Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The Construction of the Sh850 million Thika Stadium is at 20 per cent completion, with the government expressing confidence that the flagship sports facility will be ready for use by December this year. Defence Principal Secretary(PS),…
The Government has stepped up efforts to demystify public perceptions surrounding migration and foster peaceful coexistence between host communities and foreign nationals through the formulation of Kenya’s first-ever National Migration…
The Government has pledged to strengthen enforcement against donkey theft and the illegal trade in donkey skins following the release of a National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) Report exposing increasingly sophisticated criminal networks…
As the country struggles with a fresh wave of school fires, strikes and cases of student unrest, education technology firms are turning to digital solutions that could help schools detect tensions before they escalate into crises. One such…
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson, Dr. John Munyu has called on pharmaceutical professionals to uphold ethical practice, regulatory compliance and professional accountability as Kenya implements reforms to strengthen patient…
Education stakeholders have been challenged to strengthen efforts aimed at identifying and nurturing sports talent from the grassroots, with schools urged to play a more active role in developing the country’s future athletes. Speaking…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has detained two persons of interest over the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso as detectives intensify investigations into the killing in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. Dr. Mutiso…
County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya ward. Two of the new tea-buying centers; Mubethu and Icere, located…
Police have recovered thousands of rolls of bhang and arrested a suspected drug trafficker in separate intelligence-led operations in Embu and Machakos counties. The operations, conducted as part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics and…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote 34,016 teachers. This is according to TSC Commissioner Dr. Nicodemus Anyang”, the Commission has set aside Kshs 2 billion for the exercise. Dr. Anyang who was speaking during the…
The Government has challenged young people to take full advantage of the opportunities available to them through education, leadership and national development programmes, saying the choices they make today will determine their future.…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has commenced investigations into the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, Wednesday morning in Upper Hill area, Nairobi County. In a police report, the detectives said that…
Thousands of residents from eleven informal settlements in Kisumu County are set to benefit from major community development under the Sh1.3 billion projects implemented through the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem after preliminary laboratory tests detected a possible toxic substance in samples collected from some of the animals. Most of the…
Three suspects have been arrested over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh4.8 million meant for the purchase and installation of electricity transformers under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Igembe North…
The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen grassroots security, combat drug trafficking and improve access to Government services, with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) being directed to enhance intelligence…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), has rolled out a nationwide awareness campaign against drug and substance abuse ahead of the August school holidays. According to the DCI, the…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on Tuesday launched four landmark reports on equality and inclusion, offering critical evidence to guide national and county governments in policy formulation and service delivery. The…
Five directors of Nissi Medical Centre and Dawa Front Healthcare Services were on Tuesday arraigned in court over their alleged involvement in a fraud scheme targeting the Social Health Authority (SHA). The five were charged following…
As the world marks World Conservation Day on 28 July, Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are highlighting the critical link between conservation, livelihoods, and sustainable economic growth. Together, the…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Vihiga Chapter, in partnership with the World Bank supported Nyota project, has convened a multi-stakeholder forum to organize local artisans, streamline youth apprenticeships,…
The High Court in Kisumu has sentenced a 30-year-old man to death after he pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, seven-year-old son and two relatives in a brutal attack that shocked residents of Muhoroni Sub-county. Justice Joe Omido,…
Vihiga County has finalized the first drafts of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Policy and the Public Participation and Civic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen citizen…
Three members of the Fighting Brutality & Impunity (FBI) movement who had been facing terrorism-related charges at the Kahawa Anti-Terrorism Court have been acquitted after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) withdrew…
