Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
A suspect linked to a series of violent robberies in Garissa Township has been arrested. The suspect was arrested on Monday in Garissa County after officers acting on information gathered during investigations traced his whereabouts.…
The Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) has donated maternal and newborn health equipment to the County Government of Mandera to strengthen service delivery and improve the quality of care for mothers and…
For more than 16 years, Kiamokama’s multimillion-shilling fresh produce market in Masaba South, Kisii County, has stood as a painful reminder of an ambitious public investment that never fulfilled its promise. The market was conceived as a…
The Samburu Council of Elders Association (SCEA) has declared a total end to child marriage in Samburu and issued a directive that every child in the county must be enrolled and retained in school. Addressing the press at Kisima springs in…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two police officers over allegations of demanding a Ksh100,000 bribe from a man accused of illegally connecting electricity at his residence in Bombolulu, Mombasa. The suspects,…
Moi University is facing a fresh labour dispute after lecturers opposed a plan by the institution to lay off 75 lecturers employed on permanent and pensionable terms. The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has demanded the withdrawal…
Over 600 residents accessed Government services during a one-day Huduma Mashinani outreach in Belgut Sub County Monday, that brought multiple public services closer to communities, reducing the need for residents to travel to established…
Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers in Laikipia have threatened to down their tools over alleged discrimination by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in implementing Career Progression Guidelines, as schools reopen for the third term…
The Government has commissioned the 150-bed Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, expanding access to quality healthcare for correctional services officers, inmates and surrounding…
The Agriculture Society of Kenya(ASK) has welcomed the decision by the Government to reduce the cost of fertilizer by Sh500 and to reduce the cost of certified maize seeds as a way of helping farmers recover from drought related losses.…
The County Assembly of Kirinyaga is in mourning following the death of Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who was a nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) representing Persons with Disabilities. According to a notification issued by the Office…
Several counties have been unable to pay salaries for up to two months due to delays in accessing funds, with Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko blaming administrative hurdles at the Office of the Controller of Budget. In an interview on August…
Medical experts are warning of the high risks associated with overexposure to sunlight in many parts of Africa. According to the experts, while conversations about sun-related health risks focus on heat exhaustion and dehydration,…
A political battle is brewing in Bonchari after an unusual campaign giveaway—women’s underwear—triggered sharp exchanges among rival political camps ahead of the 2027 elections. Women who attended a political gathering at Nyangoge Primary…
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) says it is ready to engage authorities in constructive dialogue to resolve the ongoing nationwide nurses’ strike. However, the union maintains that the industrial action, triggered by delayed…
Built environment professionals have rejected the Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, calling on Parliament to withdraw the proposed legislation and develop a comprehensive regulatory framework that gives…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has pledged to streamline the approval of genetically modified (GM) products and harmonise regulatory processes to accelerate the adoption of biotechnology as a tool for addressing food insecurity in…
President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing critical development projects in Taita Taveta County as part of efforts to ensure no part of the country is left behind in the development agenda. Speaking…
Farmers in Teso North are set to benefit more from cotton farming following the establishment of a ginnery at Jairos Farmers’ Co-operative Society, where installation of the processing machines is underway. Once operational, the ginnery…
Underliza RFC from Matayos Sub-County have been crowned champions of the Odilo Rugby 7s Raga Mpakani Session Two after defeating Blacks RFC 33-5 in the final held at Mundika Senior Secondary School over the weekend. In the women’s…
The government has vowed to take firm action against political leaders, individuals and groups blamed for perpetuating violence among communities living along the Kisii-Narok border. Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia and his Kisii…
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development African Peer Review Mechanism (NEPAD-APRM) has commenced the validation of citizen feedback on governance in Kisumu County, with officials saying the exercise will strengthen accountability,…
The Government has announced a further subsidy on fertilizer and certified maize seed to help farmers recover from drought losses and return to production. Under the new intervention, a 50kg bag of subsidized fertilizer will retail at…
A plastic waste recycling project in the Coast region is creating employment opportunities for young people while helping communities address pollution caused by poorly managed waste. The Plast Safi project, implemented by Pwani Youth…
