Latest counties stories from across Kenya.
A new specialised eye hospital has opened in Kisumu, bringing optical, general and specialised eye-care services closer to patients in Nyanza, Western Kenya and the wider East African region. The Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital Kisumu was…
Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari has urged former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to withdraw his presidential aspirations and instead support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. Omari asserts that the Jubilee presidential hopeful…
Nairobi – Kenyan environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua Green has challenged governments, corporations, and climate campaigns to move beyond merely counting trees planted and instead measure their actual survival rates. Green, Chief Steward of…
The clergy and the political class in Embu County have condemned the chaos that erupted during UDA’s delegates meeting at Nembure Stadium on Saturday that was chaired by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki. The chaos reportedly resulted…
Women journalists in Meru have launched a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) aimed at creating a strong network to empower women in the media industry, promote professionalism and ethical journalism, and create opportunities for members.…
The opening of the Tharaka Nithi County headquarters administration block has marked a major milestone in the county’s devolution journey, ending more than a decade of operations from temporary structures and providing a central facility…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has urged political leaders to put aside their differences and embrace tolerance, warning that political competition ahead of the 2027 General Election should not create divisions and enmity in the region.…
Murang’a County has stepped up preparations for the expected enhanced October-December short rains, with a multi-agency team putting in place measures to minimize the risk of floods, landslides and other weather-related disasters. The…
The newly elected members of the Western Region Elders Council, Vihiga Chapter, have been urged to champion national cohesion and serve as ambassadors of peace in their communities and across the country. Speaking during a delegates’…
Land buyers have been warned against purchasing plots linked to Embakasi Ranching Company amid claims that disputed company property, including public utility land, is being sold to unsuspecting members of the public. Directors and…
Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka has announced plans for the construction of a Sh40 million bridge linking Mwikalikha and Emuruba in Kisa North Ward to ease the movement of goods and services in the area. Speaking on Sunday during a public…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called for greater investment in school infrastructure to improve learning conditions and create better opportunities for children in the county. Barasa spoke on Saturday during a fundraiser towards…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged young people who have attained the required age of 18 years to register as voters and participate in the country’s democratic processes. Barasa said voter registration was important in enabling…
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has recorded a major milestone in neurosurgical care following the introduction of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for patients suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy.…
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Kisumu County has declined by more than half, with the risk among HIV-exposed infants falling from 4.9 per cent in 2018 to 2.2 per cent in 2021, Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has said. Speaking…
The Ministry of Health has warned of a possible rise in waterborne diseases as Kenya prepares for El Niño rains, urging county governments, water providers, city authorities and residents to strengthen preparedness measures. Principal…
A natural cycle that sees lakes fluctuate, an increase in rainfall amounts that is being witnessed in the Eastern Africa region, coupled with degradation of the catchments is believed to be causing water levels in the rift valley lakes to…
Women from across Hamisi Sub County have benefited from an economic empowerment program that provides financing for income-generating projects aimed at boosting household incomes and strengthening grassroots savings groups. The program…
The introduction of Ozempic and Wegovy in Kenya is drawing attention to the country’s growing cardio-metabolic health burden, as healthcare experts call for a more comprehensive approach to the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes,…
The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved new water tariff structures for several Water Service Providers (WSPs), with the changes covering the 2026/2027 to 2028/2029 financial years. In a gazette notice dated September 11,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended President William Ruto’s development record, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza administration has fulfilled the majority of its 2022 election promises and deserves another term to complete its…
Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) and Sidian Bank have partnered to improve access to commercial financing for manufacturing and value-addition enterprises in a move expected to create a clearer transition for businesses graduating from…
Nandi County has rolled out a school milk feeding programme that will provide milk to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners every week across all 30 wards, targeting close to 800 public ECDE centres. The county government…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has issued appointment letters to 286 newly recruited nurses in the county, in an event marking a milestone for the county’s healthcare workforce. The appointments come weeks after a nationwide…
