Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The County Government of Turkana has kicked off a four-day, county-wide training on Ebola preparedness and response for 70 frontline workers as part of continued efforts to strengthen the capacity against the potential outbreak. The…
The County Assembly of Kakamega has paved the way for the proposed underground mining of massive gold deposits valued at 680 billion shillings gold in Ikolomani constituency by a private Company. The Assembly’s committee on Environment,…
The County Government of Embu has announced plans to roll out grassroots health and nutrition education to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This follows concerns by health experts that NCDs mainly diabetes and…
Turkana County has commenced routine maintenance works on the Legio Maria–New County Assembly road in a move aimed at improving road safety, accessibility, and mobility for all road users in the region. The project involves a series of…
Over 50 contracted and volunteer nurses at the Baringo County Referral Hospital in Kabarnet town are on strike to push for better terms of services, claiming the current arrangement was exploitative. The medics who withdrew their services…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has linked the growing wave of school strikes and dormitory fires across the country to erosion of national values and deeper societal challenges that require urgent national reflection. Speaking during the 2026…
The Sanitation Officer of Wote Municipality Mr. Alex Nthitu has said that the institution was facing the challenge of waste segregation management. Nthitu disclosed that Wote town generates 20 tonnes of solid waste daily and underscored…
In a major push for climate resilience and economic empowerment, the Government has mobilised private sector leaders, development partners, and communities to accelerate the restoration of the Mau Forest Complex, the country’s largest…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) says that it is fully capable of regulating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Kenya, as the hearing of a case challenging the open field cultivation, and placing on the market of genetically…
Gor Mahia Football Club fraternity on Thursday presented the just-won 2025/2026 Kenya Premier League trophy to Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi The presentation ceremony, held at the National…
Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has underscored the central role of agriculture in driving economic growth and improving livelihoods of Kenyans. Governor Barasa, who is also the patron of the Western Region ASK Show, said the 2026…
More than 200 traders affected by recent floods within the old Suna Marindi Market have benefited from a Sh5.7 million donation from the area Women Representative, Ms Fatuma Mohammed. The donation came from money raised early last month…
A Sh12.3 million dispensary is set to be constructed in Butere Township following the official handover of the construction site by the County Government of Kakamega to the contractor, Brinarc International Limited. The project, being…
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has castigated plans to establish an Ebola research and response centre in Kenya by the American government. The legislator has observed that most Kenyans are uncomfortable with the proposal,…
Leaders in Murang’a County have urged the Ministry of Education to consider undertaking regular inspections in schools, to ensure they comply with safety guidelines. Led by the County Woman Representative, Betty Maina, they empathized with…
Leaders in Kenya’s cooperative movement are considering the establishment of an Economic Advisory Council of Chairpersons to enhance governance, coordination, and policy engagement across the sector. The proposal emerged during a two-day…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime affairs, Hassan Joho, has called on Mining Officers in the country to uphold integrity, improve compliance and streamline mining operations. Joho noted that illegal mining…
The County Government of Vihiga hosted the Vihiga County Youth Convention 2026 at Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic, bringing together youth, government officials, development partners and stakeholders to deliberate on youth empowerment…
A spirit of compassion and community support was witnessed at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) as an NGO, Empowering the African Woman (ETAW), extended a helping hand to new mothers and their babies through the donation of…
The Homa Bay County Director for Adult Education, Samson Owino, has called for enhanced dialogue between students and school administrations as a key strategy for preventing unrest in learning institutions. Speaking on Wednesday in his…
Rachuonyo South Sub-County residents have called for dialogue as unrest cases in schools continue to rise and disrupt learning in various parts of the country. The residents noted that incidents of strikes leading to damage of property and…
Children under the age of five years face nearly three times the risk of illness from unsafe food compared to older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although they make up only…
Kenya and Russia have committed to strengthening diplomatic, economic, educational, and cultural ties by launching commemorative stamps. Ambassador Josphat Maikara, Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at Kenya’s Ministry…
Karura Town Centre in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County, is slowly taking new shape through renovation works and facelift sponsored by the Constituency Development Fund, which is patronized by the Member of Parliament (MP), John Njuguna…
