President William Ruto announced a comprehensive clean-up initiative for Nairobi, set to commence on April 1st. This program aims to transform the city's waste management system through a collaborative effort between the national government, Nairobi County, and city residents, emphasizing Nairobi's role in Kenya's national development.

• The initiative will involve a coordinated effort between the national government, Nairobi County, and Nairobi residents, starting on April 1st.
• President Ruto stated that the transformation of Nairobi is crucial for Kenya's shift from a third-world to a first-world nation.
• The plan includes not only waste collection but also a long-term strategy for proper disposal, recycling, and sanitation, with the Nairobi River clean-up already 40 percent complete and projected to be clean by January 2027.

Kenyans can now book online appointments for birth and death certificates at Huduma Centres to avoid long queues. This digital system allows users to select specific dates and times before visiting for essential document services.

• To book, visit appointment.hudumakenya.go.ke, register, and use the SMS-provided credentials to access the booking platform.
• Birth certificates, crucial for nationality proof and national exams, require a birth notification and parent IDs; costs range from Ksh60 to Ksh140 depending on amendments, processed within 10 days.
• Death certificates require Form D4, an original burial permit, and the deceased's National ID; costs are Ksh50 for standard and Ksh130 for amended, processed within two days.
• Contact the Huduma Contact Centre at +254 (020) 6900020 or the Department of Civil Registration for more information.

The Affordable Housing Project in Kenya is transforming into a dual initiative, fostering both economic empowerment and skill development among the nation's youth.

• Thousands of interns and recent graduates are gaining practical experience and earning a livelihood at construction sites in locations such as Kikuyu, Limuru, and Ngong.
• President William Ruto recently hosted 5,500 graduate interns participating in the program.
• These sites serve as active learning environments where interns from various fields, including engineering, architecture, and quantity surveying, are applying their classroom knowledge to real-world construction demands.