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The government through the State Department for Children Services is prioritizing child involvement in various societal and national development issues that impact child welfare in the country. Through structured children assembly…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has cautioned members of the public against seeking insurance-related services from unlicensed operators. Speaking during the conclusion of the four-day grassroots engagement forum dubbed Bima…
In a strategic meeting convened by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in Nairobi, the private sector has presented and discussed its inputs on the Finance Bill 2026 to the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and…
Sugar cane farming has steadily evolved into a defining pillar of economic growth in Nandi County, with Tinderet Sub County emerging as one of the region’s most vibrant production zones. What was once a landscape dominated by subsistence…
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, Harry Kimtai, is calling on residents of Mt. Elgon Sub-county to plant trees in large numbers in an effort to contribute to the government’s national target of 15 billion trees. Kimtai…
Kwale County leaders have called for urgent government intervention to address escalating human-wildlife conflict, as elephants continue to destroy food crops and threaten livelihoods in affected areas. Speaking in Kinondo during the…
Kirinyaga County is witnessing bustling night-time economic activities following the installation of streetlights and floodlights across major markets and trading centres, in a development that is steadily transforming the county into a…
Construction of the Turkana Stadium, pledged by President William Ruto, is set to kickoff anytime at Ekalees Centre in Lodwar. This follows a site visit by the Ministry of Defence and the project contractor. Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus…
The national government, in collaboration with Huduma Centre, led by Nandi County Commissioner (CC) Wilberforce Kilonzo, has transferred various government services to Chepkumia location, an interior part of Nandi Central Sub County, in a…
The Government intends to pass a law aimed at establishing a legal framework for recognition, protection and registration of unique and origin-based products across the country. The proposed draft, known as the Geographical Indications…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has warned local macadamia processors that the government could consider lifting the ban on raw macadamia exports if they fail to absorb all produce from local farmers. Kagwe said that the…
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has officially established its first regional office in Nairobi following the signing of a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Kenya. The agreement was signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary and…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to accessible, efficient and citizen-centred services as Chuka Huduma Centre marked a decade of operation, with Tharaka Nithi emerging among top-performing centres nationally. Speaking during…
Teso North Member of Parliament Oku Kaunya has assured that the family of slain truck driver Edwin Njuguna will be compensated. Njuguna was allegedly killed by armed groups in Bunia, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as he waited…
Farmers in Waa Ng’ombeni Ward in Kwale County have raised concerns over inadequate supply of certified seeds, warning that the shortage is undermining efforts to boost food production as more households increasingly turn to farming. The…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a stern warning to individuals using banned plastic bags, stating that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Speaking during the destruction of…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Kenya’s future workforce through sustained investment in education and mentorship. This commitment was actualized after KenGen hosted about 200…
Direct online coffee auctions are connecting farmers to global buyers, pushing specialty coffee prices to historic highs. The African Coffee Trade Fair (ACT) 2026, held Thursday evening, recorded its highest-ever sales, with Kenyan…
Embu County Government has recruited 95 young agripreneurs to leverage on their digital knowledge in a bid to transform the local agricultural sector. The initiative aims at modernising farming through digital and technical extension while…
United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) members from Nyatike Constituency in Migori County have rejected the idea of the Orange Democratic Movement Party (ODM) on the zoning proposal. The members who spoke during the UDA grassroots…
The Government of Kenya has officially received Sh103.45 billion as proceeds from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a landmark moment in the country’s privatization programme and the operationalization…
The National Police Service on Thursday held a requiem mass in honour of the late Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Peter Kazungu Charo at the Kisii Catholic Church town Parish in Kisii town. Charo, who served as the Kitutu Central…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has affirmed that healthcare systems and services in Nyamira County health care facilities are fully operational and residents should freely seek medical services. Nyaribo affirmed on Thursday, during a…
The battle against drugs and substance abuse in Isiolo County has gone a notch higher with local leaders and stakeholders renewing calls for collective action to curb the vice. Speaking during a community sensitization forum sponsored by…
