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The Affordable Housing Program is increasingly revitalizing the manufacturing sector, with demand for construction materials rising sharply as investments in housing expand across the country. According to Principal Secretary for…
A new study conducted at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital has raised fresh concerns over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that widespread use of non-laboratory-guided treatment in wound…
Kenya has set its ambition to become a leading global hub for film production as industry leaders and government officials convened at the Kalasha International Film and TV Market Festival and Awards 2026 in Nairobi. Speaking during the…
The government has intensified efforts to revive the cashew nut subsector, targeting increased production, value addition, and improved incomes for farmers across key growing regions. Principal Secretary (PS) for Agriculture Dr. Paul…
Residents of Turkana South Sub-County have urged the County Government to prioritize investments in water, health, ECDE, and road infrastructure during the 2026/2027 financial year. Speaking in Lokichar during a public participation forum…
A Tuesday evening traffic accident in Homabay Town claimed the life of a handcart operator after he was run over by a lorry. The unidentified man was reportedly pulling his cart, moving towards the pier area along the Homa Bay-Kendubay…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to invest more in digital transformation in order to keep pace with other developed nations that have placed it at the center of their advancement. The DP said Kenya…
Thousands of residents of Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the launch of a Sh400 million Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP). The project, which will solarize 19…
A poultry farmer in Meteitei Location, Tinderet Sub County, is demonstrating how innovation at the farm level can significantly reduce production costs after adopting a hybrid poultry rearing system that blends free-range and enclosed…
The Nakuru County government is working on a policy aimed at revitalizing the provision of extension and advisory services across the devolved unit, which are critical for improved agricultural productivity and overall development of the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kiambu Constituency has surpassed its voter registration target, recording over 10,000 new voters as the first phase of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR)…
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya continue to face exclusion in multiple spheres of life, often hindered by environments that do not accommodate their mobility and accessibility needs. Affordable Housing Board (AHB) Acting CEO…
A 72-year-old woman, living with mental impairment in Blue Hills Village, Kipkelion West, Kericho County, risks losing her inherited land after her brothers reportedly took over the property. Preliminary reports indicated that her…
A family in Kisumu County is appealing to the government and well-wishers to help them raise Sh.1.8 million needed to repatriate the body of their kin Christina Brandy, who died in Lebanon after a long illness. The deceased’s sister…
The Western Regional Commissioner, Samson Irungu Macharia, led a high-level team of national government officials during a comprehensive inspection and supervision tour of ongoing government projects in Vihiga County. The exercise, aimed…
When Wendy Waswala’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, her world shifted in ways she neither expected nor understood. “I didn’t have any knowledge about autism,” she recalls, adding, “I only came to learn about it…
The Government has intensified efforts to mobilize national support for the upcoming Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation (STRI) 4Society Week 2026 following a high-level stakeholders’ breakfast convened by the State Department…
The Government has reiterated Kenya’s commitment to advancing regional vaccine manufacturing as a pillar of Africa’s health security Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga underscored the need to translate political…
Stakeholders in occupational safety and health have called for greater emphasis on psychosocial well-being in workplaces, noting that mental and emotional health is becoming a critical component of overall safety as work environments…
The Civil Registration office in Kiambu Sub-County has dismissed claims of delays in the issuance of national identity cards, stating that the process has been streamlined and is currently operating within standard timelines. The…
Environmental conservation efforts in Homa Bay County received a boost this week after an environmentalist, Nuhu Omollo Masoud led a tree-planting exercise at Homa Bay Comprehensive School under a project dubbed the “Back to School with a…
The Kiambu Affordable Housing Project under the national Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is making strong progress, bringing much-needed decent homes closer to employment centres while easing housing pressure around Nairobi. Launched in…
Preparations are in top gear in Vihiga County ahead of this year’s 61st Labour Day celebrations set for May 1, 2026. This is the first time the national event is being held outside Nairobi. The celebrations will be held at Friends…
Turkana County has recorded 469 new infections in 2025, a 63.4% increase from 2024. About 33% of these infections are among adolescents and youth aged 15–24 years. HIV-related deaths also rose significantly from 265 to 562. County AIDS and…
