Latest development stories from across Kenya.
The Western Regional Commissioner, Samson Irungu Macharia, led a high-level team of national government officials during a comprehensive inspection and supervision tour of ongoing government projects in Vihiga County. The exercise, aimed…
Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has dismissed critics seeking to derail the county’s development agenda and reaffirmed that his administration remains focused on service delivery. Lomorukai was addressing residents at Loitanit Village…
In a move aimed at encouraging tax compliance and providing economic relief, Kiambu County has introduced a new amnesty window, offering reduced property rates and a full pardon on late-payment penalties for all eligible landowners. In a…
Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society Limited has introduced a series of governance measures aimed at curbing cartel interference in mining activities and ensuring members benefit from resource-based investments. The measures were adopted…
Africa’s agri-food systems remain central to economic growth and livelihoods, contributing up to 20–30 per cent of GDP in many countries and employing more than 60 per cent of the workforce. The sector, however, continues to face a…
The youth have been challenged to take an active leadership role in shaping Kenya’s future, particularly in climate action, innovation, and economic transformation. Speaking during a youth convention, Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs…
Kenya’s cruise tourism is gaining remarkable momentum, with the Port of Mombasa welcoming its fifth cruise vessel since the onset of the cruise tourism circuit in November. The steady influx of cruise vessels is undoubtedly a significant…
Residents of Komorege village in Tagare Ward, in Mabera Sub-County, have welcomed the ongoing construction of a new murram road linking their area directly to Mabera town. Speaking during an inspection led by area MCA Moses Magwe, locals…
The national government has intensified efforts to restore over 1,000 acres of farmland at the West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, in a move aimed at boosting agricultural production and enhancing food…
Vihiga County Commissioner Peter Mwangi Maina has urged the national government to support indigenous minority communities to ensure equitable representation and opportunities. Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving service…
The ongoing voter registration exercise in Tinderet Sub-County, Nandi County, is facing significant setbacks, with authorities raising concern over the low number of eligible residents enlisting ahead of the 2027 General Election. Despite…
More than 1,000 households in Elukanji Village, Khwisero Sub County, are set to benefit from a proposed community water project aimed at improving access to clean and reliable water. Area Member of Parliament Christopher Aseka said the…
Cabinet Secretary for Water and Irrigation Eric Mugaa has assured residents of Igembe in Meru County that the region’s persistent water shortages will soon be a thing of past, following the allocation of Sh250 million to rehabilitate dams…
The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) has launched a public participation drive along the Coast region to gather views on the proposed Geographical Indications Bill, a legislation that would allow communities to legally protect…
The national government has intensified efforts to unlock Vihiga County’s mining potential, following high-level talks between the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Ali Joho and Governor Dr. Wilber…
Over 4000 farmers from Nakuru County have benefited from a training programme on proper agronomical practices to boost production of the cassava crop, in a move aimed at promoting cassava as a climate-resilient crop for food security and…
The government has unveiled bold plans to revitalise Kenya’s tea sector by placing youth, technology, and value addition at the centre of efforts to target higher earnings and job creation. Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for…
Turkana Deputy Governor Dr John Erus hosted Jaco Beerends, the Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Kenya, during a courtesy visit to the County Government. The envoy was accompanied by representatives from the…
The National Police Service (NPS) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding national security through intelligence-led operations, even as it reports a 5 per cent reduction in crime rates in 2025 compared to the previous year. In a…
In a strong show of public confidence, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing Cabinet Secretary in a 2026 National Survey, scoring an 86.5 percent…
Kisumu National Polytechnic is set to become a regional hub for training and retooling skills in the blue economy sector following the rollout of the Blue Skills for Transformation and Employment Project (B-STEP). The initiative, under the…
Kenya has intensified efforts to transform its pig value chain, projecting a 125 per cent growth by 2030 as the government moves to address production gaps, high feed costs, weak market systems and other structural challenges affecting the…
A growing chorus is emerging from the hills and valleys of Tinderet Sub County in Nandi County, where residents are increasingly drawing attention to the vast but underutilised mineral wealth beneath their feet. As pressure mounts on…
Nandi County Government has partnered with the National Government and development partners in an effort to supply clean and reliable piped water to residents of Tinderet Sub County. The initiative is under the ambitious last-mile water…
