Officers urged to adopt multi-sectorial approach

Government Departments in Siaya have been urged to embrace a multi sectorial approach system to enhance service delivery to the public. The outgoing Siaya County Commissioner, Michael ole Tialal, said that the One- Government approach system, where different government departments pull together towards achieving a common goal has proved successful, with positive results being recorded […]

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Abuse of Alcohol and drug termed as major cause of mental illness

People  addicted to alcoholism and those who abuse other forms of drugs are said to exhibit symptoms of mental illness. The  NACADA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Victor  Okiomo has said increased cases of mental illness in the country could be attributed to addiction to alcoholism and substance abuse. He  said out of 18.2 percent of […]

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Multi-agency committees formed in Murang’a to tackle teenage pregnancies

The  Multi-Agency select committees have been formed at every administrative unit to help tackle and curb teenage pregnancies in Murang’a County. The committees dubbed ‘Murang’a County Emergency Committees against Teenage Pregnancies’ are expected to track and get details of all school going girls who have been impregnated. The committees further are expected to establish a […]

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Disadvantaged youth in Murang’a to be given priority in Kazi mtaani programme

Young  people from poor background in Murang’a County  will be given priority during recruitment of workers to participate in Kazi Mtaani programme. Area  County Commissioner (CC), Mohammed Barre  said the exercise to recruit about 3000 youth in the county has kicked off and those highly impacted on by Covid-19 will be given priority. He directed […]

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Transport paralyzed after a section of Murang’a road hit by landslide

Transport  between Kiariani-Kangema road which connects Mathoiya and Kangema Sub counties has been paralyzed after a section of the road was affected by a landslide. One side of the road at Kanjama area sunk following heavy downpour, which has been pounding parts of Murang’a County leaving motorists to use on only lane. The section of […]

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