Digital technologies have the potential to significantly improve the quality of public services, especially when they are designed to support the most vulnerable members of society. This has been demonstrated by the successful implementation of the project “Development of the Digital Platform for Gender-Based Violence and Persons with Disabilities Case Management and Reporting in Nakuru […]
Nakuru County’s New Wellfield Project Cuts City’s Water Deficit, Benefits Over 100,000 Residents By Samuel Gatimu More than 100,000 residents of Nakuru City are set to enjoy improved access to clean and reliable water following the completion of the Nairobi Road Wellfield Water Project, a major investment that has increased the city’s daily water production […]
By Erastus Brian The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services has successfully concluded training on the Digital Adaptation of Fireless Cooker Technology for Climate Resilience and Women’s Livelihoods, conducted in Molo in partnership with CASCADE Kenya under the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The training brought together farmers from Molo, Rongai, Kuresoi […]
By Lilian Too The County Government of Nakuru, under the leadership of H.E Governor Susan Kihika, continues to empower entrepreneurs and community groups through the Wezesha Biashara Fund, an initiative that provides affordable financing to support income-generating enterprises, create employment opportunities, and improve household incomes across the county. The Department of Trade recently conducted a […]
By Ruth Magak Residents across Nakuru County are set to benefit from improved access to essential medicines and medical supplies as the County Government continues strengthening the systems that keep public health facilities stocked with life-saving commodities. Under the leadership of H.E. Governor Susan Kihika, the County Government has prioritized building resilient health systems that […]
By Sammy Mungai and Vilivians Ochieng The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening access to quality healthcare by implementing the Integrated Specimen Referral System (ISRS), an initiative that is set to bring laboratory diagnostic services closer to communities. As part of the implementation process, the Department of Health convened designated motorcycle riders and Sub-County Laboratory […]
By Mercy Kihugu and Erastus Brian. Farmers during a Farmers Field and Business School in Kamara Ward– photo courtesy Mercy Kihugu NCGPU The County Government of Nakuru, in collaboration with CARE Kenya through the CAtalyzing Strengthened policy aCtion for heAlthy Diets and resilience (CASCADE) Project, has convened a two-day Farmer Field and Business School […]
By James Munyua and Olivia Robi Nakuru County is strengthening its position as one of Kenya leading agricultural hubs through sustained investments in climate-smart farming, value addition, farmer financing and modern agricultural technologies. This measures are aimed at improving productivity for farmers, while building an agricultural sector that creates wealth, generates employment, guarantees food security, […]
by Hillary Fletcher For many residents across Nakuru County, a good road means much more than a smooth drive. It means farmers can get their produce to market on time, children can reach school safely, expectant mothers can access healthcare without delay, and businesses can thrive. These are the everyday changes that Governor Susan Kihika’s […]
By Simon Kones, Lilian Too & Caroline Changwony. The County Government of Nakuru continues to strengthen local businesses and cooperative societies through the Wezesha Biashara Fund, that comprises two financing windows, the Enterprise Fund and the Cooperative Development Revolving Fund, a flagship economic empowerment programme aimed at improving access to affordable credit while fostering entrepreneurship, […]