Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The government can still raise enough revenue to finance the 2026/2027 budget without placing an unbearable burden on wananchi if it embraces prudent taxation, seals corruption loopholes and expands untapped sectors of the economy. As the…
The department of Civil Registration has opened offices in all six Sub Counties of Vihiga County, aimed at taking services closer to the people. In an interview with KNA at his office, Sabatia Sub County Civil Registrar Edwin Nganga said…
Matayos Member of Parliament Geoffrey Odanga has urged the national government to increase capitation funds for schools, saying the current allocation is insufficient. Speaking during the opening of a new administration block at Siteko…
Karabok mixed secondary school soccer team has proved yet again why it’s the team to beat in this year’s Homa Bay County soccer tournament after it cruised through the zonal competition unbeaten. The team registered consecutive clean…
Human rights groups in Mombasa have backed calls by leaders from Lamu County for the immediate lifting of the seven-year-old night curfew following a recent court order directing its suspension. The activists and leaders have demanded the…
Police officers have arrested a suspect linked to inflammatory public utterances that have gone viral across social media platforms, with content deemed highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability. The…
Vihiga County has finally lifted a two-month anthrax quarantine imposed on Luanda and Emuhaya sub-counties after concluding a mass vaccination campaign that also revealed that no more cases were detected. The department of health services,…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions conducted a prison outreach programme at Malindi Prison as part of ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice and strengthen collaboration within the criminal justice system. The outreach…
19 suspects have been charged in court over an alleged fraud scheme that saw a Sacco lose over Ksh 14 billion. The suspects, comprising of former and current officials of the Sacco were charged with conspiracy to defraud, stealing,…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a stern warning to serving public officers against mistreating new graduate interns posted in their offices. The Commission emphasized that any form of abuse within government institutions is…
A Senate Oversight Committee has raised alarm over the discharge of raw sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi-million-shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank-backed Financing Locally-Led…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Dr. Julius Migos Ogamba, has underscored the government’s commitment to enhance and support the education sector in an effort to ensure there is improved and enough school infrastructure as well as…
Cancer continues to claim thousands of lives in Kenya each year, exposing not only gaps in treatment but also the silent emotional toll carried by patients and their families. According to national health data, Kenya records between 44,000…
The Luo Council of Elders has called on leaders from the Luo community to embrace unity and end growing political hostility, warning that emerging divisions risk weakening the region’s political strength and development agenda. Addressing…
More than 200 grassroots football teams in Kiambu County are set to benefit from a Sh2.7 million sponsorship package disbursed by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kiambu Branch, to support participation in local football tournaments.…
Kenya’s flower industry is shifting focus to emerging global markets as growers grapple with rising freight charges, high input costs, and supply chain disruptions that threaten export growth of the delicate sector. The floriculture sector…
Grassroots women in Tharaka Nithi County received a financial boost of Sh230,000 from Susan Ngugi Mwindu being support for income-generating goat keeping projects in Maara Constituency. The Woman Representative, who visited Majira area,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has criticised claims by some political actors that they will influence the electoral process in the 2027 presidential election through extra-legal mechanisms. IEBC Chairperson,…
Youth in Uasin Gishu County have been encouraged to enroll in Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) to acquire technical skills that prepare them for specific careers and help them capitalize on job market opportunities. The call was made by…
The County Government of Vihiga is seeking to strengthen disaster management and emergency preparedness through a renewed partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), following a consultative meeting between Governor Wilber…
Residents of Masana village, community leaders and human right activists staged a peaceful demonstration seeking attention of the county government and county commissioner’s offices demanding immediate action and justice over the…
A 42-year-old mother of three accused of fatally stabbing her 28-year-old boyfriend following a dispute over a blanket worth Sh1,500 was arraigned in the High Court in Eldoret to answer to murder charges. The accused, Salome Cherobon, who…
Learners from vulnerable families in Matungu Sub-County are set to benefit from the Kakamega County Government bursary programme, following the commencement of bursary issuance across the region. Speaking during the bursary issuance…
The County Government of Nakuru will host a major Business Expo that will bring together corporate organizations and businesses drawn from different sectors of the economy to showcase their products, services and capacity to serve the…
