Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Have you ever wondered how electricity reaches homes in rural areas? How REREC’s rural electrification is reshaping everyday life in ways that go far beyond just lighting homes.@RERECMashinani#RenewableEnergy #RuralElectrification…
For millions of Africans, blurry vision is an unseen barrier one that quietly derails school performance, limits job opportunities, and chips away at confidence and dignity. Yet for many, the solution is as simple as a basic pair of…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has made a significant effort to strengthen the country’s frontline defense against alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) by training 66 probation officers from Nairobi…
The government has stepped up efforts to overhaul health financing, with a focus on accountability, efficiency and improved service delivery. Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga said the reforms are aimed at ensuring…
Two illegal firearms have been surrendered to police in Isiolo County as part of the ongoing security crackdown under ‘Operation Dumisha Usalama’. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the weapons, an AK-47 rifle and a G3 rifle,…
Nominated MP Harold Kipchumba has called for firm commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in decision making across the governance spectrum. The ODM legislator was speaking in a panel discussion during a Webinar hosted by…
The County Government of Kirinyaga has intensified efforts to align youth skills with a fast-changing, technology-driven economy as 60 students graduated with certificates in Computer Studies from the Kirinyaga Agriculture Technical and…
Preparations are ongoing ahead of the first edition of the Kenya Health Security Convention (KHSC) scheduled for May 5 – 8 in Mombasa. The event is being organised by the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), a Semi Autonomous…
Three Kenyan secondary school students have secured full three-year scholarships to study at the African Olympiad Academy in Kigali, Rwanda, after emerging best at the 2026 Rising Stars Training Camp at the Centre for Mathematics, Science…
Refugees from the Dadaab refugee camps and the host communities have benefited from a two-day trade bazaar aimed at providing market linkages to at least 41 community groups in a bid to promote peace, security and resilience for the…
Efforts to protect Oloolua Forest in the Ngong area have intensified, with stakeholders fast-tracking plans to fence the forest following rising cases of land invasion and environmental crimes that threaten its future. Despite its beauty…
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) physiotherapy graduates are making strong strides in the international job market, taking the largest share of recent healthcare placements in Germany. According to data from the African Business…
Police in Homa Bay are investigating the death of a prison officer who was found dead just hours after receiving transfer orders. Constable Ronald Bernard Ochieng, attached to Homa Bay GK Prison, is reported to have died by suicide on…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged security agencies to take firm and decisive action to curb the growing culture of hooliganism in the country’s political space. Speaking while addressing congregants at Christ Is The Answer…
As much of the nation remains fixated on the maneuvers of the United Opposition led by Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, a quiet yet determined movement is steadily taking root in Ukambani. This movement, best described as…
Hundreds of young people turned up to register as voters and apply for national identity cards during a two-day football tournament held at Approved Grounds in Timbwani, Likoni. The two-day event brought together 16 teams and attracted…
Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has launched a blistering attack on Shanta Gold Limited, accusing the mining firm at the centre of a land dispute in Rimula, Siaya County, of operating under a veil of secrecy and disregarding community…
Police in Homa Bay are investigating the death of a prison officer who was found dead just hours after receiving transfer orders. Constable Ronald Bernard Ochieng, attached to Homa Bay GK Prison, is reported to have died by suicide on…
Operations at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are set to be disrupted from Monday after nurses announced a strike citing delayed salaries, unremitted statutory deductions and unresolved pension claims. The industrial action, called by the…
Athletics Kenya (AK) has unveiled a contingent of 104 athletes set to represent the country at the upcoming World Relays in Botswana and the African Championships in Ghana. Featuring Kenya’s top talent across sprints, middle and long,…
Nurses’ unions and professional bodies have given Dadaab MP Farah Maalim and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula 72 hours to apologise over what they describe as demeaning remarks against the profession, warning of nationwide…
Leaders and key government officers from across Tinderet Sub County convened at the Sub County headquarters in a high-level stakeholders meeting aimed at enhancing coordination and improving service delivery to residents. The meeting,…
Harambee Starlets delivered a commanding performance to defeat India 2-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, securing a spot in the final of the inaugural FIFA Series 2026 Women’s International Friendlies. The victory sets up an…
Kwale County is facing a growing public health concern as hundreds of men continue to suffer from untreated hydrocele and hernia conditions linked to lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne disease that causes severe swelling and…
