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Pumwani’s latest Reforms Protect Mothers as Human Milk Bank Saves Nearly 1,900 Newborns

METRO NEWS3 months ago3 months ago02 mins mins

Pumwani Maternity and Referral Hospital, East Africa’s largest maternity facility, is setting new standards in maternal and neonatal care, thanks to a combination of modern equipment, improved oversight, and innovative programs like Kenya’s only Human Milk Bank. <script async src=”https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7602525778605272″ crossorigin=”anonymous”></script> According to CEO Christine Kiteshuo, the County has positively impacted service delivery through…

Notorious drink-spiker nabbed in Mombasa

METRO NEWS3 months ago01 mins mins

Mombasa Urban detectives have finally taken into custody Abdallah Suleiman, aka Asuu, a notorious drink-spiker who has been on the police radar for a while. Detectives have been on his trail after a series of stupefying and stealing cases were reported at Mombasa Central Police Station. Asuu is the mastermind behind drugging unsuspecting passengers travelling…

Suspect in custody for insulting Kenya’s national flag

METRO NEWS3 months ago01 mins mins

17-year-old Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, one of the individuals shown in the attached photo who was wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in connection with an incident involving the desecration of the Kenya’s national flag has been arrested. The incident took place on 20/09/ 2025 at Nyayo Stadium during a football match between Mogadishu City…

Ruto woos American investors

METRO NEWS3 months ago03 mins mins

Kenya is a safe and secure destination for your investments, President William Ruto has assured American investors. The President said Kenya’s macro-economic fundamentals make it the ideal investment destination for American corporations seeking business opportunities in Africa. “We offer stability, world-class talent, green energy, and dependable connectivity, just the qualities investors seek,” he said in…

Ruto Assigns Owalo Efficiency Function in Government

METRO NEWS4 months ago3 months ago05 mins mins

In a bold move aimed at breathing new life into Kenya’s public administration, President William Ruto designated Mr. Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff formerly responsible for Performance and Delivery Management, to head the newly empowered Government Efficiency Office. This strategic appointment underscores the Kenya Kwanza administration’s firm resolve to embed efficiency in government…

PRESIDENT RUTO PLEDGES TO REVIVE SONY SUGAR

METRO NEWS8 months ago02 mins mins

President William Ruto has pledged to restore Migori’s sugar Company Sony to profitability as part of the government’s broader efforts to revitalise the sector. The government will adopt a strategy similar to the Mumias Sugar Company recovery plan, the President explained, to modernise Sony Sugar and enhance its efficiency. He said a new management team…

Nomiya Church poised to shape 2027 elections, may field own presidential candidate

METRO NEWS8 months ago03 mins mins

By Metro News The Nomiya Church, a religious movement with an estimated five million members, has signaled its intent to play a decisive role in Kenya’s 2027 General Election—either by negotiating with presidential candidates or fronting one of its own. Speaking during a special service at the Church’s headquarters in Oboch, Asembo, Siaya County,…

Construction of Mamboleo Junction–Miwani–Chemelil–Muhoroni–Kipsitet road resumes

METRO NEWS8 months ago04 mins mins

By Metro News In a major policy breakthrough, the Kenyan government has resolved the long-standing funding challenges that had stalled critical infrastructure projects nationwide. The move marks a turning point for the country’s road sector, particularly in the Nyanza region, where construction has resumed on one of its most strategic highways. Speaking during an inspection…

RUTO’S CHINA VISIT ENDS WITH MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEALS

METRO NEWS8 months ago03 mins mins

President William Ruto concluded his four-day State Visit to China with a tour of research institutions and cultural sites in Fujian Province on the south-east coast of the country. The President began the day’s activities by visiting the Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) headquarters in Ningde City. Through the visit, President Ruto appreciated the…

Sakaja Vows Transparency in Nairobi Housing Projects

METRO NEWS8 months ago02 mins mins

By Metro News Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured the Senate Roads, Transportation, and Housing Committee that the county government will strictly follow legal procedures in its urban renewal projects. Governor Sakaja emphasized that the county will conduct thorough public participation, issue allotment letters, and compensate residents where necessary to facilitate the construction of modern…