Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Efforts to deepen economic cooperation between Kenya and Ghana gained momentum this week following a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and expanding financial inclusion…
The National Liberal Party of Kenya is positioning itself to capture a larger foothold in the Ukambani political landscape, seizing mounting regulatory pressure against established rivals. Party strategists say the moment is ripe to…
The Homa Bay County Government, through the Department of Health Services, has launched an injectable antiretroviral drug, Lenacapavir, in a move aimed at reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the county. The rollout was launched at Kendu Bay…
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expand national schools across the country to accommodate more students. PS Bitok says the program will be achieved through the construction of…
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, has encouraged young people to explore opportunities in the livestock sector, describing it as a modern and dynamic industry capable of creating jobs, businesses and…
Approximately 3.1 million Kenyans are living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a growing public health concern largely driven by the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes, the Ministry of…
Nyamira County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma has urged contractors undertaking development projects in the county to strictly observe safety standards at construction sites, warning that the ongoing heavy rains pose a significant risk to…
Residents of Uasin Gishu County have been encouraged to embrace healthy lifestyles to prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a condition that has lately become a global health threat and projected to become the fifth leading cause of years…
Mombasa County has officially rolled out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention, with the first client receiving the injection at Tudor Sub-County Hospital. The county-level launch follows…
Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched an initiative to accelerate sunflower, soybean, and other oil‑crop production. Kenya currently consumes roughly 600,000 metric tonnes of edible oils each year, yet more than 90–95 percent…
A new Sh64 million investment pilot aimed at accelerating digital innovations for persons with disabilities has been launched in Nairobi, marking a major step toward expanding access to assistive technologies across Africa. The initiative,…
Several schools in Githunguri Constituency have received learning equipment and infrastructure upgrades through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in a move aimed at improving the learning environment for…
Universities across the country have been urged to adequately prepare for the admission of the first Competency-Based Education cohort in 2029. Speaking during the 15th graduation ceremony at Kisii University, the Ministry of Education’s…
The Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has in the recent past introduced four new, climate-smart, high-yielding rice varieties—Kalgold, Kalpaa, Kalfine, and Kal-Imara—to help boost production, reduce imports, and…
At least 12,000 trainees across the country have already gone through the dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, signalling growing momentum in efforts to align technical education with industry needs. The…
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Witjaksono Adji has called for deepened and structured partnership between South-East Asian nations and Kenya in building a sustainable blue economy. Speaking during the Diplomatic Day event held at Daystar…
Residents of Maragua Ridge in Maragua Constituency, Murang’a County have distanced themselves from a group that recently staged protests claiming there had been disruption of water supply in the area. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the…
The State Department for Industry has partnered with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to undertake a nationwide compliance monitoring exercise on the implementation of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs)…
Local administration and political leaders in Murang’a County have raised concern over the rising cases of illicit brew in several towns within Gatanga and Maragua constituencies, warning that the trend is posing serious social, economic…
A major regional water management programme has turned its focus to the growing sanitation crisis around Lake Victoria, warning that untreated waste flowing from rapidly expanding lakeside cities is steadily degrading the lake’s water…
Residents of Kariti Ward, Ndia, in Kirinyaga County received a major boost on Thursday after Governor Anne Waiguru distributed a wide range of socio-economic empowerment items aimed at improving livelihoods, supporting farmers and…
More than 30,000 residents in Narok and Baringo counties have applied for national identity cards during a 10-day mobile registration exercise conducted under the government’s Usajili Mashinani initiative. Director of the National…
The government has distributed relief food supplies to drought-affected schools in Laikipia County in an effort to boost attendance and retain learners from families struggling with severe food shortages. The food donations, which include…
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in the sale of counterfeit seeds and fertilizers, describing the illegal trade as a serious threat to national food…
