KMPDC warns online fake doctors against the use ‘Dr’ title
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has warned individuals purporting to be doctors on social media to stop using the title ‘Doctor’. In a statement, the commission raised concern over the growing number of online platforms where individuals claiming to be medical professionals provide medical advice and treatment to unsuspecting users. “These ‘doctors’ pose […]
Mombasa County hires 135 new ECDE teachers
Mombasa County government has hired 135 new Early Childhood Development teachers in amove to build early childhood education in the county. Speaking during the pass-out ceremony of the new teachers, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir said early childhood educators were critical in setting the foundation of learning in children. “This move not only enhances the […]
Likoni residents call for better services at the ferry crossing channel
Ferry users at the Likoni crossing channel have expressed frustration over persistent delays and poor services, making their daily commute to town both exhausting and stressful. Residents living on the mainland say they have endured years of inefficiencies at the Likoni Ferry, which continues to hinder smooth transportation. Speaking to Baraka FM, Abdhallah Ali Opiyo […]
Kilifi fishermen threaten legal action over oceanic wall construction
A group of fishermen in Kilifi County has threatened to take legal action against the government over what they claim is a failure to involve them in the planned construction of an oceanic wall. According to the fishermen, the wall will extend from the Vuma area through Takaungu to Bofa, a development they say will […]
Formulate alternative sponsorship deals, universities told
Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala is now calling on both public and private universities to formulate alternative sponsorship deals for funding. Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of an Informatics and Computing laboratory at the Taita Taveta University in Taita Taveta County, PS Inyangala said alternative sources of funding will ensure universities […]
Trump’s diplomat to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ruled out attending the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rubio in a statement posted on his X account, accused the South African government of expropriating the land of white south Africans. He further accused the South African government of doing bad things which he didn’t clarify or […]
Former Governor lashes out at Kenyans opposing livestock vaccination drive
Former Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu has strongly criticized leaders who are opposing the national livestock vaccination campaign, describing them as ignorant. “I cannot understand why some leaders are against the national vaccination drive. These leaders fail to recognize the importance of this exercise,” Mruttu said. He noted that some Kenyans, particularly on TikTok, have […]