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Kiambu’s vibrant second-hand clothes trade, popularly referred to as ‘mitumba’, is gradually shifting from open-air markets to indoors. Speaking to Kenya News Agency, Mr John Mwangi, who operates Kiambu’s branch of the second-hand clothes…
A decades-long legal battle over ownership of land parcel Gaturi/Weru/313 in Embu County is possibly heading to the Supreme Court after courts in Meru, Embu and Nyeri ruled against one of the claimants in a dispute involving two men…
Trans Nzoia County government has kicked off a process which will lead to approval and implementation of a policy paper in the agricultural sector in an effort to enhance productivity. The Approval and implementation of Trans Nzoia County…
In an effort to boost agricultural productivity and household incomes, the county government of Elgeyo Marakwet is offering farm inputs to local residents. County has intensified efforts to promote production through the distribution of…
The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has strongly condemned the proposed amendment to Section 56(2) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016, saying it could open the door to widespread destruction of public forests across the country.…
Education stakeholders in Tinderet Sub County yesterday gathered at St John’s Tachasis Mixed Day Senior School for a thanksgiving ceremony following the school’s impressive performance in last year’s KCSE examinations where all the 332…
A Mombasa-based technology firm is reshaping Kenya’s transport sector with artificial intelligence-powered systems that monitor driver behaviour, curb fuel theft and improve fleet accountability. Nebsam Digital Solutions, working in…
Residents of Nakuru can track government projects with ease from the comfort of their gadgets after the County unveiled a portal with real-time information on the progress made. According to County Director for Information Communication…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is undertaking nationwide Public Participation forums on the proposed Statistics Bill, 2026, with stakeholders raising concerns over costly research permits, data privacy and the need for more…
Vihiga Governor Wilber Khasilwa Ottichillo has joined legislators, policy experts, emerging leaders, and members of the judiciary at Casina Pio IV in Vatican City for a high-level Climate Resilience Regional Summit focused on strengthening…
The world is falling behind on major global health targets, with progress slowing or reversing, according to the latest World Health Statistics 2026 Report. Released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today, the Report highlights…
Kajiado County Government has released Sh50 million in bursary to support 12,000 learners in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and universities across the county. The funds are part of the county’s Sh200 million annual bursary and…
SportPesa has unveiled Mr. Edwin Maina as the latest Mega Jackpot Bonus winner, walking away with a whopping Sh5,295,816 after correctly predicting 16 out of 17 matches. While narrating his journey, Mr. Edwin said he began betting with…
Preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day national celebrations set for Wajir County is almost 84 per cent complete, with the Government expressing confidence that all critical works will be finalised ahead of the national event, scheduled…
Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) has called for the creation of child-friendly spaces as part of nurturing care to improve early childhood development outcomes, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life. Immaculate Otieno,…
Kiambu County hosted the annual Youth Employability Summit 2026 at the County Headquarters, drawing over 500 young people, employers, training institutions and development partners in a concerted push to tackle youth unemployment. The…
Vihiga County has taken a significant step towards transforming its agricultural sector after 82 agripreneurs were sworn in to support farmers and drive the transition to commercial farming. The agripreneurs were sworn in by the Department…
The 2025/2026 coffee auction season has gone on its mid-year recess until July 2026 with the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) reporting one of the strongest performances in recent years. According to the NCE report, the exchange completed 29…
Kiambu County Government has intensified the rollout of its green energy programme aimed at reducing electricity costs and promoting sustainable energy use across key public infrastructure, including street lighting, water boreholes and…
Presidential aspirant and former ICT Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo has proposed the establishment of pension and medical insurance schemes for retired sportsmen and women. Owalo said the move was in response to the plight of the…
Kericho County is seeking to reposition agriculture as a key driver of rural industrial growth through renewed efforts to operationalize the stalled Roret Pineapple Processing Plant. The plant is a flagship project expected to enhance…
The growing demand for affordable smartphones in Kiambu County has seen more low-income earners embrace the “Lipa Mdogo Mdogo” financing model, enabling them to access digital services through flexible installment payments. The model,…
Residents from Nyandarua County got a chance to present their views on the national budget to the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee during a public participation forum held at Ol-Joro Orok NG-CDF Hall. The exercise,…
Security officers in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia East Sub-county have destroyed more than 2,000 litres of illicit brews impounded in the last four months and which were part of court exhibits for concluded cases. The destroyed liquor also…
