Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Road upgrading works on the Maseno-Kombewa Road in Vihiga County reached a major milestone on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as contractors commenced the laying of the road surface in a project expected to transform transport and spur economic…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is set to preside over the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) Programme Friday at the Tebe Grounds, Kapyego Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County.…
The 2026 China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) programme has officially opened in Beijing, marking a new chapter in international media engagement and cross-cultural exchange, with journalists from over 90 countries…
Homa Bay County has recorded an upsurge in suicide cases associated with deteriorating mental health amongst the local residents. The latest is the tragic death of Peris Nyabonyi, a 21-year-old student at Tom Mboya University, who was…
The Government is intensifying efforts to promote beekeeping as a key economic activity aimed at improving household incomes, enhancing food security, and increasing Kenya’s honey exports to premium international markets. Speaking during…
The Ministry of Education is planning to phase out paper-based examinations across the education system in the coming years, in a sweeping reform aimed at reducing the billions of shillings spent annually on printing and administering…
By turning farm waste into a green solution, two students from Kiambu County have won the Africa Region Earth Prize for their eco-friendly, budget-conscious exhaust filtration system that utilizes maize and coconut waste. The M-PESA…
The Directorate of the National Anti-corruption Campaign Steering Committee (NACCSC) is conducting training for three County Anti-corruption Civilian Oversight Committees (CACCOC) on social audits for community projects, in a bid to…
Residents of Irunduni and the wider Tharaka region in Tharaka Nithi County are expressing renewed optimism as the tarmacking of the Irunduni-Gatunga road progresses, promising to transform connectivity and livelihoods in the semi-arid…
Kenya is moving forward with the implementation of the Energy (Biofuels) Regulations, 2025, which will support the phased rollout of locally produced biofuel blends across the country’s fuel supply chain. The initiative is part of broader…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has called for urgent action to protect bees and other pollinators, warning that their declining population poses a major threat to biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods across the country. Speaking…
Agriculture contributes more than Sh9.2 billion to Siaya County’s economy annually, hence the need to strengthen the sector, Siaya Governor James Orengo has said. According to Orengo, agriculture, which forms the backbone of the county’s…
Recurring drought cycles and changing weather patterns that have led to livestock deaths and crop failure in Kajiado County underscore the urgent need for climate-smart agriculture, resilient food systems, and sustainable land use…
Ekwanda Assistant County Commissioner, Geoffrey Ng’enoh, has warned youths and members of the public against engaging in the controversial “Reggae na Lami” funeral processions, popularly known as “Msafara,” saying the practice will soon…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a former employee of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as part of an ongoing crackdown on the use of forged academic certificates. The suspect, Mercy Akinyi Ofuwa who was…
Traders at the ongoing Embu Modern Market project have expressed optimism that the new facility will transform business operations, create more opportunities for small-scale traders and improve livelihoods across Embu County. Speaking at…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), led by the Chairman, Erastus Ethekon, today hosted a delegation from the European Union and the EU Council Africa Working Party (COAFR) during their annual working visit to Kenya.…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has issued a strong public warning against the increasing trend of individuals impersonating its officials, citing an ongoing case involving five suspects at the Kiambu Law Courts. The suspects,…
Kenya’s electric mobility sector has recorded rapid growth over the last three years, with the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the country’s roads rising from about 1,200 in 2023 to more than 35,000 currently, stakeholders have said.…
Joy and excitement marked the commissioning of newly constructed Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms in Kiambogo and Mbathi villages in Kijabe Ward as the Kiambu County Government intensified efforts to improve access…
Education in Hamisi Constituency has received a major boost after the Safaricom Foundation awarded Cheptech Secondary School a Sh59 million boost to upgrade infrastructure and learning materials aimed at raising the quality of education…
Medical Services Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for curriculum harmonization in medical training institutions and the need for stronger co-investment models to address workforce losses linked to brain drain. Speaking on…
Suspected remains, clothes and shoes believed to belong to missing businessman George Gitonga, who disappeared earlier this month under mysterious circumstances have been found. Police officers together with family members confirmed the…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has pledged financial support to traders whose properties were destroyed during recent protests over high fuel prices. The Governor said the assistance will be provided through the county emergency fund as…
