Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds following claims that Ksh 5 million was spent on a lavish housewarming party at the residence of the Vihiga County…
This year’s Madaraka Day will be held in Wajir County, President William Ruto has announced. Making the announcement at the Wajir Stadium on Thursday during the Nyota Capital Disbursement programme, President William Ruto, said a total of…
A total of 5,040 youth drawn from all 60 wards in Mandera and Wajir Counties have received Ksh 126 million in NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Grants in ceremonies presided over by President William Ruto at Mandera Stadium and Wajir…
Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau of the Archdiocese of Nairobi joined the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) community to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick, promoting a message of mercy, healing, and human dignity at Kenya’s largest…
Family and colleagues of murdered Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) employee Andrew Nyaga Njagi whose body was found dumped near River Tana are appealing for justice. Njagi who served as the Deputy…
Efforts to enhance media education and align academic training with professional standards have gained momentum following a strategic engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Strathmore University. The initiative aims to…
The High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday heard how CCTV footage and witness accounts linked John Matara to the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu which occurred in January 2024. Testifying before Justice Muteti, investigating officer Sergeant…
A new multi-country study is generating critical evidence to guide the optimal management of HIV patients who are failing treatment and developing resistance to the drug dolutegravir, offering hope to millions of HIV-positive individuals…
Police in Kilifi County have announced they would use their firearms to eliminate criminal gangs who are terrorising residents and tourists in the County so as to bring sanity. Kilifi County Police Commander Reginald Omaria said police…
County Public Accounts Committee (CAPC) is calling for strong partnership with the National Police Service (NPS) in fulfilling its mandate. Speaking after meeting with the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Committee’s…
Traders under Bars, Hotels, and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA), want the Senate to stop further proceedings on a contentious tobacco bill to allow for broader consultations. This follows strong opposition by traders in…
The Orange Democratic Movement has removed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from office with immediate effect, in a major leadership shake-up decided at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa. The party says the decision…
A total of 2,520 youth from all 30 wards in Garissa County have received Ksh 63 million in NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Grants at a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at the Garissa High School Grounds. Each beneficiary…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into members of the Executive and County Assembly of Bungoma over allegations of corruption, fraud and theft of public funds. In letters sent to the County…
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his North Eastern development tour by inspecting several facilities in the region. The Head of State toured the Garissa Airstrip which he revealed is both ahead of schedule and within budget…
Civil society organizations are expressing concerns about Kenya’s sluggish implementation of its 12 national commitments on gender-based violence (GBV), as the June 2026 deadline approaches. The commitments, established in 2021 during the…
Detectives from Mathira West have retrieved the lifeless body of nine-year-old Shantel Waruguru Kagema from a pit latrine in Kianjathi village, following her mysterious disappearance on February 8, 2026. On that fateful morning, Shantel’s…
The United Green Movement (UGM) party has opened a county office in Wajir as part of its nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots party structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Wajir during the launch, UGM presidential…
Kenya and Italy are engaging in a structured cooperation between the Italian National School of Administration and the Kenya School of Government aimed at aligning partnership in leadership development, governance reform programming,…
Agricultural experts have called on the government to urgently prioritise organic farming, warning that increased consumption of chemically produced foods is fueling the rise in lifestyle diseases and certain cancers in the country.…
The County Government of Kirinyaga has intensified farmer trainings and extension services aimed at transforming smallholder farming into a profitable enterprise. Through county-organized trainings, farmers are being equipped with…
The government is fully prepared to address any food crisis arising from failed rains and will ensure that no Kenyan suffers from hunger, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Muli has called on the people of Ukambani to embrace unity, accountable leadership, and people-centered development as the region ushers in the new year. In his new year message titled…
In a decisive pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret, a multi-agency security team dismantled a narcotics ring targeting school children and youth. The operation, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse…
