Comedian Chipukeezy appointed NACADA board director
Local Comedian Chipukeezy has been appointed as a Director at the board of the National Authority for the Campaign Against alcohol Drug Abuse (NACADA). In a gazette notice issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, the comedian whose real name is Vincent Mwasia Mutua together with George Ogalo will be members of NACADA for a period of […]
Procurement, Accounting heads ordered to step aside
Nairobi, KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered all the Heads of Procurement and Accounting Units in Ministries to step aside pending a fresh vetting exercise, a move aimed to root out corruption in the government workforce. In a statement issued by Ministry of Interior Spokesperson Mwenda Njoka on behalf of the Government Spokesperson on Monday, […]
Why some ladies in Mombasa prefer menstrual cups to sanitary pads
Mombasa, KENYA: A group of ladies in Mombasa is advocating for the use of menstrual cups instead of sanitary towels as a way of managing monthly periods; arguing that it’s cheaper and environmentally friendly compared to the latter. The ladies aged between 18-28 years are part of 50 girls/women chosen from different areas in Mombasa and Kilifi […]
NYS Director general Richard Ndubai arrested over sh 9bn scandal
Nairobi, KENYA: National Youth Service Director general Richard Ndubai has been arrested following the ongoing probe on the loss of Sh9 billion from the agency. Ndubai is among four other senior officials who were on Sunday night arrested and detained at Muthaiga Police station. The other officials are; assistant director general Sam Michuki, finance manager […]
Substandard goods worth sh. 15 million destroyed in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: Goods valued at sh. 15 million were on Wednesday destroyed in Mombasa as the government scales up the fight against substandard goods in the country. A multi-agency team led by the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Co-operatives in conjunction with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and Kenya Revenue Authority KRA led the operation […]
New farming technology set to increase cassava production in Kilifi county
Kilifi, KENYA: Cassava production in Kilifi County is set to increase as the government through the Agriculture and Food Authority has introduced a technology that will increase the availability of cassava planting materials in the area throughout the year. The technology known as Rapid Multiplication of Cassava through the use of Minisett technique; involves the […]
Two Mombasa police stations receive computers to help facilitate service delivery
Mombasa, KENYA: Changamwe and Likoni police stations in Mombasa on Saturday received electronic equipment set to facilitate the delivery of services at the respective stations. The electronic equipment which was given to the station as a means of helping promote police-community relationships in the fight against crime; comprised of two computers, printers and printing papers. […]
Weatherman predicts heavy rainfall on May 8-10 along coastal strip
Mombasa, KENYA: The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall along the coastal strip starting Monday night to Thursday 10th May 2018. According to the weatherman, On Tuesday 8th May 2018 heavy rainfall of more than 50mm in 24 hours is expected offshore and in all counties along the Coastal strip. On Wednesday 9th May […]
First centre for heart rhythm abnormality treatment in E.& Central Africa launched in Mombasa
Mombasa, KENYA: Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa has become the first hospital in East and Central Africa to launch a Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) program. Before, patients who required the program which focuses on diagnosing and treating abnormal heart rates and rhythms (Cardiac arrhythmia) had to wait for a specialist to come to the country or […]
Adolescents accessing HIV care in Mombasa lack adequate nutrition, shows report
Mombasa, KENYA: Malnutrition has been reported to be a major challenge affecting adolescents receiving HIV care at the Coast General hospital Youth Zone centre in Mombasa. A total of 330 adolescents aged between 10 and 24 years access HIV care at the center. During an interview with Baraka FM on Monday, Youth Zone nutritionist Carol […]