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Incoming Kisumu Governor Matthew Owili has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital healthcare through technology-driven innovations, following the launch of the MamaCare and Kisumu Mental Wellness applications aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services across the county. Owili said the two homegrown platforms, developed through a partnership with Zone01, will strengthen access to maternal and child health information, promote mental wellness and complement the work of healthcare professionals.  The MamaCare application will empower mothers and caregivers with timely health guidance while improving their connection to healthcare services, as the Kisumu Mental Wellness application will enable individuals to recognise potential mental health concerns, access initial guidance and seek professional support.  The platforms were launched by Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o in an event attended by Health CECM Dr. Gregory Ganda, Kenneth Onyang...

The Government of Kenya has launched the ChildSAFE Kenya Project, a new initiative aimed at strengthening child protection systems, promoting early childhood development and safeguarding vulnerable children from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. The project was officially launched on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi by Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children Services, CPA Carren Ageng’o. Supported by the United States Government through the Department of State, the initiative brings together Catholic Relief Services (CRS), UNICEF, faith-based organisations and other development partners to improve the safety and well-being of children and families. Speaking during the launch, Ageng’o emphasised that the project must operate under government leadership and strengthen existing child protection structures rather than create parallel systems. She noted that ChildSAFE aligns with Kenya's priorities on child protection, ca...

Kenya Railways has intensified efforts to complete the Nairobi Central Station–Kibera–Talanta Stadium commuter rail upgrade by December 15, 2026, ahead of the highly anticipated January 5, 2027 football encounter between Bayern Munich and Ajax FC at the Raila Odinga International Stadium.  Transport Principal Secretary Mohammed Daghar and Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip J. Mainga on Tuesday inspected the ongoing works, which are expected to provide football fans and Nairobi residents with a faster, safer and more convenient transport alternative.  Speaking during the inspection, Daghar said the 13.3-kilometre railway section is undergoing a major rehabilitation that includes replacing old steel sleepers with 21,600 concrete sleepers, strengthening the railway foundation, improving drainage, constructing three footbridges and establishing a 1.8-kilometre branch line connecting Kibera Station to the new Talanta Stadium station.  He said the u...

Rose Wanja’s children have sparked a light-hearted business story after selling out their mother’s stock of Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea and Ellen Tea& coffee and coffee to raise money for platinum tickets to the highly anticipated Bayern Munich versus Ajax football match scheduled for January 5, 2027, at Raila Odinga Stadium. The match, expected to attract football fans from across the country and beyond, will coincide with President William Ruto’s planned official launch of the stadium, making it one of the most anticipated sporting occasions in Kenya. Sharing the amusing experience on Facebook, Rose Wanja disclosed that her children took advantage of her absence to sell her Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea and Ellen Tea& coffee stock so they could secure their tickets. "As a family we have our VIP tickets already, the kids sold my stock of Cuppa lemon ice Tea and Ellen Tea & coffee while am away bought the tickets," she wrote. The unexpected sell-out has...

Rose Wanja’s children have sparked a light-hearted business story after selling out their mother’s stock of Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea ,Ellen Tea  and coffee to raise money for platinum tickets to the highly anticipated Bayern Munich versus Ajax football match scheduled for January 5, 2027, at Raila Odinga Stadium. The match, expected to attract football fans from across the country and beyond with  President William Ruto’s planned officially  launch of the stadium, making it one of the most anticipated sporting occasions in Kenya. Sharing the amusing experience on Facebook, Rose Wanja disclosed that her children took advantage of her absence to sell her Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea  , Ellen Tea and coffee stock so they could secure their tickets. "As a family we have our VIP tickets already, the kids sold my stock of Cuppa lemon ice Tea and Ellen Tea while am away bought the tickets," she wrote. The unexpected sell-out has put Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea ,Ellen Tea and coffee i...

Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, has called on young entrepreneurs, women and persons with disabilities to take advantage of the newly launched NYOTA AGPO Digital Training Programme to access government procurement opportunities worth billions of shillings.  Speaking during the rollout on November 4, 2026, Mang’eni said the programme is designed to equip beneficiaries with the skills, knowledge and business linkages needed to compete for government tenders.  She noted that the government has reserved at least 30 per cent of its annual procurement budget for enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities. With the national budget estimated at KSh4.8 trillion. "The available procurement opportunities are projected at not less than KSh1 trillion, translating to at least KSh300 billion under the AGPO arrangement."Ps said   However, she observed that uptake remain...