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Increasing cases of gender-based violence, murders, domestic conflicts, rape, defilements and incidents where women and girls are being killed by men who later take their own lives have become a growing concern in the central Kenya region.…
Residents of Tinderet Sub County are experiencing a relatively stable supply of dry maize, but with notable price variations that continue to shape household consumption and trading patterns of the staple food. A spot check across markets…
Turkana County Government in partnership with Lotus Kenya Action for Development Organisation (LOKADO) has launched a Farmers Field School in Natira, Turkana West, an innovative program designed to educate local communities in…
Turkana County Department of Energy and Petroleum has initiated discussions with a development partner, GIZ, aimed at advancing energy access and distribution under a project targeting refugees and host communities. The meeting focused on…
Over 100 households spread across the Katani, Airways, Kamulu, Githunguri and Syokimau areas in the Mavoko sub-county of Machakos who were rendered homeless by floods have been evacuated by the county government. The ongoing heavy rains…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Elgeyo Marakwet branch has officially launched its first ever women’s league, marking a significant milestone in efforts to promote inclusivity and gender equality in sports within the county. Speaking…
The County Government through the Department of Resource Mobilisation, Partnerships and Donor Coordination (RMPDC), convened a Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) workshop, bringing together more than 20 faith-based organisations operating…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered over 2.6 million new voters following the conclusion of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) Phase I exercise conducted between March 30 and April 28,…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has called for soberness and mutual respect among political aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that disruptive and divisive campaign tactics could undermine the county’s long-standing…
The government has distributed 5,000 coffee seedlings in Igembe South sub-county, Meru County, in a broader national strategy aimed at improving farmer returns and strengthening the agricultural sector. The seedlings were issued to farmers…
Digitisation of the health sector by the Murang’a administration has attracted continental recognition when a high-level delegation from Niger State in Nigeria arrived to study how the county is using innovation to tackle healthcare…
More than 1,300 young people in Buuri Constituency have graduated from the Ujuzi Mashinani Programme, a government-backed initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment through vocational training and enterprise support. The programme,…
Kirinyaga County Commissioner, Husein Allasow, has issued a strong warning to residents living in flood-prone areas of Mwea, urging them to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures as heavy rains continue to pound the region.…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is intensifying efforts to integrate Jua Kali artisans into the Affordable Housing Programme and ESP Markets in Uasin Gishu County, a move aimed at boosting inclusivity and creating…
Authorities in Kajiado North Sub-County have intensified efforts to combat illegal gambling by confiscating and destroying 52 unauthorised gambling machines in a major crackdown conducted on Thursday. The operation supervised by Kajiado…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has warned principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions against imposing fee structures not approved by the Ministry of Education, cautioning that…
Environmentalists drawn from Egerton University have joined hands with Youth for Green Action Kenya (YGAK) to restore the degraded Baraget forest ecosystem in Nakuru County. The ambitious environmental restoration drive targets to plant at…
Homa Bay County has stepped up efforts to increase its forest cover as part of the national Government’s initiative to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, with officials and community members converging at Wire Forest for a large-scale…
Residents living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Siaya County have renewed calls for improved healthcare services after convening a high-level consultative meeting with members of the county assembly and officials from the…
Kenya has been challenged to strengthen domestic health financing and invest in resilient, locally driven healthcare systems to improve service delivery and preparedness against emerging health threats. The call was made during the World…
Youth voices took centre stage at a forum held at the Ajira Digital Centre in Eastleigh, Nairobi County, where participants reflected on how election cycles shape their livelihoods, safety, and economic stability. The discussion brought…
Kenya will step up engagement with Tanzanian authorities to address operational gaps limiting trade at the Taveta–Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP), with officials identifying the need for geofencing along the Himo–Holili corridor. A…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) through its Customs and Border Control Department, has entered into a landmark MoU with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of the Republic of India to enhance cooperation in the…
The Truckers Association of Kenya (TAK) is urging the government to include its members in state agency boards and to harmonise county levies to eliminate double taxation. Speaking in Mombasa during the Association’s Annual General…
