Indigenous women from 27 ASAL Counties are urging the Kenyan government to officially recognize and equip traditional birth attendants, a call made following a three-day conference in Isiolo.

• The women advocate for the recognition of traditional birth attendants to reduce maternal mortality, especially in remote pastoralist areas.
• Key figures include Jane Meriwass, Convener of Indigenous Women Council and Executive Director of Samburu Women Trust, and Grace Lolim, Chairperson of Indigenous Women Council.
• The recommendations align with the theme of this year's International Day of the World’s Indigenous People: “Honoring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.”

Nyaribo Primary School in Nyeri County is set to undergo a significant upgrade with a Sh52 million modernisation project aimed at enhancing learning facilities and digital education.

• The project includes the construction of four classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, and an ECDE centre.
• Spearheaded by the M-Pesa Foundation (contributing Sh50 million) and the Ministry of Education (contributing Sh2 million), with Principal Secretary Dr Caroline Karugu leading the initiative.
• The investment aims to provide learners with experiential learning opportunities and better prepare them for the digital age, addressing years of inadequate infrastructure.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) is considering closing Kahawa Wendani Hospital after a woman was allegedly denied maternity services and forced to give birth by the roadside.

• The hospital, registered as a Level 3B health centre, is expected to provide emergency stabilization services.
• KMPDC CEO David Kariuki stated the facility was earmarked for closure due to its failure to assist the woman.
• The incident occurred earlier this week and sparked public outrage after viral footage showed the hospital refusing the woman, who was later admitted to another facility and received care.