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Church recognized for transforming lives
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Church recognized for transforming lives

The Compassion International Kenya programme has been credited with transforming lives and tackling poverty across the Coast region through church-based interventions that empower children, youth, and families at the grassroots level.…

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MTRH medics call off strike
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MTRH medics call off strike

The health staff unions- Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, Kenya National Union of Nurses, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) have called off their planned strike which was to begin…

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Kidundu Stadium project picks after conclusion of land compensation
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Kidundu Stadium project picks after conclusion of land compensation

Construction of the Sh900 million Kidundu Stadium in Vihiga County is on course following the successful completion of land compensation for all affected families. Vihiga Governor Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo said the 10,000-seater stadium…

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IEBC boss warns politicians against hiring goons to attack opponents
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IEBC boss warns politicians against hiring goons to attack opponents

The Chairperson of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Erastus Ethekon, has warned politicians against hiring goons to attack their opponents. Speaking during a tour of Turkana County, Ethekon said those found culpable…

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Vihiga to host Labour Day Celebrations
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Vihiga to host Labour Day Celebrations

Vihiga County is set to host this year’s 61st Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2026, in a historic fete to be held outside Nairobi for the first time. The celebrations will take place at Friends Chavakali High School, while a related…

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Safaricom donates diaper machine to Kericho caregivers
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Safaricom donates diaper machine to Kericho caregivers

Its relief for Caregivers of children living with autism and cerebral palsy in Kericho after Safaricom Foundation offered them diaper making machines valued at Sh. 500,000. The two machines handed over to Arise and Shine, a community-…

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SJAK hosts wellness medical camp for sports journalists
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SJAK hosts wellness medical camp for sports journalists

The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has reinforced its commitment to the wellbeing of media professionals, by hosting its Second Wellness Medical Camp in Nairobi. The initiative, launched two years ago, is aimed at helping…

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Laikipia county offers Sh.75million bursaries
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Laikipia county offers Sh.75million bursaries

Laikipia County government has disbursed Sh75 million in bursaries to at least 15,000 bright and needy students. Governor Joshua Irungu, while issuing the cheques in Nanyuki disclosed that more than 19,000 students had applied for the…

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Engineers back Kenya’s ambitious ‘First-World Vision’
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Engineers back Kenya’s ambitious ‘First-World Vision’

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening the country’s capacity to realize her development agenda towards the envisaged first-world status by 2055. EBK Chief Executive Officer Eng.…

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Vihiga County push for sustainable urban development
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Vihiga County push for sustainable urban development

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has underscored the importance of proactive and early planning of local urban centres to factor the rapidly growing population, He said planning was critical in the development of urban centres to ensure…

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Police Commission to assess mental health concerns of officers
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Police Commission to assess mental health concerns of officers

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) is on a fact-finding mission in Nyanza region amid growing concern over rising mental health challenges among officers. The delegation, led by NPSC chairman Amani Yuda Komora, paid a courtesy…

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Murang’a mothers receive “Mama Kits” to boost maternal care
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Murang’a mothers receive “Mama Kits” to boost maternal care

At least 4,000 mothers in Murang’a County have benefited from a countywide Mama Kits distribution exercise aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare while promoting safe deliveries. The exercise, conducted across various health…

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Siaya, Homabay lagging behind in voter registration
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Siaya, Homabay lagging behind in voter registration

Siaya and Homabay counties are lagging behind in the ongoing voter registration exercise that has so far seen over 1.3 million enlist as voters, acting Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC),…

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Killing of Garissa taxi driver cause uproar
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Killing of Garissa taxi driver cause uproar

Hundreds of Garissa residents and local leaders have called for speedy investigations into the killing of a 22-year-old taxi driver at the Modika roadblock yesterday morning by an alleged police officer. According to the residents, the…

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NTSA issues safety guidelines as schools reopen
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NTSA issues safety guidelines as schools reopen

To safeguard learners returning to school on April 27th the National Transport and Safety Authority is urging all school heads to audit their transport systems to ensure compliance with transport safety laws. As traffic picks up on major…

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Hippos invade crops along shores of Lake Victoria
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Hippos invade crops along shores of Lake Victoria

Farmers in Arujo Ward along the shores of Lake Victoria, Homa Bay town Sub-county are counting losses following an invasion of their farms by hippos. The farmers, mostly drawn from Kanyabala village have been forced to spend nights in the…

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Man succumbs to rabies after ignoring doctor’s instructions
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Man succumbs to rabies after ignoring doctor’s instructions

An elderly man died on Monday in Masalani, Ijara Sub-county in Garissa after disregarding instructions to complete the full dose of anti-rabies injections prescribed by his doctor after he was bitten by a hyena. The deceased, Ibrahim…

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Northern Corridor revamp plan targets roadblocks, transit delays
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Northern Corridor revamp plan targets roadblocks, transit delays

Kenya has announced major reforms aimed at revitalising trade along the Northern Corridor by eliminating persistent Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) that have hampered the 930-kilometre long route. Speaking during the Sensitisation Forum on the…

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COMESA PPF program to provide electricity access to millions
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COMESA PPF program to provide electricity access to millions

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched the distributed renewable energy and clean cooking Project Preparation Facility (PPF), with support from the World Bank. The PPF is part of the regional Acceleration…

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Kenya launches biodiversity finance initiative to bridge funding gap
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Kenya launches biodiversity finance initiative to bridge funding gap

Kenya has officially launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), marking a significant step toward mobilizing sustainable financing for conservation and strengthening the country’s transition to a nature-positive economy.…

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IEBC CEO urge Migori youth to register before the set deadline
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IEBC CEO urge Migori youth to register before the set deadline

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Moses Sunkuli has urged Migori youth to come out and register in large numbers before the set deadline of April 28. Speaking after overseeing the…

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Tomato price surge after January glut leaves markets strained
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Tomato price surge after January glut leaves markets strained

Just three months after farmers grappled with a tomato glut that pushed prices to record lows, markets across Murang’a and the larger Central Kenya region are now experiencing an acute shortage, with prices sharply skyrocketing. Currently,…

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