IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS INTRODUCE A NEW 6-IN-1 VACCINE
By Mariselah Kimbio
Kenya is set to introduce a 6-in-1 vaccine to enhance its routine immunization schedule the vaccine, also referred to as the Hexavalent Vaccine, has received approval from the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) board for inclusion in the immunization schedule for developing countries like Kenya.
The vaccine protects children against diseases such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenza type B, and Poliomyelitis (Polio).
According to a statement by Gavi, a window would
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“To discourage the consumption of sugar” – Government imposes duty on imported sugar
By Mariselah Kimbio.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Professor Njuguna Ndung’u announced a Sh.5 per kilogram excise duty on imported sugar.
The move has been influenced by the need to discourage sugar consumption, terming it the root of various diseases such as diabetes.
“Consumption of sugar has been associated with various ailments such as diabetes, which has become common in many families,” said Prof Njuguna.
EPRA announces new fuel prices: Super Petrol and Diesel Decrease, Kerosene Sees Increase
By Patrick Chiriba
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Wednesday announced new fuel prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene.
In the latest review, the prices of Super Petrol and diesel have decreased by Ksh.0.66 and Ksh.1.22 per litre respectively.
However, the price of kerosene has increased by Ksh.0.35 per litre.
Office Arsonists and Organization Culture
By Lilian Mwaka
An arsonist is a person who maliciously sets properties on fire. An office arsonist described by Pete Havel in the book, The Arsonist in the Office – is a person/fanatic who is untouchable, litigation-happy, and complaint-filing.
Organizational culture is a set of values, attitudes, beliefs, systems, and assumptions shared in a workplace. This is the glue that binds all the people in an organization. However, it is hard to achieve organizational culture, especially among organizations with young employees. This leads to office politics.
Blue Economy Knowledge Share Fair Exploring Sustainable Development
By Shirley Wandera
The Blue Economy Knowledge Share Fair, done in collaboration with the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the ECOFISH Programme, kicked off yesterday at the SunAfrica Hotel, Nyali, Mombasa.
The event was graced by various dignitaries, including stakeholders in the maritime and fisheries sector, hosted by Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nasir.