Latest development stories from across Kenya.
An estimated 3,000 men and women drawn from 35 water and sanitation sector institutions across the country have converged in Kericho County for the 2026 Water Culture and Games Festival, which is being held from August 10 to 14 at Kericho…
The County Assembly of Bomet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB), formalizing a strategic partnership in publishing, printing, documentation, and information management. County Deputy…
Nyeri Governor, Dr Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Korean Government for its pledge to support the construction of the Baden Powell Centre of Excellence (BCPE). Kahiga said the establishment of the center will not only immortalize the name of…
Young Kenyans are turning some of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges into business opportunities, with seven youth-led enterprises receiving a total of Sh31.5 million to expand innovative solutions in waste management,…
More than 122,000 young entrepreneurs who received start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project are set to begin a mentorship programme aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving…
The national government is accelerating a massive wave of mega infrastructure and strategic development projects in the coastal region to spur economic growth and prosperity. The region is undergoing a massive multibillion-shillings…
The ongoing 98th Kenya Music Festival has presented an opportunity for government agencies and corporate sector companies to enhance public awareness and advocacy through class sponsorship. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is…
More than 500 youth from Teso North are set to benefit from a fully sponsored International Digital Skills Course (IDSC) aimed at equipping them with practical digital competencies and preparing them for opportunities in the growing…
Residents of Mwea and neighbouring counties will soon start accessing specialized healthcare services as construction of a KEMRI referral hospital and a cancer research centre in Mutithi gathers pace. The two projects, being implemented…
The Makueni County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance and Social Economic Planning, Damaris Kavoi, has appealed to area residents to give their views to be incorporated in the preparation of the 2027/2028 Annual Development Plan…
The drought spell being witnessed in various parts of the country is a wake-up call for Kenyan farmers to start embracing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). A shift to climate-smart agriculture will not only address food security and climate…
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based jobs recruitment agent was yesterday arraigned before an Eldoret Court charged with obtaining Sh350,000 from a resident magistrate under false pretenses of securing a job abroad for her sister. Charles Onyimbo…
Kajiado County has recorded a wide disparity in civil registration, with birth registration compliance standing at 92.7 per cent while that of death stands at 25.2 per cent. County Civil Registrar Christine Gachau said the county’s birth…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has said communities living in mineral-rich areas should directly benefit from the extraction of natural resources, noting that mining activities must translate into tangible development for…
Students at Rachuonyo Technical and Vocational College in Kasipul Constituency are set to benefit from improved accommodation after the National Government handed over a Sh156.8 million hostel project to a contractor. Construction of the…
The adoption of modern technology and stronger market linkages will be critical in transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said, as the government and development partners seek to equip…
A former drug addict who once slept on the streets of Miritini has transformed his personal recovery journey into a rugby mentorship programme that is helping dozens of children from Mombasa’s informal settlements access education…
Turkana County and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening joint efforts to deliver services across the county, including in health, nutrition, water and sanitation,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and stakeholders at the Port of Mombasa have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the facility into a globally competitive trade hub through enhanced collaboration,…
The Ugandan National Assembly Committee on Tourism and Trade Affairs has pledged to support efforts to eliminate non-tariff barriers affecting trade between Uganda and Kenya, saying their removal would unlock the full potential of the two…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been urged to fast-track the recruitment of a substantive Chief Kadhi and increase the number of Kadhis across the country to improve access to justice and enhance service delivery in Kadhi’s…
Kericho County’s recognition as Kenya’s Most Improved County in the 2026 InfoTrak CountyTrak Devolution Awards is strengthening its profile as an emerging destination for investment, enterprise and development partnerships. The county…
Infrastructure investments under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II) are transforming livelihoods and stimulating economic growth across informal settlements in Wajir Municipality, with residents reporting…
Blue economy stakeholders have been urged to strengthen collaboration with the government to unlock the full potential of the maritime sector, expand maritime education, and create meaningful opportunities for young people to drive…
