Delmonte Limited has organised a free medical camp for over 2,000 residents of Kandara Sub-county in Murang’a. The camp, part of Delmonte’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity, took place at Mukerenju Primary School, where residents were screened for various types of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The camp came amid tussling between the County Government of Murang’a and the Kandara Residents Association over a portion of land ceded by Delmonte Company to the government. Delmonte’s Acting Managing Director, Wayne Cook, and Murang’a Director of Health and Sanitation, Dr. James Mburu, praised the partnership with Delmonte for yielding fruits in various social and economic sectors. The partnership will also help the Murang’a government build a second-level 5 hospital, designed by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to support preventive health.
The Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB) has agreed to develop an Economic Blueprint and a Domestic Resource Mobilization Strategy in the next three months. The Blueprint aims to improve the economic status of the 10 member counties by enhancing production, promoting regional industrial and manufacturing investments, and developing an infrastructure network for social and economic development. It will focus on critical sectors such as agriculture, tourism, education, health, ICT, financial services, and infrastructure. The Common Economic Agenda will set the region up as a one-stop shop for investors and partners, addressing barriers to economic integration and cross-border trade.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, has expressed confidence in the country’s police force’s capabilities for peacekeeping missions in Haiti. He stated that Kenya has enough police officers and called for improvements in the deployment and skill mix of various specialised units. The CS believes that Kenya’s police officers are capable of securing the country as required by law and has previously sent troops to countries like Namibia, Eastmoor, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Croatia, and Cambodia. The national security council has approved the request for 1000 police officers to be deployed to Haiti, and the motion will be debated in parliament.
The National Assembly Lady Spouses Association-Kenya (NALSA-K), in collaboration with Proudly Kenyan organisations, has distributed water tanks to women’s groups in Jomvu constituency. The tanks, with a capacity of 10,000 litres, will enable recipients to start a water kiosk business to sell safe, consistent water at affordable prices. The initiative aims to empower women and youth in Jomvu, promoting independence and entrepreneurship. The second phase of the project will be bigger, involving more groups.
The government is committed to empowering women to engage in sustainable businesses and participate in economic development, as outlined in the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo said the Uwezo Fund, among other funding options, is designed to provide flexible repayment terms and lower interest rates. The CS urged women to join groups and form cooperatives to access government funding, highlighting the importance of empowering women, youth, and the agriculture sector in achieving economic growth.
Thika Water and Sewerage Company (THIWASCO) is aiming to reduce water scarcity in the town by implementing infrastructural projects. The company has launched several water projects, including the Karimenu dam, which supplies water to Mayhill and Ngoingwa tanks. The Danida sustainable infrastructure project will build new dams, water treatment sites, and storage tanks for Thika’s 360,000 residents, with a water capacity of 57,000 million litres up to 2060. THIWASCO is also working on extending water pipes and constructing three modern sewerage plants with bio-digesters. Thika District Business Association chairman Alfred Wanyoike praised the company’s move and urged the company and the county government to ensure a steady supply of water until 2060.
First Lady Rachel Ruto, under her MaMa Doing Good initiative, has partnered with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency to plant fruit trees in schools in Embu and Meru Counties. The initiative aims to involve thousands of schoolchildren in tree-planting activities as drivers of environmental action. Over 600 fruit trees were planted during the launch of MaMa Fruit Gardens at Rukira Primary School in Embu. The partnership aligns with President William Ruto’s goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. MaMa Doing Good CEO John Chumo said the initiative will be replicated in other parts of Kenya, focusing on agriculture and ensuring an abundant supply of food.
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