Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga brought wheelchairs and renewed hope to 54 vulnerable families in Rarieda, Siaya County, as part of a festive-season outreach. The initiative aimed to enhance the dignity and independence of citizens facing mobility challenges and chronic illness.

• Benefited 54 households facing mobility challenges and chronic illness.
• Led by Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga.
• A 46-year-old woman previously cared for by her 72-year-old mother was among the beneficiaries, highlighting the program's impact on vulnerable individuals.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged drivers to exercise extreme caution on Kenyan roads during the Christmas and New Year festivities, citing a worrying increase in road fatalities.

• Kindiki spoke at his home in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, where he hosted thousands for Christmas celebrations.
• The call for vigilance follows recent figures from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), reporting at least 25 people died in road accidents on Tuesday alone.
• In addition to road safety, DP Kindiki updated residents on ongoing development projects, including road expansion and electricity connection, which will continue into 2026.

Murang’a County implemented a tech-enabled system to distribute subsidized maize flour to approximately 135,000 farmers during the Christmas season, starkly contrasting the rally-style handouts seen in other parts of Kenya.

• Murang’a’s digital distribution allowed beneficiaries to redeem subsidized unga privately from accredited local merchants, ensuring transparency and accountability through real-time digital tracking.
• The initiative, led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, eliminated public gatherings and political branding, serving as a pilot for future large-scale distribution of agricultural inputs.
• This dignified approach contrasted with public food distributions by President William Ruto in Eldoret, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Tharaka Nithi, and other governors like Susan Kihika in Nakuru and Kimani Wamatangi in Kiambu.

The Kenya Red Cross, alongside the European Union Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (EU-CFPA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has provided essential relief to 500 displaced households in Narok County during the festive season.

• 500 displaced families in Angatta Barikkoi, Transmara South Sub-County, received emergency shelter items.
• Key organizations involved include the Kenya Red Cross, EU-CFPA, and IOM. Additional medical support was provided by the Narok County Government.
• The aid comes as families face hardship, emphasizing the timely nature of support during the festive period. The Kenya Red Cross continues to provide crucial disaster management, including psychological support, for vulnerable populations.