Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cooperative movement through legislative reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, sustainability, and…
Vihiga County health and veterinary authorities have reported a suspected anthrax outbreak following the death of two animals and infection of nearly 200 people who are believed to have consumed or handled contaminated meat. According to…
Parents, learners and education stakeholders in Nandi Hills have been sensitized on the dangers of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the importance of collective responsibility in addressing the vice. Nandi County Referral Hospital Clinical…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned governors that they risk criminal sanctions if they continue to snub appearances before parliamentary committees. He said the growing trend of county chiefs failing to appear before the…
Trainees graduating from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) institutions will no longer be required to wear academic robes during graduation. This follows a directive by Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department…
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called for the immediate closure of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Embu County, citing its deteriorating condition and inability to provide essential healthcare services. KUCO Secretary General,…
The Government has pledged to cover funeral expenses for two young men who were fatally shot by police during community protests in Ishiara on Tuesday over the deplorable state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu…
The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz allowing passage for commercial vessels during the ongoing Lebanon ceasefire period. In a statement of X, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi noted…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has asked leaders within the broad-based government to set aside internal disputes and refocus on the central agenda of uniting Kenyans. Barasa raised concern over rising wrangles within the coalition,…
Several community groups in Kamburu Ward, Lari Constituency, have received empowerment support under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), in an initiative aimed at boosting grassroots enterprises and promoting…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has commenced stakeholder engagement for the proposed construction of the Nyaru, Fluorspar, Kamkaya, Emsea, Biretwo –Murkutwo Junction Road, a major infrastructure project expected to transform…
Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs), formerly NGOs in the North Eastern Region have been commended for fostering collaboration and building trust between communities and security agencies, thus enhancing security in the region. In a region…
The Government is enforcing the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Deposit Bonds) Regulations, 2025, to compel mining firms to rehabilitate and restore land degraded by extractive activities, strengthening environmental protection…
Kisumu County has stepped-up efforts to position itself as a regional creative hub following the launch of a professional recording studio at the Mama Grace Onyango Social Centre in a move that also underscores deepening cultural ties with…
Education stakeholders have been challenged to strengthen STEM education through effective training, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and accountability at the county level. Speaking during a three-day workshop for In-Service Education…
ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga has dismissed claims of a rift between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), clarifying that coalition negotiations between the two parties have not yet begun.…
In a rare departure from their routine of law enforcement, police officers in Thika put aside their weapons and joined residents in a week-long prayer crusade, aimed at offering spiritual healing to the community, while praying for peace…
Vihiga Govorner Wilber Ottichilo has outlined key development projects undertaken by his Administration, saying they will form part of his legacy as he serves his final term in office. Speaking during an interview with a local FM Station,…
The Government has drafted a strategy to restore 62,038 hectares of highly degraded escarpments and riparian land, protect 20 springs and secure water towers, and create 500,000 green jobs for youth in bee-keeping, agroforestry, and…
The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa has raised concerns over gaps in the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) STEM pathway in senior schools, following findings from a baseline study…
Nakuru County Government has announced plans to beacon the River Njoro to protect it from encroachment and harmful human activities. The initiative, according to Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Development Engineer Kuria Kamau, is part…
The Department of Health Services in Vihiga County has confirmed an outbreak of cutaneous Anthrax in Emuhaya Sub-County. According to the department, the outbreak follows the handling and consumption of meat from a cow that died suddenly…
More than 80,000 National Identity Cards remain uncollected across the Nyanza region, raising concern among registration authorities, as the mass voter registration exercise gathers pace. Nyanza Regional Registration Officer, George Opiyo,…
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has arrested a female proprietor and seized 1,843 bottles of counterfeit alcohol following a multi-agency raid at a wines and spirits outlet in Kitui Town on…
