Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke yesterday led a delegation from the State Department for Livestock to brief the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on progress in the livestock sector. The PS reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to commercialising livestock in order to boost household incomes through beef, dairy, leather, and other value chains.
During the meeting, he highlighted key updates, including the national vaccination programme, the Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP), and enhancements in the dairy sector. Notably, he noted that earnings from milk and dairy products had risen from KSh 4.9 billion in 2022 to KSh 9.5 billion in 2024 as he emphasized that the focus remains on scaling these gains to ensure better incomes for livestock keepers nationwide.
Zetech University was yesterday officially awarded a Platinum trophy for Good Finance Grant Practice (GFGP) certification by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) for excellence in finance management systems. This makes the private university to be the first institution of higher learning in Kenya to achieve Platinum certification and the second institution overall, as recognised by the sponsor APHRC. The fete came as the university launched its 7th Research and Innovation Week at its Mangu campus.
At the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya Conference, Deputy Data Commissioner in charge of Compliance John Walubengo encouraged adoption of 360 data protection compliance model which begins with registration as data controllers and data processors. This, he said will not only build trust among organisations but also reduce liability in the event of data breach and minimizes the risk of legal complications such as penalties or other legal actions. The event brought together professionals in the Valuation,Estate Agency, Property Management, Land Surveying, Building Surveying, Land Administration Management, Engineering Surveying and Geospatial Information Management Systems.
The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to uphold the integrity of the health sector by weeding out unqualified practitioners.
Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr Ouma Oluga, says the Ministry has begun digitising health workers to ensure that only qualified professionals attend to patients in all public and private health facilities.Speaking during the 110th anniversary of Kijabe Hospital in Kiambu County, Dr Oluga emphasised that this move is part of wider reforms aimed at streamlining service delivery and protecting patient safety. He also noted that the Ministry is investing in capacity building to align the health workforce with emerging medical expertise. Dr Oluga applauded the contribution of private health facilities in advancing Universal Health Coverage and encouraged Kenyans to register for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme by dialling *147#.
The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir chaired a high-level meeting with members of the Development Partners Group, including representatives from DANIDA, the World Bank, African Development Bank, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, Netherlands, GGGI and UNICEF. The focus of the discussion was the development of a sustainable financing strategy for the water and sanitation sector a critical step toward achieving universal access to clean water and adequate sanitation for all. The meeting highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts, innovative financing models, and long-term investment planning to ensure that no one is left behind. The PS thanked the development partners for their continued support and commitment to transforming lives through improved water and sanitation services.
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