Latest development stories from across Kenya.
Electoral stakeholders have resolved to strengthen multi-agency coordination, improve early warning systems and enhance election results management as part of efforts to safeguard the 2027 General Election. The resolutions were agreed…
Correctional experts are proposing a paradigm shift towards mainstreaming sustainable, resource-efficient, and climate-resilient practices in the operations of the country’s correctional system. Speaking during the ongoing Correctional…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has pledged to deepen its partnership with Kenya to accelerate agricultural transformation, strengthen food security and improve livelihoods in rural communities. The commitment…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are strengthening collaboration with industry players to ensure graduates acquire relevant skills that meet the demands of the labour market. Director of TVET Tom Otieno…
Young people in Busia County are benefiting from fashion design and tailoring training aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV), school dropouts and unwanted pregnancies by equipping them with skills for economic independence. The…
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, chaired a meeting with Heads of Departments (HODs) at the Ministry Headquarters to review the proposed restructuring of projects within the State…
The National Government has rolled out the second phase of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) in Nakuru County, aimed at equipping public junior schools with modern technology to drive digital learning. Implemented by the ICT Authority…
The Turkana Chamber of Commerce and the International Labour Organization (ILO) PROSPECTS Programme have begun talks with the County Assembly to speed up legislation and policies that support private sector growth. A delegation comprising…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has held talks with a World Bank delegation to review progress in the implementation of urban infrastructure projects, aimed at improving living conditions in informal settlements and upgrading towns and…
Ann Ngatha Macharia was sworn in as the new Clerk of the Murang’a County Assembly on Tuesday, bringing more than two decades of public service experience to the leadership of the county legislature. Assembly Speaker Johnson Mukuha…
Marsabit County Commissioner (CC) Stanley Kamande has lauded the rollout of Phase Two of the Digital Literacy Programme, saying it would help address teacher shortages, expand access to specialised instruction and improve education quality…
The State is developing a new national industrialisation policy, aimed at transforming Kenya’s manufacturing sector into an export-driven industry. The proposed policy seeks, among other things, to raise manufacturing’s contribution to the…
The youth have been strongly urged to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to secure self-reliance and drive socio-economic growth. The call was made by the Principal Secretaries (PSs) Dr. Esther Muoria, State…
As the morning sun shines over Busia town, the streets slowly come alive. Matatus hoot scrambling for passengers, and motorbike engines reverberate loudly as pedestrians are in a rush hour to their destinations. Among this busy movement is…
Floods, especially in the Northeastern region and parts of Tana River counties, are known to cause havoc: loss of lives, destruction of properties, sweeping of farms along River Tana, and sometimes livestock is not spared. For every rain…
Jua Kali Enterprises continues to provide livelihoods for families across the country, with artisans transforming locally available materials into household items. However, for 77-year-old Peter Muiruri Mbugua and his 68-year-old wife,…
Head teachers of junior public secondary schools in Mvita Sub-County, Mombasa, have been urged to ensure the safety, proper maintenance and sustainable use of interactive smart boards and laptops introduced under the Digital Literacy…
The government is stepping up investment in modern markets in Kiambu County, with the construction of the Sh267 million Kangangi Fresh Produce Market in Kiambu Town currently 30 per cent complete. The facility is among nearly 600 markets…
With the rapid developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), discussions about the high-end tech’s potential and its impacts on our daily lives have permeated every sector of our lives and turned a new page on the way we…
Residents of Adega in Rachuonyo East Sub-County are poised for a major improvement in access to clean and safe water after the launch of a solar-powered borehole project, spearheaded by the national government. The multimillion-shilling…
The government has released Sh30 million for the construction of Karura Ka Nyungu Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Kabete Constituency, with a further Sh40 million expected to be disbursed to facilitate completion of the project. The…
Kisumu National Polytechnic is targeting operationalising its Sh1.2 billion textile factory in January, even as preparations for the project enter the final phase. The contractor is expected to complete outstanding works by the end of…
Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, has said the adoption of modern technologies and green solutions remains a critical enabler of national development. Speaking in Nairobi during the official opening of the Fourth Edition of Correctional…
Kenol Town’s transformation into a municipality, coupled with its strategic position as a gateway to the wider Mt. Kenya region is driving urban expansion and creating employment opportunities for skilled workers. The town’s changing…
