Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the mysterious death of a 50-year-old man in Kamarinyang Village, Amukura Central, Teso South Constituency, Busia County. The deceased, a father of four, was found hanging lifeless from on…
A family in Kisumu County is appealing to the government and well-wishers to help them raise Sh.1.8 million needed to repatriate the body of their kin Christina Brandy, who died in Lebanon after a long illness. The deceased’s sister…
Ten counties drawn from the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) are targeting to deepen collaborations to support the development of their livestock sector. The counties participating in the Livestock Sector Strengthening…
When Wendy Waswala’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, her world shifted in ways she neither expected nor understood. “I didn’t have any knowledge about autism,” she recalls, adding, “I only came to learn about it…
The Government has intensified efforts to mobilize national support for the upcoming Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation (STRI) 4Society Week 2026 following a high-level stakeholders’ breakfast convened by the State Department…
The Government has reiterated Kenya’s commitment to advancing regional vaccine manufacturing as a pillar of Africa’s health security Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga underscored the need to translate political…
Stakeholders in occupational safety and health have called for greater emphasis on psychosocial well-being in workplaces, noting that mental and emotional health is becoming a critical component of overall safety as work environments…
The Civil Registration office in Kiambu Sub-County has dismissed claims of delays in the issuance of national identity cards, stating that the process has been streamlined and is currently operating within standard timelines. The…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has spearheaded a significant crackdown on illicit alcohol in the Mt. Kenya region, resulting in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit vodka bottles,…
Environmental conservation efforts in Homa Bay County received a boost this week after an environmentalist, Nuhu Omollo Masoud led a tree-planting exercise at Homa Bay Comprehensive School under a project dubbed the “Back to School with a…
The Kiambu Affordable Housing Project under the national Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is making strong progress, bringing much-needed decent homes closer to employment centres while easing housing pressure around Nairobi. Launched in…
Preparations are in top gear in Vihiga County ahead of this year’s 61st Labour Day celebrations set for May 1, 2026. This is the first time the national event is being held outside Nairobi. The celebrations will be held at Friends…
Turkana County has recorded 469 new infections in 2025, a 63.4% increase from 2024. About 33% of these infections are among adolescents and youth aged 15–24 years. HIV-related deaths also rose significantly from 265 to 562. County AIDS and…
Parts of Kwale County have been severely affected following days of heavy rainfall that have triggered flooding across sections of the coastal region. According to Kenya Red Cross Kwale Coordinator Mohamed Mwaenzi, the downpour has…
The Mombasa County Government has launched a major healthcare infrastructure expansion programme that will see the construction of four new hospitals across the county at a combined cost of nearly Sh1 billion, in a move aimed at improving…
Sportsmen and women from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi counties—popularly known as the “City of Champions,” “Home of Champions,” and “Source of Champions”—have been urged to register their brands and develop merchandise as a way…
The Director of Public Prosecutions commenced the case against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and his seven co-accused charged with masterminding another wave of deaths linked to extremist religious practices at the Kwa…
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to extend the new voter registration period in the county and other pastoral communities owing to the nomadic life in some areas.…
Over 40 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in Kilifi have received tools of trade worth Sh3 million in a life-changing intervention aimed at enabling them to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. The…
It sounded like a fantasy for many in Migori County when the devolved government began enticing local farmers to embrace dairy farming with the sole aim of boosting milk and meat production in the region in 2024. However, what was regarded…
Police officers in Tseikuru Sub-County have recovered 22 goats stolen from a herder in Nzitu Village. Upon receiving the report, officers responded promptly and pursued the suspects, who fled the scene. According to the National Police…
The national government has officially launched the construction of the first public university in Baringo County. The institution, Kabarnet University College, is being established in Kabarnet town, the county headquarters, and is…
A multi-agency team led by Anti-Narcotics officers has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking after intercepting two consignments of methamphetamine worth Ksh21M at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The first haul of 1,730 grams valued…
Farmers in Tinderet Sub County have recorded improved agricultural productivity over the past two years following the government’s subsidized fertilizer programme, with both authorities and growers citing higher yields and reduced…
