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Government intensifies safety measures for Busia Lake Victoria users
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Government intensifies safety measures for Busia Lake Victoria users

The Government, through the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), has rolled-out an extensive safety training programme targeting Lake Victoria users in a move aimed at improving safety, professionalism, and compliance within the maritime…

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Women benefit from cervical and breast cancers screening
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Women benefit from cervical and breast cancers screening

Hundreds of women in Homa Bay County have so far benefited from free cervical and breast cancers screening through joint efforts among the County government, non-governmental organizations, and international health agencies. The outreach…

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NACADA hails 20-year drug trafficking sentence in Wamunyu ruling
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NACADA hails 20-year drug trafficking sentence in Wamunyu ruling

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has lauded a recent ruling by Wamunyu Court, which sentenced a suspect to 20 years for possessing 4kg of cannabis, 87 rolls, and proceeds related to drug…

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Outrage after court orders freed suspect to keep stolen items
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Outrage after court orders freed suspect to keep stolen items

A court ruling in Ngong, Kajiado County, in which a magistrate ordered the return of suspected stolen household goods to an accused person after acquittal has sparked outrage. In a court order, Resident Magistrate J.M. Mulisho directed the…

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Students get Tsavo Conservation scholarship
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Students get Tsavo Conservation scholarship

Five students from counties bordering the Tsavo ecosystem have been awarded conservation scholarships, to promote wildlife protection and nurture a new generation of environmental stewards. The nominees were unveiled during the launch of…

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Over 50 patients benefit from eye medical camp
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Over 50 patients benefit from eye medical camp

Over 50 residents of Turkana County have had their eyesight restored during an eye medical camp organised by the County Government in partnership with Fred Hollows Foundation at Namoruputh PAG Health Centre. The outreach recorded a total…

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Students turn art and digital media into wildlife protection tools
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Students turn art and digital media into wildlife protection tools

Students from communities bordering the Tsavo ecosystem are turning creativity and technology into powerful tools for wildlife conservation, following their selection into a scholarship programme supporting young environmental champions.…

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State eyes premium export markets through proposed GI law
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State eyes premium export markets through proposed GI law

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry is banking on the proposed Geographical Indications Bill, 2026, to transform Kenya’s agricultural and industrial sectors by boosting farmers’ incomes, creating jobs and positioning local…

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Mwea TVC Jitume Lab connected to national fibre network
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Mwea TVC Jitume Lab connected to national fibre network

The One Government Network (OGN) has successfully installed modern network infrastructure at the Mwea Technical and Vocational College (Mwea TVC) Jitume Lab. This marks a significant milestone in improving internet connectivity within the…

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Ogembo traders in protest over prolonged power outage
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Ogembo traders in protest over prolonged power outage

The business community in Ogembo Market in Gucha Sub-County, Kisii County, on Monday morning staged a demonstration to protest a prolonged power outage that has severely disrupted operations in the area. The traders marched to the Ogembo…

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CS Duale inaugurates new KMPDC Council
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CS Duale inaugurates new KMPDC Council

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health, Aden Duale, has inaugurated the new Council of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), Chaired by Prof. Namenya Were, marking a renewed focus on strengthening Kenya’s health…

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Peace and talent promotion sports launched in Samburu
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Peace and talent promotion sports launched in Samburu

Samburu Governor, Lati Lelelit, Monday, officially opened the Third Edition of Governor’s Cup football tournament at the Kenyatta Stadium in Maralal, which aims at promoting peace through sports. Speaking during the launch, the Governor…

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Shakahola cult case: Mackenzie said eating was sinful
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Shakahola cult case: Mackenzie said eating was sinful

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie persistently discouraged eating, framing it as sinful. This emerged during the defence hearing in the Shakahola massacre case, which opened Monday at the Mombasa High Court, with testimony that…

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Why Busia residents want Busaa legalised
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Why Busia residents want Busaa legalised

Residents, traders, and cultural stakeholders have formally petitioned the Busia County Assembly to legalise, regulate, and protect busaa brewing, citing its deep cultural roots and economic value. Veteran journalist Kennedy Epalat, who…

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Kenya accelerates circular economy agenda
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Kenya accelerates circular economy agenda

Environment and Climate Change, Principal Secretary for Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, today hosted a delegation from the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) led by Dr. Jackson Koimbori Head of Consult and Senior Circular Economy & Climate…

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Kenya launches continental mental health leadership programme
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Kenya launches continental mental health leadership programme

The Ministry of Health, through the Kenya Medical Training College in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has launched the 2026 Africa Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme, positioning Kenya…

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Kibera tournament inspires young mothers to dream again
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Kibera tournament inspires young mothers to dream again

Over time sports have demonstrated their potential of being tools of mobilizing communities, empowering them and creating alternative avenues of restoring self-worth especially encouraging teenage mothers and youth who get a second chance…

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CGA, Egerton University partner to promote improved groundnut varieties
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CGA, Egerton University partner to promote improved groundnut varieties

The Cereal Growers Association (CGA) has partnered with Egerton University to develop and promote improved groundnut varieties. Speaking during a farmers’ field day in Amagoro, Teso North, CGA Agribusiness Coordinator for Busia County…

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Over 400 accidents recorded in Lake Victoria in the past decade
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Over 400 accidents recorded in Lake Victoria in the past decade

At least 269 marine deaths have been recorded in Lake Victoria in the past decade, most of them attributed to noncompliance of required sea travel standards, a senior Kenya Maritime Authority official has said. According to KMA’s Maritime…

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25-year-old man killed by elephant in Kajiado West
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25-year-old man killed by elephant in Kajiado West

A 25-year-old man died after being trampled by a rogue elephant in Torosei area, Kajiado West Constituency. The deceased, identified as Stephen Siamito Kinyanjui, was reportedly herding cattle when the sad incident occurred. Confirming the…

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New campaign rolled out to address adolescent pregnancy in Muhoroni
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New campaign rolled out to address adolescent pregnancy in Muhoroni

Kisumu County Department of Health in partnership with Hope to the Vulnerable Communities Organization (HOVUC) has launched a new two-year campaign targeting to address the teenage pregnancy challenge in Ombeyi-Miwani Ward, Muhoroni…

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Farmers turn to organic manure to cut costs and restore soil health
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Farmers turn to organic manure to cut costs and restore soil health

Farming in Songhor-Soba ward in Tinderet Sub County is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, as farmers increasingly turn to organic manures to sustain their soils and cut production costs. What was once dismissed as waste is…

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UDA to hold grassroots elections in 22 counties on Thursday
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UDA to hold grassroots elections in 22 counties on Thursday

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct its grassroots elections in 22 counties on Thursday, as the party races against time to conclude the staggered exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election. In Kisumu County, officials say…

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