The Kirinyaga County Health Facilities Improvement Fund Bill 2023 has been passed by the county Assembly
The Kirinyaga County Health Facilities Improvement Fund Bill 2023 has been passed by the county Assembly, providing a framework for health facilities to access funding for their operations. The bill also aims to establish mechanisms for managing resources within their control and establishes a board to oversee the fund’s utilization. The bill is expected to transform the health sector, directing funds towards improving healthcare services and infrastructure. The bill was unanimously supported and is now in second reading.
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani is enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to combat youth unemployment in the coastal county. Since 2013, the number of TVETs has increased from 12 to 43 across 20 administrative wards.
Kenyan university graduates are pursuing technical colleges to acquire skills and secure jobs amid rising unemployment rates. Over 20 of 200 graduates at a Plant Operating college in Kithimani, Yatta Sub County, are university graduates. Graduates are calling on President Ruto for bilateral labor deals.
Machakos County Government has launched a Sh45 million revolving fund for PWDs and women, aiming to provide affordable credit for businesses and sustainable livelihoods. The fund will be operational by February, with regulations and policies finalized by January. The government also plans to establish a PWD board.
The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey shows a rise in Nyamira County residents seeking professional reproductive health services and using Insecticide-Treated Nets. However, the survey also highlights the need for better nutrition for children and calls for improved access to basic services, teenage pregnancy rates, and sexual violence.
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