Nakuru County has issued a 21-day public notice for the disposal of 59 unclaimed bodies that have remained in two major public morgues for over three months. The notice, signed by County Public Health Officers Beatrice Oyiengo and Rachael Mwangi, affects 37 bodies at the Public Mortuary at Nakuru Annex Provincial General Hospital (PGH) and 22 bodies at the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary. The deceased include 15 adults and 22 infants at the Annex facility, and 22 adults at the referral hospital. “The bodies have overstayed in the facilities, hampering effective service delivery. Interested members of the public…
Author: KNA NEWS
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Narok has called for greater collaboration among justice stakeholders to ensure the successful investigation, prosecution and adjudication of criminal cases. Speaking in Narok town, the ODPP’s regional head, Gitonga Murang’a, emphasised that justice is a collective effort that requires the active participation of police officers, local administrators, advocates and witnesses. Murang’a condemned public interference in the charging process, cautioning against individuals pushing for their preferred charges. “The Constitution clearly mandates the ODPP as the only office authorised to draw charges. Any other attempt to influence this process undermines justice,” he…
The national government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intensified efforts to restore the Maragoli Hills Forest through a robust reforestation initiative. Speaking on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Secretary of Administration Mark Elung’ata emphasised the government’s commitment to encouraging local communities to take an active role in forest conservation. Elung’ata urged surrounding communities to partner with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) to develop nature trails within the forest. He noted that such initiatives could attract tourism and generate revenue for the local economy. Western Regional Forest…