Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Police in Nakuru West have arrested a 52-year-old man following the circulation of a viral video in which he allegedly issued inflammatory remarks and violent threats linked to the upcoming 2027 General Election. The suspect, identified as…
A 17-day-old baby suffering from acute kidney injury has become the first newborn in Western Kenya to undergo peritoneal dialysis at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a breakthrough expected to save critically…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has welcomed the proposed allocation of Sh428 billion to county governments in the 2026/2027 Financial Year from the equitable share of nationally raised revenue. Governor Wavinya however urged the National…
Kisii University’s Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nathan Ogechi, has called for a radical shift in how higher education institutions approach global challenges, urging universities to move beyond traditional approaches and embrace a borderless…
Farmers across the country have been encouraged to adopt essential post-harvest agro-processing technologies to increase the value of their produce, reduce losses and maximise profits. Agricultural experts from the Kenya Agricultural and…
The County Government of Vihiga, through the Directorate of Public Participation and Civic Engagement under the Department of Public Service Management and ICT, in partnership with TISA Kenya and Welthungerhilfe, convened a County…
Marine stakeholders have convened in Kilifi County to review and validate proposals that will inform the draft Marine Spatial Plan, aimed at balancing economic development, environmental conservation and social interests, while minimizing…
A section of leaders from West Pokot County has declared support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, arguing that an additional term will allow him to fully implement projects across the country. Led by former West Pokot…
Kericho County has relocated affected families in Binyiny village to safer grounds following a recent landslide disaster in the region. The move comes as experts were making efforts to assess the potential of a developing landslide…
St. Anne’s Lioki Secondary School has marked a major milestone following the successful connection of reliable water services by the Githunguri Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GIWASCO), an achievement celebrated by students,…
The National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) particularly Chiefs and their Assistants from across Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu Counties have been trained as part of TVET marketing team. This is part of the ongoing government…
The education sector received a major boost in the 2026/27 budget after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh784.5 billion to support teachers, learners, infrastructure and higher education. Presenting the budget estimates…
Makueni County Commissioner (CC) Khalif Abdulahi has called upon contractors awarded tenders to implement projects to ensure they complete the works within the specified period so as to avoid unnecessary extensions. Mr. Abdulahi made the…
Two suspects found in possession of 45 rolls of bhang with a street value of Sh 4,500 have been released on Sh 120, 000 bond with one surety of the same amount by a Kabarnet court. Mavin Munywa and Kelvin Kipruto on Thursday appeared…
The Ministry of Health’s has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that will expand access to specialized healthcare technologies, strengthen health systems, improve patient outcomes and accelerate the realization…
Community health promoters in Kisumu have been enlisted in a renewed campaign to combat rising cases of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence, collectively referred to as the triple threat. The initiative, led…
The government has approved a new Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) policy aimed at unlocking digital employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young Kenyans who miss out on formal jobs every year. Labour and Skills…
Residents of Murang’a County have expressed concern over the government’s plan to borrow Sh1.1 trillion to finance the 2026/27 financial year budget. They say the move could increase the economic burden on ordinary Kenyans already…
Kenya has become the first African country to host the “Our Ocean Conference (OOC11)” since its inception placing the country at the pinnacle of maritime global campaigns in the continent. The conference which whose inception dates back to…
Kenya has taken another step towards developing its first National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) following a series of stakeholder validation meetings being held across the five coastal counties of Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Lamu and Tana River.…
Nyanza fisher folk have hailed the 2026/2027 budget read Thursday by the treasury CS John Mbadi which they said has a great potential to improve their lives. “The government has in the budget allocate 2.1 billion for aquaculture business…
West Pokot County has launched a spatial physical and land use development plan in a move to attract investments and help address complex challenges that lead to a myriad of conflicts from land use. Governor Simon Kachapin underscored the…
The Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the Migori County Assembly, Graham Kagali, has called on the national government to reduce its reliance on borrowing, warning that the growing public debt burden could…
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has assured residents that the Government agencies were piecing up circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains within Mwingi Township. Addressing the media at his office boardroom, Governor…
