Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Access to quality seed, farmer education and adoption of technology among smallholder farmers has been termed as the key ingredients in ensuring that farmers increase their harvest and ensure that the country is food secure. Bayer Kenya…
More than 2,000 cases of teenage pregnancies were recorded in Kajiado County between January and March this year, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has revealed. The statistics, released by the County Department of Health, shows that girls aged…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has urged politicians and members of the public to shun hate speech, hooliganism and political chaos and instead promote peace, cohesion and issue-based politics during ongoing and upcoming by-elections…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has launched an ambitious environmental conservation programme aimed at restoring the depleted Wire Forest in Homa Bay County through a large-scale tree-planting exercise. Speaking…
The ICT Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable disposal of electrical and electronic waste through a sensitization meeting held at the County Commissioner’s office in Kiambu Town.…
Siaya residents have called on Parliament to allocate more resources towards infrastructure development to spur economic growth and improve access to services in rural areas. Speaking during a public hearing on the 2026/2027 estimates of…
The government, civil society organizations and religious leaders in Nyeri County have pledged to work together in addressing the growing cases of suicide, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and alcoholism, which they described as major threats…
Makueni Governor, Mutula Kilonzo Jr., commissioned two water projects in Mbitini Ward in Nzaui Sub-county with an aim of expanding access to clean and reliable water to the residents. In the first project, Mutula commissioned the Ilengeni…
Stakeholders in Kenya’s tea industry have backed the newly introduced tea levy, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening market access, value addition, research and the long-term sustainability of the country’s leading export…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has released Sh4.3 billion from the Fuel Levy Securitization Fund to the National Land Commission (NLC) to compensate Project Affected Persons (PAPs), under the Multinational…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Daniel Lelgojine has been declared the winner of the Poro Ward by-election in Samburu West Sub-County following a successful voting exercise conducted on Thursday. The results were announced by…
Two people were killed and three houses torched following violent inter-clan clashes in Wang’aya One Sub-location in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County. Preliminary reports indicate that the violence was triggered by the killing of a man…
Kenya and South Africa have pledged to strengthen regional and international cooperation in the fight against corruption, with leaders from both countries calling for stronger institutions, accountability and ethical governance during a…
The issuance of university and college bursary cheques for the 2026 academic year has officially commenced in Kajiado North Constituency, with hundreds of beneficiaries receiving financial support through the National Government…
Security officials in Suba North Sub County have launched investigations after county government enforcement officers allegedly stormed a private school in Mbita and assaulted a teacher, triggering public outrage among education…
Police in West Pokot, acting on intelligence reports, have ambushed a building under construction in Makutano Town and recovered 135 bags of subsidised fertiliser, each weighing 50 kilograms, belonging to the National Cereals and Produce…
Kenya has become the first country in East Africa to conduct and launch a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, marking a major breakthrough in the region’s fight against alcohol and substance abuse. The…
Political leaders along bordering counties of Wajir and Marsabit have been urged to maintain peace as they address boundary concerns. Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC) Kenya urged concerned parties to explore dispute resolution…
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) have arrested two suspects, recovered a substantial cache of narcotics at an auto spare and garage shop in Ruaka, Nairobi County. In a…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has released Ksh 4.3 billion to the National Land Commission (NLC) for compensation of persons affected by Bagamoyo–Tanga–Horohoro road project. Funded by the African Development Bank, the…
As Kenya’s media industry reels from shrinking newsrooms, layoffs and the rapid shift to digital platforms, hundreds of young journalists and creatives are being forced to reinvent themselves outside traditional media houses. In Kisumu,…
Siaya governor James Orengo has challenged Kenyans not to fear demanding accountability from their leaders, including the President and Governors. According to Orengo, those trying to instil fear in Kenyans who keep on demanding…
For years, floods in Kisumu’s informal settlements have meant more than submerged homes and impassable roads. In areas such as Manyatta, the overflowing waters often cut-off access to clean drinking water, exposing families to disease…
Kenyan manufacturers and exporters have raised concerns over the high cost of production, saying it is eroding profits and weakening competitiveness in both local and international markets. Speaking during an Exporters Round Table forum in…
