Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening hands on training for surgical teams from 10 public facilities involved in Caesarean Section and other obstetric procedures, aimed at improving maternal and newborn outcomes. Through the…
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) empowerment programme has been hailed as a good step towards the empowerment of women in Bomet County. The County Woman Representative Linet Chepkorir Toto has said through NGAAF…
At Inaarok Lukuny Comprehensive School in Kenya’s Kajiado County, pupil enrolment has more than doubled over the past year, rising from 240 to more than 525 children. The head teacher attributes much of that growth to a simple change:…
Stakeholders in Kenya’s meat industry are calling for stronger coordination across the meat value chain if the country hopes to reap maximum benefits from the multi-million meat export sector. They have cited fragmented investments and…
The Nyandarua County Security Committee has warned members of the public against attempts to remain at polling stations under the guise of “protecting votes,” insisting that the responsibility of safeguarding the electoral process lies…
Bomet County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili has decried the high number of cases of Gender based violence in the county. Speaking in Bomet, Nzwili noted that in the GBV cases, women were mostly on the receiving end, through rape, FGM and…
Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Catholic dioceses of Nairobi has challenged learners to uphold discipline, integrity and hard work, saying lasting academic success must be founded on strong moral values and responsible leadership The…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is making a significant impact on youth entrepreneurship in Tharaka Nithi County through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme, an initiative that is…
Coffee prices recorded a sharp increase as trading resumed at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) following the mid-year recess with Sale 30 generating Sh345 million, despite a significant drop in the volume of coffee offered. The auction,…
Kericho County has emerged as Kenya’s leading coffee producer at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), according to the latest report from the exchange, signaling a major shift in the country’s coffee production landscape. The NCE report…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has commissioned a new Sh1 billion Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) at the Port of Mombasa to improve turnaround time. The system is part of a broader wave of strategic marine…
The Office of the Attorney General has nominated Samwel Kaumba, Chief State Counsel, to serve as the Attorney General’s alternate representative to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The nomination follows a vacancy created by…
In Kenya’s Tana River Basin, the solution to a climate challenge did not emerge from a laboratory or a government office. It came from the farmers themselves. When irrigation planners proposed planting large windbreak trees around rice…
The coast regional security committee has launched a massive security operation to mop up 123 illegally held firearms in 11 locations within Bangale and Tana North sub-counties, Tana River County. According to the coast regional…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is making a significant impact on youth entrepreneurship in Tharaka Nithi County through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme, an initiative that is…
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s response to HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria through continued partnership with the Global Fund. Dr. Oluga made the…
Learners at PCEA Mama Ngina Primary School in Kinoo Ward are set to benefit from improved learning facilities following the ongoing construction of a modern nine-classroom block, aimed at addressing congestion and enhancing access to…
A prolonged dry spell that has persisted for the last two months has dealt a major blow to agricultural production in West Pokot County, raising fears of widespread crop failure, livestock losses and increased food insecurity if urgent…
Young people in Kericho aspiring to pursue health related careers could soon realize their dreams, following a landmark County Executive decision to set aside five acres of public land for the establishment of a Kenya Medical Training…
Residents of Muguga in Kikuyu Sub-County have raised concerns over persistent air pollution caused by a fire at a site, where suspected industrial waste has been dumped, saying the thick smoke was posing serious health risks and disrupting…
A mega Sh8.3 billion infrastructural project at the port of Mombasa, expected to significantly enhance cargo mobility, safety and operational efficiency at the country’s busiest seaport is steadily taking shape. The project forms a…
The State Department for Economic Planning has expanded its public participation initiative, Gumzo la Uchumi Mashinani, to churches and mosques through a new “brethren to brethren” engagement model aimed at strengthening grassroots…
It is early morning and a frightened child holds a caregiver’s hand outside the Kisii Law Courts, once again waiting for a case that has already dragged on for months. For the minor, each adjournment means another missed day of school,…
The government has intensified the rollout of digital learning infrastructure in public schools, as part of efforts to prepare learners for the digital economy and improve access to quality education across the country. Speaking during the…
