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Construction of Sh900M Gakoigo stadium in Murang’a set to commence
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Construction of Sh900M Gakoigo stadium in Murang’a set to commence

The government has allocated Sh900 million for the construction of the modern Gakoigo stadium at the Samar area, Murang’a, in a move aimed at accelerating the development of sports and nurturing talent in the region. Principal Secretary…

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Boda Boda association launches nationwide road safety campaign
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Boda Boda association launches nationwide road safety campaign

The National Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has launched a nationwide sensitisation programme on road safety targeting the boda boda sector in a bold move aimed at reversing the alarming rate of road carnage. The initiative, rolled…

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Power outage disrupts learning, medical services in Ndhiwa
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Power outage disrupts learning, medical services in Ndhiwa

Residents of Got Kojowi Village in Ndhiwa Sub County have asked the Kenya Power company to address an acute power outage which has affected the area for more than three months. The residents, led by Frederick Owino, said that the power…

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Stalled Mathioya road finally set for completion after two decades
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Stalled Mathioya road finally set for completion after two decades

After nearly two decades of neglect and broken promises, residents of Mathioya Constituency in Murang’a county are now looking forward to a long-awaited transformation as the government moves to complete the stalled Kama…

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Panic as heavy rains destroy key road in Teso North
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Panic as heavy rains destroy key road in Teso North

Residents of Kamosing village in Teso North Sub-County are living in fear following the extensive destruction of a key access road, severely damaged by ongoing heavy rains. The residents are calling for urgent government intervention as…

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Authority calls for collaboration to manage petroleum safety
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Authority calls for collaboration to manage petroleum safety

Reported accidents and incidents in the petroleum sector cost the Country’s economy more than Sh197 million in direct losses between July and December 2025. According to statistics analysed by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority…

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State assesses Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir
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State assesses Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, on Thursday conducted an inspection tour of Wajir County to assess the progress of preparations for this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled…

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Youth-led poultry venture boosts livelihoods in Tinderet village
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Youth-led poultry venture boosts livelihoods in Tinderet village

The remote Kapchelal village in the Tinderet location, Tinderet Sub County, had for a long time been characterised by deprivation, but currently a quiet but impactful transformation is taking shape, driven by a group of determined young…

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Livestock bill set to unlock global market opportunities
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Livestock bill set to unlock global market opportunities

Kenya’s livestock sector is poised to benefit from a modern, data-driven system that empowers farmers and opens up premium markets for livestock products if the Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) Bill 2026 is passed. The…

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MP launches NG-CDF funded healthcare cover for vulnerable residents
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MP launches NG-CDF funded healthcare cover for vulnerable residents

A transformative healthcare initiative targeting the most vulnerable members of society is taking shape in Tinderet Sub-county. Area Member of Parliament Julius Melly has moved to secure medical insurance coverage for poor elderly…

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Nyamira County set to join the National Tourism Circuit
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Nyamira County set to join the National Tourism Circuit

Nyamira County tourism sites will soon be included in the country’s tourism circuit database. This comes after cordial and close collaboration between the County Government of Nyamira and the State Department of Tourism and the Kenya…

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Male ward launched at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital
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Male ward launched at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital

Men in the larger Nyambene region are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the official opening of the first-ever male ward at Nyambene level 4 hospital. This is a major milestone expected to ease pressure on families…

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KRA launches WhatsApp filing solution to simplify tax compliance
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KRA launches WhatsApp filing solution to simplify tax compliance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched an innovative WhatsApp-based tax filing solution aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing taxpayer experience, and boosting revenue collection. The new platform allows taxpayers to file…

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Kenyans to get national IDs faster under new reforms
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Kenyans to get national IDs faster under new reforms

Kenyans will now receive national identification cards within a much shorter period, following the government’s rollout of enhanced digital registration systems, removal of fees for applicants and intensified nationwide sensitisation and…

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Trade CS calls for strengthening of health institutions to manage NCDs
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Trade CS calls for strengthening of health institutions to manage NCDs

Cabinet Secretary for Investments Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui says there is a need to strengthen the healthcare system to better address Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including cancer, diabetes and hypertension. He further urged…

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Gersthofen-Kisumu partnership delivers Sh5 million water project
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Gersthofen-Kisumu partnership delivers Sh5 million water project

A partnership between Gersthofen and Kisumu County has delivered a Sh5 million water project set to benefit at least 800 households in Chulaimbo. The project, launched on Wednesday by Gersthofen First Mayor Michael Wörle and Kisumu Deputy…

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Eldoret-Iten water fund records major gains
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Eldoret-Iten water fund records major gains

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience as the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund enters a critical transition phase toward becoming an independent trust. Speaking during the 4th…

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Programme unveiled to combat FGM, early marriage
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Programme unveiled to combat FGM, early marriage

A new initiative aimed at eliminating harmful cultural practices and promoting gender equality has been launched in West Pokot County. The Future4Binti Programme will run from 2026 to 2030 focusing on safeguarding girls and young women…

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‎‎Maara KMTC campus construction kicks off in Magutuni
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‎‎Maara KMTC campus construction kicks off in Magutuni

Residents of Maara Constituency in Tharaka Nithi County have witnessed a major milestone following the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Maara campus of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Magutuni. ‎ Speaking…

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IEBC targets 139,892 new voters in Nyeri
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IEBC targets 139,892 new voters in Nyeri

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is targeting to enlist a total of 139,892 new voters in Nyeri during the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. Nyeri IEBC Manager Peter Mauta says since…

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Kindiki outlines Sh21 billion development projects in Tharaka Nithi
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Kindiki outlines Sh21 billion development projects in Tharaka Nithi

Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday conducted a development tour of Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency in Tharaka Nithi County, where he inspected ongoing infrastructure projects and outlined major government investments…

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State Department for Irrigation inducts interns
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State Department for Irrigation inducts interns

The State Department for Irrigation on Thursday held a one-day sensitisation meeting for interns deployed to it by the Public Service Commission. The induction aimed at equipping them with essential knowledge of public service operations…

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State Department for Wildlife leads tree-growing drive at Loitoktok
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State Department for Wildlife leads tree-growing drive at Loitoktok

The State Department for Wildlife has stepped up efforts to restore degraded forest ecosystems, with a renewed tree-growing initiative at Loitoktok Forest in Kajiado County. During the exercise, Director Administration Vincent Ongere…

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