Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Tourism stakeholders are urging the government to fast-track the operationalisation of the Kenya National Convention Bureau and expand direct international flights to Mombasa following the successful hosting of the first-ever international…
The chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Chairperson Dr. John Mutunga, has on Thursday called on the government to increase funding for agricultural research, warning that persistent underinvestment is slowing…
Very early in the morning, before the first matatu ferry passengers to various destinations and before the sun casts its golden glow over Lake Victoria, Clinton Owino, a Kisumu resident is already weaving through the silent streets of…
I&M Bank Limited has announced a Sh 10 million investment in Nairobi City Thunder (NCT), reaffirming its commitment to the growth of Kenyan sport and youth development. The investment will see I&M Bank become the team’s official banking…
Residents of Mbale Town in Vihiga are set to benefit from a Sh21 million solar-powered street lighting project aimed at enhancing security, improving urban infrastructure and supporting economic activities within Vihiga Municipality. The…
Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific have adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, committing to strengthen global fisheries transparency and intensify the fight against…
African countries are being urged to move with speed to address illegal fishing, which costs the continent an estimated $11 billion in losses. The launch of the Mombasa Declaration, as part of the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) aims to advance…
The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei, has reaffirmed Kenya’s strict adherence to the One-China policy, stating that the country does not recognise Taiwan as a separate sovereign entity within its diplomatic or…
Members of Parliament drawn from the united Opposition have intensified their criticism of the Finance Bill 2026 process, alleging that the Majority side pushed the legislation through its second reading without adequate input from all…
Senior government leaders and policymakers have called for far-reaching structural and cultural reforms across the public sector, warning that Kenya’s long-term fiscal sustainability and service delivery ambitions depend on significantly…
Agricultural stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between Coastal County governments and private sector players to accelerate the adoption of modern farming practices and enhance food security across the country. The…
Women have been identified as a key pillar in educating the public on the need to have peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 poll. Nyeri Deputy Commissioner Ngunyi Maina noted that as the county edges closer to the next general poll, women…
The National Government has embarked on enhanced upscaling and proof of life biometric verification in the process of cleaning the register of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer programme. This, according to the Principal Secretary for Social…
Leaders in Isiolo County have called for more efforts to improve access to clean water, healthcare services and protection for children. Newly posted Isiolo County Commissioner Mr. Chaunga Mwachaunga said many primary and secondary schools…
Kajiado County has renewed calls for concerted efforts to end teenage pregnancies and address other challenges affecting children as it joined the rest of the continent in commemorating the Day of the African Child. Speaking during the…
Kenya is staking its tourism future on a proposition few countries have managed to pull off: growing visitor numbers and revenues while protecting the wildlife and ecosystems that attract tourists. Fresh from a 2024 record-breaking year…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir has reaffirmed the county’s commitment to strengthening solid waste management, improving sewer infrastructure, and advancing environmental sustainability as key pillars in protecting the ocean…
There is a growing fear among parents and teachers in Garissa over increasing disappearances of children and youths in a suspected human trafficking syndicate where perpetrators later demand ransom to release the victims. According to…
Boda boda riders,retail traders, and other residents of Trans Nzoia County could soon pay fees that reflect actual service costs as the county moves to overhaul its outdated tariff and pricing policy. The County Government, through the…
Nakuru County Government is partnering with China in various key sectors as one way of improving the livelihoods of the residents. The alliance is geared towards promoting trade and investment opportunities within the devolved unit across…
The government has pledged to increase annual funding for agricultural research and strengthen the dissemination of research findings to farmers to boost productivity and address emerging challenges in the sector. Principal Secretary for…
Makueni County Government through the Department of Health will spend Sh3 million to rehabilitate the former Makueni Law Court building and convert it into a Level 3 Hospital to ease pressure on Makueni County Referral Hospital. The…
Uzima University has demanded a full retraction and public apology from several media houses over reports alleging that its School of Medicine failed to meet required training standards, saying the publications relied on outdated…
A former senior official of the Taita Taveta County Government has been released on Ksh1 million cash bail or an alternative bond of Ksh2 million with a surety of a similar amount after pleading not guilty to corruption-related charges.…
