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Kiambu women make inroads into funeral business
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Kiambu women make inroads into funeral business

Death has traditionally been viewed as a sensitive and emotionally heavy subject in many African societies, often leaving funeral-related businesses dominated by men. But across Kiambu County, more women are steadily finding their place in…

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Free surgical camp for Vihiga residents
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Free surgical camp for Vihiga residents

Residents of Vihiga County have benefited from a three-day free surgical camp to the relief of families who would otherwise incur high medical costs. The camp, held at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH), was organized in…

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Suspected digital hackers arrested in Oyugis town
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Suspected digital hackers arrested in Oyugis town

Police have arrested a man involved in phone hacking syndicate in Oyugis municipality, Homa Bay county following an outcry from members of public over theft of the gadgets. The police identified the suspect as 26 year- old Brian Obonyo…

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Kiambu riders opt for electric motorbikes to evade fuel crisis
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Kiambu riders opt for electric motorbikes to evade fuel crisis

Boda boda riders in Kiambu county have resorted to electric bikes to cut on operational costs following the sharp rise in fuel prices across the globe due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The operators are adopting new ways to cope with…

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‎Retired soldiers form welfare caucus
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‎Retired soldiers form welfare caucus

Military veterans in Tharaka Nithi County are set to benefit from a new grassroots initiative, aimed at enhancing their welfare, unity and recognition through the establishment of the Tharaka Nithi Military Veterans Chapter. ‎ Speaking…

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Govt steps up efforts to address cotton seeds shortage
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Govt steps up efforts to address cotton seeds shortage

A surge in demand for BT cotton seeds in Lamu County has prompted the government and private textile investors to step up interventions ahead of the planting season this month. The rising demand is being driven by improved earnings, better…

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Ainamoi NG-CDF bursary boosts education access
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Ainamoi NG-CDF bursary boosts education access

Ainamoi Member of Parliament, Amb Benjamin Langat, has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding access to education through continued disbursement of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursaries, noting that the…

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Government intensifies crackdown on illicit brews
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Government intensifies crackdown on illicit brews

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the illegal brews continue to pose a serious threat to public health, security and socio-economic development of the country. Speaking during a…

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Kericho intensifies ward- based empowerment
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Kericho intensifies ward- based empowerment

Kericho County Government has intensified its grassroots development agenda through ward-based empowerment programmes, aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening service delivery across all the administrative units. Speaking during…

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Samburu East residents receive camels
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Samburu East residents receive camels

Fresh hope was rekindled among residents of Samburu East subcounty as they received 109 Somali-breed camels in efforts to strengthen their resilience against shocks posed by climate change. Speaking during the distribution exercise at…

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Lucrative avocado threatens traditional tea farms in Bureti
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Lucrative avocado threatens traditional tea farms in Bureti

For 32-year-old budding farmer, Victor Yegon from Kapmachumo in Bureti Sub-county, ponders the decision over what to do with his half-acre tea farm, as it is becoming increasingly difficult to eke out a living. Like many other young…

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Koome pushes for stronger judiciary-public legal engagement
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Koome pushes for stronger judiciary-public legal engagement

Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has challenged members of the Judiciary to deliberately engage the public not only through judgments delivered in courtrooms but also through books, scholarship, memoirs, reflections, and intellectual…

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MPs laud progress on Sh7B Nyali housing project
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MPs laud progress on Sh7B Nyali housing project

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works have expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Sh7 billion Nyali Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), while urging contractors to speed up…

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Busia County clarifies on hospital bill waiver, detention claims
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Busia County clarifies on hospital bill waiver, detention claims

Busia County has dismissed allegations that Busia County Referral Hospital is unlawfully detaining women over unpaid hospital bills, insisting that the facility follows a structured waiver process to assist vulnerable patients unable to…

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Uasin Gishu stakeholders sensitized on Street Vendors Bill, 2023
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Uasin Gishu stakeholders sensitized on Street Vendors Bill, 2023

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives delegation toured Uasin Gishu County to engage the public on the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill, 2023, and also conduct an inspection visit…

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Nakuru County invests in fodder to strengthen livestock sector
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Nakuru County invests in fodder to strengthen livestock sector

The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening its collaboration with the national government, research institutions, and development partners to promote access to quality animal feeds that will help boost livestock productivity and…

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Impacts of Iran war trickles to local markets
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Impacts of Iran war trickles to local markets

The impact of the Iranian war is fast trickling into households in Kenya after prices of basic produce in the local markets sharply increased beyond their purchasing power. A spot check by the Kenya news agency paints a gloomy picture as…

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NCCK Calls for peace, inclusivity ahead of 2027 Election
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NCCK Calls for peace, inclusivity ahead of 2027 Election

Leaders drawn from churches, youth groups, women’s organizations, and persons with disabilities in the North Rift region have called for peaceful, inclusive, and issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the…

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Cohesion committee flags staffing crisis at CDA
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Cohesion committee flags staffing crisis at CDA

The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has raised concerns over serious staffing shortages and failure to meet constitutional disability employment thresholds at the Coast Development Authority (CDA), following…

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KPC women’s volleyball records impressive opening league victories
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KPC women’s volleyball records impressive opening league victories

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Women’s Volleyball Team, ‘The Oilers,’ has made a strong start to the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League, recording two impressive victories in the opening matches at Nyayo National Stadium. Fresh…

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Residents cautioned about landslides as heavy rains persist
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Residents cautioned about landslides as heavy rains persist

The government has warned residents living in landslide-prone areas in Murang’a County to move to safer grounds as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country. Speaking during a visit to assess the effects of landslides in…

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MPs push for maritime skills to unlock jobs
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MPs push for maritime skills to unlock jobs

Members of the parliamentary committee on Transport and Infrastructure have called for enhanced funding and policy support to enable more Kenyan youth to acquire maritime and blue economy skills. During a retreat with the State Department…

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