Latest development stories from across Kenya.
The County Government of Embu has embarked on a process of establishing and chartering three new municipalities in a bid to bring services close to the people and attract external donor funding. The three towns earmarked for elevation to…
Construction of the Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam project is progressing steadily with the dam’s construction currently at 90 percent completion. The Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County is being implemented to strengthen…
In the bustling, often overlooked corners of Oyugis town in Homa Bay County, specifically in the densely populated informal settlement known as A Thousand Streets, stories of hardship are abounding. But stories of transformation like Lucy…
Siaya residents have been urged to embrace the planned Sh500 billion nuclear power project, with stakeholders assuring them that the proposed plant will provide significant benefits to the region and the country. Siaya Senator Dr Oburu…
More than 900 Grade 10 and Form Four scholars from Garissa and Tana River counties have been challenged to turn their potential into purpose and use education to transform their lives and communities. The scholars were attending the Jomo…
The National Youth Service (NYS), in partnership with Uber and Uber’s electric boda fleet partner, GreenWheels, has equipped 342 servicemen and servicewomen with practical e-mobility skills while creating pathways for graduates to access…
Nandi residents have hailed the proposed Vision 2060 development blueprint, saying its ambition targets should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans. The residents said the long-term plan provides an…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for stronger policies to help young people navigate an increasingly difficult transition from education to decent work amid rising informal employment, gender disparities, skills…
Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has overseen major renovation works at Kiambu Primary School during the school holiday to improve the learning environment. The renovation, being implemented through the Kiambu Town National…
Kakamega County has commenced the disbursement of 60 million shillings in social protection grants targeting vulnerable groups across the county to boost grassroots socio-economic development. The six-week exercise, which was graced by…
Residents of Kamagut Ward in Turbo Sub-County received a major boost on Monday after the county government officially handed over the Shangilia Water Project to the contractor, marking the start of works that will bring clean, safe, and…
The government has assured Kenyans that it is committed to ensuring equitable development across the country and addressing historical marginalization. Speaking at Amagoro Comprehensive School during a thanksgiving service for ACK Diocese…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has expanded partnerships in the health sector after the County Government entered into an agreement with the M-PESA Foundation to support the construction of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)…
The Vihiga County Governor, Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, on Friday hosted a delegation from Ebunangwe VTC, comprising the institution’s committee and administration, to discuss matters relating to the operationalization of the institution at the…
Homa Bay County has ushered in new executive leadership, with Danish Otieno Onyango sworn in as Deputy Governor alongside two newly appointed County Executive Committee Members. Onyango officially assumed office on Thursday, succeeding…
Turkana County has begun training a multi-sectoral team of government and development partner officers on a new data system intended to guide investment decisions for both host and refugee communities. The two-day training, which opened…
Residents of Segero/Barsombe Ward in Soy Sub-County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of four water projects to the contractor on Thursday. The projects include the Chelabal Water…
Construction of the Uasin Gishu Modern Library, Youth, and Innovation Centre in Eldoret City is gaining momentum, with county officials expressing confidence that the project will be completed within the agreed timelines. The assurance…
Kenyan and Ugandan legislators have agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to promote peace, equality, and inclusion across the region. The commitment was made during a consultative engagement between the National Assembly…
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge, culture, and traditional practices for future…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has called for a new approach to managing the Nairobi-Thika Superhighway, saying the road’s success under Kenya’s Vision 2030 has created a second generation of challenges requiring integrated…
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…
