Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
A marathon stretching hundreds of kilometres is rarely just about running. For Ambassador Tegla Loroupe, every step of her ongoing ‘Marathon for Peace’ is carrying a bigger message for peace, education, hope and a better future for…
Kisumu County has commenced preparations for the construction of a 250-bed comprehensive Mother and Child Hospital at the Kisumu County Referral Hospital, with the old structures at the proposed site already demolished to pave the way for…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS), Kipchumba Murkomen, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction works at the Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret, assuring the facility is on schedule to host this…
The National Government has operationalized Pawteng’ sub-location in Nyang’oma location, Muhoroni constituency, Kisumu county, in a move aimed at bringing public services closer to more than 5,000 residents. The new administrative unit was…
The Government has reiterated its commitment in making higher education accessible and more affordable to all deserving Kenyans under the new proposed universal funding framework. Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba said the…
Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge has reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that young people from economically disadvantaged families in Nandi County access quality education, as 406 scholarship beneficiaries prepare to sit for the…
Kenya is stepping-up efforts to cement its position as Africa’s digital connectivity hub, with the government calling for deeper partnerships with global technology companies, to expand broadband access, strengthen local technical…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperative and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged coffee farmers from Migori not to sell their produce to markets in the neighboring countries. Speaking in Suna…
The Government has directed the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) to introduce an automated green leaf payment system aimed at protecting tea farmers from exploitation by middlemen, brokers and unscrupulous weighing clerks.…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that Kamariny Stadium which is currently at 50 percent completion is part of massive infrastructure and sports upgrade projects being undertaken by the National Government ahead…
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the low level of electricity connectivity in Homa Bay County, particularly in Ndhiwa Constituency, saying inadequate access to power is holding back businesses, schools and…
Police have launched investigations into the shooting of three youths during a sensitisation meeting addressed by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe Sub-County. The youths were allegedly shot by members of the…
Kirinyaga’s innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation visiting the county to learn…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents of Bungoma County to re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying a second term will accelerate development in the Western region. Wetang’ula spoke on…
The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to connect all villages nationwide to electricity. Speaking at Kochoroi Comprehensive School in Nambale Sub County on Friday, Wandayi…
The Mombasa County Government is rolling out an empowerment initiative dubbed ‘STAWISHA’ under the county revolving fund to support small-scale traders. STAWISHA revolving fund seeks to provide accessible and interest-free financing to…
Kenya is strengthening strategic partnerships to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, with maternal and newborn health remaining a priority in ongoing health-sector reforms. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale,…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in coordinated multi-agency operations across Nairobi and Nyakach. In a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) exercise…
Police have launched investigations into the shooting of three youths during a sensitisation meeting addressed by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe Sub-County. The youths were allegedly shot by members of the…
For years, Nyambera, on the outskirts of Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, was a place residents hurried past. And for good reason. The dumpsite was an ugly, sprawling wasteland of rotting garbage, torn plastic bags, discarded food,…
The Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) Caucus will prioritise helping citizens access and take up Government programmes after a year of engagements showed the need to move beyond public awareness to adoption of available services. JIM Chairperson…
Kirinyaga’s innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation visiting the county to learn…
Police in Kahawa West have dismantled an illicit alcohol brewing network in Soweto, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi County. The operation was conducted on Wednesday by officers from Kahawa West Police Station following intelligence reports of…
Several people are feared dead following a road crash involving a PSV matatu and a saloon car along Mombasa Road near Syokimau on Thursday night. The crash occurred on the stretch between Quiver Mombasa Road and Katani. Preliminary reports…
