Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni yesterday held consultations with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) President, Dr. Wairimu Njuki, highlighting the vital role of pharmacists as frontline providers in guaranteeing the quality, safety, and accessibility of medicines and health services. During the engagement, the Principal Secretary reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fast-tracking the Quality Health Pharmaceutical Services (QHPS) and Pharmacy Practice Bills, strengthening regulatory standards, and operationalizing the Bioequivalence Hub to accelerate local pharmaceutical manufacturing. She further noted that, in partnership with PSK, the Ministry will advance workforce planning, standardize training and continuous professional development, and expand the leadership of pharmacists in supply chains and public health programmes.
Mbeere North Constituency: Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) has presented the nominations certificate to its candidate Newton Kariuki. The presentation ceremony, at the party headquarters in Mbagathi area, Nairobi was presided over by its spokesperson and Secretary General Dr Jacob Haji.
The Samburu government has acquired and installed a new Computerized Tomography Scan (CT scan) machine at the county referral hospital to improve on diagnosis of a wide range of medical conditions. Speaking after receiving the machine from Sunview Medipro Company, the county Chief Officer (CO) for Medical Services Josephat Lenguris said that the new machines’ imagery prowess will help doctors diagnose a wide range of diseases in any part of the human body. He further noted that 11 medical officers including radiographers, biomedical engineers and radiologists have been trained to handle and operate the machine.
By Robert Githu
National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board Vice Chair Ann Mathu, together with the Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Yusuf Mohammed during the flag-off in commemoration of International Peace Day 2025 on Monday.
By Wangari Ndirangu
EACC Regional Director for Western Kenya Eric Ngumbi speaking during the Corruption Prevention Forum for County Executive Committee (CECM) members and Chief Officers of Kakamega. By Moses Wekesa
Tower Sacco, led by CEO Mr. Patrick Njenga, was honored to host their esteemed partners from the Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT), along with representatives from Danida and the Royal Danish Embassy, at Njambini, Nyandarua County. The visit took place at the farm of one of the Sacco’s members, Mr. Jared Maina who is a founder of Aberdare Slopes Dairy, a shining example of agricultural innovation and resilience. Through the Kilimo Advance Loan, Tower Sacco supports members to invest in Green Energy, Dairy Farming, Horticulture, and Irrigation, fostering sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods across the country. The project was proudly financed by Tower Sacco.
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) last evening dismissed as false and malicious claims circulating on social media and blogs alleging impropriety within the organisation. In a statement, by its Corporate Communications Department, KTDA said the allegations were baseless and intended to tarnish the reputation of the agency and its management. “The Agency strongly urges stakeholders to ignore the fabricated content and the accounts used to spread the false information,” KTDA said. The organisation, which manages tea for over 650,000 smallholder farmers, reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivering value under its Farmer First mantra.