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Kindiki heads to Lamu for refinery groundbreaking
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is heading to Lamu county for a significant groundbreaking ceremony related to the Dangote East African Refinery. Security has been significantly enhanced in Lamu ahead of the official opening of a crude oil processing plant at the Lamu Port. Kenya is advancing plans for the proposed Dangote East African Refinery in Lamu, aiming to significantly boost regional oil processing and trade. President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured the site for the Dangote East African oil refinery ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. As Dangote's refinery nears completion, it has become a focal point of intense scrutiny, sparking forceful questions and raising expert concerns regarding its impact and operations. At the same time, the Kenya-Rwanda fuel transport route has officially been activated, with the first consignment of 40,000 tonnes of fuel arriving in Mombasa, supporting regional fuel trade.
Duale orders health facilities to switch to SHA digital system by September 30
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed all health facilities working with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to transition to the new Health Management Information System (HMIS). Facilities that fail to comply by the deadline risk being excluded from the scheme. Kenyan health facilities must adopt the new Social Health Authority (SHA) digital system by tomorrow or cease serving patients covered by the authority. Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale declared the nation's entire healthcare system is now digitized and paperless, positioning Kenya among the world's leading countries in health digitization. However, the Chief Executive Officer of Vihiga Referral Hospital has issued a stark warning regarding strained medical services due to significant funding delays.
Ruto Inspects Construction of 10,000-Seater Vindo Stadium in Voi, Taita Taveta
President William Ruto inspected the ongoing construction of the 10,000-seater Vindo Stadium in Voi, Taita Taveta County. President William Ruto visited the Vindo area in Taita Taveta County to inspect a project. The Harambee Stars, Kenya's national football team, has departed for Guinea to participate in a crucial qualification match for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Meanwhile, the Kenyan government is planning a significant expansion of the Inua Jamii program, aiming to increase its reach to more vulnerable citizens.
Nairobi Steps Up Preparedness Ahead of Expected El Niño Rains
Nairobi is enhancing its preparedness as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall. As Kenya braces for potential floods and waterborne diseases due to the predicted El Niño rains, the strengthening of sustainable water and sanitation systems is highlighted as crucial for public health and environmental protection. Additionally, Kenya's government is shifting away from uniform fertilizer application due to increasing soil acidity nationwide. A nationwide soil testing initiative has been launched across 45 Kenyan counties with the goal of reducing farming costs and boosting crop yields.
Kindiki directs fresh nationwide inspection of alcohol manufacturers
Kenya's government, under the direction of Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki, is intensifying its crackdown on illicit alcohol by initiating a comprehensive nationwide inspection of all alcohol manufacturers. The Kenyan Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs Development is advocating for the consolidation of Saccos through mergers and amalgamation. Regulated SACCOs in Kenya have successfully reduced their volume of non-performing loans by 10.42 billion shillings in the year ended December 2025. Moreover, Kenyan manufacturers are pointing to high taxes as the primary driver behind the escalating cost of sanitary towels, making essential period products increasingly unaffordable for many.
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