Government news agency covering national and county developments, public programmes, agriculture, education, health and administration.
Uasin Gishu, Friday, February 20, 2026 by Ekuwam Sylvester Kipchoge Keino Stadium on track for AFCON 2027 After years of delays, the construction of the 15,000-seater Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is finally progressing, with works now…
By D, KNA Kenya’s dairy sector has long been celebrated as one of the largest in Africa, contributing nearly four percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supporting over 2 million livelihoods. Yet, despite its size, the…
By D, KNA Tharaka Nithi County Police Commander Zacheaus Ng’eno has condemned demonstrations that took place in Marima town on Wednesday, terming them illegal after organisers allegedly failed to notify the police as required by law.…
By S, KNA IGAD member states have intensified calls for increased funding and coordinated regional operations to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which continues to threaten aquatic biodiversity and marine…
Migori, Friday, February 20, 2026, BY Makokha Khaoya EAK raise alarm over political tension in Migori The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK)-Migori Chapter has raised an alarm over the escalating cases of political intolerance and…
By K, KNA Shock gripped residents of Cheplanget location after the body of an unknown man was found hanging from a tree in a farm. Locals said the stranger was discovered on Thursday morning by a passerby, who immediately raised the alarm.…
By B, KNA Construction of the long-awaited Gakoigo International Stadium is set to commence in the coming weeks following approval of the Sh750 million project by local residents during a public participation forum held on Friday. The…
By S, KNA Activist group Free Kenya Movement on Friday brought its one million signature collection drive to Embu County, aiming to push for a referendum to lower the cost of living by removing taxes on basic commodities. The campaign,…
By W, KNA A man who defiled, murdered and buried a seven-year-old girl in his house in Witemere slums in Nyeri county in May 2025, has been sentenced to death. The High Court in Nyeri has ruled that although the convict, Nicholas Julius…
By M, KNA The government has forged a partnership with conservancies’ owners to weed out banditry and foster peace in insecurity prone counties. Speaking in Nanyuki on Thursday during his security and citizen engagement tour in the area,…
By C, KNA Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have accused the government of sponsoring goons to disrupt a planned opposition rally in Kakamega, escalating political tensions ahead of the meeting scheduled for…
By B, KNA Youth in Siaya county have thrown their weight behind the push to expel Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, from the party for allegedly plotting to destroy the party from within. The youth,…
By M, KNA The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has appreciated the Government’s continued efforts to strengthen land governance through recent nominations to the National Land Commission (NLC). According to the Alliance, land…
By G, KNA Kakamega County Assembly is bracing for a heated debate as Members of the County Assembly (MCA’s) prepare to hear petitions that could redefine the future of gold mining activities in Kakamega County. Speaking during a…
By N, KNA Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged African governments to invest in young people, saying the continent’s future leadership rests in their hands. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Public Service…
By G, KNA Kericho County has intensified efforts to expand public health surveillance and alertness, recognizing that clean homes and safe communities are essential for healthy communities and prosperity. With a population estimated at 1.1…
By D, KNA Police in Isiolo have recovered 18 illegal firearms and arrested six suspects in an ongoing security operation. The weapons and assorted ammunition were displayed to journalists and security intelligence officers at the Isiolo…
By G, KNA A coalition of civil society organizations has condemned the Council of Governors’ (CoG) decision to suspend appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), describing the move as unconstitutional and…
By F, KNA Leaders in Murang’a County have strongly condemned the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) targeting women and children, as over 41,300 schoolgirls received sanitary towels under the National Government Affirmative Action…
By M, KNA Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos Ogamba, has challenged universities to embrace evidence-based research that can be used to shape government policies and programmes. Speaking during the launch of Harnessing of Education…
By H, KNA Kipsigis Girls High School in Kericho County has received a new school bus from the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, fulfilling a pledge made last year and demonstrating the government’s commitment to translating promises…
By D, KNA West Mugirango Member of Parliament (MP), Stephen Mogaka, has officially opened a tuition block and two ultra- modern fully equipped science labs to provide ample nurturing and learning environment for students at Nyakeore…
By S, KNA Disaster preparedness in Nyeri County has taken a strategic turn as leaders from both national and county levels of government called for a united and coordinated approach in managing disasters. The call came during a…
By H, KNA More than 180 youths from Wajir East Constituency have graduated after completing a six-week digital skills training programme on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and online safety, aimed at improving employability and…
