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Murang’a County to roll out feeding programme to all public schools
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Murang’a County to roll out feeding programme to all public schools

The County Government of Murang’a is set to roll out a county-wide school meals programme targeting more than 215,000 learners in public primary schools, Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE)…

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County assures traders of fair stall allocation ahead of market opening
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County assures traders of fair stall allocation ahead of market opening

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has assured traders of a transparent and inclusive process in the allocation of stalls at the 64 Ultra-Modern Market in Eldoret City, as preparations for the facility’s official opening gather pace. The…

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NYOTA programme prepares 2500 Mandera Youth for workplace training.
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NYOTA programme prepares 2500 Mandera Youth for workplace training.

More than 2500 Youths in Mandera County have completed a 20-day social-emotional skills development programme under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA), paving the way for their transition into five months of…

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Baharini Dam set to transform farming and livelihoods in Lugari
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Baharini Dam set to transform farming and livelihoods in Lugari

For years, farmers in Baharini, Chekalini Ward, have planted their crops with their eyes on the sky, uncertain whether the rains would last long enough to carry their crops to harvest. Prolonged dry spells and unpredictable rainfall have…

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First year university students urged to prioritize education
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First year university students urged to prioritize education

Kisii University students have been encouraged to focus on their studies and approach university life with academic discipline and responsibility. Speaking to more than 9,000 first-year students during the orientation week at the…

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‎Village-to-village programme tackles malnutrition in Tharaka Nithi
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‎Village-to-village programme tackles malnutrition in Tharaka Nithi

More than 300 malnourished children in Tharaka Nithi County are benefiting from a village-to-village nutrition programme targeting vulnerable children and their mothers. The Lishe Mtaani programme, implemented by Village HopeCore…

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CS Kagwe orders nationwide pesticide crackdown
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CS Kagwe orders nationwide pesticide crackdown

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal and unsafe pesticides, warning that Kenya will not become a dumping ground for products banned in other countries. Kagwe said the Government would…

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Today in History: Remembering Karisa Maitha–The coastal hurricane
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Today in History: Remembering Karisa Maitha–The coastal hurricane

From humble beginnings in his native Mombasa County where he was born in 1954, Emmanuel Karisa Maitha rose from a dedicated Clinical Officer to a leader of note and a Cabinet Minister, packing a full life and career into the 50 years that…

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Government to establish potato seed centre to boost production
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Government to establish potato seed centre to boost production

The Government will transform the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Marindas Centre in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, into a potato seed production, research and farmer training hub to address the shortage of…

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Reforms rekindle hope for sugarcane farmers in Nandi
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Reforms rekindle hope for sugarcane farmers in Nandi

Reforms being implemented by the Government in the sugarcane sector have brought renewed hope among farmers in Nandi County, positioning the crop as one of the leading agricultural enterprises in the area. Farmers said improved cane…

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TSC invites nominations for 2026 World Teachers’ Day Awards
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TSC invites nominations for 2026 World Teachers’ Day Awards

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited nominations for the 2026 World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Awards, seeking to recognise teachers who have made exceptional contributions to teaching and learning across Kenya. World Teachers’ Day…

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Rice farmers urge government to release Sh210m KNTC dues
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Rice farmers urge government to release Sh210m KNTC dues

Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme have urged the Government to fast-track payment of Sh210 million owed to them after they supplied 25,760 bags of rice to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The farmers, through the…

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Police boss urges recruits to upgrade skills once they join force
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Police boss urges recruits to upgrade skills once they join force

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has advised new officers joining the National Police Service to pursue further learning in order to adapt to the changing needs of the current society. Addressing more than 4,000 recruits at the…

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Kenya, UK seek stronger partnerships to reform correctional system
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Kenya, UK seek stronger partnerships to reform correctional system

Kenya is seeking stronger international partnerships to transform its correctional system, with the State Department for Correctional Services placing greater emphasis on rehabilitation, community corrections and the successful…

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Sigh of relief as Sh5.5bn Nanyuki-Doldol road construction begins
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Sigh of relief as Sh5.5bn Nanyuki-Doldol road construction begins

It is a sigh of relief for Laikipia North residents following the commencement of the long-awaited construction of the 58-kilometre Nanyuki-Doldol road, a Sh5.5 billion project expected to improve connectivity and access to essential…

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Security agencies assure transport investors
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Security agencies assure transport investors

Security agencies in the Eastern Region have assured investors in the transport sector of a secure business environment following a series of anti-government, fuel and Gen-Z protests that have periodically disrupted business since 2024.…

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Kenya makes positive start in ANOCA zone five youth games
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Kenya makes positive start in ANOCA zone five youth games

Kenya made a positive start at the 2026 Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone Five Youth Games after recording impressive results in 3×3 basketball, beach volleyball and lawn tennis at Kenyatta University on…

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President to unveil new police uniform at Kiganjo parade
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President to unveil new police uniform at Kiganjo parade

President William Ruto will on Friday unveil a new police uniform as he presides over the passing out parade of police recruits at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said…

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Busia to establish tertiary students welfare fund
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Busia to establish tertiary students welfare fund

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has announced plans to establish a tertiary students welfare fund to support university and college learners facing financial and other challenges while pursuing their studies. Speaking after meeting more than…

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Muhanda calls for peaceful polls ahead of 2027 elections
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Muhanda calls for peaceful polls ahead of 2027 elections

Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda has called on Kenyans to participate peacefully and responsibly in next year’s General Election as she intensifies grassroots engagements across the county. Muhanda, who is seeking to succeed…

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