Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
A section of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) stakeholders in Baringo County have raised concerns following the scarcity of dedicated safe spaces and rescue centers for survivors. The critical component in the fight against the menace arose…
The rapid advancement of technology and increased access to digital platforms has exposed children and young people in Kiambu County to rising cases of online exploitation and abuse. In this regard, child protection stakeholders have…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has closed two rehabilitation facilities following separate compliance operations, rescuing a total of 16 clients from deplorable conditions that posed serious…
The government has intensified its investment in education and skills development among the youth as the country prepares to mark this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations under the theme of education, skills and the future. Speaking on…
An empowerment programme spearheaded by Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW), continues to transform the lives of hundreds of underprivileged young people at the grassroots level, who otherwise would have been left without opportunities for…
Homa Bay County has launched its second newborn unit at Rachuonyo Sub-County Hospital in a major step toward improving neonatal and child healthcare services in the region. The facility, officially opened on Thursday, is expected to reduce…
As part of its long-term plans on ensuring mental health is well taken care of, Nakuru County’s Department of Health is poised to partner with the Shamiri Institute to implement a mental health support network targeting adolescents and…
Samburu county will host Kenya’s wildest and toughest off-road motorsport event this weekend, the 37th edition of the Rhino charge which brings together competitors, conservationists, and adventure enthusiasts. Among the teams expected to…
Temperatures in Nyeri are expected to dip to lows of up to 140C as the country ushers in the cold June –July chilly season. Among areas expected to experience the lowest temperatures include Kieni West, Tetu, Nyeri Central, Mukurwe-ini,…
President William Ruto has launched the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026-2028, Kenya’s national roadmap to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Speaking during the launch, the President said the…
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) is urging communities to organize themselves into registered groups to benefit from various empowerment programmes. The Fund has expanded grassroots initiatives, including tents and…
Kiambu County has intensified a school-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination outreach program aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer. The exercise targets eligible girls before exposure to HPV, a virus associated with…
Murang’a County has launched a major upgrade of internet connectivity in all its 170 public health facilities by shifting from WiFi-based systems to satellite internet in a move aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the County.…
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has ordered closure of Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Nakuru County, following a fire tragedy that has left 16 learners dead. The Cabinet Secretary indicated that all the learners will be released…
President William Ruto has reassigned the Principal Secretary (PS) Kello Harsama as the new PS for the State Department for Petroleum following recent changes within the Principal Secretary ranks under Article 155(4) of the Constitution.…
The government has issued a stern warning to cooperatives and traders accused of exploiting farmers through the illegal sale of subsidized fertilizer, with Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Kiprono Ronoh vowing decisive action against…
The Government has assured religious groups and civil society organisations of continued support in safeguarding freedom of religion and belief amid growing concerns over the proposed Religious Organisations Bill 2024. Speaking during a…
Religious leaders and the interfaith council in Nyandarua County have condemned the tribal profiling by a section of politicians, terming it as a threat to national stability. The members of the clergy noted that such tribal and ethnic…
Muslims across Vihiga County Wednesday gathered at different parts of the county to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha through special prayers, animal sacrifices and acts of charity. During the occasion, religious leaders, Muslims and political leaders…
The Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency has launched a Sh1.7 billion programme to establish three major water supply systems in Nandi County. This ambitious move aims at ending chronic water shortages and improving access to…
The ambitious Chuka Affordable Housing Project is rapidly changing the skyline of Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, recording a 33pc physical progress milestone as construction hits full stride on its four major blocks. Youths across the…
The East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) has appointed Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as Chairman of its Committee on Membership and Partnerships, positioning him at the center of efforts to deepen regional and…
47 youth have successfully completed a 45-day Socio-Emotional Skills Training (SEST) through the support of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase 2 (KISIP 2) and the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement…
At least 16 learners lost their lives after a fire broke out at Utimishi Academy in Gilgil subcounty, Nakuru County, where seventy-nine others sustained injuries during the tragedy. Authorities confirmed that the sixteen were among the 200…
