Patients decry discrimination in SHA implementation

Patients decry discrimination in SHA implementation

Obudsman Chairman Charles Dulo and CEO Mercy Wambua talking to patients about SHA at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital on March 11, 2025. Patients have expressed concerns over discrimination in implementation of the Social Health Authority SHA. [James Omoro, Standard] Patients in Homa Bay have expressed concerns over discrimination in implementation of the Social Health…

Women urge government to boost wealth creation

Women urge government to boost wealth creation

First Lady Rachel Ruto, Gender PS Ann Wang’ombe, Ida Odinga, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and other leaders during the launch of the Beijing Report to mark International Women’s Day at Tom Mboya University, Homa Bay County, on March 8, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard] Women leaders urged the government to improve wealth creation as Kenya…

Kisumu set for major facelift as new projects reshape city skyline

Kisumu set for major facelift as new projects reshape city skyline

Workers at Affordable housing Project at Lumumba in Kisumu city. [File, Standard] Kisumu is set for a major facelift as Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration pursues a new plan to implement a major infrastructural upgrade of the lakeside city. The plan is part of a wider strategy to attract investors to the lakeside city as the region continues to attract partnerships. The projects will be implemented under the Kisumu Urban Support Programme whose…

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

A section of 1000 duka owners from Kisumu county attend a training by Techno serve in partnership with Kisumu county government. [Olivia Odhiambo, Standard] More than 1,000 micro retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods in Kisumu have been trained on how to improve their operational efficiency, marketing and bookkeeping skills. The training program will…

Alarm as strange disease strikes villages in Kisii

Alarm as strange disease strikes villages in Kisii

Health PS Mary Muthoni(in gloves) with Kisii County multi-agency team interacts with petients of a water borne disease ravaging the area of marondo in South Mugirango on 04/03/2025. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Residents of Amarondo village in Kisii County are struggling with a disease that is yet to be fully identified but which authorities have now…