Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Ms Mary Muthoni yesterday joined the Holy Spirit Ruai Community for Holy Mass, and as the country marked World AIDS Day. She took the opportunity to highlight the progress Kenya continues to make in the fight against HIV & AIDS and sensitised the congregation on key public health priorities, including the need to prevent gender-based violence, strengthen primary healthcare and community health, promote good hygiene and sanitation, and address the growing challenge of drug and substance abuse among our youth. In addition, she emphasised the ongoing health reforms under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the importance of ensuring accessible, people-centred services for all. Together, we remain committed to building healthier and safer communities.
Preparations for the East Africa Safari Rally Classic, set for December 5 to 13, 2025, are in top gear after officials convened a detailed briefing in Kwale County to review security, logistics, and coordination for the event. Kwale County Secretary for Administration Evans Achoki said the county is working closely with national organisers and confirmed that Kwale, Taita Taveta, and Kajiado counties will jointly host the competition. Kenya Motorsports Federation President Maina Muturi confirmed that 60 drivers from 75 countries will participate, while Deputy Clerk Riaz Ismail urged residents to support the rally, noting the region is eager to host competitors and spectators.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) youth leaders in Kisumu County have urged politicians to refrain from inciting or funding electoral violence, saying young people should not be used to disrupt political processes. Speaking in Kisumu on Sunday, the youth leaders condemned incidents of disruption during the recent by-elections and called on security agencies to take appropriate action against those responsible. Kisumu West Sub-County ODM youth leader Kaliech Sam emphasized that youths should not be drawn into violence for personal political gain.
MPs Joseph Makilap (Baringo North), William Kamket (Tiaty), and Reuben Kiborek (Mogotio) have reminded senator-elect Vincent Chemitei of the UDA party that he has a significant task ahead. They particularly highlighted the urgent need to address challenges in the ailing healthcare sector, including improving services at the Baringo County Referral Hospital in Kabarnet town. The legislators urged Chemitei to provide strong oversight of the county administration to ensure that health facilities are properly equipped, staffed, and able to deliver essential services to residents.
Makilap emphasised that the incoming senator must hold the county leadership accountable, ensuring that hospitals and clinics do not face shortages of medicines, medical supplies, or critical resources. The MPs’ message came during a lap of honour in Kabarnet town CBD following Chemitei’s victory in the by-election, where he garnered 55,246 votes, defeating David Kipruto (Republican Party) and Benjamin Chebon (The New Democrats), who secured 13,037 and 2,863 votes, respectively.
Elizabeth Angira