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By Faith Wanza Susan mangeni principal secretary micro small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) The government’s NYOTA programme continues to scale up youth empowerment efforts, with thousands of trainers and mentors now actively supporting young entrepreneurs across the country. The initiative, which focuses on business skills development and startup capital support, has already recorded significant participation, with beneficiaries undergoing mentorship and training aimed at strengthening their entry into the MSME ecosystem. The disbursement of the second tranche of business startup capital is expected before the end of April 2026. This will pave the way for the second phase of mentorship, scheduled to begin in April and May across all constituencies. The programme also integrates inclusivity by extending opportunities to youth in refugee camps, particularly in Dadaab and Kakuma, who will participate alongside host communities. An additional 10,000 opportunities have been created, with 5,...

 By faith wanza • The party secretary general hassan omar said that the election was fair •The party is the first one in kenya to conduct nominations using technology Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday during the ceremony, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar underscored the credibility of the process, noting that the party had not received any formal complaints. “So far, we have not received any complaints with regard to this election. That means the exercise that you did was beyond reproach,” he said.

BY FAITH WANZA Kenya continues to face a heavy burden of infectious diseases, and while headlines often focus on outbreaks, the real story lies in the numbers. A closer look at recent data on vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and infectious illnesses reveals a pattern that cannot be ignored. At the center of this conversation is one key table ranking infectious diseases by their impact on deaths and overall health burden. 📊 Breaking Down the Data According to the table on infectious disease burden in Kenya: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis (TB) rank number 1, contributing to 29.15% of total deaths and 20.04% of total DALYs . HIV/AIDS and STIs follow, accounting for 9.23% of deaths and 9.81% of DALYs. Enteric infections (such as diarrheal diseases) contribute 4.24% of deaths and 5.48% of DALYs. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria account for 2.36% of deaths and 3.92% of DALYs. Other infectious diseases make up 2.21% of deaths and 2.57% of DALYs. ⚠️ What These Numbe...