Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have urged for inclusive financing models to expand credit for farmers, strengthen nutrition investments, and build resilient…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting young people from alcohol and drug abuse by strengthening its partnership with the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA)…
The Turkana County Government, through the Turkana Rural Water Services Company (TURWASCO) in collaboration with Feed the Children Kenya, has officially launched and handed over two rural water supply projects to communities in Loyoro and…
Five border counties in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are set to benefit from a Sh13.5 billion groundwater project aimed at addressing perennial water shortages. The government has commenced works on the groundwater resilience project…
An Indian wellness organisation has launched an initiative to promote yoga among Kenya’s security personnel as part of efforts to enhance physical fitness, mental resilience and overall well-being, while strengthening people-to-people ties…
Stakeholders in the nuclear energy sector have been urged to join hands in public sensitisation and education on nuclear technology to enhance acceptance of Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in Siaya County. Speaking during a nuclear…
A Kajiado court on Thursday dismissed a treason case against human rights activist Bob Njagi after ruling that investigators failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain the charge. Senior Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni found that…
Adults who missed out on formal schooling have been urged to enrol in adult education programmes as a pathway to literacy, skills development and improved livelihoods. An education officer in Kakamega Central said adult learning provides…
The County Government of Vihiga, in partnership with Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic (KFNP) and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Authority, is conducting a week-long capacity building programme on…
UN Women and the Government of Kenya convened global leaders in Nairobi to mark five years of Generation Equality, highlighting major progress while launching a new body of evidence to guide the next phase of action. At the center of the…
Kirinyaga County has begun onboarding investors for its nearly complete County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) at Sagana, even as more counties continue visiting to benchmark on the project’s successful implementation. Bungoma…
The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (KEPRO) and the County Government of Mombasa have launched a countywide waste segregation initiative targeting 1,000 households in a bid to promote sustainable waste management,…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched Phase III of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme and approved an additional USD16 million to accelerate the adoption of agricultural technologies and…
Kenya’s surveying and geospatial training is set for a major overhaul following a consultative meeting between the Land Surveyors’ Board and Universities, which agreed on the need for a harmonized training framework, clear professional…
Africa’s agricultural transformation will depend on investing in young people’s skills alongside strengthening systems and expanding access to finance, Swisscontact Country Director Sharon Mosin has said. Speaking during the Financing…
Youth have been urged to take a leading role in electoral governance by participating in voter registration, political processes and democratic reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election. The call was made during the People Dialogue…
Small and medium-sized agribusinesses that have traditionally struggled to secure bank loans due to a lack of collateral are increasingly accessing credit through a technology-driven financing model that relies on transaction data rather…
Kenya’s surveying and geospatial training is set for a major overhaul following a consultative meeting between the Land Surveyors’ Board and universities, which agreed on the need for a harmonised training framework, clear professional…
Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has called on teachers to play a leading role in mentoring young people, describing them as key partners in shaping responsible citizens and improving education standards in Migori County. Speaking…
The national government has intensified efforts to make Kenya’s mining sector safer, more accountable and economically beneficial through a countrywide public participation exercise on proposed mining laws, with stakeholders in West Pokot…
Kenya has joined more than 20 African countries and international partners to establish a fund aimed at improving the livelihoods of people living in urban areas while supporting the development of resilient, inclusive and sustainable…
The government has rolled out a nationwide mapping exercise to establish a comprehensive database of minority and marginalised communities in a move aimed at promoting inclusive governance, equitable service delivery and targeted…
The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) summit officially adjourned last evening with a resounding call for sustained collaboration and investment to transform Africa’s agri‑food systems. The message from the three days of…
Young people in Homa Bay County have been urged to take advantage of government empowerment programmes to improve their livelihoods and avoid being manipulated by politicians into engaging in violence and other unlawful activities. Homa…
