Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The public transport and storage sector contributes an average of eight to nine per cent of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it a vital pillar of the economy. It is a vibrant sub-sector within the broader services industry and…
Kenya has officially joined the TRACE Project, a regional initiative, aimed at strengthening ethics and regulatory systems governing clinical trials across Africa through digital integration and harmonized review processes. The Trial…
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has pledged support to traders, whose businesses were destroyed during recent protests against rising fuel prices in the town. The governor said the assistance will be provided through the county…
Police in Busia shot dead two youths while repelling a group that had stormed Busia Police Station in an attempt to demand the release of a suspect in custody. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Busia County Police Commander Ahamed…
The government has distributed milk coolers in a major move aimed at strengthening Kenya’s dairy sector, reducing post-harvest losses and improving farmers’ earnings across the country. Speaking on Wednesday during the flagging off…
Clinical officers in Kwale County have vowed to continue their ongoing strike, now entering its seventh day, accusing the county government of failing to address long-standing grievances affecting healthcare workers and service delivery.…
Health officials are calling on residents of Bungoma County to go for regular health screening in order to curb the rising cases of hypertension and cancer within the community. The County Non-Communicable Diseases Coordinator, Rose Mogoi,…
The Community Poverty Eradication Committee (CPEC) in Migori County has disbursed loans worth Sh1.2 million to various community self-help groups in Suna East and Suna West constituencies, amid growing concerns over inadequate funding and…
Vihiga County Women Representative, Beatrice Adagala has intensified her community empowerment initiatives through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by championing grassroots social development and economic…
Students in special learning institutions in Bondo constituency have for the first time benefited from bursaries courtesy of Bondo NG-CDF. In the latest disbursement, the special institutions which have always missed out on the bursary…
Normalcy has returned to Kiambu town following a two-day public transport shutdown that had disrupted movement across the area. On Wednesday morning, stages were once again bustling with activity as matatus and buses lined up to ferry…
The Iten Law Courts have launched a special service week aimed at fast-tracking uncontested land succession cases in a bid to reduce the growing backlog of inheritance disputes that have remained unresolved for years. The exercise,…
A public-private partnership initiative targeting 3,000 farmers in Nakuru county has been activated to scale up adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture practices. According to Nakuru County Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services Chief…
Kenya has intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through strengthened surveillance systems, digital health transformation, and community-led interventions. This was showcased during a high-level side event…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has lauded the county revenue officers for their role in enhancing revenue collection and improving efficiency in the county. Speaking during a meeting with the revenue officers at the Kisii Agricultural Training…
The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), has defended the government’s handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in the transport sector to the escalating global conflict…
Bomet County Senator Hillary Sigei has called on the county government to establish more modern Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres to improve learning conditions for young children. During a visit to Chemobei ECDE Centre,…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Huawei have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cybersecurity workforce through a national cybersecurity boot camp aimed at equipping students with practical digital security…
At least 1,000 students at Mbooni Girls High School in Mbooni West Sub county have been sent home after several students suffered from abdominal pains coupled with diarrhoea. Speaking to Kenya News Agency on Tuesday, Mbooni West Sub-county…
Property dealers and other players in the commerce industry in Tharaka Nithi are beaming with hope as upgrading to bitumen standards of key roads is set to open up the region to investors. Citing the recently completed tarmacking of…
Residents of Liwatoni in Mvita Sub-County have raised alarm over the deteriorating condition of a key link road to their estate, saying it has caused endless traffic snarl-ups and frequent damage to motor vehicles. The Tangana road is…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the progress of the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, saying he was confident the technical team would come up with a “people-facing command structure.” He said the Unit will…
Residents of Kajiado North expressed relief after matatus resumed operations in Ngong town following the suspension of the two-day nationwide matatu strike over high fuel prices. The return of public transport restored movement within the…
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, who is attending the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, held high-level talks with WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Klugeat. The meeting focused on…
