Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) is expanding maritime training opportunities through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. Speaking on the initiative, BMA’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana said the programme is designed…
The High Court in Nyeri is set to rule on June 25, 2026, on whether a forensic report filed in the murder case of the late Sheila Chebet, a student at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nyeri Campus, will be admitted as evidence.…
The future of county-funded bursaries and scholarships has come under fresh scrutiny after Members of Parliament questioned the legal and constitutional basis of education financing by county governments. This comes even as the…
27 critically injured casualties were evacuated to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital following a major road traffic accident along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The accident that occured Sunday evening at Salama involved a truck, a bus, two…
Detectives have arrested a man found in illegal possession of a firearm during a football showdown between Migori Youth FC and Equity Bank FC at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo, in Migori County. The suspect identified as Godfrey Otieno, aka…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a regional veterinary laboratory at Lewa Conservancy in Meru County to strengthen disease surveillance, research, and rapid response across Northern Kenya. The initiative is aimed at protecting…
The National Heroes Council will spearhead the construction of a historic heritage site at the Shakahola grounds in memory of Mekatilili Wa Menza, a Kenyan independence activist who led the Giriama people against the colonial…
Sh1.5 million was raised during a charity walk held at Chogoria Girls High School to support needy and vulnerable students through the provision of school fees and learning materials. The fundraiser attracted political leaders, education…
Persons with disabilities in Nyanza Region received a major boost after the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) rolled out a regional programme worth Sh 5 million fund, targeting economic empowerment, mobility support and…
The National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee which is under the Office of the Attorney General of Kenya, has called on members of the public to remain vigilant and ensure that funds allocated to development projects are used…
Elderly offenders aged over 80 years form a significant number of inmates at Vihiga Prison, with most of them serving sentences or awaiting case determination for offences related to illicit brewing, the Officer in Charge has revealed.…
A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Sh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship…
Mukaa Sub County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Charles Igiha has ordered two bars to be closed at Kwa Kea market. Igiha said the bars were not licensed by the county government while noting that they were playing loud music and…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has called on farmers and all stakeholders to be seeking for advise on the types of trees to plant in their farms. During this year World Environment Day celebrations at Olkalou Arboretum ground Nyandarua…
Detectives in Rachuonyo south sub county have recovered a homemade gun used during violent robbery of Oyugis town businessman in Obisa village near Oyugis town. Police believe the gun was dropped accidentally by robbers as they were…
A retired teacher and fine artist has made a passionate appeal to the government to improve the salaries and working conditions for teachers. Mwalimu Hosea Otulia, who spoke during a thanksgiving service in his honour at his Kosenyi home…
The Principal Secretary for Health, Mary Muthoni has urged residents of both Busia and Malaba borders to observe high levels of hygiene as a way of containing Ebola disease. Speaking during an inspection tour of the two borders in terms of…
Communities in Kericho County have been urged to embrace tree planting as part of efforts to conserve the environment and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change which continue to impact weather patterns and livelihoods. Speaking…
Makueni County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Urban Planning and Environment Dr. Paul Musila has called on leaders, parents and the community to encourage children to conserve the environment. Dr. Musila was speaking during…
At least 83 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and sub-recipients of the Tucheze Tustawi project from Turkana West, including the Kalobeyei Initiative for Better Life and ACME organization, have been trained on developing play items and…
People with Disabilities (PLWD) from Western Kenya got a major boost when the National Fund for The Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) donated cheques totalling Sh4.2 Million and equipment to them to boost their livelihoods. During an annual…
The government has successfully matched the DNA results of all the 16 students who were killed during a night long dormitory fire tragedy in Utumishi Girls in Gilgil. The May 28 fatal incident which was allegedly started by nine students…
Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Julius Kibet Bitok, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality education so as to ensure equal potential to future opportunities for all in the job…
The government has called for increased private sector investment in education, even as it moves to tighten oversight and improve safety standards in schools across the country. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, speaking on…
