Authored by Ruth Magak Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital hosted the World Prematurity Day Commemoration, globally observed on November 17th. Deputy Governor Hon. David Kones joined the community to shed light on the theme “Small Actions, Big Impact – Skin-to-Skin Contact for Premature Babies.” In a world where neonatal deaths constitute 51% of fatalities […]
Authored by Jilopa K Ezra Growing trees stands out as a powerful solution in the battle against climate change, boasting numerous benefits for both humans and the environment. Trees act as natural air purifiers, providing oxygen and filtering pollutants from the air. The Environment Department, under the leadership of Chief Officer Kennedy Mungai, spearheaded a […]
Written by Annette Njoroge County Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development, Kamau Kuria, recently hosted the National Project Coordination Team (NPCT) from the World Bank-funded Kenya Informal Improvement Project Team (KISIP II). The meeting focused on introducing the Drone Mapping exercise and its incorporation into the KISIP component 1 tenure regularization. After extensive discussions, […]
Written by Ruth Magak Nakuru County has embraced a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery through the initiation of a robust Public, Private Sector Engagement (PSE) program. The County’s Department of Health, in partnership with Population Service (PS) Kenya and with the support of USAID, orchestrated a Private Sector Engagement Forum today hosted a public-private sector […]
Written By James M. Alumera The administration of the Nakuru County Government is determined to empower young people with digital skills across the county fulfilling H.E. Governor Susan Kihika’s agenda on youth. The Governor signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 12th August 2023 at Menengai Social Hall with Centum Investment Company PLC with the aim […]
Written by Roy Lumbe Nakuru County Governor, H.E. Susan Kihika, is making significant efforts to boost the economy of Nakuru by inviting investors and companies to explore the various investment opportunities, favorable business environment, and attractive returns available within the county. In her inaugural speech at the Nakuru County Investment Roundtable in Naivasha, Governor Kihika […]
Written by Ruth Magak Nutrition interventions within the County Nutrition Action Plan- CNAP has had a significant impact on the health of newborns, children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women. The interventions implemented are projected to result in a reduction of the prevalence of stunting by approximately 38% and avert 22,453 cases of anaemia in pregnant […]
Written By James M Alumera and James Munyua Nakuru County under the leadership of H.E Governor Susan Kihika is committed to creating over 100,000 digital jobs by 2025 in a program christened Silicone Rift. This initiative will leverage the Digital Economy which is growing faster than the physical economy and offer great opportunities for young […]
Written by Ruth Magak The County’s Department of Health has transcended traditional Annual Work Plans (AWPs) by adopting a dynamic approach that integrates meticulous progress monitoring into its implementation processes. Today marked a pivotal moment as Jacqueline Osoro, the County Executive Committee Member for Health, welcomed a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) […]
Written by Nancy Naholi The City Management has today conducted a visit to assess the progress of the ongoing construction of Mbugua Mbugua storm water drainage following heavy rains that affected the neighbourhoods adjacent to the project. The team closely examined the project’s construction quality, its functionality and its effectiveness in mitigating the effects of […]