Turkana County Government has launched a four-day county-wide training program for 70 frontline healthcare workers to enhance Ebola preparedness and response capacity. The initiative aims to strengthen the county’s ability to prevent and manage a potential outbreak by equipping participants with skills in early detection, screening, triage, isolation, case notification, and infection prevention and control. Healthcare workers are also receiving hands-on training in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, waste management, and safe patient handling practices to minimize transmission risks in health facilities and communities. The training brings together staff from referral and sub-county hospitals, as well as health facilities located at points of entry across the county.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Akivaga Analo following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and appointed Dominic Mutegi as acting chief officer. He also named Finance and Economic Planning CEC Ibrahim Auma Nyangoya to temporarily take over duties previously handled by Charles Kerich, who is currently facing litigation.
Sakaja further ordered the immediate reconstitution of the Urban Planning Technical Committee, which oversees development approvals. The county has requested nominees from professional bodies and agencies, including planners, architects, engineers, resident associations, Nairobi Water, and the Civil Aviation Authority, while also proposing the inclusion of an EACC liaison officer to enhance oversight and accountability.
Until the committee is reconstituted, all development approval processes have been suspended, with urgent cases to be handled by CEC Patrick Mbogo in line with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act.
James Orengo has rejected a traditional reconciliation process and barred the Luo Council of Elders from mediating his dispute with Oburu Odinga. Instead, he has set four conditions before any talks can proceed: a formal and clearly structured negotiation framework, a demonstrated commitment by Oburu and ODM leadership to the founding activist principles of the Orange Democratic Movement as envisioned by Raila Odinga, a neutral mediation team excluding current Luo Council of Elders leadership, and the return of alleged funds said to originate from William Ruto. Orengo insists these conditions are non-negotiable before engagement. The standoff highlights deepening internal tensions and delayed reconciliation efforts within ODM.
Migori Woman Representative Fatuma Mohammed has distributed Sh5.7 million to traders at Suna Marindi Market to help them recover from losses caused by devastating floods that destroyed property worth millions of shillings. The funds were raised through a major harambee held last month and attended by several leaders, including John Mbadi. Speaking during the disbursement, Fatuma said the money would be channelled directly to organized trader groups to ensure fair, transparent, and equitable distribution among all affected members. Beneficiaries included the Migori Fish Sellers Group and other traders seeking to restock and rebuild their businesses.
An NGO, Empowering the African Woman (ETAW), has donated essential maternal and neonatal care items to new mothers and their babies at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH). The donation included infant clothing, diapers and clothing for mothers recovering after childbirth, aimed at easing postnatal challenges and supporting newborn care. The handover was attended by healthcare staff, including representatives from the Newborn Unit, Postnatal Ward and Medical Social Work Department. Hospital officials praised ETAW for complementing healthcare services and providing much-needed support to vulnerable families. The initiative is expected to benefit many mothers and infants while promoting maternal and child health, strengthening community partnerships and improving patient welfare and dignity.
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