Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The County Steering Group (CSG) will conduct an audit of all interventions implemented by development partners in Turkana County to enhance coordination, accountability and compliance with project implementation objectives. The…
Leaders from Laikipia County have called on the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) to sign the Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement on terms that respect Kenya’s sovereignty, saying the renewal of the pact should…
The government has intensified its campaign against rising criminal activities, with security agencies urging residents to work closely with law enforcement officers to stamp out insecurity. Malindi Deputy County Commissioner noted that…
Rachuonyo South Deputy County Commissioner Sylvester Mwangulu has issued a stern warning against individuals and groups hiring goons to intimidate political opponents, saying the government will firmly deal with those behind politically…
The Ameru Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders has ended a 14-year leadership dispute after rival factions signed a historic transition accord aimed at restoring unity, strengthening the revered cultural institution and advancing the…
Landlords operating around Chuka University have been urged to improve the welfare, safety and living conditions of students by addressing key challenges affecting off-campus accommodation, including insecurity, poor waste management and…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has received medical equipment worth Sh61.7 million from The Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Uzima as part of a major transition programme aimed at strengthening HIV care and…
The Western Twaweza Empowerment Campaign-Kenya (WETEC-Kenya) has intensified efforts to empower young women to take up leadership positions through mentorship, capacity building and advocacy for safe political spaces. The organization says…
Home-based childcare providers in Murang’a County have called on the county government to standardize licensing fees and formally recognize their role in providing early childhood care, saying inconsistent charges and limited government…
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to cancer prevention, screening and treatment services across the country, emphasizing that early detection remains the most effective way to reduce cancer-related…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health, Aden Duale, has held a consultative meeting with the PATH Kenya delegation led by Country Director, Ms. Carolyne Njuguna, to strengthen collaboration in advancing Kenya’s health priorities and…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into alleged remarks of ethnic incitement attributed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The Commission confirmed it received a formal complaint…
Climate Scientists at the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) are urging county governments to put in place anticipatory action while considering the worst-case scenario. They say this is in order to save lives and property ahead…
Kenya’s Mangrove forests should no longer be viewed solely as environmental assets but as strategic economic resources capable of driving the country’s blue economy, delegates attending the National Mangrove Stakeholder Forum in Lamu…
The Environment and Land Court in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County has lifted temporary orders that had halted the fencing of the Kaptagat Forest, allowing the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to resume the conservation exercise as the case…
Parents have been urged to take greater responsibility for their children and protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into goonism, violence and other unlawful activities. Principal Secretary for…
The State Department for Petroleum has pledged to support the quest by the State Department for Correctional Services to transition all its institutions from the use of wood fuel to Liquefied Petroleum Gas and clean energy over the next…
Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for the construction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premium specialty tea. The steamed Green Tea Factory project is…
The Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, has said Kenya’s planned Guinness World Records attempt for the “Most people planting mangrove trees simultaneously” is about far more than securing global recognition, describing it as a…
Female faith leaders have been urged to take a more prominent role in Kenya’s fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), amid growing recognition of their influence in shaping community attitudes, supporting survivors and challenging…
The government is in the final stages of resolving the long-standing land disputes in Angata Barakoi, Cheluget, and those involving Mau squatters, marking a significant step towards addressing some of Kenya’s most complex historical land…
Climate change, urbanization, environmental degradation, public health emergencies, and technological hazards are increasing the frequency and complexity of disasters. National Disaster Operations Center (NDOC) Director Col. (Rtd) David…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up road safety measures ahead of the August school holidays as part of the ongoing Operation Watoto Wafike Salama campaign aimed at ensuring learners travel home safely. In a…
The High Court has struck out a Petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi from participating in alleged political activities. High Court Judge, Justice David Mburu ruled that…
