Ruto pledges Sh400 million for Kisumu Hospital upgrade
President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure nationwide and called on the Kisumu County Government to join in supporting the project.
President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure nationwide and called on the Kisumu County Government to join in supporting the project.
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Speaking from Kinshasa right after the final whistle, national team head coach Charles Jabush told Radio Generation that he was proud of what the ladies had accomplished, noting that most of them had no international wheelchair basketball experience.
However, the Senator raised serious concerns about the airport’s preparedness to handle emergencies. He pointed out the absence of immediate rescue operations and emergency services, highlighting a lack of ambulances on site.
The jury, however, concluded that some of Musk’s public claims about problems with Twitter’s user metrics and suggestions that he might abandon the $44 billion deal were deliberately misleading.
The suspects were arrested during a raid at Ejinja Village in Rurambi Sub-County. The operation was carried out by detectives from DCI headquarters working alongside officers from Kakamega, after the site was placed under close watch over suspected illegal activities.
The changes come in the wake of the early January operation by US President Donald Trump that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Ruto said the funds would serve as a starting amount, with additional fundraising to be organised by the community and government officials.
He added that the six injured were rushed to Kambu Level 4 Subcounty Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The victims were transported in an ambulance provided by the Makueni County Government.
Families gathered at MOW Sports Club in South C, Nairobi, for an Eid Family Fun Day featuring children’s games, halal food, and safe outdoor activities, highlighting community, inclusivity, and post-Ramadan togetherness.
The aircraft, which had departed from Kisumu International Airport, went off the runway at around 2055HRS, according to a statement by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). Despite the alarming incident, all 39 passengers and crew members escaped without injury.
President Ruto is currently touring counties in the Nyanza region, including Kisumu, for a four-day visit. He is expected to launch several projects, including the extension of the SGR to Kisumu and onwards to Malaba.
The team is training for the African Weightlifting Championships scheduled for May 10–17, 2026, in Ismailia, as well as the African Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships set for August 2026 in Ghana. The youth competition will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, to be held in Dakar from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
The Authority indicated that preliminary investigations point to structural and procedural failures as likely causes of the incidents, both of which occurred during critical phases of slab casting.
Though the family has asked for privacy regarding the circumstances of his death, they confirmed that he was surrounded by loved ones and at peace.
Speaking at State Lodge Kisumu during an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon with leaders, the Head of State said he had exercised restraint despite what he described as sustained personal attacks over the past two years.
Oburu’s comments directly addressed critics who have labelled the President’s approach combative, particularly in rebuttals to opponents. He suggested that a double standard exists in judging political conduct, noting that criticism intensifies only when Ruto responds.
In an advisory, the department said the enhanced rainfall will begin on Friday, March 20 at 3pm and persist until Monday, March 23 at 9am, with the most intense downpours forecast between Friday and Sunday before easing at the start of the week.
The traders said uncertainty in export markets, particularly across the Gulf, has forced them to halt buying to avoid accumulating unsold stock.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o noted that county governments collectively spent Sh32.49 billion on development, which represents just 14 per cent of the total annual development allocation of Sh228.20 billion.
County officials said the action is a precaution following an alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department, which warned of intense rainfall likely to affect many parts of the country.
Officials led by Director-General David Mugonyi appeared before the committee chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, where members pressed for clarity on delayed projects, revenue losses, and governance issues within the authority.
Duale stressed that national conversations should be anchored on policies that improve lives rather than political attacks.
According to him, the State Department for Public Service and National Treasury initially put the outstanding adjustments at Sh450 million. After applying an SRC circular in February 2026, the new figure stands at Sh330 million, though the union disagrees with this assessment.
Chairperson Timothy Wanyonyi noted an alarming incident at Moi International Airport, where a passenger in a wheelchair was left stranded because staff were not prepared to assist and necessary mobility aids were missing.
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, speaking on Thursday before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture, said the matter is urgent, noting that co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania have already paid their share.
The timing of Eid ul-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. Because the calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact date changes each year.
According to the JSC, this exercise is part of efforts to expand judicial resources and ensure faster resolution of cases, particularly those relating to land ownership, use, and environmental management, which continue to be among the most contested issues in Kenya.