Latest development stories from across Kenya.
Former Thika Town MP Patrick Wainaina has accused successive leadership of abandoning development projects he initiated, claiming the constituency has experienced limited progress since he left office four years ago. Wainaina, who has…
A major upgrade is underway for the fifty-seven-kilometre Nairobi Central–Thika commuter corridor, as Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) targets fifteen stations for modern development through a World Bank-funded transport programme. The…
The Probation Department in Kenol has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitating offenders within the community, saying the approach helps decongest prisons, reduce government expenditure and support the reintegration of offenders into…
President William Ruto has officially opened the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret, recognising the contribution of local Jua Kali artisans who supplied windows and doors worth Sh264 million for the development. He handed over…
India has donated 11 tonnes of medical supplies and specialised equipment to Kenya to strengthen the country’s preparedness for Ebola and improve public health emergency response. The consignment, which includes protective gear, laboratory…
A land verification and validation exercise has begun in four sub-counties in Nakuru to authenticate land ownership and facilitate the issuance of title deeds. The exercise that will run from October 19 to October 29, 2026, is part of the…
Eldoret is ready to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, with the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Dr Abdi Hassan describing the city as a fitting venue because of its rich sporting heritage and contribution to Kenya’s success in…
Mombasa-based trade unions and civil society leaders have criticised the county government for announcing projects and programmes outside the established planning process, insisting that development priorities must be incorporated into the…
The Government is seeking to mobilise Sh1.7 trillion to expand electricity infrastructure and achieve universal access to power across the country, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira has said. Wachira said the investment plan…
The government has officially commissioned the construction of a Sh230 million worth of student hostel units to address the students’ housing shortage at the Kenya Medical Training Institute (KMTC) Kapenguria Campus. The institution that…
It was a celebration of excellence as the State Department for Correctional Services recognised staff for exemplary performance during the Correctional Services Week 2026 Gala Dinner held on Thursday evening. The awards, which featured…
The Correctional Service Week 2026 closed on Thursday amid renewed optimism that the State Department for Correctional Services will accelerate efforts to mainstream sustainable, resource-efficient, and climate-resilient practices across…
The proposed construction of an airstrip at Londiani Forest Station in Kipkelion East Constituency is set to strengthen forest protection while opening new opportunities for tourism, investment and emergency response in the region. The…
Kenya’s efforts to expand manufacturing, create jobs and increase the value of locally produced goods are placing county governments at the centre of a renewed industrialisation drive, with Taita Taveta seeking to align its investment…
Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has inaugurated the county’s second Internal Audit Committee to strengthen transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources. The five-member committee, inaugurated in the presence…
Prison authorities in Kiambu County want the society to fully embrace the reintegration of released inmates back into the community, as some have over their incarceration acquired skills to enable them to lead a decent and positive life.…
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is 75 per cent complete, with the government expressing confidence that the facility will be ready to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and his Gender counterpart Hanna Cheptumo have encouraged local communities within the North Rift region to take advantage of the existing peace to venture into development activities that will…
Residents of Tinderet Sub-County in Nandi County are optimistic that the completion of the 56-kilometre Timboroa-Taptengelei-Maraba-Senetwo-Songhor-Kopere Junction Road will improve transport, enhance access to essential services and…
Koitalel Samoei University leadership has commended the government for ensuring the main campus structure, which had stalled during the reign of the previous government, is built to completion, terming it a boost to the Nandi Hills…
At least 332 public junior schools in Kisii County are set to benefit from interactive smart boards and laptops under the government’s National Classroom Experience of the Digital Literacy Programme Phase II. The initiative is being…
Kenya and Georgia seek to expand bilateral trade and investment by linking their regional markets, with business partnerships, manufacturing, and agricultural cooperation at the forefront of efforts to deepen economic ties. The agenda took…
More than forty practitioners drawn from Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) across Kiambu County have undergone an intensive five-day training on care reform and case management to strengthen the protection and wellbeing of children…
Bungoma County, in partnership with Interchristian Fellowships’ Evangelical Mission (ICEFEM), has equipped four hospitals with specialised eye-care equipment to improve diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions and reduce avoidable…
