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At least 92 vulnerable learners in Keiyo North Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County have benefited from a targeted education support initiative aimed at enhancing school retention and improving learning outcomes among disadvantaged children.…
Youth in Vihiga County are set to benefit from a new initiative, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through improved agricultural practices and market access. The Financial Inclusion for Youth in Modern Agriculture…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that the Universal Health Coverage being implemented by the Social Health Authority (SHA) will be successful, challenging African countries to emulate Kenya’s resolve to…
Citizens from the East Africa region are set to benefit from enhanced financial inclusion following the launch of a Secure ID Card production facility. The launch is geared towards transforming the region’s security with a more tamper…
The judiciary has launched Alternative Justice System (AJS) registries in Busia County in a move aimed at enhancing access to justice and reducing the growing backlog of cases in the county’s four courts. Speaking during the launch at the…
The government has announced a major expansion of the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) following a high-level women empowerment forum held at Kiambu National Polytechnic, Kiambu County, bringing together more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Tharaka Nithi County has achieved 99.34 per cent of its target during the recently concluded Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, signaling strong turnout…
Residents of Lokichoggio, Turkana County, who attended the budget public participation forum have urged the county government to ensure all the completed projects across the sub-county have been handed over to the community. They argued…
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) has been officially recognized by the Siaya County Public Service Board and the County Department of Health in a landmark development aimed at strengthening…
The government has outlined a raft of strategies to enable Kenyan youth to secure lucrative employment opportunities abroad under the Kazi Majuu programme. Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime, speaking during…
Preparations for this year’s Labour Day celebrations are in the final stages, with Vihiga County set to host the national event on May 1, 2026. Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichillo said the county has intensified planning efforts to…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have been urged to strengthen industry linkages, embrace Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and prioritise practical skills to enhance graduates’ employability and align…
Traditional vegetables are steadily transforming the fortunes of smallholder farmers in Tinderet Sub County, Nandi County, with data increasingly showing why many are abandoning exotic crops in favour of indigenous varieties such as black…
Students aspiring to study law at Zetech University are set to benefit from a new scholarship programme, aimed at supporting bright learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue legal education. Through the recently launched TechSheria…
The stalemate between the Murang’a County Government and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers continues, despite efforts by both parties to reach an agreement. Subsequently, the striking teachers took to the streets…
Farmers affiliated with Kangaita Tea Factory, Kirinyaga County have benefited from a major agricultural support programme, following the distribution of thousands of avocado seedlings, aimed at boosting income and improving environmental…
Kenya’s efforts to conserve and increase the population of the endangered mountain bongo have received a major boost following the repatriation of four young male bongos from Europe. Of the four, one originated from the Czech Republic, two…
Testimonies by teachers at the Hillside Endarasha Academy during a public inquest into the dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 21 boys on September 5, 2024 have exposed gaps in safety preparedness and emergency response at the school.…
A joint delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun a four-day visit to evaluate ongoing projects under the second phase of the Sustaining Competitive and…
Kenya on Tuesday evening accorded a heroic welcome to National Police Service officers who returned home after completing a high-risk international peace support mission in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) framework.…
Kisumu County has recorded a significant decline in severe malaria cases among children following the introduction of the malaria vaccine, signalling major progress in the fight against the disease. Kisumu County Malaria Control…
The Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has launched sustainable water and irrigation projects in West Pokot County alongside distribution of mango seedlings in a bid to improve livelihoods, enhance food security, and strengthen…
A new policy brief from the O-Farms Project, examining Kenya’s progress towards a circular economy in agri-food systems, highlights the advances made in national policy development and the practical challenges that continue to limit the…
The Taita Taveta County Government has allocated Sh4.2 million in the 2026/2027 financial year to scale up screening and management of sickle cell disease (SCD) as health officials intensify efforts to curb the condition in the region. The…
