Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
In the heart of Ndeiya Sub-County, Kiambu County, a dusty relic of the past is giving way to a modern lifeline. The upgrade of the Kandumo-Rwacumari road to bitumen standard is advancing rapidly, bringing renewed hope of connectivity to…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the National Government to prioritize education financing by releasing the full capitation funds allocated to public schools. The MP has warned that continued delays and reduced…
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has called for closer coordination between the government and other stakeholders to address the country’s housing crisis through the adoption of modern, affordable construction technologies. The NGO, which has…
A Grade 10 student from Kilifi County has been named the overall winner of the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention. The competition, designed to amplify youth voices against substance…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cybersecurity architecture and developing robust governance frameworks for emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to…
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has unveiled the Draft Engineering Technology (Registration, Licensing and Compliance) Rules, 2026, a proposed regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the professional practice of engineering…
More than 150 Junior School teachers in Kisumu County have been trained on the use of virtual laboratories in Mathematics and Integrated Science as part of a nationwide programme targeting 7,000 teachers aimed at improving STEM learning…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) is warning of an increase in respiratory disease cases as the cool temperatures peak this month. The weatherman says “as temperatures drop in the counties in the central highlands, parts of…
Kenyan and Chinese legislators have pledged to enhance parliamentary cooperation on environmental conservation, renewable energy, and climate resilience, aiming to strengthen their long-standing bilateral partnership. The commitment was…
Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga on Tuesday assented to the 2026 /2027 Appropriation Bill into law with a promise to complete all projects started a decade ago. From the Sh8.7 billion budget, a total of Sh 6 billion (or 67 %)will go into…
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly has approved a Sh10 billion budget for 2026/2027 financial year which includes Sh5.6 billion from the national treasury, Sh2 billion roll over funds and the rest from conditional grants. Speaking after…
More than 17,500 dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from improved milk preservation, reduced post-harvest losses and higher earnings following the distribution of 13 bulk milk coolers worth Sh90 million by the national…
Kilifi County has attracted Sh9 billion in investments over the past three years, with 14 export processing zone enterprises setting up operations and creating more than 14,000 jobs, Investment Promotion Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening African-led financial institutions to unlock investment, accelerate industrialisation and reduce reliance on external financing as the continent seeks to bridge its widening development…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a woman in Mombasa over allegations of misusing social media in a case that is under investigation. The suspect, identified by the Directorate Criminal…
The Government has intensified a nationwide exercise to identify and document minority and marginalised communities as part of broader efforts to strengthen inclusive development, address historical injustices and provide evidence-based…
Kaya elders in Kilifi County have launched an aggressive campaign to curb teenage pregnancies, a vice they say continues to tarnish the county’s reputation. The elders, under the Malindi District Cultural Association (MADCA), issued the…
Kenya has convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum aimed at developing interventions to address Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and Online Violence Against Women in Politics (OVAWP). Participants expressed concern…
Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) President James Waindi has distributed training shoes to the National Paralympics team currently training at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The shoes were…
The Government has intensified its fight against substandard and falsified medical products following the inauguration of an Interministerial Steering Committee that will coordinate the implementation of Kenya’s National Action Plan aimed…
More than 3,300 government documents, including national identity cards, birth certificates and death certificates, remain uncollected at Chuka Huduma Centre, and the management is urging applicants to collect them. Huduma Centre Manager…
Principal Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development Dr. Caroline Karugu Kiragu has intensified efforts to fast-track the completion of Coast Development Authority (CDA) projects in Kilifi County. The PS said major health and road…
Kenya’s cruise tourism has reached a momentous milestone with the arrival of MS Viking Yi Dun, the first-ever cruise vessel to sail directly from Asia to the Port of Mombasa, bringing 717 tourists and 450 crew members in a breakthrough…
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has unveiled the draft Minerals, Mining and Beneficiation Policy 2026, a comprehensive framework aimed at transforming Kenya’s mining sector from its current contribution of about…
