Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
Victims of human /wildlife conflict in Siaya county are set to receive compensation amounting to Sh17 million by the end of this Financial Year, Conservation Secretary at the State Department of Wildlife, Dr. John Kipkorir Chumo has said.…
Bar owners in Mombasa have rejected the proposed Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, urging the National Assembly to allow more time for consultations and public participation before debating and passing the legislation. Businesswoman…
A Murang’a court on Monday sentenced a lorry driver to one year in prison or, alternatively, pay a fine of Sh100,000 after finding him guilty of reckless driving that caused a fatal road accident, claiming the lives of a boda boda rider…
Homa Bay County Commissioner (CC) Ronald Mwiwawi has urged the youth to utilise government and private sector initiatives aimed at creating employment and empowering the youth economically. Speaking during a press briefing in his office,…
Ramogi Welfare Mombasa has urged the youth to keep off the planned demonstration in commemoration of the infamous gen “Z” protest on Thursday, citing safety concerns and the potential economic toll on local livelihoods. The decision was…
The County Government of Nakuru, in conjunction with the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KELCOP), has distributed high-grade breeding chicks to community groups in Rongai Sub-County in a move aimed at boosting meat and egg…
Residents of Butere and the larger Kakamega County are set to benefit from improved access to specialized kidney care following the installation of a modern dialysis machine at Butere County Hospital. Area Governor Fernandes Barasa said…
A section of youth from Busia County and neighboring counties have received training and value-addition equipment, aimed at promoting climate-smart agriculture, increasing incomes, and creating employment opportunities among young people.…
Murang’a County Commissioner (CC) Hassan Bule has called on residents planning to participate in Thursday’s demonstrations commemorating young people who lost their lives during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests to remain peaceful and…
Religious leaders and community representatives from Kenya and Tanzania have lauded interfaith dialogue as an effective tool for promoting peaceful coexistence, preventing conflict and strengthening social cohesion among communities of…
Traders and business owners from western Kenya have urged Parliament to extend public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that thousands of stakeholders likely to be affected by the proposed law have been…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi held consultations with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at his office in Nairobi, where he underscored…
Mining-affected communities in Kwale County have threatened to seek legal redress over the management of mining royalties, citing concerns over transparency, public participation and equitable distribution of benefits from mineral…
The Mombasa County Security and Intelligence Committee has issued a stern warning against a growing wave of mob justice triggered by false claims of disappearing male genitalia, declaring that anyone involved in assaults or spreading the…
Pupils of Mukarara Comprehensive School in Muguru Ward, Kangema Constituency, are set to benefit from improved nutrition and a greener learning environment following a fruit tree-planting initiative led by the Kamau Wairuri Foundation. The…
A 19-year-old Form Four student from Nyalenda Mixed High School in Rachuonyo South Sub-County drowned in Lake Victoria yesterday while on a school trip in Mbita. According to a report filed at Mbita Police Station, students from the school…
The Mombasa County Security and Intelligence Committee has warned residents against taking the law into their own hands following a wave of mob attacks sparked by false claims that people’s genitalia are disappearing. The committee, led by…
A man has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly posing as one of its investigators and demanding a bribe from a member of the public. In a statement on Monday, EACC said the suspect, identified as…
Students in 11 secondary schools in Mandera East are set to benefit from 1,050 new desks and chairs distributed to improve learning conditions and create a more conducive classroom environment. Speaking during the launch, Mandera East MP…
The prosecution will call only nine witnesses before closing its case in the ongoing trial of Turkana South MP John Namoit Ariko and seven other accused persons facing assault charges In her ruling, Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate…
The Yala swamp community has called on Siaya governor James Orengo to hasten the release of the wetland’s land inventory and make it community land or risk rejection at the ballot next year. According to the community, all that was…
Luanda Township Ward MCA David Onjiri has highlighted a series of development projects implemented across the ward, saying they reflect his administration’s commitment to improving service delivery and the welfare of residents. Speaking…
A section of leaders in Nyanza region has declared support for the government and urged Kenyans to reject planned street demonstrations scheduled for June 25, describing the protests as misguided and detrimental to development. The leaders…
Persons with disabilities have been urged register with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) during the ongoing mass assessment and registration exercise scheduled to take place this week in Kericho County. The…
