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Kirinyaga residents benefit from week-long free eye surgical camp
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Kirinyaga residents benefit from week-long free eye surgical camp

The county government of Kirinyaga has launched a free surgical eye camp at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, set to run for one week and conclude on March 28. The initiative, organized in partnership with Pankaj Social Services, is…

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JOOTRH sets 21-day deadline for identification of 47 unclaimed bodies
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JOOTRH sets 21-day deadline for identification of 47 unclaimed bodies

Families with missing relatives have just 21 days to identify 47 unclaimed bodies lying at the mortuary of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu County, failing which the facility will proceed with their…

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KDF adopts Lariak forest in major environmental conservation drive
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KDF adopts Lariak forest in major environmental conservation drive

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has officially adopted Lariak Forest in Laikipia West Sub-County for the next three years under its Environmental Soldier Programme, in a move aimed at strengthening climate change mitigation efforts.…

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EAC to mark first Lake Victoria Day amid growing environmental concerns
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EAC to mark first Lake Victoria Day amid growing environmental concerns

East African Community (EAC) Partner States will on May 21, 2026 mark the inaugural Lake Victoria Day, a new regional initiative aimed at strengthening conservation and sustainable use of the lake’s resources. The annual event, to be…

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Avocado transportation at night in Murang’a banned
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Avocado transportation at night in Murang’a banned

National Government Administration (NGAA) officials in Gatanga Constituency, have raised alarm over increased theft of farm produce, notably the avocado fruit. Subsequently, the government has introduced new guidelines and measures to…

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Hundreds homeless as River Nyando bursts banks in Kisumu County
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Hundreds homeless as River Nyando bursts banks in Kisumu County

More than 120 households have been displaced after River Nyando in Kisumu County burst its banks following heavy rains in the region and upstream. Residents claimed that the rising water levels quickly submerged homes, destroyed property…

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Farmers urged to adopt Ondiri Wetland Model to curb soil erosion
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Farmers urged to adopt Ondiri Wetland Model to curb soil erosion

As heavy rains continue to pound Kiambu County, farmers are being encouraged to adopt proven conservation methods from Ondiri Wetland to curb the growing threat of soil erosion. The ongoing downpours, being experienced across many parts of…

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School appeals for infrastructure support to boost learning
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School appeals for infrastructure support to boost learning

The Administration of Hill School, Eldoret Primary, is appealing for support to expand the institution’s infrastructure to address overcrowding. The School has continued to receive additional learners due its exemplary academic performance…

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EAPC Church urges politicians to avoid hate speech ahead of elections
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EAPC Church urges politicians to avoid hate speech ahead of elections

Leaders of the East African Pentecostal Churches (EAPC) have called on politicians to exercise restraint and promote peaceful campaigns, as the country approaches the electioneering period. The General Overseer, Igoji District Church,…

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County leads in planting 20,000 indigenous trees to mark World Water Day
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County leads in planting 20,000 indigenous trees to mark World Water Day

The Department of Water, Environment and Climate Change in partnership with stakeholders, led in planting a total of 20,000 indigenous trees at Mahoya Hill in Tetu, Nyeri County in commemoration of this year’s World Water Day. The activity…

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Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru
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Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru

In a development marking both transition and continuity in the life of the Church, Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, the founding Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wote. In the same decision, the Holy…

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IEBC says no cause for alarm amid voter registration delays in Thika
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IEBC says no cause for alarm amid voter registration delays in Thika

A section of Gen Z youth in Thika have raised concerns over delays in voter registration, citing a shortage of officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), faulty equipment and congestion at registration…

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Care reforms ambassadors sensitized in Kiambu meeting
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Care reforms ambassadors sensitized in Kiambu meeting

Child in Family Focus Kenya (CFFK), a non-profit organization championing family-based care for orphaned and vulnerable children, held a sensitization meeting at World of Faith Church to rally community stakeholders on Kenya’s ongoing care…

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MP pledges continued support for school infrastructure using NG-CDF
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MP pledges continued support for school infrastructure using NG-CDF

St John’s Kibongwa Senior School in Chemilil/Chemase Ward, Tinderet Sub County, has continued to register steady academic growth after its second Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE class of 2025) cohort posted impressive…

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Residents in low-lying areas urged to relocate as heavy rains persist
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Residents in low-lying areas urged to relocate as heavy rains persist

Residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas in Uasin Gishu County have been urged to voluntarily move to safer ground as heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the region. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for…

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Government settles pending bills, paves way for extra road construction
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Government settles pending bills, paves way for extra road construction

The national government has cleared all pending bills accumulated in the road sector paving way for the expected construction of over six-thousand extra kilometres across the country. It has emerged that the bills, amounting to one hundred…

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Thika residents decry delays in voter registration exercise
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Thika residents decry delays in voter registration exercise

A section of Thika residents has raised concerns over delays in the ongoing voter registration exercise, citing the use of a single registration kit at the constituency office as the main cause of inefficiency. The residents, mostly youth…

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Nyandarua County prepares to launch coffee farming initiative
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Nyandarua County prepares to launch coffee farming initiative

Nyandarua County is set to join the list of coffee-growing regions in Kenya as both the county and national governments move to establish coffee farming in the area. The initiative is aimed at boosting farmers’ incomes while expanding the…

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