Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya and her counterpart for Transport Davis Chirchir witness the official handing over of MV Uhuru II from Kenya Shipyards Ltd. to Kenya Railways at the Kisumu Port on Thursday.
“MV Uhuru II official entry into the service and our first operational journey on Lake Victoria today is indeed a monumental step in advancing Kenya maritime infrastructure and the blue economy,” said Chirchir. The 100-meter vessel, with a carrying capacity of over 1,000 metric tonnes of cargo per voyage, is expected to revolutionize maritime logistics in East Africa, meeting the growing demand for efficient cargo transportation. Chirchir also noted the significant growth at Kisumu Port since its rehabilitation, with cargo handling increasing to over 127,000 metric tonnes of dry cargo in 2023 alone. MV Uhuru I has moved 7 million litres of petroleum products since its revival in 2019.
Education Principal Secretary, Belio Kipsang, in company of Philip Wambua, County Director of Education, Nyandarua County, inspecting a dormitory at AC Olkalau Primary School. The PS said that all the victims of the Endarasha Academy fire incident have been matched with their parents DNA. He at the same time said that the government will review the schools’ safety manual to create a legal framework incorporating punitive measures that will be taken for those not adhering to safety measures.
The Ministry of Health’s Director General, Dr. Patrick Amoth, said the burden of mental health needs to be prioritised as a health benefit package under the Social Health Insurance being rolled out by the Social Health Authority (SHA). “We have developed healthcare systems, including the mental health policy, mental health action plan, mental wellness, and suicide prevention strategies, to address this. The burden of mental health is increasing, and the Ministry of Health has seen the need to integrate mental health wellness and suicide prevention into the Social Health Insurance package for equity and inclusivity. As we progress, this package will be enhanced to adequately cover the whole scope of mental health,” Dr. Amoth noted during a media briefing on the rollout of SHA. Dr. Amoth emphasises the importance of this initiative, saying, “Comprehensive coverage for mental health services is essential in making sure that no one is left behind in accessing care.”
Police in Baringo are holding five suspects believed to be behind a series of robbery incidences within the North Rift region. County Police Commander Julius Kiragu confirmed that the first three suspects were apprehended on Tuesday following a fierce chase after stealing several electronic items at Mumol Estate within Kabarnet town. Kiragu stated that the suspects, who were driving a probox vehicle with altered registration numbers KDK 295B, KDJ 429U, and KDB 366S, were cornered by the members of the public after abandoning the vehicle when the road was blocked by police at Munyek Centre in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo border.
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