Latest development stories from across Kenya.
Kaelo Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Laare, Igembe North constituency, Meru county, is set to hold its inaugural graduation ceremony on September 25, with more than 400 graduands expected to receive certificates and diplomas in…
Farmers in Vihiga County have commended the government for the timely distribution of subsidized fertilizer at affordable prices as the short rain season planting begins. A spot check by the Kenya News Agency (KNA) at the National Cereals…
Residents of Karumandi Ward in Kirinyaga County no longer have to worry about travelling long distances for basic medical care following the opening of a new dispensary in the area. Kavote Dispensary, officially opened by Governor Anne…
More than 1,000 residents of Teso North and Teso South sub-counties have benefited from a full one-day medical camp at Isegeretoto Hospital in Malaba, with health workers raising concern over the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in…
On a normal evening in Nairobi, music can be heard almost everywhere, and for a young musician in Kenya, success can sometimes feel like a distant dream. There is the music to record, the equipment to pay for, the videos to produce and the…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has drafted a raft of new regulations aimed at strengthening market surveillance, product certification, and consumer protection while addressing regulatory gaps that have emerged amid rapid…
National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) are set to play a key role in the country’s national planning, budgeting, and development projects management, among others, through a grassroots data collection programme aimed at…
The Uasin Gishu County has validated priority Focal Development Areas (FDAs) under the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (InReMP), clearing the way for targeted investments aimed at boosting climate-resilient farming and…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has launched grassroots dialogues in Meru, Kisii and Nyamira counties to address barriers hindering women from participating fully in political leadership ahead of the 2027 General…
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has intensified efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism, even as recruiters turn to online platforms to lure youth into extremist groups. NCTC Chief Liaison Officer for Prevention and…
Kenya and India are seeking to deepen cooperation in technology, digital skills, and public-sector capacity building based on a partnership that has seen more than 3,000 Kenyan professionals benefit from India’s Indian Technical and…
Agriculture experts in partnership with Egerton University have developed a new variety of peanut seed that is tipped to offer farmers improved crop production and increased incomes. The new medium red variety known as ‘Mwangaza’ will be…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called for an all-inclusive, meaningful, and active participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections. Speaking during a…
Residents of Momoniat, Legetiet, and Kosirai villages in Ngeria Ward, Kapseret Constituency, on Monday celebrated the start of water distribution from the Ngeria South Water Project, marking a major step towards ending years of water…
Coffee farmers in Trans Nzoia have hailed the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) for easing the financial burden of coffee production and enabling them to meet farm expenses and maintain their farms. The farmers said the fund had…
Residents of Nandi County have been urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies to help prevent terrorist attacks and radicalization. Nandi Central Deputy County Commissioner Elizabeth Atemi said…
Residents of Kisa Central Ward in Khwisero Constituency are set to benefit from improved electricity supply, following the installation of a new transformer in the area. Khwisero Member of Parliament (MP), Christopher Aseka, announced the…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education has commenced nationwide public participation on six proposed Education Reform Bills, aimed at transforming the country’s education sector under the Competency-Based Education…
The state-owned Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has unveiled plans to tap into the Menengai Crater’s massive caldera, geothermal activity, and ecological importance to exploit its geotourism potential and earn increased revenues. The…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the vast potential of Kenya’s maritime sector to create jobs, attract investment, spur enterprise development, and improve livelihoods. Principal Secretary (PS) for Shipping and…
Kirinyaga youth have turned to technology in an effort to cushion against unemployment, following the launch of a digital marketplace designed to connect job seekers, service providers, traders, buyers, and players in the transport sector.…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PSC) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the government’s commitment to peace and security, political stability, economic prosperity,…
Plans to establish a Sh9 million special unit for Mother and Child at the Embu Women’s Prison is underway to improve the living conditions and welfare of children living alongside their incarcerated mothers. Principal Secretary (PS) for…
Refugees living in Nairobi have been tipped on digital security and data privacy during a one-day training which equipped them with the necessary skills and agility to safely navigate digital and physical interactions, especially now that…
