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State pledges to promote 50,000 teachers, improve SHA packages
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State pledges to promote 50,000 teachers, improve SHA packages

‎Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the government will promote 50,000 teachers through improved budgetary allocation in the coming financial year. ‎ Prof. Kindiki assured teachers that their pleas have been factored into the…

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Govt committed to support marginalised communities
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Govt committed to support marginalised communities

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has assured marginalized communities in the country of the government’s commitment to uplifting their livelihoods. Miano, who was speaking in Rumuruti, Laikipia County, during the…

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Nyandarua to benefit from Sh1.6B rural electrification drive
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Nyandarua to benefit from Sh1.6B rural electrification drive

Thousands of residents of Nyandarua County are set to benefit from a multi-billion-shilling rural electrification programme. This is after the government earmarked Sh1.6 billion for the Last-Mile power connectivity projects across the…

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Residents laud mobile registration exercise
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Residents laud mobile registration exercise

Residents of Nandi County have welcomed the ongoing 10-day mobile registration exercise for national identity cards and birth certificates that began on the 20th of this month across all wards in the county. The exercise, being conducted…

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State keen to adopt smart road technology to improve safety
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State keen to adopt smart road technology to improve safety

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the adoption of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to improve traffic management, road safety, and operational monitoring across the country. Speaking in Mombasa during the…

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Free sanitary pads initiative for Tana River schoolgirls
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Free sanitary pads initiative for Tana River schoolgirls

Tana River Woman Representative Amina Dika has launched an initiative to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls to combat period poverty and reduce school absenteeism. MP Dika said the initiative is designed to prevent adolescent…

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New Bill pushes for data-driven planning and resource allocation
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New Bill pushes for data-driven planning and resource allocation

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has conducted a public participation exercise on a new law aimed at modernising data management and aligning Kenya’s statistical practices with the 2010 Constitution and international standards. The…

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Meru residents welcome police training camp along Isiolo border
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Meru residents welcome police training camp along Isiolo border

Residents of Meru County have welcomed the government’s plan to establish a police training camp along the Isiolo border, saying the move will help improve security and curb cattle rustling in the region. Speaking on Friday in Meru town,…

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UDA says recent poll victories reflect trust in government
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UDA says recent poll victories reflect trust in government

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has attributed its recent by-election victories to growing public confidence in President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development agenda. Speaking during an interactive media…

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Madaraka Day preparations take shape in Wajir County
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Madaraka Day preparations take shape in Wajir County

North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno has described the hosting of this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir as a reflection of the changing face of North Eastern Kenya from a region once associated with insecurity to a hub…

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Rotary Club donates books to Migori Town library
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Rotary Club donates books to Migori Town library

The Rotary Club of Suna Migori has donated over 30,000 books to support the first-ever public library in Migori town. The donation included 30,000 international books and 500 local books as part of a partnership agreement between the Club…

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Summit highlights growing demand for skilled construction workers
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Summit highlights growing demand for skilled construction workers

The National Construction Authority (NCA) was among the key partners present at the recent Youth Summit in Kiambu, where it showcased ways to help young people create and venture into job creation opportunities. During the event, Mr Peter…

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Govt allocates Sh2.6B to expand rural electricity access
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Govt allocates Sh2.6B to expand rural electricity access

The Government will spend Sh2.6 billion to expedite ongoing electricity projects under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, in a move expected to boost access to power in rural areas and support small businesses across Narok County.…

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Kenya embarks on maritime revolution to unlock jobs
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Kenya embarks on maritime revolution to unlock jobs

Kenya is ramping up efforts to position the maritime sector as a major pillar of economic transformation, with the government unveiling ambitious plans aimed at creating thousands of jobs, boosting trade, and unlocking billions of…

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Kenya strengthening local vaccine, biotherapeutics manufacturing
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Kenya strengthening local vaccine, biotherapeutics manufacturing

The government has made foundational investments in primary healthcare, health products and digital systems to strengthen service delivery and expand access to quality care. Medical Services Principal Secretary (PS), Dr Ouma Oluga, noted…

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Bomet set to get 10,000-seater Kipchamba Stadium
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Bomet set to get 10,000-seater Kipchamba Stadium

The County Government of Bomet is set to get a new stadium following the handing over of the site for the proposed Sh950 million, 10,000-seater Kipchamba National Stadium at Kipranye Grounds in Nyangores Ward. Construction of the modern…

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Tinderet residents appeal for more Huduma centres
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Tinderet residents appeal for more Huduma centres

The residents of songhor-Soba ward in Tinderet constituency have appealed for the establishment of one-stop-shop centres in every sub-county as a way of improving access to government services. The residents said many people are forced to…

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African, French leaders push for equal partnerships at Nairobi summit
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African, French leaders push for equal partnerships at Nairobi summit

African and French leaders who convened in Nairobi on Tuesday for the second day of the Africa Forward Summit held discussions centred on strengthening economic ties, promoting sustainable development, and reshaping Africa–France relations…

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Africa-France Summit highlights AI as key driver of development
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Africa-France Summit highlights AI as key driver of development

Artificial Intelligence emerged as a central pillar at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, with France and African leaders calling for stronger partnerships to develop homegrown technological solutions tailored to local needs. Speaking…

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1,500 students to benefit from improved water supply
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1,500 students to benefit from improved water supply

More than 1,500 students at Moi Isinya Girls Secondary School are set to benefit from improved access to safe and reliable water following the rehabilitation of the institution’s borehole and water supply system. The water project,…

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