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Sacco opens leadership to new sectors through bylaw changes
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Sacco opens leadership to new sectors through bylaw changes

AMICA Sacco has reviewed its bylaws to expand representation in its leadership structures and accommodate delegates from different economic sectors as the financial institution moves beyond its traditional coffee-farming membership base.…

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Kenya to enforce early disaster action in national, county governance
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Kenya to enforce early disaster action in national, county governance

The government has pledged to make anticipatory action, a core function of national and county disaster risk governance, as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events across the region. Speaking in…

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Disability Council targets 200 Kericho beneficiaries with diapers
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Disability Council targets 200 Kericho beneficiaries with diapers

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has rolled out the distribution of incontinence supplies targeting at least 200 people with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disabilities in Kericho County.…

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Youths urged to turn ideas into opportunities
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Youths urged to turn ideas into opportunities

Young people have been urged to use Pwani Innovation Week 2026 as a platform to showcase their innovations, seek mentorship, engage with employers and investors to explore opportunities for growth and collaboration. Speaking during the…

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KenGen named among Africa’s top 25 energy companies
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KenGen named among Africa’s top 25 energy companies

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has been named among Africa’s Top 25 Energy Companies by Pan African Voice, recognising its role in powering Kenya’s economy and advancing the continent’s clean energy transition. The…

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Stakeholders call for sustainable use of youth empowerment resources
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Stakeholders call for sustainable use of youth empowerment resources

The Coast Development Authority (CDA) has called for greater youth empowerment through the identification and sustainable utilisation of the region’s resources to promote investment, create jobs and drive socio-economic development.…

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KRA rolls out multi-vendor cargo seals to speed up flow at Mombasa port
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KRA rolls out multi-vendor cargo seals to speed up flow at Mombasa port

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched its multi-vendor electronic cargo sealing system at the Port of Mombasa. The move ends the agency’s reliance on its own seals and brings in private sector partners to ease congestion and speed…

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Khwisero groups benefit from Sh3M Uwezo Fund
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Khwisero groups benefit from Sh3M Uwezo Fund

Various groups in Khwisero Constituency have received Sh3 million in Uwezo Fund cheques to boost their businesses and livelihoods. Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka, who presided over the disbursement Monday, urged the beneficiaries to invest…

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AgriFin seeks affordable AI tools to reach smallholder farmers
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AgriFin seeks affordable AI tools to reach smallholder farmers

Agricultural technology experts are seeking affordable and locally adapted Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve smallholder farmers’ access to weather forecasts, agricultural advice, financial services and markets. As funding for…

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Uasin Gishu Road network opens markets to farmers’ produce
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Uasin Gishu Road network opens markets to farmers’ produce

The Uasin Gishu roads network revolution is more than just grading and gravelling; it is transforming livelihoods, connecting farmers to markets, opening the county for businesses, bridging communities and unlocking economic growth. Since…

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Plans underway for Keben dam project in Nandi
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Plans underway for Keben dam project in Nandi

The road to implementation of the proposed multibillion-keben dam project in Nandi Hills, expected to ease the water shortage in Nandi County, has begun, as evidenced by the public participation exercise held at Ol’lessos National…

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Tourism sector wants travel barriers scrapped ahead of AFCON 2027
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Tourism sector wants travel barriers scrapped ahead of AFCON 2027

Tourism stakeholders have called on East African Community (EAC) partner states to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and make cross-border travel more affordable and seamless as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to jointly host the…

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Mwea Town elevation to boost local economy
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Mwea Town elevation to boost local economy

Mwea town is on the verge of a major transformation into a regional commercial hub, fuelled by improved infrastructure, proper drainage networks and an upcoming elevation to municipality status. The elevation process is currently in its…

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Newly appointed public officers urged to uphold professionalism
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Newly appointed public officers urged to uphold professionalism

Newly appointed public officers from the Directorate of Government Clearing Services have been urged to uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism, while prioritising the interests of Kenyans in the discharge of their duties.…

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Live streaming of election results remains mandatory, Owino
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Live streaming of election results remains mandatory, Owino

Government Spokesperson, Charles Owino, has dismissed reports that Parliament had scrapped mandatory live streaming of election results, clarifying that the legal requirement remains in force. Owino said the reports circulating on social…

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Vihiga sets Ebola isolation centres
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Vihiga sets Ebola isolation centres

The Vihiga County Government has identified five isolation units in health facilities across the county as part of measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak. The preparations come amid concerns over the spread of the disease, with…

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Vihiga unveils Tambua Social Hall to promote community activities
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Vihiga unveils Tambua Social Hall to promote community activities

Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has commissioned Tambua Social Hall in Tambua Ward, Hamisi Sub-County, in a move aimed at strengthening community development, youth empowerment and access to social services. The facility, implemented…

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Sh700M road project to open up Nandi
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Sh700M road project to open up Nandi

Residents of Chesumei Constituency, Nandi County, are set to benefit from a Sh700 million tarmac road project expected to ease transport challenges and boost agricultural productivity. The 12-kilometre Masaba-Chepterit-Belekenya road was…

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Kenya sends 600 MSMEs products to EAC Trade Fair in Rwanda
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Kenya sends 600 MSMEs products to EAC Trade Fair in Rwanda

Kenya will showcase products from 600 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, in a move aimed at expanding market access for local businesses and…

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Makueni residents ready to welcome President Ruto for development tour
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Makueni residents ready to welcome President Ruto for development tour

The Principal Secretary (PS) for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresia Mbaika, has called upon the residents of Makueni County to turn up in large numbers and welcome President William Ruto during his tour of Ukambani Region starting…

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CDA chairman opposes dissolution of regional development authorities
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CDA chairman opposes dissolution of regional development authorities

The Chairman of the Coast Development Authority (CDA), Mzee Mwinyi, has opposed plans to dissolve Regional Development Authorities (RDAs), arguing that the institutions play a strategic role in Kenya’s development agenda by coordinating…

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More counties seeking to replicate Kirinyaga’s e-water model
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More counties seeking to replicate Kirinyaga’s e-water model

Kirinyaga County’s e-water model is gaining traction, as other counties seek to replicate the project in the provision of reliable and affordable clean water to underserved communities. A delegation from Kajiado County is the latest to…

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