Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
The Government has called for stronger collaboration between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and industry to equip young people with practical skills for employment, enterprise and global…
Residents of Mandera have been warned to prepare for potentially heavy October-December (OND) rains, with the Director of the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC), Col. (Rtd) David Samoei, cautioning that the county could experience…
The Uasin Gishu County health department has declared it was adequately prepared to handle medical emergencies and provide coordinated services during this year’s Mashujaa Day national celebrations to be held at Kipchoge Keino Stadium on…
A family in Kanunga, Ndumberi Ward, Kiambu County, has been left in shock following a fire incident that claimed the life of a 48-year-old man, identified as David Gitau. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, with residents…
Grief has engulfed Chwele Market in Kabuchai Constituency after four tomato traders were killed in a road accident that happened at Mai Mahiu. The four, identified as Mercyline Wefwafwa, Centrine Juma, Jane Barasa and Anthony Kilwake –…
The Murang’a County Government has stepped up efforts to improve road infrastructure in urban centres, with Governor Irungu Kang’ata launching the PCEA-Kayole Smart City Project in Murang’a Town. The project, which includes an extensive…
Construction is officially underway on a major expansion project at Mwai Kibaki Hospital in Nyeri County, a development set to strengthen the facility’s regional referral capacity and enhance access to quality healthcare. The aerial view…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has moved to extradite a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States of America to face sentencing following his conviction over a fatal drunk-driving offence. The DPP today presented Sancho Kibutu…
Advancing ahead of schedule, construction on the Mwai Kibaki Clinical Annex at Othaya’s Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital in Nyeri County stands at approximately 30% complete. The expansion, which commenced in April 2026, is expected to be…
Medical researchers have raised the alarm over the surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in humans, animals and the environment, with 6,670 deaths attributable to AMR and 28,500 associated with AMR recorded in 2021. The researchers are…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kipkelion Sub-County Offices over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The suspects,…
KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Kweyu Salasya has died. Salasya, who also served as an Assistant Producer, died Thursday morning after he suddenly fell ill at his home and was rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention, but died…
Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has urged both levels of Government to do more in addressing the welfare of Kenyans working in funeral homes. Addressing the 5th annual Morticians and Allied Professionals Association of Kenya (MAPAKe)…
Small scale vegetable traders have been left struggling to maintain their business following increased operating costs and reduced consumer spending. Mary Wanjiku who has been selling Sukuma wiki, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, and…
Persons with Disabilities in Kericho County have asked the government to make their inclusion in government programmes a top priority. They challenged the Government to ensure that they have access to quality education, assistive devices…
The Government has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Nino rains expected from October, with all 47 counties required to map flood-prone areas, identify safer evacuation grounds and put measures in place to protect lives,…
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his development tour of Kericho County by launching the upgrading to bitumen standards of the 80-kilometre Torit–Kenegut–Koitaburot–Kipsitet–Kapsorok–Sondu–Koilsir–Mindililw…
Farmers in Murang’a county have welcomed the extra reduction in fertilizer prices for a 50-kilogram bag through a government initiative under the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). The farmers expressed joy for the reduced-price…
The appointment of Fouzia Hared as the first woman to head the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority (ENNDA) has broken a major leadership barrier for women from pastoral communities. At 40, Hared has risen from an Accounts…
The Government is moving to strengthen communication on programmes under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by making public engagement an integral part of planning, implementation and reporting. Principal Secretary (PS)…
Traders at Mudete Market in Vihiga County have decried a wave of criminal activities and insecurity following a surge in break-ins and looting of shops, which has left many traders counting losses worth thousands of shillings. In a recent…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged stronger investment in Kenya’s health sector through better financing and closer cooperation with development and private-sector partners. Duale spoke during a high-level ministerial dialogue…
The Government has rolled out a raft of measures to strengthen adult learning and education and expand access to literacy and digital skills across the country. Speaking in Kajiado during the 60th International Literacy Day celebrations,…
Kiambu County has intensified preparations for anticipated El Nino rains, with authorities identifying flood-prone areas and stepping up public sensitization and early-warning measures. Senior county and national government officials met…
