Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
A former journalist’s bid to have the court order the Media Council of Kenya pay him for alleged defamation and slander. In the ruling, Siaya resident magistrate, Jacob Punga Mkala also ordered the former journalist, Josiah Odanga to bear…
Thousands of households and public institutions in Butere Sub-county are expected to gain access to reliable and safe drinking water following the ongoing construction of a new water treatment facility aimed at addressing persistent water…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has warned political goons and criminal gangs that the government will not tolerate lawlessness. Mr Lagat said security agencies have been directed to deal firmly with…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), which regulates GMOs in the country, has released a list of commercially approved GM plants, animals, microorganisms and veterinary vaccines and their derived products. In a letter to government…
Some 100 needy students from Muhoroni and Nyakach Sub-Counties in Kisumu County have received a lifeline after the Office of the Senator disbursed bursary cheques, easing the burden of school fees. Through the Watoto Wasome Initiative,…
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has appealed to county governments, development partners and well-wishers to join hands in supporting institutions that care for persons with disabilities, saying limited funding has left…
The Kajiado County Government has disbursed Sh29 million under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) Inclusion and Matching Grants, bringing the total amount released under the current phase to Sh 47.3 million.…
Kenya has committed to strengthening bilateral relations with France, placing youth empowerment, innovation, education and research at the heart of the two countries’ growing partnership. Speaking during the 146th French National Day…
Kakamega County has started expanding the Butere Hatchery to increase its production to more than 60,000 day-old chicks per cycle, targeting improved food security, jobs and farmers’ incomes.The hatchery is currently producing 12,000…
Residents and fishermen at Ogal Landing Site, in Seme Sub County, Kisumu County have registered strong disappointment over the omission of critical infrastructure in the construction of the Sh. 150 million ultra-modern fish landing site…
Efforts to strengthen peace and address cross-border challenges in Marsabit County have received a boost through community peace committees working to protect children, empower women and promote peaceful coexistence along the…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) which regulates GMOs in the Country has released a list of commercially approved GM Plants, animals, microorganisms and veterinary vaccines, and their derived products. In a letter to government…
Since 2025 and in line with Kenya’s National Tourism Strategy, county governments have been encouraged to host cultural festivals to highlight Kenya’s rich, diverse and vibrant culture as one of the ways to diversify the country’s tourism…
Kenya and the United States have signed a five year Strategic Objective Grant Agreement (SOAG), formally launching the two countries Health Cooperation Framework. Welcoming the news, the Health Ministry said the agreement will provide a…
The Ministry of Education has admitted that years of delayed and inadequate disbursement of capitation funds have severely strained universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and teacher training…
The government is planning to roll out a Sh465 billion National Feed Strategy aimed at reducing the high cost of animal feed, lowering livestock production expenses and boosting Kenya’s food security and competitiveness in regional…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday released updated global guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability…
Nyakach Member of Parliament Aduma Owuor has procured six new school buses through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in a move aimed at improving transport for learners across the constituency. The buses are…
At least 1,500 members of the Ogiek community have decried decades of unresolved colonial era land injustices and urged the government to expedite redress, saying continued displacement from their ancestral land has condemned generations…
A five-day-old white rhinoceroses’ calf has been given a new lease of live after a team of Kenyan wildlife veterinarians successfully performed what is believed to be the first recorded corrective surgery for atresia ani in a white…
As the Government scales up the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme to tackle youth unemployment and expand entrepreneurship, young beneficiaries across the country are beginning to transform financial…
The County KDSP II Team hosted officers from the National Programme Coordination Unit (NPCU) for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise aimed at assessing the implementation of County Institutional Strengthening Work Plans, reviewing…
Kenya’s ambition to build an inclusive, resilient and globally competitive economy increasingly rests on the ability of its young people to transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses. As the country continues to implement the…
Human rights defenders and youth representatives from the North Rift region, have called on the National Assembly to delay debate on the controversial Water (Amendment) Bill 2026. They argue that the proposed legislation requires more…
