The State Department for Livestock Development has asked Kenyans to allow the vaccination of 22 million cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and goats against peste des petits ruminants (PPR). Speaking during a press conference in Mombasa, Secretary Administration at the State Department Joshua Chepchieng said that the control and management of livestock diseases is by way of treatment and vaccination which is the accepted global scientific protocol. Dr Chepchieng noted that, the rolling out of livestock vaccinations in the country is aimed at controlling and eradicating livestock diseases, that have caused and continue to cause great economic losses, not only to livestock dependent communities but the national economy. He said that the Director of Veterinary Services has been mandated in liaison with the county counterparts
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Nov
Over 1,000 traders at Githurai 45 Market in Ruiru Sub- County, Kiambu County have finally occupied their spaces in the newly constructed Githurai Modern Market. This milestone was celebrated under the leadership of the Kiambu County Government, with County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Susan Gatwiri, and Chief Officer Simon Kiberenge overseeing the allocation process. This came after concerted efforts by the county government to ensure that only genuine traders were permitted to relocate. Kiambu Governor, Kimani Wamatangi had earlier lauded the strong display of accountability and transparency throughout the allocation process saying, “We promised and we have delivered an open, free, and fair process in the vetting of traders and allocation of spaces”. The Githurai 45 Market comprises seven major sections: Migingo/Muiguithania, Post Bank, Kwa Nyanya, Jubilee, New Jubilee
Nov
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, Dr Raymond Omollo, has today officiated the opening of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination container at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Kikuyu, marking the start of this year’s national exams. Dr Omollo, who also observed the commencement of the KCSE exams at Alliance Girls High School in Kiambu County, underscored the government’s dedication to ensuring a safe and fair exam period. Addressing education officials and local administrators, he emphasised on the role of security in maintaining integrity throughout the examination process. “As we go through this exercise, you can always count on our support. From the security sector, I am happy to note that so far we have not had any major security incident, and we expect that to