Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Kericho County has officially ushered in a new phase in its administrative leadership following the swearing-in of Philip Rono as County Secretary. Rono takes office from Dr Wesley Bore, who left the position to pursue other professional…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly condemned the violent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, terming it a dangerous escalation of political intolerance, even as the legislator was airlifted to Nairobi for specialised…
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have dismantled a suspected poaching syndicate in Garissa. The intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of six suspects, who have been transported to Nairobi to face charges. The officers…
An autopsy conducted on the body of Benerd Cheruiyot, who died while in custody at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South Sub-County, has revealed that he succumbed to severe bodily injuries. The postmortem examination was led by…
Tarmacking works on the Maìì-nì to John Kagai Road in Ting’ang’a, Kiambu Town Constituency, have officially commenced. Engineers are currently on site carrying out the initial leveling phase in preparation for tarmacking. The project also…
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has announced plans for a bigger and more impactful 2026 edition following a successful 2025 race that drew over 30,000 participants from more than 90 countries and generated significant economic and…
Dairy farmers in Vihiga Sub County are set to enjoy a ready market for their milk produce following the launch of Wema Dairy cooperative society in Manyatta area. Speaking during the launch, County Director of Veterinary Services Dr…
Leaders, industrialists and residents in Kiambu County have intensified calls to fast-track the elevation of Thika Municipality to city status, saying the town is ripe for the upgrade but warning the transition must be inclusive and not…
Kajiado County is grappling with milk glut resulting from overproduction due to improved pasture. Farmers across the county say the glut also attributable to good rains and improved dairy farming practices has triggered a sharp decline in…
Catholic schools in Kenya have been urged to remain firmly grounded in faith while embracing purpose driven education to navigate ongoing reforms in the sector. Catholic Diocese of Kitale Bishop Rt. Rev. Henry Juma Odonya emphasized the…
The government has warned of a firm security crackdown in Ramula, Siaya County, after violence linked to the Shanta Gold mining project left at least two people dead, homes torched and dozens displaced, significantly disrupting the rollout…
Kiambu County is expected to receive moderate to high rainfall levels this week April 7 to April 13, according to the Kenya Meteorological department, rainfall distribution within the county will be ranging from 20mm to 50mm through till…
The 64th edition of the annual Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals kicked off on Tuesday in Nyeri. The event is taking place under the theme, Bold Storytellers: Digital Stages Driving Kenya’s Development Through Theatre and Film. This…
Kakamega County Government and the World Bank are collaborating to enhance water access to residents through the Financial Locally-Climate Action FLLOGA programme aimed at eradicating waterborne diseases. Key projects under the partnership…
Following funding cuts caused by donors withdrawing support from the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Program, Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with End Fund and partners including WASH Alliance Kenya and Africa Institute of Health…
Maize farmers across Kenya are calling for an end to the prolonged legal battles over genetically modified (GMO) crops, specifically Bt maize, and urging the courts to lift the ban that has stalled its adoption. Farmers and industry…
Health Cabinet Secretary(CS) Aden Duale has today reaffirmed the critical role of eye health in Kenya’s Social economic development. Speaking today when he received The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya, together with Partner Eye Health when…
Grade 10 students under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework are experiencing challenges in selecting subject pathways aligned with their interests and future careers. The CBE system allows learners to pursue specialized pathways…
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC Volleyball Team has concluded weeklong training at their Nairobi camp ahead of the upcoming CAVB Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Egypt. The team also underwent comprehensive functional screening to…
The government, through the Department of Culture and National Heritage, is planning to rehabilitate the Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga shrine in Murang’a county The site widely believed to be the cradle of the Agikuyu community has remained…
A wave of sophisticated livestock theft has cast a long shadow over dairy farmers in Kiambu County. As of April 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) is shifting from reactive policing to a targeted, intelligence-led strategy aimed at…
The County Government of Kirinyaga has intensified efforts to modernize livestock management through a comprehensive digital registration exercise using muzzle identification, alongside a mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has engaged leaders of the National Nurses Association of Kenya and international eye care partners in a consultative meeting aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing key reforms…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advanced the trial of six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking narcotics valued at Sh8.2 billion on the high seas by presenting the first witness in court. The suspects, Jasem Darzadeh Nia,…
