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31.5 million Kenyans enrolled in SHA
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31.5 million Kenyans enrolled in SHA

Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage programme has reached a major milestone, with 31.5 million Kenyans now registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), even as the government accelerates reforms aimed at expanding access to affordable…

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Chuka leaders push for projects to boost rural economy
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Chuka leaders push for projects to boost rural economy

Residents of Chuka South Sub-County have renewed calls for increased investment in water infrastructure, agricultural value addition and stronger cooperative systems as key drivers of economic growth in the area. ‎ The appeal was made…

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Principal Secretaries back broad-based government
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Principal Secretaries back broad-based government

Residents of Kisii County have been urged to support the cooperation and working relationship between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) political parties. Speaking at St. Ambrose Kabeo Catholic…

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DP Kindiki reaffirms government’s commitment to development projects
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DP Kindiki reaffirms government’s commitment to development projects

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating development projects across the country while urging Kenyans to continue supporting President William Ruto’s administration. Speaking during…

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Kericho crowns Kenya’s new cycling champions
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Kericho crowns Kenya’s new cycling champions

Kenya’s finest cyclists have been crowned national champions after a thrilling showdown at the National Road Cycling Championships in Kericho, with winners earning national champion status, cash prizes, valuable international ranking…

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Kwale directs poultry farms to implement waste-control measures
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Kwale directs poultry farms to implement waste-control measures

Kwale County public health officials have issued a 28-day statutory notice to a poultry farm in Kiteje village in Matuga Sub-County, directing its management to address persistent foul odours and a fly infestation that residents say have…

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Africa can feed itself through science innovation
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Africa can feed itself through science innovation

The Ministry of Agriculture is working on modalities to integrate policy briefs and research outputs into national planning frameworks, while advocating for increased budget allocations to research and development. Agriculture Principal…

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New administrative units to be operationalized
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New administrative units to be operationalized

The government is set to operationalize newly gazetted administrative units across the country to bring services closer to members of the public. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo said…

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National Policy to regulate Day Care Centres, says PS Carren Ageng’o
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National Policy to regulate Day Care Centres, says PS Carren Ageng’o

The government is developing a National Care Policy aimed at regulating daycare facilities across the country to enhance the safety and welfare of children. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children Welfare Services, Carren…

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Concern over dwindling fish stocks on Lake Victoria
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Concern over dwindling fish stocks on Lake Victoria

According to 2024 data from Kenya Fisheries Services (KeFS), Kenya produced about 168,000 metric tonnes of fish annually, valued at about Sh39.6 billion. The fisheries industry provides direct employment to over 60,000 fishers, while…

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PS Omollo challenges parents over learners discipline
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PS Omollo challenges parents over learners discipline

Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has challenged students and parents to play a greater role in safeguarding discipline and stability in schools, saying cases of unrest in our institutions threaten…

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HIV burden, illicit brews, defilement top agenda at Nyeri public forum
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HIV burden, illicit brews, defilement top agenda at Nyeri public forum

Nyeri Town Constituency Member of Parliament Duncan Maina Mathenge, over the weekend, convened a public baraza with residents of Nyeri Town in a joint initiative with the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council, bringing to light a raft…

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GMOs: National Biosafety to step up public awareness
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GMOs: National Biosafety to step up public awareness

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has lined up a series of public awareness activities across the country starting July as it moves to address the issues of misinformation and disinformation on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in…

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Over 2,500 attend International Day of Yoga celebrations
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Over 2,500 attend International Day of Yoga celebrations

More than 2,500 people gathered at the Oshwal Centre Grounds in Nairobi on Sunday to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga, in one of the largest yoga events held in Kenya. The celebrations, organized by the High Commission of India in…

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UDA opens Hamisi offices to boost grassroots mobilization efforts
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UDA opens Hamisi offices to boost grassroots mobilization efforts

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has stepped up its grassroots mobilisation efforts in Vihiga County following the official opening of new party offices in Hamisi Sub-County aimed at strengthening engagement with members and expanding…

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Youth urged to embrace TVET as government expands employment programmes
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Youth urged to embrace TVET as government expands employment programmes

Permanent Secretary for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, has said the government is implementing a raft of programmes aimed at reducing youth unemployment by equipping the young people with market-driven skills,…

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Mombasa youth empowered with tuk-tuks amid gang crackdown warning
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Mombasa youth empowered with tuk-tuks amid gang crackdown warning

Twenty-five youths from low-income households in Mombasa County have received tuk-tuks under an empowerment programme aimed at curbing crime by addressing unemployment, even as security agencies warned of remaining criminal gangs in the…

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Government assures public on GMO safety amid misinformation
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Government assures public on GMO safety amid misinformation

The Government has moved to allay public concerns over the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) amid widespread misinformation surrounding the technology. National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Legal Officer Moses Sande assured…

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Chirchir urges schools to prepare learners for diaspora jobs
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Chirchir urges schools to prepare learners for diaspora jobs

Learning institutions across the country have been challenged to align their programmes with global labour market demands by introducing courses and skills that can prepare learners for employment opportunities abroad. Roads and Transport…

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New Nyali School board pledges revival after years of wrangles
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New Nyali School board pledges revival after years of wrangles

The newly elected leadership of the Mombasa Parents Club has pledged to restore Nyali School to its former status as one of the Coast region’s leading academic institutions following years of leadership disputes and legal battles that…

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