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Construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Kirinyaga is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the county’s journey toward becoming a regional hub for agro-processing and industrial development. The…
Prof, Lin Zhanxi, Chief Scientist and Innovator of Juncao Technology, make his remarks during the official opening of a three-day workshop on the National Capacity Building Conference on JUNCAO Grass Technology and Kenya’s inclusion in…
The Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has affirmed the need for a stronger industry-aligned and practical integration in training programmes…
Kisumu Governor, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, has called on residents to turn-out in large numbers for the forthcoming visit by President William Ruto to launch the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu. Nyong’o…
One person has been confirmed dead and five others rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at Kaptebeswet in Kipchebor Ward, Kericho County, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over construction safety…
The Government is proposing a reduction in the number of bars in some parts of Nyeri as one strategy of addressing rampant alcoholism. Nyeri County Commissioner Josphat Biwott says the idea is aimed to curb the mushrooming of many drinking…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has launched state-of-the-art road construction machinery to boost road infrastructure in the county. Speaking during the launch at Gusii Stadium in Kisii town, Governor Arati said the county-owned machinery will…
Kenya will next week host the International Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Conference (IMNHC 2026), bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and health experts to accelerate action towards improving maternal and…
Tea farmers have a reason to smile after the government injected Sh3.5 billion to refurbish tea factories to meet international standards and also enable them to do value addition on tea for better prices at the tea auction center in…
The Government has intensified efforts to combat malaria through an 18-day Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) programme targeting over 7,770 households in Malaba Central, Busia County. Spray operators are moving from household to household,…
In a move to bridge the gap between informal skill acquisition and professional certification, the Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Communication hosted a significant Accreditation and Certification Workshop at the…
The Ministry of Health has received emergency health kits from the World Health Organization (WHO) valued at approximately Sh 10 million to support Kenya’s response to the ongoing March–April–May (MAM) long rains and flooding, affecting…
Matatu operators have called on Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to put in place stringent measures to protect their businesses from collapsing due to insolvency of insurance firms. Motorists have lamented that some insurance firms…
Rising insecurity in Homa Bay Town has sparked concern among local leaders, with reports of daily muggings, non-functional street lights, and growing gang activity exposing residents to danger. Leaders from Bunge la Wananchi (Homa Bay…
The County Government of Embu has been ordered to recover Sh10.1 million from the officer who unlawfully authorised the withdrawal from the County Industrial and Aggregation Park (CAIP) account. The County Assembly Public Accounts…
The County Government of Embu has expressed interest in partnering with retried military officers from the county with a view of utilizing their expertise in various fields to complement its work. Governor Cecily Mbarire said their…
The Ministry of Education could soon extend the training duration for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes from three months to six months in a move aimed at improving the quality of skills imparted to the…
Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea has called for greater investment in sports infrastructure, urging both Athletics Kenya and the International Olympic Committee to support the development of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.…
Kenya and the European Union held a high-level bilateral meeting on Tuesday aimed at strengthening cooperation on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and online safety. The discussions, led by Principal Secretary (PS) for…
Vihiga County Referral Hospital Management has rolled out a series of reforms aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing efficiency, and positioning the facility for an upgrade to a Level Five hospital. Chief Executive Officer Titus…
A 47-year-old man accused of killing his 100-year-old mother by ramming her with a motor vehicle at her home, leading to her death, has pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned before the Kericho High Court on Wednesday. The accused,…
Kiambu County has appointed six new board members to serve in water companies across Thika, Karuri, Gatundu, Githunguri, Ruiru, and Kikuyu, in a move aimed at bolstering service delivery and water governance across the county. The…
Over 1,000 farmers in Shamata Ward, Ndaragwa Sub-County, Nyandarua County, have benefited from a county government initiative that seeks to enhance agricultural productivity ahead of the planting season. The programme, which involved the…
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has successfully co-hosted the 25th Annual Kenya Model United Nations (KMUN) Conference at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete Campus in Nairobi. As part of the conference, the Ministry…
