Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The government has intensified efforts to secure land ownership for public schools in Homa Bay County through an accelerated land titling program aimed at protecting educational institutions from encroachment and boundary disputes.…
Former Migori County Woman Representative, Dr. Pamela Odhiambo, has called for urgent measures to enhance the safety and the security of students in boarding schools after recent spates of arson attacks. Speaking at Wasio Primary School in…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Duke Simeon Onyari, the Clerk of Nyamira County Assembly, over alleged corruption and loss of Sh. 30 million in the construction of the Nyamira County Assembly office block.…
Insecurity situation in Garissa has sparked widespread panic among residents with Garissa Town slowly turning into a crime zone characterized by upsurge in acts of armed robberies by knife-wielding youthful gangs, and violent assaults by…
Watching her walk up and down, staring at nothing, one could mistake Mrs. Caroline Auma (not her real name) for cracking her head to accomplish a major assignment worth helping her improve on her family’s living standards. But nay. This is…
For many schoolgirls in Kwale County, menstruation remains more than a monthly biological process, but a barrier to education, confidence and opportunity. Despite growing awareness of menstrual health, many girls in rural communities…
County Government of Kirinyaga has constructed 11 modern social halls where local communities are gathering to discuss civic issues, trade knowledge and celebrate cultural traditions. The initiative by Governor Anne Waiguru is meant to…
While Kenyans commemorated 63 years of self-rule the minority Ilchamus (Njemps) community in Baringo County had more than that, as they celebrated new found peace and a new Sub-county, thanks to government initiatives. Even with scars of…
The Kenya Railways Corporation now targets to transport over 5,000 tonnes of cargo and 1,000 passengers each transit through the revamped Gilgil-Ol Kalou-Nyahururu railway line that has remained dormant for the last 46 years. The…
Teso South Member of Parliament (MP), Mary Emase, has opposed plans by the Ministry of Health to use Alupe Sub-county Hospital as an Ebola isolation and quarantine centre. The legislator argued that the facility plays a critical role in…
Kiambu Town MP Machua Waithaka hosted Form Four students and teachers from HGM Ting’ang’a Secondary School at the parliament buildings. The group had the opportunity to follow the afternoon sitting from the Speaker’s Gallery, where they…
Nakuru County has taken a significant step towards improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health outcomes under the project Uzazi Salama Scale-Up. The project involves the scaling-up of medical infrastructure, enhancing health…
Pioneer Siaya Governor, Cornel Rasanga Amoth has declared interest in the Siaya Senate seat that is currently held by the Orange Democratic movement party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga. Following the declaration made Wednesday, during a…
A Naivasha Court has directed that the nine students accused of starting a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy killing 16 leaders be held in custody for another 21 days pending completion of investigations. Through their advocates,…
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has distributed tools worth Sh4.8 million to 24 special schools and institutions in the Rift Valley region to enhance learning for learners with disabilities. The fund, a state corporation…
Kaimosi Friends University, through its Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, has intensified community health interventions in Vihiga County with free eye screening and treatment outreaches that have benefited more than 282…
The Principal Secretary for Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi, has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging residents of Mitunguu/Nkuene Sub-County in Meru County to plant one million avocado trees to enhance their economic well-being. Mugambi…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) members in Meru County have gone on strike after the end of a 21-day strike notice. The medical practitioners withdrew their services to protest the failure by the…
Women gravel miners in the Kichukwa area of Lunga Lunga, Kwale County, have called on the government and non-governmental organizations to intervene and help them acquire better equipment at their worksite. They also demand for a stable…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) and the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) have committed to a joint program of citizen engagement across Kenya, positioning themselves as liberal allies within the emerging United Opposition movement. The…
The County Government of Trans Nzoia has trained staff on performance management in a bid to enhance service delivery. Addressing the participants during a two-day capacity building training, County Director for Human Resource Management…
Children Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o has expressed concern over the increasing mental health and psychosocial challenges affecting children. Ageng’o’s concern comes amid the revelation that the National Child Helpline (116)…
Over 400 residents from Lokichar and Kalapata wards have received specialized eye care services, including cataract surgeries and screening, following conclusion of a four-day free eye medical camp conducted by the County Government in…
Members of Community Initiative for Development (COMID-Kenya) organization in Migori have intensified efforts to empower learners in Grades 6 and 7 with knowledge and life skills aimed at combating teenage pregnancy. Speaking during an…
