crafted a cutting-edge solution aimed at aiding visually impaired individuals […]