Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Protests against the recent sharp increase in fuel prices turned chaotic in Kiritiri Market in Mbeere South Constituency after angry demonstrators set ablaze the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) offices. The…
Health officials in Homa Bay County have sounded alarm over the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs), which now account for nearly half of hospital admissions and deaths across the county. The concerns were raised during a…
The recent increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is gradually triggering a sharp rise in the prices of foodstuffs and household commodities in various markets and retail shops across…
The Wajir County government and the Population Council have concluded the Adolescent Girls Initiative in Kenya (AGI-K) programme, which has been implemented in the county since 2015 to support girls’ education and wellbeing. Speaking…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. WHO Director-General Dr.…
The construction of the 12-kilometre Ngomeni–Mjanaheri road, Magarini sub county to bitumen standards is set to be officially commissioned by President Dr. William Ruto Friday. The road is expected to transform the socio-economic landscape…
Hundreds of Garissa farmers farming along River Tana in Garissa County, are now demanding compensation from the government for the millions of shillings they have been losing to floods over the years. The farmers, through their Garissa…
Many teenage mothers in Baringo County fail to access Social Health Authority (SHA) critical services due to lack of identification documents. County SHA official Robert Malel noted that lack of ID cards for SHA registration and healthcare…
The government has expressed concern over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), femicide and child abuse in the country, warning that the trend has become a national crisis requiring urgent and coordinated intervention. Ministry…
Kenya is expected to experience below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the June to September 2026 season, according to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). The latest regional climate…
Kenya is expected to experience below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the June to September 2026 season, according to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). The latest regional climate…
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation is stepping up environmental conservation efforts through a clean cooking initiative targeting forest-adjacent communities in partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya. The programme seeks to reduce…
Vihiga county government in partnership with Cure Cervical cancer organization and Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, have set up a free cervical screening and treatment outreach program for women aged 27 to 49 years at Kegoye Friends Church…
Nairobi is currently at the heartbeat of African women’s rugby as Kenya hosts the Performance Division of the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s tournament running from May 21st to 31st at the iconic RFUEA Grounds. Since the tournament’s inception…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide Directorate has taken over investigations into the brutal murder of Rachel Wandeto, a gospel artist, who succumbed to severe injuries inflicted during an attack on May 16, 2026, in…
Kenya received global acclaim at the 79th World Health Assembly as Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accepted official recognition for the country’s elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness. The…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has assured Kenyans that their personal information will remain safe and secure under the proposed use of biometric data in censuses and surveys outlined in the Statistics Bill, 2026. The…
At least 710 people have been arrested across the country following protests over high fuel prices, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. According to a statement by the investigative agency, majority of the suspects…
Members of Nanga Kihoto Naivasha Company Ltd have expressed fears of losing their 1,277-acre land parcel in Nakuru County to grabbers, 45 years after they bought the property. This follows reports that the land valued over Ksh 2.5 billion…
Four people have been killed and at least 30 injured in protests linked to Kenya’s nationwide transport strikes against recent increases in the cost of fuel, according to the Interior Minister. Thousands of commuters were left stranded,…
Wajir County is set to benefit from increased electricity connectivity and power infrastructure projects worth Sh7.7 billion under the national government’s rural electrification programme, Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has…
Residents of Nyeri County had to trek to their various destinations today after PSV operators made true their threat to withdraw services due to the ongoing national strike over fuel costs. All three termini in the town were deserted as…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing and prosecuting perpetrators of illicit trade and smuggling, warning that the illegal activities undermine legitimate businesses and distort fair competition in…
Residents of Homa Bay County have called for increased funding for development projects and the revival of stalled initiatives during a public participation forum on the 2026/2027 national budget estimates. The forum was spearheaded by the…
