Latest development stories from across Kenya.
The government has allocated Sh74.1 billion for key enabling infrastructure to fast-track the operationalisation of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dongo Kundu and unlock its vast potential for investment, job creation and…
Senior government officials and parastatal heads have called on grassroots leaders to work closely with the current government to ensure accelerated development projects. Speaking during a development-focused public engagement forum in…
Kenya and China are deepening their education partnership through initiatives aimed at equipping teachers with digital literacy and STEM competencies, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, innovation and practical classroom…
Kapchesewes Charitable Children Institution (CCI) in Marakwet West has embraced the government’s care reform programme aimed at transitioning children from institutional care to families and communities. The commitment was made during an…
The Busia County Government has signed a recognition agreement with the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU), paving the way for structured engagement on workers’ welfare and improved public health…
Shakahola, a name that became synonymous with grief after more than 450 people lost their lives in a cult tragedy, is now set to turn a new page with the establishment of a 200‑acre golf and hospitality project that promises jobs, tourism…
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Chain Management (KISM) has partnered with the Ministry of Health to strengthen procurement and supply chain systems supporting the country’s Universal Health Coverage agenda. Speaking during the Third…
Bibirioni Level Four Hospital in Bibirioni Ward, Limuru Sub-County, is set to begin operations following the completion of all construction works at the facility. A final inspection of the health facility has confirmed that key works,…
The County Government of Trans Nzoia has embarked on the use of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to enhance service delivery and resource management. This comes as technical staff underwent sensitization on the use of GIS in a…
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has urged persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kajiado County to familiarize themselves with the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, to enable them to understand, claim, and defend…
Scientists at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) are spearheading an international research project to develop a nature-based wastewater treatment technology that could help protect Mombasa’s marine ecosystems, improve coastal water…
At 26, Gideon Kiplangat Jangut has already experienced the challenges that confront many young people, but instead of allowing them to define his future, he has turned them into a motivation to champion youth empowerment, talent…
Chuka University’s student population is expected to rise to approximately 30,000 following the admission of more than 9,000 first-year students, Vice Chancellor Professor Henry Mutembei has said. Professor Mutembei said about 6,000 of the…
Four hundred and twenty-six (426) engineers have successfully completed the first phase of Kenya Power’s Graduate Trainee Program, marking a significant step by the company to strengthen its workforce for improved service delivery. The…
The Kilifi County Government has pledged to transform the county’s rural trading centres into 24‑hour economies by constructing cabro-paved roads and installing street lighting. Acting County Secretary Philip Charo said on Monday that the…
Kakamega County has attained more than 82 per cent electricity connectivity in public schools and public facilities, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has said. Wandayi said the achievement demonstrates the government’s…
Bungoma County has partnered with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) to anchor its development planning and spending on credible data and research. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of…
The Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening measures aimed at reducing plastic pollution at the source and promoting sustainable waste management through refill and reuse systems. The commitment was reaffirmed when the…
Government agencies and community stakeholders in Elgeyo Marakwet County have intensified sensitisation on care reform, calling for stronger family and community support systems to facilitate the safe transition of children from…
State House Head of Special Programs and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi has challenged Kirinyaga residents to take a more active role in shaping the county’s development priorities through a new initiative dubbed “The…
Construction of the Gikumari Police Station in Gatong’ora Ward, Ruiru Constituency, has reached approximately 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to enhance security and improve access to policing services for residents. The…
County governments have been urged to install air quality monitoring gadgets that will offer timely data that will help in tackling rising air pollution. The Director of Research and Extension at Egerton University, Professor George Owuor,…
The Church has been urged to play a central role in creating safe spaces where young people can openly discuss challenges affecting their health, well-being, and future. Faith leaders under the Faith to Action Network, a global interfaith…
Over 400 local fundis, plumbers, and contractors have received official National Construction Authority (NCA) technical certification at Kitengela town, Kajiado County, as BioTank Africa convened the largest edition yet of its Fundi Forum.…
