Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kajiado North have arrested two suspects and recovered a firearm previously stolen from a police officer during an intelligence-led operation in Rongai, Kajiado County.…
The government through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, and Huawei Technologies Kenya Friday spearheaded a tree growing initiative in Uplands, Limuru Kiambu County, aimed…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary Dr Esther Muoria has challenged institutions to adopt innovative and technology-driven approaches in agriculture to better prepare learners for a rapidly evolving…
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Gladys Masai, has urged In-Service Education and Training (INSET) Centre Principals and County Trainers to ensure that…
Boda boda operators in Kericho County are increasingly embracing electric motorcycles as rising fuel costs and the push for clean energy reshape the transport sector. The transition is gaining momentum among riders seeking to cut operating…
Commuters in Thika are calling for a further reduction in fuel prices, saying the recent adjustment may not be impactful as transport fares continue to rise despite the intervention. They said the continued increase in the cost of…
Elgeyo Marakwet County has operationalised a modern Emergency Dispatch Centre at Iten County Referral Hospital. The facility, now fully functional, will serve as a 24-hour coordination hub for emergency response, integrating call…
Kenya has been awarded the Human Capital Champion Award at a high-level country celebration hosted by the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., in recognition of its sustained progress in building human capital. The National Treasury…
The government has stepped up efforts to revitalize mining activities in Vihiga County following a consultative meeting between county leadership and the Principal Secretary for Mining, Harry Kimtai. The meeting, held in Nairobi, focused…
The National Government has stepped-up efforts to enhance safety, transport, and economic opportunities along Lake Victoria through a Sh4.6 billion major infrastructure and training programme spearheaded by the Kenya Maritime Authority…
Thousands of Kenyans in remote parts of Isiolo County who have struggled to access government services due to a lack of identity cards and birth certificates now have reason to smile, following the rollout of a free mobile registration…
Education officials and trainers have raised concern over data security risks in schools as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into teaching and learning. Teachers Service Commission, Rachuonyo South Sub-County…
The hearing on a petition in which a former senior employee of the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is challenging his dismissal continued on Thursday at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nakuru. The court heard that Dr. Silas…
Leaders representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kiambu Constituency have called for greater inclusion of PWD officials in the management of the 2027 General Election. The proposal was raised during a stakeholder forum convened by…
Kericho County has registered 586,568 residents under the Social Health Authority (SHA), representing about 65 per cent coverage against a target of 901,777, officials have announced. Senior Registration and Complaints Officer Leonard Rono…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has threatened to withdraw its members from health facilities across Embu County, alleging a failing healthcare system. The Union accused the County Government of…
Residents of Odioi Village in Teso Central have called for urgent government intervention to protect Osia Water Spring, which serves as their main source of water. Speaking to the media, the Chairman of the spring, Okodoi Micheal says the…
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei has reaffirmed that roads and transport infrastructure are foundational amenities to national development, social-economic stability and competitiveness. Koskei called for continued…
The Government has intensified efforts to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems along the Coast as part of the national campaign to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. Speaking during a mangrove planting exercise at Miritini in Mombasa County,…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has defended the government’s fuel import arrangement, attributing the current high pump prices to global energy market disruptions, rather than domestic policy failures. Speaking, Wednesday, during a…
The Elimu Bora Working Group has raised concern over alleged illegal salary deductions affecting teachers across the country, calling for urgent investigations and accountability from relevant state agencies. Elimu Bora Working Group…
West Pokot County has become a focal point in the implementation of Kenya’s National Policy on Women’s Economic Empowerment (NPWEE), as government and development partners intensify efforts to address long-standing gender inequalities…
A study published in Nature: Scientific Reports has highlighted growing concerns about malaria drug resistance in western Kenya, suggesting that Plasmodium falciparum may be evolving more rapidly than current treatment strategies can…
The Second Phase of the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program, is being rolled-out across Kiambu County, with several community-based projects underway, to enhance access to clean water and strengthen resilience to climate…
