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A public-private partnership initiative targeting 3,000 farmers in Nakuru county has been activated to scale up adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture practices. According to Nakuru County Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services Chief…
Kenya has intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through strengthened surveillance systems, digital health transformation, and community-led interventions. This was showcased during a high-level side event…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has lauded the county revenue officers for their role in enhancing revenue collection and improving efficiency in the county. Speaking during a meeting with the revenue officers at the Kisii Agricultural Training…
The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), has defended the government’s handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in the transport sector to the escalating global conflict…
Bomet County Senator Hillary Sigei has called on the county government to establish more modern Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres to improve learning conditions for young children. During a visit to Chemobei ECDE Centre,…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Huawei have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Kenya’s cybersecurity workforce through a national cybersecurity boot camp aimed at equipping students with practical digital security…
Fish traders in the new Homa Bay fish market have raised concerns over high cost of transport due to spiraling cost of fuel. The fish mongers lamented that the high cost of transporting fish from the beaches to the market was wiping off…
At least 1,000 students at Mbooni Girls High School in Mbooni West Sub county have been sent home after several students suffered from abdominal pains coupled with diarrhoea. Speaking to Kenya News Agency on Tuesday, Mbooni West Sub-county…
Residents of Liwatoni in Mvita Sub-County have raised alarm over the deteriorating condition of a key link road to their estate, saying it has caused endless traffic snarl-ups and frequent damage to motor vehicles. The Tangana road is…
Residents of Kajiado North expressed relief after matatus resumed operations in Ngong town following the suspension of the two-day nationwide matatu strike over high fuel prices. The return of public transport restored movement within the…
Protests against the recent sharp increase in fuel prices turned chaotic in Kiritiri Market in Mbeere South Constituency after angry demonstrators set ablaze the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) offices. The…
Several traders in Murang’a town suffered huge losses after what started as peaceful protests against high fuel prices Monday morning, quickly turned into chaotic running battles between protesters and police extending late into the night,…
Health officials in Homa Bay County have sounded alarm over the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs), which now account for nearly half of hospital admissions and deaths across the county. The concerns were raised during a…
A group of over 50 youth in Changamwe sub-county have turned the stringent moisture-content rejection criteria imposed by local grain millers into a thriving, self-sustaining informal employment venture. The youth, operating under the…
The recent increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is gradually triggering a sharp rise in the prices of foodstuffs and household commodities in various markets and retail shops across…
The Wajir County government and the Population Council have concluded the Adolescent Girls Initiative in Kenya (AGI-K) programme, which has been implemented in the county since 2015 to support girls’ education and wellbeing. Speaking…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. WHO Director-General Dr.…
The construction of the 12-kilometre Ngomeni–Mjanaheri road, Magarini sub county to bitumen standards is set to be officially commissioned by President Dr. William Ruto Friday. The road is expected to transform the socio-economic landscape…
Hundreds of Garissa farmers farming along River Tana in Garissa County, are now demanding compensation from the government for the millions of shillings they have been losing to floods over the years. The farmers, through their Garissa…
Many teenage mothers in Baringo County fail to access Social Health Authority (SHA) critical services due to lack of identification documents. County SHA official Robert Malel noted that lack of ID cards for SHA registration and healthcare…
The government has expressed concern over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), femicide and child abuse in the country, warning that the trend has become a national crisis requiring urgent and coordinated intervention. Ministry…
Kenya is expected to experience below-normal rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the June to September 2026 season, according to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). The latest regional climate…
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation is stepping up environmental conservation efforts through a clean cooking initiative targeting forest-adjacent communities in partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya. The programme seeks to reduce…
Vihiga county government in partnership with Cure Cervical cancer organization and Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, have set up a free cervical screening and treatment outreach program for women aged 27 to 49 years at Kegoye Friends Church…
