Kilifi County has launched a primary health outreach campaign called ‘Afya Mashinani’, which aims to reduce the cost of medication for residents from remote areas who have been travelling long distances to access specialised medical services.
The campaign is being funded by the County Government of Kilifi and executed by primary health care networks (PCNs) established by the Ministry of Health.
The campaign aims to reach patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure who have been receiving treatment at hospitals.
The campaign aims to implement the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) championed by the Ministry of Health, which has been embraced by County Governor Gideon Mung’aro.
The campaign has been praised by Jilore Ward Representative Hamisi Jambo, and patients who spoke to journalists called on the authorities to increase the frequency of such visits.
(ENT) specialist examines a patient in a tent at the Baolala Health Centre in Kilifi County, where more than 250 patients were examined and treated during the launch of Afya Mashinani, a grassroots approach to providing healthcare services to the remote areas of Kilifi County. Photo/Emmanuel Masha
Environmental experts warn that electronic devices kept at home can be harmful to human health due to the presence of hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium.
According to the Information, Communication, and Technology Authority (ICTA), Kenya produces over 51,300 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, with only 5% being recycled properly.
To combat this issue, the Information Communication and Technology Authority (ICTA) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE Centre) have held an e-waste awareness and training session in Kisumu County.
Stephen Shitandi, coordinator at the WEEE Centre in Kisumu County, cites lack of awareness as a major challenge in managing e-waste.
He explains that people keep electronic equipment they do not use for up to ten years, unaware of the dangers they are predisposed to.
However, the programme has empowered many people and played a key role in environmental conservation.
Jubilee Life Insurance Company has launched its 4th annual art competition, with a Sh3 million scholarship prize, at Victoria Primary School in Kisumu County.
The competition, which has been held annually since 2017, aims to celebrate the company’s 8th anniversary with the theme “Dream without Limits.”
The competition is open to primary school pupils, with the goal of nurturing their talents.
Jubilee Life Insurance Chief Executive Officer Asman Mugambi expressed confidence in the growing appreciation and enthusiasm for art, stating that the competition will have a significant impact on the personal development of young learners and the nation as a whole.
The Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei, has called on the best-performing schools to support and mentor neighbouring upcoming schools to ensure academic excellence.
Koskei underscored the importance of teamwork and teaching strategies in good-performing schools for all students.
He urged teachers from performing schools to extend their teaching talents to neighbouring schools to achieve self-actualization in the education sector.
Koskei commended the efforts of students and parents, stating that education is the best thing a parent should give to children for a bright future.
Tinderet MP Julius Melly called on parents to support the students, school administration, and teachers in excelling in academics.
The Eastern Africa Regional Forum on Artificial Intelligence (EARFAI) has successfully kicked off in Nairobi, following a four-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, hosted by Kenya, was organised by UNESCO and its agencies in collaboration with line ministries in the Eastern Africa regional governments.
The Kenyan Ambassador and permanent delegate to UNESCO, Prof. Peter Ngure, praised the organisers for their efforts and urged the media to tell the EARFAI story to the highest level, appealing for potential investors in technical and financial support for AI implementation in the region.
“Kenya operates at very high standards, and this is an opportunity to demonstrate the spirit of excellence in our country, which is a privilege for UNESCO to allow us to host the AI conference,” he said.
The event will inform Africa’s future in terms of AI, with the findings set to set the pace for the rest of Africa and the world.
The event, chaired by Dr. Joel Ogoto, will involve UNESCO, various ministries, including Education, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Interior, Information Communications, and Digital Economy.
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