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Beekeeping transforming women’s lives in West Pokot
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Beekeeping transforming women’s lives in West Pokot

In the semi-arid landscapes of West Pokot, women are turning beekeeping into a lifeline of hope, income, and environmental conservation. What was once a small-scale traditional activity has grown into a thriving honey enterprise that is…

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Administrator calls for adherence to mining regulations
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Administrator calls for adherence to mining regulations

Aroo Subcounty Deputy County Commissioner, Dennis Barasa, has called for peaceful coexistence, enhanced security, and strict adherence to mining regulations to support sustainable development in the area. Speaking during public engagement…

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Head of Public Service calls for stakeholder collaboration in education
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Head of Public Service calls for stakeholder collaboration in education

Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has challenged all stakeholders in the education sector to work together in nurturing learners academically, morally and spiritually in order to achieve desirable educational outcomes in our country.…

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Information PS Isaboke calls for tech adoption to enhance security
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Information PS Isaboke calls for tech adoption to enhance security

State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, Stephen Isaboke, has underscored the importance of leveraging technology to enhance security in various institutions including learning institutions, hospitals…

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Tourism College in Maasai Mara release to market new graduates
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Tourism College in Maasai Mara release to market new graduates

A growing tourism training institution in the heart of the Maasai Mara is emerging as a key driver of skills development and local empowerment, with leaders now calling for increased government support to help it expand its impact on…

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Mombasa launches inspection of schools to assess fire safety levels
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Mombasa launches inspection of schools to assess fire safety levels

The county government of Mombasa has embarked on a fire safety inspection exercise covering all learning institutions and premises domiciled in the coastal city. The directive was issued by area Governor, Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir,…

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929 students trained under Jitume program since its inception in Bungoma
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929 students trained under Jitume program since its inception in Bungoma

The Bungoma Jitume Centre Manager, Dennis Asachita has underscored that apart from gaining digital skills, students being trained under the Jitume program also learn how to earn an income through online jobs offered on various platforms on…

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Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy is suspected as an act of arson
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Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy is suspected as an act of arson

Preliminary investigations have established that the fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil was an act of arson. Education Cabinet Secretary (CS), Julius Migos Ogamba, said that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is holding…

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West Pokot community benefits as KFS signs forest management deal
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West Pokot community benefits as KFS signs forest management deal

Residents living around the Kapenguria Forest achieved a major milestone after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officially launched the Kapenguria Participatory Forest Management Plan (2026–2031) and signed a Forest Management Agreement with…

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M-Pesa Foundation launches Sh72 million for School Project in Migori
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M-Pesa Foundation launches Sh72 million for School Project in Migori

The M-Pesa Foundation has launched the construction and equipping of Wasio Comprehensive School at a cost of Sh72 million in a move aimed at improving access to quality and digital learning in Migori County. The groundbreaking ceremony…

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WHO warns of rising Nicotine addiction among young people
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WHO warns of rising Nicotine addiction among young people

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to strengthen measures to protect children and young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products. WHO has warned that the industry is increasingly targeting…

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Government delivers milk coolers worth Sh60 Million in Narok South
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Government delivers milk coolers worth Sh60 Million in Narok South

The government, through the State Department for Livestock Development, has handed over nine milk coolers worth Sh60 million to dairy farmers in Ololung’a, Narok South, in a major boost to the region’s dairy sector growth. The coolers are…

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Mudavadi, Chinese envoy discuss shared development agenda
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Mudavadi, Chinese envoy discuss shared development agenda

Kenya and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan engaged in extensive talks in Nairobi to enhance cooperation across…

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Shortage of wound care specialists hurting treatment efforts
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Shortage of wound care specialists hurting treatment efforts

The shortage of specialized wound care nurses in Kenya is undermining treatment efforts for patients suffering from chronic and traumatic wounds, with health experts now calling for urgent investment in training and recruitment to address…

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Makueni flags off micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
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Makueni flags off micronutrient supplements for pregnant women

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and Vitamin Angels Founder Howard Schiffer on Thursday flagged off 7,200 bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), each containing 180 tablets to be distributed to several health facilities across the…

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Period poverty fuels school absenteeism among girls in Kenya
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Period poverty fuels school absenteeism among girls in Kenya

Hundreds of schoolgirls in Kajiado County miss classes every month as menstrual stigma, lack of sanitary towels and inadequate sanitation facilities continue to disrupt their learning. Speaking during the commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene…

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Over 500 Siaya County Government workers, have no personnel numbers
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Over 500 Siaya County Government workers, have no personnel numbers

Hundreds of Siaya county government workers, among them the chairman of the County Public Service Board, have not been paid their salaries for the last two months for lack of personal file numbers. For this, the County Assembly of Siaya is…

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Report: Kenya lags in fostering a smoke-free society
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Report: Kenya lags in fostering a smoke-free society

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day this Sunday, a new report shows that Kenya is significantly lagging its African counterparts and global leaders in fostering a smoke-free society. According to the “Path to Smoke-Free” global…

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EACC arrests senior police officers over alleged bribery
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EACC arrests senior police officers over alleged bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two senior police officers over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public. The arrests followed a complaint alleging that the officers; the…

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Veteran journalist Mohamed Hassan celebrated on retirement from service
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Veteran journalist Mohamed Hassan celebrated on retirement from service

Veteran journalist Mohamed Hassan has retired from Kenya News Agency (KNA) after an illustrious 38 years in the public service. Mohamed officially retired from KNA on May 8, 2026, after attaining the mandatory age of 60, as head of the…

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