Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The prime suspect in the bizarre murder of a Nyeri-based shop attendant, Joy Kanini in June this year, has denied the charge of murder. The 25-year-old accused, John Muriithi Nderitu alias Tizo alias Johnte, appeared virtually before…
Police in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, are investigating the deaths of a 35-year-old man and his 24-year-old lover whose bodies were found on Wednesday afternoon in a muguka farm in Wikaze village, Gachuriri Sub-location. The…
Visa, _able and Onafriq have partnered to support the expansion of Visa Flex Credential across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), in a move aimed at helping financial institutions broaden access to credit…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC and indigenous commercial conglomerate Simba Corporation have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at accelerating access to vehicle and agricultural equipment financing for Kenyan businesses,…
The Government has moved to expand irrigation infrastructure across the country as part of a wider strategy to guarantee food security for Kenya’s growing population, even as the country’s landmass remains unchanged. Speaking during the…
Vihiga County has intensified efforts to revive coffee farming, targeting the distribution of 600,000 seedlings by October as the government seeks to restore the crop as a major source of household income. So far, only about 100,000…
Kenya’s rapidly expanding urban centres are increasingly being challenged to integrate nature into buildings and neighborhoods as stakeholders seek solutions to rising temperatures, flooding, air pollution and the continued loss of natural…
Ipsos Africa, in partnership with the Dorcas Society and Njeri Maria Foundation, has launched a research report examining knowledge, attitudes and practices surrounding Cerebral Palsy in Buuri Constituency. Dorcas Society founder Doris…
Kericho Governor Dr Eric Mutai has assured residents that the proposed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) logistics hub in Cheplanget Ward will remain at the designated site at Tiritab Moita, dismissing reports of a possible change of location…
Several county governments, including Nairobi, have issued notices to workers over delays in the payment of their July 2026 salaries, with the affected devolved units citing various challenges behind the delays. On August 10, Nairobi…
The Government has mobilized Sh139 billion to clear certified outstanding bills owed to road contractors and accelerate implementation of ongoing road projects across the country. Payments for eligible works completed in the last quarter…
Kenya has called for a more resilient, self-reliant and prevention-oriented health system, warning that emerging global risks increasingly make health security a matter of national resilience, economic stability and international…
An Administration Police officer attached to the Nairobi National Museum and his cousin were killed on Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident at Malaba Stage near the Eldoret Shuttle terminus in Busia County. The deceased were AP…
The Media Owners Association of Kenya (MOA) has mourned José Alberto Suárez, a senior Telemundo executive who was among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Samburu County. Suárez, 55, was the President and General Manager of…
The Kenya Scouts Association is seeking greater transparency and accountability over a proposed Ksh2 billion Baden-Powell Scouting Centre of Excellence in Nyeri, raising questions over the project’s financing, ownership, governance and…
Kenya and Türkiye are moving to translate longstanding political and diplomatic ties into a more impactful strategic partnership anchored on trade, investment, connectivity, security, health and people-to-people cooperation. The commitment…
The government has intensified efforts to complete the Raila Odinga International Stadium, popularly known as Talanta Stadium, as preparations gather pace for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Youth Affairs, Creative…
Garissa Women representative Udgood Siyaad has called on political leaders and Kenyans across the country to exercise political tolerance and allow everyone to campaign or support their preferred candidates without hatred or violence.…
Residents, business owners and administrative stakeholders in North Maragoli Location have called for unity and stronger collaboration with security agencies following the installation of Mr Keneth Adagala as the area’s new substantive…
Six major coffee buyers accounted for 85 per cent of the coffee traded at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) Sale 36, highlighting the continued dominance of a few players in Kenya’s coffee auction market. The auction at Wakulima House,…
Kiambu County Government has advertised 300 positions for the Registered Nurse III role, as it moves to strengthen its health workforce amid an expansion of health facilities. The positions, advertised by the Kiambu County Public Service…
Stakeholders in the public sector have called for ethics, integrity and good governance to be formally incorporated into the education curriculum. Speaking during a stakeholder participation session organised by the Ethics and…
A pilot biochar project is being implemented in Busia, Siaya and Kisumu counties that seeks to address declination in soil fertility and boost agricultural production by converting agricultural waste into a soil-enhancing product. Speaking…
Government development projects in Vihiga County are recording steady progress despite challenges including inadequate power and water supply, pending bills, and heavy rainfall, according to a County Implementation Coordination Management…
