At least Four in every a thousand Kenyan are blind or suffers from optical related ailments and need urgent eye care to reverse the trend, a survey has revealed. According to a Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) report , 2024, although the burden has reduced from 0.7percent in the 1990s to 0.4 percent going by latest figures aggravating the needs for optical health services. According to the Study, one glaring eye condition is cataract which remains the leading cause of the blindness and yet it can be corrected through a cost effective surgical procedure. The report shows that Cataract, uncorrected refractive errors of glaucoma contribute to about 85 percent of visual impairments. Speaking during the launch of the RAAB report Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa said the survey
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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