Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Machakos County has geared her efforts to strengthen her public service systems through training of staff to enhance governance, accountability, and overall quality service delivery. In the second cohort of the training programme, 400…
Meru County leaders have expressed renewed optimism over improved security in the region following the establishment of a major police training programme in Iombe, Igembe North area. Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia welcomed the recruits,…
Access to quality maternal and newborn healthcare in Taita Taveta County received a major boost on Friday following the commissioning of a Sh41 million state-of-the-art maternal and newborn unit at Mwatate Sub County Hospital. The…
The Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) has convened a two-day workshop in Isiolo County aimed at strengthening the capacity and coordination of County Pastoral Associations (CPAs) and Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs).…
Youthful beneficiaries of the government-backed Nyota Fund project in Meru County have expressed optimism following the completion of phase one training for the program’s second cohort, citing improved access to funding and critical…
Turkana Deputy Governor John Erus has reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to child protection and welfare, emphasising the need to strengthen children’s participation in governance and decision-making processes. Speaking during…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured the country that oil production from Lokichar South Basin will start before the end of this year. Speaking during the historic groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning…
Paris Olympics 200-metre champion Gabby Thomas of the United States of America (USA) sealed a double when she rallied to win the women’s 200m at the Absa Kip Keino Classic on Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium. Moments after snatching…
Residents of Bula Mzuri, Bashal, Sambul, and Kunaso areas in Garissa town are decrying poor access roads to their areas after their main road from Garissa CBD was washed away by floods from the recent rains in the county. The residents say…
Kenya’s Mercy Oketch successfully defended her 400m title at the seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic held at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, April 24 The national champion powered to victory in a season’s best time of 50.17…
A court in Mombasa has sentenced a 26-year-old woman who stole a three-year-old child, presumably in revenge for the minor’s mother’s romantic relationship with her estranged husband. Asha Wanyonyi, who appeared before Principal Magistrate…
Hospitality stakeholders in Kisumu County have been assured of enhanced security and safety measures as the government intensifies efforts to position the region as a tourism and investment destination. Speaking during a sensitisation…
Sports and public health took centre stage this week as over 4,500 youths from across Samburu County converged at Kenyatta Stadium in Maralal town for the third edition of the governor’s cup tournament. Seizing the opportunity, the…
Along the shores of Lake Victoria, a quieter crisis is unfolding, one that rarely makes headlines but is steadily shaping the future of an entire generation. For many adolescents in Homa Bay, the struggle is not just about school fees or…
Africa’s fastest sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, delivered a thrilling performance to win the men’s 100m at the Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour held at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday. The Commonwealth Games champion delighted home…
A somber mood engulfed Ishiara Town in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, as hundreds of mourners on Friday gathered to bid farewell to one victim of a police shooting during protests over deplorable conditions at Ishiara Level 4…
The Kakamega Council of Elders has issued a strong warning to politicians amid a surge in political violence at funeral gatherings across the county. The Council signalled its intention to take firm action against leaders linked to the…
The Turkana County Government today joins the rest of the world in marking World Malaria Day 2026, calling for stronger and faster action to reduce the high number of malaria cases in Turkana. The County Executive for Health and Sanitation…
Traffic flow along the Nairobi Southern Bypass (Ole Sereni bound) has been restored. A section of road was temporarily closed on Friday, April 24, 2026, following an early morning road accident near the Dagoretti area. However, road users…
The upgrade of the Migori Airstrip is set for completion this year, presenting a significant boost for tourism, trade, and travellers in Nyanza and the wider Western region. Barnabas Nyonda, the officer in charge, stated that once the…
West Pokot County Commissioner David Saruni has hailed the progress of national government development projects across the county, noting that the visible transformation marks a significant milestone in improving livelihoods and unlocking…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned farmer co-operative societies, with the habit of taking up loans without a clear repayment plan, that the government will not continue to write off debts that do little to benefit…
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Dr. Eddyson Nyale has lauded first aid and firefighting skills training at the workplace, describing it as a key preparatory activity towards World Safety Day 2026, whose national celebrations will be held…
Health CS Aden Duale Thursday chaired the signing of a Joint Communiqué outlining immediate and medium-term measures to improve access to healthcare services for civil servants under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF). The…
