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Pharmacy and Poisons board banner.PHOTO | PPB In Summary: The government orders pharmacies and agro-vets to undergo license verification within 30 days or face closure due to rampant abuse of prescription drugs, as highlighted by NACADA. Pharmacies must submit licenses to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, while agro-vets should do so to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. :The government has issued a directive compelling pharmacies and agro-vets to present their licenses to the respective licensing authorities for scrutiny within the next month, failing which they risk closure. Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki underscores the necessity of this move, citing the escalating misuse of prescription drugs, a concern flagged by NACADA. Interior CS Kindiki emph...

Debris scattered from a collision involving a Mombasa-bound bus and an oil tanker in Busia County. PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: A devastating collision between a Mombasa-bound Tahmeed bus and a tanker in Busia County has resulted in numerous fatalities and numerous injuries. The tanker burst into flames upon impact, engulfing both vehicles and leading to a scene of harrowing rescue efforts and charred remains. In a tragic incident near the Mundika area in Busia County, a head-on collision between a Mombasa-bound Tahmeed bus and a tanker has led to a significant loss of life and injuries. Eyewitnesses recount that the collision caused the tanker to erupt in flames, compounding the severity of the accident. Initial reports suggest that a large number of passengers aboar...

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu.IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: Education CS Machogu issues a new directive to KUCCPS following the extension of the application deadline. The directive aims to provide additional time for applicants to finalize their submissions, ensuring fairness and accessibility in the placement process. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has issued a fresh directive to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) in response to the extended application deadline. The directive, prompted by the need for applicants to complete their submissions, aims to uphold fairness and accessibility in the placement process. The Ministry of Education announced, "Therefore, building upon the extension notice issued by KUC...

Traffic chaos ensues on Thika Road following a collision between a crane truck and a lorry, February 24, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY. In Summary: A major accident on Thika Road involving a lorry, a truck, and a car caused a traffic standstill, trapping occupants inside the vehicles. Eyewitnesses recounted a crane truck losing control and colliding with the lorry and car near the GSU flyover, prompting bystanders to initiate rescue efforts. Motorists found themselves in a standstill along Thika Road as a collision involving three vehicles brought traffic to a halt, creating chaos on the main highway leading to the city. The crash, which unfolded near the GSU flyover, entailed a lorry, a truck, and a car, with occupants from all three vehicles caught within the wreckage, as repor...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya, captured in a 2015 image. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Kenya Power has scheduled power interruptions in seven counties on Wednesday, affecting various areas within each region. The affected counties include Baringo, Kakamega, Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Nyeri, and Embu, with diverse interruption timings throughout the day. Kenya Power has issued a notice regarding planned power interruptions in seven counties on Wednesday, impacting several areas within each region. Baringo:Scheduled power interruptions are expected to occur from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, affecting locations such as Kaptimbor Market, Showground, Pemwai Girls, Alpa Radio, Imani Radio, Ossen Market, Ossen Girls, Kabartonjo Boys Kaba...

A photo illustration of the vehicle involved in the accident at Eshilakwe Primary School on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. PHOTO FILE. In Summary: Lurambi authorities investigate a car accident at Eshilakwe Primary School, injuring seven pupils. The injured students, including those from nursery and grade four, received medical treatment at Kakamega Referral Hospital. Officials in Lurambi are looking into a concerning incident at Eshilakwe Primary School in Kakamega County, where seven students sustained injuries in a car accident on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The incident unfolded when a vehicle lost control due to brake failure, crashing into the school's playground while children were engaged in activities. Among the injured were six nursery school pupils and one grade fo...