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Summit highlights growing demand for skilled construction workers
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Summit highlights growing demand for skilled construction workers

The National Construction Authority (NCA) was among the key partners present at the recent Youth Summit in Kiambu, where it showcased ways to help young people create and venture into job creation opportunities. During the event, Mr Peter…

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Govt to boost retail sector growth through policy reforms
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Govt to boost retail sector growth through policy reforms

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s retail sector through policy reforms aimed at boosting purchasing power, stabilising the economy and promoting local sourcing. Speaking in Nairobi during the Retrak 2nd…

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Taita Taveta push for clean water and sanitation
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Taita Taveta push for clean water and sanitation

The Taita Taveta County government has renewed its commitment to expanding access to clean water and sanitation services as Kenya intensifies efforts to bridge longstanding gaps in water coverage and public hygiene. Taita Taveta Governor…

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Govt allocates Sh2.6B to expand rural electricity access
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Govt allocates Sh2.6B to expand rural electricity access

The Government will spend Sh2.6 billion to expedite ongoing electricity projects under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, in a move expected to boost access to power in rural areas and support small businesses across Narok County.…

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Kenya embarks on maritime revolution to unlock jobs
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Kenya embarks on maritime revolution to unlock jobs

Kenya is ramping up efforts to position the maritime sector as a major pillar of economic transformation, with the government unveiling ambitious plans aimed at creating thousands of jobs, boosting trade, and unlocking billions of…

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Kenya airport runways remain safe and operational, KCAA assures
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Kenya airport runways remain safe and operational, KCAA assures

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has assured passengers and airlines that the country’s airport runways remain safe and operational, even as the tendering process for the expansion of the runway and terminal at Jomo Kenyatta…

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Illegal children’s homes face closure in Kericho
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Illegal children’s homes face closure in Kericho

Kericho County Commissioner (CC) Jeremiah Gicheru has warned individuals and groups running illegal and unregistered children’s homes in Kericho County that severe legal actions would be taken against them. Speaking when he chaired the…

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KAIST University to admit outstanding students after charter award
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KAIST University to admit outstanding students after charter award

Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) University, located at Konza City in Machakos, will now recruit outstanding professors and admit top students after being awarded a charter. Prof. Emmanuel Mutisya, Chair of the…

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KHU hosts US scholars, broadens academic networks
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KHU hosts US scholars, broadens academic networks

Kenya Highlands University (KHU) in Kericho is hosting a delegation from Roberts Wesleyan University in an academic exchange programme, aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration, promoting cross-cultural learning and expanding…

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New fuel prices spark outcry
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New fuel prices spark outcry

Residents of Kiambu woke up to breaking news of adjusted fuel prices that took effect last night increasing the burden of transport on operators, traders and ordinary citizens already struggling with the high cost of living. According to…

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Ziwa sub-county hospital conducts first ever caesarian section
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Ziwa sub-county hospital conducts first ever caesarian section

Ziwa Sub-County Hospital has achieved a milestone after successfully performing its first-ever cesarean section, marking a breakthrough in maternal healthcare service delivery for residents of Uasin Gishu County. The surgery, conducted by…

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Youth turn to social media, podcasts for news
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Youth turn to social media, podcasts for news

Young people are increasingly consuming news through social media platforms, podcasts and short-form video content, a trend media experts say is rapidly reshaping journalism, while exposing audiences to the growing threat of…

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Water Company alarmed by illegal connections, sewer vandalism
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Water Company alarmed by illegal connections, sewer vandalism

Thika Water and Sewerage Company (Thiwasco) has raised alarm over rising cases of illegal water connections and vandalism of sewer infrastructure, warning that the vice is undermining efforts to improve water and sanitation services as the…

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Murang’a set for a community run, over 2,000 participants expected
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Murang’a set for a community run, over 2,000 participants expected

The State Department for Sports, in partnership with Athletics Kenya and other stakeholders, has launched the inaugural Great Murang’a Community Run set to take place on May 31 in Murang’a County. The event, which was officially unveiled…

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Kisumu Women Rep launches sanitary pads distribution for schoolgirls
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Kisumu Women Rep launches sanitary pads distribution for schoolgirls

Kisumu County Women Representative Ruth Odinga has rolled out a countywide campaign to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls in an effort to reduce absenteeism and school dropout rates associated with menstruation. The initiative…

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Ol Pejeta intensifies efforts to revive northern white rhino subspecies
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Ol Pejeta intensifies efforts to revive northern white rhino subspecies

Ol Pejeta Conservancy has intensified efforts to revive the critically endangered northern white rhino subspecies through advanced reproductive technology and surrogacy programmes, aimed at preventing the species from becoming completely…

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Nyamira launches ECDE feeding programme to boost learner nutrition
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Nyamira launches ECDE feeding programme to boost learner nutrition

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has launched a porridge feeding programme for learners in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centres across the county, in a move aimed at improving child nutrition, health and school attendance.…

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North Rift TVETs champion innovation and skills development
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North Rift TVETs champion innovation and skills development

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions from across the North Rift region have converged in Elgeyo Marakwet County for the North Rift TVET Trade Fair and Innovation Exhibition, aimed at promoting technical…

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The growing acreage under cash crops threatening food security
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The growing acreage under cash crops threatening food security

The rapid expansion of cash crops such as sugarcane and coffee in traditionally food-producing regions is increasingly raising concerns over the future of household and national food security. In counties such as Nandi, where maize, beans,…

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Mgombeaji wa UDA ashinda uchaguzi mdogo wa Emurua Dikirr
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Mgombeaji wa UDA ashinda uchaguzi mdogo wa Emurua Dikirr

Mgombeaji wa kiti cha ubunge wa gatuzi dogo la Emurua Dikirr katika Kaunti ya Narok kupitia chama cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA), David Keter almaarufu kama Dollarline, ametangazwa mshindi wa uchaguzi mdogo uliofanyika jana.…

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Kisumu motorcycle riders turn to electric bikes to cut operating costs
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Kisumu motorcycle riders turn to electric bikes to cut operating costs

The familiar roar of petrol-powered motorcycles that has long dominated Kenya’s bodaboda industry is gradually being replaced by a quieter sound, the hum of electric motorcycles weaving through the streets of Kisumu, Nairobi and other…

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