Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The Kiserian Dam has significantly transformed access to water and improved livelihoods for residents of Kiserian and surrounding areas, easing a long-standing shortage driven by recurrent drought and erratic rainfall in the semi-arid…
Kenya’s quest for water security will depend less on building new infrastructure and more on fixing governance systems that determine how water resources are managed, allocated and protected, stakeholders said during a high-level dialogue…
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has initiated a comprehensive review of Kenya’s international engagements to ensure that diplomacy delivers tangible benefits to citizens through increased investment, job creation, technology…
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) has scaled up the development of science-driven, research-backed solutions to accelerate sustainable forestry, ecosystem restoration, and resilience to climate change across the country.…
Hope Mobility Kenya has partnered with the county government of Kitui to help bridge the immobility gap facing persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the region. As part of efforts geared towards improving mobility amongst the disabled,…
Kenya Power, through its Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR), has rolled out a wildlife protection project to safeguard birds of prey and other animals from electrocution. The project will be implemented along sections of the…
Youth leaders from across the region have called for stronger investments in education, economic empowerment and digital connectivity as key solutions to conflicts affecting communities within the Karamoja Cluster region. The resolutions…
Two middle-aged men have been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment each or a fine of Sh10 million after a Kabarnet court found them guilty of vandalising and stealing telecommunication equipment worth more than Sh1.15 million at Chemolingot…
The government has assured Kenyans of sustained fuel supply and continued price cushioning following a high-level inspection tour of key petroleum storage facilities along the coast. Principal Secretary (PS) for Petroleum Kello Harsama led…
The Nandi County Government has unveiled a Sh3.89 billion development budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, with major investments earmarked for health, education, roads, water, agriculture, and other key sectors aimed at improving the…
The Vihiga County Assembly Committee on Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training has called for increased budgetary support, stakeholder engagement and policy reforms to address challenges facing ECDE teachers…
Trans Nzoia County is pushing to have disaster preparedness and emergency response training integrated into the Competency Based Education (CBE) curriculum to help equip learners with life-saving skills. County Executive Committee Member…
An Iten-based athlete’s coach, Elkanah Ruto has called on parents to financially support young athletes, especially females, while in training to cushion them from exploitation by fellow athletes, coaches and other men. Coach Ruto said…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has disbursed cheques worth Sh. 26.4 million to 60 women groups comprising 640 beneficiaries in Nyandarua County. The funds were disbursed through the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) as…
Traders in Kisumu’s Robert Ouko Estate are counting heavy losses after a fire razed 10 shops, destroying goods of unknown value and leaving businesses in ruins. The blaze, whose cause is yet to be officially established, swept rapidly…
A woman died and two others were seriously injured following a road accident involving a Matatu and Canter lorry vehicle along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi highway last night. The 7.40 pm accident occurred at Kautandini area in Mukaa Subcounty…
Residents working under the ongoing Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) urban roads maintenance project in Migori Town have expressed satisfaction with the initiative, citing job creation, timely payment of wages, and improved urban…
Kiambu County is stepping up its digital transformation agenda with the appointment of a new Chief Officer for E-Government and the continued expansion of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system aimed at improving service delivery…
Pre-eclampsia, a serious and potentially fatal pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and damage to vital organs, continues to pose a major threat to mothers and unborn babies in Kisumu and across Kenya. The World…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has commissioned a newly constructed administration block at Kiamumbi Police Station in Kiambu County and pledged continued support towards improving police infrastructure and officers’ welfare.…
Residents of Homa Bay County have been urged to embrace peaceful mechanisms for resolving land disputes as the government intensifies efforts to bring land and security services closer to the people through community land clinics. Speaking…
Ten Kenyan green growth-stage enterprises are set to benefit from a new six-month business accelerator programme designed to prepare them for trade and investment cooperation with Germany, as organisers move to dismantle compliance…
The Machakos County Government has defended the implementation of its new valuation roll, insisting that it remains legally in force despite a motion by the County Assembly seeking to halt its implementation. Speaking to the media, County…
Insurance industry stakeholders have been urged to fully embrace technology, strengthen execution, and improve customer experience in order to address operational inefficiencies, increase insurance penetration, and drive sustainable sector…
