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Over 3,000 health workers trained to provide specialized mental health
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Over 3,000 health workers trained to provide specialized mental health

Nakuru County has trained 3,689 health workers to provide specialized mental health support in a move aimed at strengthening community-level mental health services. The health workers who comprise 3,459 Community Health Promoters (CHPs)…

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Devki’s Manga Plant is Recasting the Coast Mining Story
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Devki’s Manga Plant is Recasting the Coast Mining Story

Long before the hum of machinery settled over Manga at Voi sub county, the red earth of Taita Taveta had told a quieter story: extraction of mineral deposits carted away in raw form, with minute impact to show on the ground. Today, that…

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UDA set to hold repeat grassroots elections in 18 counties
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UDA set to hold repeat grassroots elections in 18 counties

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will on Thursday, April 23rd 2026 conduct repeat Phase II grassroots elections across 18 counties, in a major exercise expected to draw millions of voters and shape the party’s local leadership…

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Women Empowerment drive takes shape in Nandi County
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Women Empowerment drive takes shape in Nandi County

Women across Nandi County are increasingly stepping into economic independence and leadership spaces, buoyed by a sustained empowerment drive spearheaded by the area Woman Representative, Cynthia Jepkosgei Muge. Through a mix of financial…

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Coffee sector earns Sh24.7 billion in half-year trade boost
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Coffee sector earns Sh24.7 billion in half-year trade boost

Kenya’s coffee industry has recorded impressive earnings of Sh24.7 billion within the first six months of the 2025/2026 coffee year, following strong sales at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). According to NCE reports, a total of 540,843…

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Parliament proposes bill to strengthen modern conservation efforts
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Parliament proposes bill to strengthen modern conservation efforts

Parliament has proposed an Amendment Bill that will provide a comprehensive legal framework for forest conservation by addressing modern challenges and strengthening governance as well as accountability in the forestry sector. Before the…

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Migori County set to benefit from UNICEF health partnership
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Migori County set to benefit from UNICEF health partnership

Migori County is set to benefit from strengthened maternal and child healthcare services following a renewed partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This follows a high-level courtesy visit by a UNICEF delegation to…

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Tourism CS launches Chale community boardwalk
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Tourism CS launches Chale community boardwalk

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has launched the Chale Community Boardwalk and mangrove planting campaign in Kwale County, describing it as a model for community-led conservation and sustainable tourism. Speaking at…

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Lari MP launches Sh76 million bursary disbursement
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Lari MP launches Sh76 million bursary disbursement

The Member of Parliament for Lari Constituency, Mburu Kahangara, on Tuesday officially launched the 2026 bursary issuance programme for boarding schools, colleges, and universities, marking the beginning of a constituency-wide initiative…

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Ruiru TTI Hostel project advances steadily
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Ruiru TTI Hostel project advances steadily

Construction of modern student hostels at Ruiru Technical Training Institute (TTI) is progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to quality technical education in Kiambu County. The ambitious…

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Nyota programme records 95 percent progress
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Nyota programme records 95 percent progress

The National Youths Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme has achieved a remarkable 95 percent progression rate, with the majority of youths who participated in the initial training successfully advancing to the second phase…

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Japan government commits to supporting host and refugees’ communities
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Japan government commits to supporting host and refugees’ communities

Japan’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Matsuura Hiroshi, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting models that provide services to both host and refugee communities in Turkana. He was speaking when he paid a courtesy call to…

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Ijara residents endorse Olow to vie for Garissa women representative
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Ijara residents endorse Olow to vie for Garissa women representative

Residents of Ijara Constituency, Ijara Sub County have today endorsed Asha Dekow Olow bid to vie for Garissa County women representative in the coming 2027 general election. Mrs Olow got a nod after local elders, the youth and grassroot…

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Owalo defends presidential bid after resigning from government role
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Owalo defends presidential bid after resigning from government role

Former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency Eliud Owalo has defended his decision to resign from government and declared his intention to run for president in 2027. Speaking during a morning talk show on a…

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Young voters dominate Kisumu registration centres
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Young voters dominate Kisumu registration centres

Voter registration centres in Kisumu County recorded overwhelming numbers of youthful applicants although thousands of others risk missing out on the exercise due to uncollected identification documents. Officials from the Independent…

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Middle East crisis threatens Kenya’s export sector, CS Kinyanjui says
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Middle East crisis threatens Kenya’s export sector, CS Kinyanjui says

Kenya’s export sector is under pressure following ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which are disrupting key trade routes and threatening billions in foreign earnings. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee…

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Borehole Commissioned to address water shortages in Gatundu South
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Borehole Commissioned to address water shortages in Gatundu South

Residents of Githombokoni Ward in Gatundu South, Kiambu County are set to enjoy uninterrupted water supply following the launch of construction of a new borehole project in the area. The initiative marks a significant step forward by…

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Govt to establish regional security command centres across major towns
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Govt to establish regional security command centres across major towns

Plans are underway to establish Regional Security Command Centres across major towns in the country to enhance surveillance and coordination, alongside the National Command Hub. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS),…

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Boda boda fatalities prompt nationwide safety campaign
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Boda boda fatalities prompt nationwide safety campaign

Concern over high fatalities among boda boda riders in Kenya have sparked renewed calls for enhanced road safety measures, following recent data indicating an upward trend in motorcycle-related deaths. According to the National Transport…

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