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Leaders condole with Nyando MP after mother passes on
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Leaders condole with Nyando MP after mother passes on

Political leaders in Nyanza region led by Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, have sent messages of condolences to Nyando MP Jared Okello, following the death of his mother, Mama Doris Okello. Mama Doris, the family matriarch…

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Govt assures children’s homes amid transition to family-based care
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Govt assures children’s homes amid transition to family-based care

The government has assured Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) that they will continue operating despite ongoing reforms aimed at transitioning vulnerable children from institutional care to family and community-based care systems.…

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Karira Bridge construction to transform transport and trade in Mwea
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Karira Bridge construction to transform transport and trade in Mwea

Mwea Constituency MP Mary Maingi has reaffirmed her commitment to infrastructure development after visiting the ongoing construction of Karira Bridge in Mwea to inspect the progress of the works. During the inspection tour, the legislator…

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Crackdown launched following Embu crime surge
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Crackdown launched following Embu crime surge

Residents of Embu Town and its environs have raised concern over increasing cases of car theft, burglary and muggings, prompting security agencies to launch a major crackdown targeting suspected criminal gangs operating within the town and…

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Education stakeholders push for integrity lessons in CBC
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Education stakeholders push for integrity lessons in CBC

Education stakeholders are pushing for the integration of value – based education into the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in a bid to nurture disciplined and morally upright learners from foundational stages of education. Mount Kenya…

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Man arrested in Maralal town for shooting indiscriminately
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Man arrested in Maralal town for shooting indiscriminately

Police in Maralal town have arrested a man who fired an AK 47 rifle indiscriminately in Shabaa village on Wednesday morning. Speaking to KNA, area Assistant Chief Zablon Lekangu confirmed that five gunshots were fired in different areas of…

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Departmental Heads warned against missing national celebration events
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Departmental Heads warned against missing national celebration events

Nyeri County Commissioner Josephat Biwott has warned heads of government departments that failure to attend national day celebrations could attract disciplinary action, saying participation in such events is mandatory for all public…

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Monsignor Obed Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Nairobi
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Monsignor Obed Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Nairobi

The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Hubertus Van Megen on Wednesday ordained Monsignor Obed Muriungi Karobia an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, at a ceremony held at the Holy Family Minor Basilica Catholic Church, Nairobi. The…

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Mathioya schools receive laptops to boost digital literacy
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Mathioya schools receive laptops to boost digital literacy

Secondary schools in Mathioya Sub-county have received a major boost following the distribution of laptops, books and revision materials, aimed at enhancing digital literacy and supporting learning under the Competency-Based Education…

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Wavinya flags-off modern medical equipment to boost healthcare
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Wavinya flags-off modern medical equipment to boost healthcare

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has rolled-out modern medical equipment in an effort to transform healthcare by focusing on early detection of diseases, surgery and laboratory services across various public hospitals in Machakos. The…

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Sugarcane farming cut to focus on food production
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Sugarcane farming cut to focus on food production

By 2008 Migori County, especially within Oyani Division in Uriri Sub-county, had seen a massive expansion of land under sugarcane, largely driven by the South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony Sugar). Research done in the area indicates that…

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CS Barasa cracks down on industries polluting rivers
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CS Barasa cracks down on industries polluting rivers

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, has directed the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to undertake immediate, transparent, uncompromising and comprehensive inspections…

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Kenya Power foundation pumps Sh20 million to community
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Kenya Power foundation pumps Sh20 million to community

The Kenya Power Foundation has injected Sh20 million towards a series of nationwide community initiatives under its Wezesha Jamii programme, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable social impact across the country. Wezesha Jamii…

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State to resume overseas job recruitment
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State to resume overseas job recruitment

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has resumed the second phase of overseas job recruitment after a brief hiatus to monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East and upgrade its systems. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Labour…

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Kwale land restoration project hailed by community
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Kwale land restoration project hailed by community

Land rehabilitation efforts following the closure of mining operations by Base Titanium in Kwale County are gaining recognition as a model for environmental restoration in Kenya, even as residents call for stronger long-term safeguards.…

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Learners wade through mud as heavy rainfall pound Tindiret
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Learners wade through mud as heavy rainfall pound Tindiret

Young learners in Tinderet Sub-county are enduring harsh conditions on their way to school as heavy rains continue to pound the region, turning already dilapidated roads into stretches of thick, sticky mud. In many parts of the Sub-county,…

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Fisherman killed over fishing grounds rivalry
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Fisherman killed over fishing grounds rivalry

Grief engulfed Mikuyu Location in Suba South Sub-county after a fisherman was killed, yesterday, during a fight over fishing grounds. The deceased identified as Fredrick Oduol, 35, was killed when two groups of rival fishermen engaged in a…

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Government intensifies forest protection
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Government intensifies forest protection

The Government has intensified efforts to safeguard the country’s forest resources through a strategic fencing programme aimed at curbing encroachment, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, and enhancing ecosystem restoration. Speaking…

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CS Wandayi assures Kenyans of stable fuel supply
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CS Wandayi assures Kenyans of stable fuel supply

Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the government is taking every necessary step to ensure that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East does not negatively affect fuel supply or energy stability in the…

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Community set to revamp Likoni hospital
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Community set to revamp Likoni hospital

The Dawoodi Bohra community has pledged Sh200 million for revamping of Likoni Level 4 Hospital to improve access to healthcare and ease congestion at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH). Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad…

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Parliamentary committee to assess Coast projects
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Parliamentary committee to assess Coast projects

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works has embarked on a crucial inspection tour of infrastructure development projects in the coastal region. The Committee will tour key multibillion…

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Vendors to be protected under proposed legislation
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Vendors to be protected under proposed legislation

The National Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives of the National Assembly proposed a bill that seeks to legally recognize, regulate, and protect street vendors from harassment, as well as ensure a conducive…

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Government bans funeral processions in Kakamega CBD area
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Government bans funeral processions in Kakamega CBD area

The government has with immediate effect banned funeral processions in Kakamega Central Business District (CBD) and issued alternative routes to be used by mourners. Deputy County Commissioner Titus Mulei warned that no funeral processions…

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