Turkana county residents have been urged to be vigilant to prevent theft of drugs and medical supplies from helath facilities in the county. Area County Governor Jeremial Lomrukai said this when he launched the distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies worth Sh119 million to health facilities across the County. The consignment procured through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) will significantly boost the capacity of sub-county hospitals and dispensaries to provide quality healthcare services to residents. Speaking at the Lokichar Sub County Hospital, Governor Lomorukai reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to improving healthcare access and delivery.
Mombasa County Government has launched a crackdown on street urchins and street families who have been a nuisance to residents. Lately, the Port City of Mombasa has witnessed a surge in street families who have jammed all the major streets in the CBD to the chagrin of pedestrians and shoppers.
They harass pedestrians and motorists in equal measure. Some even rob shoppers in broad daylight. In April, social media was awash with a video of a shopper being mugged moments after he stepped out of a supermarket along Haile Selassie Road. The street families have turned the historical Mbaraki Memorial Cemetery into their abode and a hideout.
County Chief Officer in charge of Governance and Serikali Mtaani Abdallah Daleno on Saturday led County Inspectorate Officers in the clampdown on the major streets.
The Jijenge Youth Organisation (JYO), in collaboration with the Kisumu Bike Club, Unplugged Thinker, and Kisumu Wellness Cyclists, organized a Suicide Awareness Ride aimed at raising awareness about mental health and preventing suicide. The event, held on Saturday, saw the participation of over 100 individuals aged between 18 and 35, all united in addressing the growing suicide crisis and promoting a more supportive society. Tom Ogallo, an official from JYO, explained that the increasing number of suicide cases, particularly among the youth, inspired the organizations to launch the awareness ride campaign. He emphasized that global awareness of mental health has been on the rise, with more countries recognizing the need for mental health care. Ogallo added that increased dialogue is crucial in reducing the stigma associated with suicide, and that the implementation of mental health policies is helping to curb the issue.
The Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) has challenged the government to strictly adhere to the recommended procedures of disposing of asbestos following a three-month ultimatum by the environment cabinet secretary, Aden Duale.
According to the KCS Western Kenya chapter chairman, Professor Fredrick Keng’ara, the process of asbestos removal from roofs must be done in a way that does not endanger the citizens’ lives. Speaking during the KCS’ 11th International conference at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of science and technology in Bondo Friday, Keng’ara warned that unless strict adherence to the disposal procedures was upheld, the country risks creating a health problem by contaminating other areas. “As KCS, we want to know where the waste will be disposed. Are we going to create a new problem by contaminating other areas?” posed the chairman. Keng’ara, a professor at Bomet University College, further urged the cabinet secretary to tell Kenyans whether the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) which he has assigned the task of ensuring the removal of asbestos from the roofs has sufficient budget to carry out the task.
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