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SAFICYLE JOINS BUSIA'S FIGHT AGAINST TEENAGE PREGNANCIES, BACKING 3,000 GIRLSThe Department of Health and Sanitation has...
07/10/2026

SAFICYLE JOINS BUSIA'S FIGHT AGAINST TEENAGE PREGNANCIES, BACKING 3,000 GIRLS

The Department of Health and Sanitation has welcomed Saficyle, powered by LifeStraw, as a new partner in the fight against teenage pregnancies. The six-month pilot project will give period panties to 3,000 vulnerable girls, helping protect them from falling into the wrong hands while looking for sanitary products.

The project is built around the triple threat, with teenage pregnancies as its main focus. Beneficiaries will come from Bunyala North Ward in Bunyala, Ageng'a Nanguba in Samia, and Kingandole in Butula.

The County Government of Busia, in partnership with Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF), is transforming lives through po...
07/10/2026

The County Government of Busia, in partnership with Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF), is transforming lives through poultry farming, benefiting at least 4,759 farmers in selected wards across the county.

According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness, Dr. George Mukok, the inputs provided to farmers are unlocking their potential and improving household incomes through indigenous poultry production.

Speaking to a VSF team during a courtesy call at his office ahead of their field visits, Dr. Mukok said the project is complementing efforts under the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) by filling gaps in wards not fully covered by the national initiative.

The joint team later visited beneficiary groups in Matayos, Nambale, Teso Central and Teso North sub-counties to assess progress, identify challenges, and explore ways to strengthen support to farmer groups since they received inputs.

Dr. Mukok was accompanied by Chief Officer for Livestock Services Mercy Imo, Director of Livestock Mr. David Mukabane, Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Allan Ogendo, Deputy Director of Livestock Mr. Alfred Makokha, and other county staff.

HOPE RESTORED AT KAKAPEL AFTER THE STALLED CULTURAL CENTRE FINALLY BACK UNDER CONSTRUCTIONConstruction has kicked off at...
05/10/2026

HOPE RESTORED AT KAKAPEL AFTER THE STALLED CULTURAL CENTRE FINALLY BACK UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Construction has kicked off at the Kakapel Cultural Centre, reviving a project that has stood stalled since 2015. The breakthrough comes through a partnership between the Busia County Government and Mombasa Cement, together with its subsidiaries Tororo Cement and Simba Cement.

Deputy Governor Hon. Arthur Odera, while inspecting the start of works, confirmed the contractor is already on site. He noted that the partnership will complete the building, furnish it and put up a perimeter wall, with all works expected to be done by the end of October 2026.

BREAK TIME, DANGER TIME: DEPUTY GOVERNOR ODERA AND PARTNERS TAKE THE FIGHT AGAINST TEENAGE PREGNANCIES TO WHERE GIRLS AR...
01/10/2026

BREAK TIME, DANGER TIME: DEPUTY GOVERNOR ODERA AND PARTNERS TAKE THE FIGHT AGAINST TEENAGE PREGNANCIES TO WHERE GIRLS ARE AT RISK

The 'Stop Early Pregnancies' campaign is set to hit when it matters most: during school breaks.

The Deputy Governor and Health CECM Hon. Arthur Odera today held an approach meeting with partners MildMay, Red Cross and Y+ Kenya, where they agreed to study how young people spend their time so that the campaign can start exactly when they are out of school, the period of greatest exposure to teenage pregnancies and HIV infections.

"We want to catch them at that time, talk to them, talk to their parents and all stakeholders, and create an environment where each stakeholder feels a responsibility to protect our girls," the Deputy Governor said.

NEW CPSB COMMISSIONERS OFFICIALLY WELCOMED TO OFFICEThe Busia County Public Service Board has officially welcomed two ne...
01/10/2026

NEW CPSB COMMISSIONERS OFFICIALLY WELCOMED TO OFFICE

The Busia County Public Service Board has officially welcomed two newly appointed commissioners, Mr. Solomon Abwaku and Mr. Francis Bikambo Mayobo.

The commissioners were received on Tuesday by the Board Chairperson, Mr. Michael Onyura, and will assume their duties with immediate effect.

Mr. Onyura welcomed the new commissioners and expressed confidence in their experience, leadership, and commitment to public service.

The two are expected to work closely with the Board to strengthen service delivery and support the effective ex*****on of its mandate in accordance with the law.

BUNYALA AND SAMIA CHAs TRAINED TO GIVE CHILDREN THE BEST START IN LIFEThe Department of Health and Sanitation, with a gr...
01/10/2026

BUNYALA AND SAMIA CHAs TRAINED TO GIVE CHILDREN THE BEST START IN LIFE

The Department of Health and Sanitation, with a grant from Conrad Hilton through UNICEF, held a 2-day sensitization for Community Health Assistants (CHAs) from Bunyala and Samia on Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development, focusing on child care practices for improved maternal and child health and nutrition.

The 29 CHAs, drawn from 19 Community Units (CUs) in Samia and 10 CUs in Bunyala, are now equipped to train 500 Community Health Promoters (CHPs), 345 in Samia and 155 in Bunyala, who will in turn pass the knowledge on to caregivers at household level.

Early childhood, from ages 0 to 8, is a critical window when a child's interactions with their environment shape growth and development. A strong foundation in these years shapes the brain and influences how well a child learns, succeeds in school and thrives later in life. The nurturing care components covered are good health, adequate nutrition, security and safety, opportunities for early learning, and responsive caregiving.

BUSIA COUNTY ENGAGES KMPDU ON IMPLEMENTATION OF 2017–2021 CBAThe County Government of Busia on Thursday convened a consu...
01/10/2026

BUSIA COUNTY ENGAGES KMPDU ON IMPLEMENTATION OF 2017–2021 CBA

The County Government of Busia on Thursday convened a consultative meeting with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) Western Branch to review progress on the implementation of the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Chaired by County Public Service Board Chairperson Mr. Michael Onyura, the engagement focused on outstanding CBA provisions, including staff welfare, remuneration, career progression, and other terms and conditions of service for medical practitioners.

Discussions also covered medical cover for county staff and other implementation-related issues. Both parties underscored the need for sustained dialogue and collaboration to resolve pending matters, ensure full implementation of agreed provisions within applicable frameworks, and maintain a conducive working environment that supports quality healthcare service delivery to residents.

The meeting was attended by Deputy County Secretary Mr. Lawrence Okaale; County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management (PSM) Pamela Awori; Chief Officer PSM Dr. Wilberforce Lusamba; Commissioner Solomon Abwaku; Commissioner Francis Mayobo; and other senior county officials.

To boost milk production in Busia County, the County Government, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock,...
01/10/2026

To boost milk production in Busia County, the County Government, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness, is putting the final touches to the Asing’e Dairy Park in Chakol North, Teso South Sub- County, ahead of its operationalization.

During a recent inspection by officials from the Directorate of Livestock and the Department of Public Works, it was established that the project was 70 percent complete. Major works, including the installation of a fence and gate, roofing, drilling of a shallow well and raising of a water tank, have already been completed.

According to the County Director of Livestock, Mr David Mukabane, the county government will stock the dairy park once construction is complete, urging residents to embrace the project by planting fodder to provide feed for the animals.

Mr Mukabane said the facility would be handed over to the community upon completion. He appealed residents to protect it from vandalism and take responsibility for its upkeep, noting that the project would help improve their livelihoods and strengthen the local economy.

Also present during the inspection were the Director of Public Works, Eng Josephat Nyangweso; the Deputy Director of Livestock, Mr Alfred Makokha; and other government officers.

The County Government of Busia, through the Department of County Treasury, Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday co...
30/09/2026

The County Government of Busia, through the Department of County Treasury, Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday convened chief officers and directors to validate the County Risk Management Policy.

The exercise aims to enhance service delivery, curb resource wastage, and strengthen planning across county departments.

According to Chief Officer for Finance Ahmed Heffow, the policy will address existing operational challenges, safeguard public resources, and support sound decision-making to help in making right decisions to drive a transformative agenda that will prosper the county and help in safeguarding public resources.

His sentiments were echoed by Chief Officer for County Security and Public Administration, Pascillisa Barasa, who said the policy provides a framework for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks that may affect county activities, finances, assets, employees, and overall objectives.

Barasa noted that the policy will give the County Government a solid foundation to proactively manage risks, protect its reputation, and achieve its goals while minimizing potential threats.

The policy is anchored on a positive risk culture that encourages openness and frank discussion of service delivery issues within robust accountability structures. It adopts a systematic approach to ensure comprehensive risk management across all county functions.

NO GAPS IN THE EBOLA FIGHT: PRIVATE FACILITIES ONBOARDED FOR PREPAREDNESSThe Department of Health and Sanitation, with s...
30/09/2026

NO GAPS IN THE EBOLA FIGHT: PRIVATE FACILITIES ONBOARDED FOR PREPAREDNESS

The Department of Health and Sanitation, with support from Dumisha Afya, is conducting a 3-day Ebola preparedness training for selected private health facilities and laboratory technicians. The training covers the dos and don'ts of handling the virus, so that private facilities, where many residents seek care just as they do in public hospitals, are ready to respond if a case emerges.

The push comes as health authorities note that many of the casualties in the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC have been frontline healthcare workers.

Knowing how to identify, protect against and respond to the virus before it arrives is key, and a well-prepared private sector strengthens the overall level of readiness for everyone.

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