Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The government has underscored its commitment to reducing plastic pollution at source and promoting sustainable waste management through stronger refill and reuse systems. Speaking during the handover policy recommendations on…
The revival of the South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony Sugar) has emerged as a major economic lifeline for residents of Awendo and the larger Migori region with company officials highlighting significant improvements in production, farmer…
Kenya is targeting greater self-reliance in medicines as 13 pharmaceutical manufacturers advance plans to establish production facilities, supporting health security and reducing import dependence. According to a statement by the Pharmacy…
Kenya and the United States have reviewed the progress of their health cooperation, with discussions focusing on the sustainability of supported health programmes and preparations for the next phase of the partnership. The discussions took…
A 22-year-old farm worker died after a confrontation over a mobile phone turned violent in Tawai village, Wamuini sub-location, Trans Nzoia County. The deceased, Stephen Ndungu, was reportedly involved in a disagreement with 21-year-old…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has warned political leaders against making statements that could undermine the 2027 General Election and trigger post-election unrest. Atwoli was responding to…
A 48-year-old primary school teacher was found dead in a room at a bar and restaurant in Yala Market, Siaya County, in what police are treating as a suspected sudden death. The deceased, identified as Collins Abong’o, a teacher at…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has set a target of reducing road fatalities by 50 per cent by 2028, as motorists and boda boda riders in Kwale County call for urgent measures to make roads safer. NTSA Board Chairman…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has confiscated 868 assorted alcoholic beverages and arrested two suspects during a multi-agency crackdown on the illicit alcohol trade in Eastleigh, Nairobi.…
Kenya increased its education budget to Sh784.5 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, up from Sh702 billion in 2025/26, as the Government steps up investment in teachers, equity, education data and skills development. Principal Secretary…
Kenya is stepping up research into improved cattle breeds, quality feeds, and climate-resilient pastures as it seeks to increase beef production, improve farmers’ incomes, and bridge the country’s persistent meat deficit. At the Kenya…
Teachers in Mt. Elgon have been urged to take up housing units allocated to them under the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Mt. Elgon Branch Executive Secretary Patrick Cheptum said 20 per…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three suspects in connection with investigations into alleged conflict of interest, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime involving Ksh 92,058,890.30. EACC said…
Farmers, youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugamanji Village, Lugaga Ward, Vihiga County, have benefited from a field training and equipment distribution exercise aimed at boosting agricultural production and enhancing…
Nandi residents have expressed outrage over remarks attributed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula suggesting that Members of Parliament (MPs) are given Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appointment letters to distribute or sell…
Fishermen on Lake Naivasha have backed temporary restrictions on fishing in areas with declining stocks and breeding grounds but rejected a blanket closure of the lake for fish regeneration. The fishermen said targeted closures would allow…
The Government is targeting completion of 45,000 affordable housing units nationwide by the end of the year, as it moves to expand access to long-term and affordable financing for prospective homeowners. Speaking at the Kenya Affordable…
The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) has demanded immediate implementation of a government promise to promote teachers, 11 months after the pledge was made at State House. KUSNET National Chairman Amos Karanja said…
Stakeholders working on children’s issues in Kilifi County have called for increased adoption of positive parenting and intergenerational dialogue to address teenage pregnancies, early marriages and violence against children. The…
The national government has announced plans to establish a National Farmers Training Centre at Marindas in Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru, where farmers will acquire modern agricultural skills and technologies aimed at boosting food…
The Vice Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Fahima Araphat, has urged election officials to apply lessons learnt from the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration I (ECVR I) to strengthen the…
Tharaka Nithi Woman Representative Susan Ngugi has supported Igakiramba Primary School in Magutuni with a 5,000-litre water tank and food supplies to strengthen the school’s newly launched feeding programme. During a visit to the school,…
Residents of Bondo Sub-County have turned up in large numbers for the second consecutive day to apply for identification cards (IDs) and register as voters under the Kenya Youth Transition Initiative (KYTI) programme. The programme,…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has congralulated Cardinal Otunga Mosocho School for emerging winners of the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) Rugby 7s title in Morogoro, Tanzania. The school…
