Patriotism paramount in prevention of violent extremism, says NCTC Official

Citizens have to embrace patriotism in order to confront the issue of radicalization and violent extremism in the society, the Principal Liaison Officer at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Gatama Nderitu has said. Nderitu stated that it was only through putting the country first that this nation would free herself from the danger of radicalization […]

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Vihiga residents encouraged to venture into indigenous vegetable farming

Residents of Vihiga County have been urged to venture into indigenous vegetable farming to improve their living standards. Speaking during a field inspection tour in one of the farms at Jeptorol, Hamisi Sub County, Vihiga County Anglican Development Services (ADS) Coordinator Lydia Khayongo advised residents to plant indigenous vegetables, which would guarantee more money. Khayongo […]

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Vihiga enhances maternal, newborn healthcare systems

Vihiga County has partnered with Momentum Country and Global Leadership to train health workers on antenatal and neonatal care. The County Child Health Focal Person Kennedy Ochogia has said the trainees, who include community health assistants and professional health workers, are offered skills in prenatal care, nutrition, and the appropriate handling of newborns. Ochogia, who […]

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County Commissioner calls for close monitoring of projects

Vihiga County Commissioner Felix Watakila has called on public officers whose departments were implementing projects to closely monitor the progress of the works. Watakila said doing so would ensure unscrupulous contractors do not do shoddy work or fail to meet the set timelines. The CC, who spoke during a County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee (CICMC) meeting, […]

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Government on Course for the Socio-economic Transformation, CS Namwamba

Sports, Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said the government is working on modalities for the realization of socio-economic development in the country. Namwamba stated that the economy has been on the positive trajectory since the current region took over about two years ago. Speaking during the fourth Medium Term […]

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