Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Equity Bank and the European Union have entered into an agreement that will see 100 scholars join European universities for master’s degree programmes every year. The deal targets to expand access to quality education, strengthen human…
The Government is stepping up efforts to boost funding for research, technology, and innovation as part of its agenda to drive economic growth and sustainable development. Speaking during Zetech University’s Eighth Research and Innovation…
County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties have convened in Kisumu for a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms and identifying practical solutions to challenges slowing…
Detectives from Imenti North have arrested three individuals implicated in a fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned more than Ksh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO). According to the Directorate of Criminal…
Thousands of public officers and their dependents are set to access comprehensive healthcare services following the signing of Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF) contracts. The signing was led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden…
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana has welcomed the agreement signed by President William Ruto and Norwegian shipping firms, which will see at least 1,000 Kenyan seafarers employed by 2030. The deal,…
Members of County Assembly (MCAs) at Makueni County Assembly have approved a budget of KSh12.4 billion for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. The Budget Committee Chair and the MCA for Kako/Waia Ward, Denis Mutinda Musyoka read the budget…
The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has raised alarm over the establishment of healthcare training programmes operating without proper regulatory approval. In a statement, the association warned that the implementation of healthcare courses…
Religious leaders, artisanal fishers, Indigenous custodians, scientists, and ocean governance officials will gather Monday, 15th June 2026, at the Mombasa Continental Resort for the Ocean Interfaith Forum. The Ocean Interfaith Forum is a…
Kisumu County has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures, amid growing concerns over the risk of Ebola transmission through its busy regional transport networks, even as health officials confirm that no case has been…
Five suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly attack that left two people dead and two others seriously injured in Tharaka Nithi County. The suspects were apprehended during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted…
Members of Homa Bay County Assembly have called for the development of a policy framework to protect rice value chain within Kimira-Oluch irrigation scheme, citing concerns over the loss of economic benefits to external traders and…
As Kenya marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health advocates are raising concern over the growing burden of depression and suicide among men, many of whom continue to suffer in silence due to stigma and societal…
The global housing crisis is a serious issue, where a significant portion of the world’s population lacks access to adequate, affordable, and safe housing, with estimates from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional health security, epidemic preparedness, and Africa’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies. To cement the commitment, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held…
The County Assembly of Vihiga on Tuesday resumed its sittings after a short recess and adopted a report on the progress of roads implemented under the Lease Programme for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The report, presented by the…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti led a development tour of key infrastructure projects in Machakos Central Ward, reaffirming her administration’s commitment to enhancing urban mobility, safety, and economic growth. During the tour, the…
A -34-year-old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by a Kabarnet court after being found guilty of hitting his pregnant wife on the leg with a stone causing grievous harm. Letete Lomochiba had been accused that on November 7,…
Agricultural stakeholders have urged farmers in Busia County to embrace modern farming technologies, regenerative agriculture, and certified farm inputs to increase crop yields, reduce production costs, and improve food security. Speaking…
Behind the smiles, laughter, and companionship that punctuates everyday conversations at social places, lies a dark cloud of stress, substance abuse, taxing cultural expectations and sundry burdens that men bear on their shoulders daily.…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kakamega County have called on the County Government to establish a dedicated budget line for disability services and include them in procurement processes for assistive technology equipment. The calls…
The High Court in Kerugoya has cleared the way for the burial of Racheal Muthoni Wandeto after ruling in favor of her family in a dispute over the custody of her remains. On 28th May 2026, mourners were left in a state of confusion when…
The hosting of Mashujaa day celebrations at Kamariny stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet will be a major boost to athletes, who despite excelling on the global stage, have had nowhere to train from since the stadium is still incomplete. While…
A crackdown on parents, who keep their children at home after being sent away from school over unpaid fees has commenced in Mitheru Ward, Muthambi Sub County. This follows a directive issued by the Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner David…
