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New Kericho CC directs public servants to fast-track government projects
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New Kericho CC directs public servants to fast-track government projects

The newly appointed Kericho County Commissioner(CC), Ali Omari, has called on public servants in the county to fully support the implementation of government programmes and ensure timely completion of ongoing projects for the benefit of…

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Uasin Gishu explores agro-tourism partnership with Pearl River SEZ
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Uasin Gishu explores agro-tourism partnership with Pearl River SEZ

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is seeking to strengthen investment and tourism opportunities through a partnership with the Pearl River Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a multibillion-shilling, privately owned industrial park located in…

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Mbadi refutes Finance Bill 2026 tax claims amid public debate
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Mbadi refutes Finance Bill 2026 tax claims amid public debate

The National Treasury has defended the Finance Bill 2026, dismissing claims that it contains punitive or hidden tax measures, while clarifying key proposals that have sparked public debate. The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John…

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Children’s recovery playground transforms Homa Bay hospital
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Children’s recovery playground transforms Homa Bay hospital

Inside the children’s ward at Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital, laughter rises above the usual sounds of hospital monitors and hurried footsteps. Young patients gather inside a brightly painted play room, some seated on the floor…

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Murang’a Seal beats Bidco United
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Murang’a Seal beats Bidco United

Murang’a Seal on Sunday picked up an important 2-0 victory against Bidco United at the SportPesa Arena as the FKF Premier League season edges closer to conclusion. Striker Joe Waithira stole the spotlight with a brilliant first-half brace,…

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Mutuma urges miraa farmers to join cooperatives to enhance earnings
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Mutuma urges miraa farmers to join cooperatives to enhance earnings

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia has urged miraa farmers to join cooperative societies to strengthen their bargaining power and improve marketing of the crop as leaders push for revival of the sector. Speaking on Sunday during a…

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Kajiado County unveils epilepsy campaign
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Kajiado County unveils epilepsy campaign

The Kenya Association for Welfare of People with Epilepsy has intensified epilepsy awareness campaigns in Kajiado County by sensitising Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and primary healthcare workers to improve understanding, response,…

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Turning streets into creative studio hubs to solve unemployment
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Turning streets into creative studio hubs to solve unemployment

Under the cool shade provided by the trees that line the middle of Siaya town, a green canopy of leafy trees and the fabricated steel benches provide more than just a recreation space. The park, befittingly christened Governor’s Park, also…

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Oburu to defend Senate seat as 2027 race takes shape
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Oburu to defend Senate seat as 2027 race takes shape

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has abandoned earlier indications of a possible presidential bid and instead announced that he will defend his Senate seat in the 2027 General Election. Oburu made the declaration on Monday…

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ILO intensifies campaign against child labour in coffee sector
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ILO intensifies campaign against child labour in coffee sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has trained boards of management from nine coffee cooperative societies in Kisii on cooperative governance, leadership, and child labour prevention. The training, which is part of the…

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State pledges to promote 50,000 teachers, improve SHA packages
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State pledges to promote 50,000 teachers, improve SHA packages

‎Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the government will promote 50,000 teachers through improved budgetary allocation in the coming financial year. ‎ Prof. Kindiki assured teachers that their pleas have been factored into the…

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Leaders censure Orengo over divisive politics
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Leaders censure Orengo over divisive politics

ODM leaders from the Luo Nyanza region have accused Siaya Governor James Orengo of trying to create confusion in the party, with the aim of dividing the community. Speaking during a community empowerment funds drive in Rarieda Sub County,…

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Woman arraigned for torturing minor
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Woman arraigned for torturing minor

A 47-year-old woman was arraigned before an Eldoret court for allegedly subjecting her 11-year-old niece to prolonged torture, while the minor lived under her care. Benadine Jepkemoi Cherotich, a cereal trader, pleaded not guilty to the…

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Govt committed to support marginalised communities
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Govt committed to support marginalised communities

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has assured marginalized communities in the country of the government’s commitment to uplifting their livelihoods. Miano, who was speaking in Rumuruti, Laikipia County, during the…

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Murang’a County compensates traders affected by fuel protests
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Murang’a County compensates traders affected by fuel protests

The Murang’a County government has issued cheques worth Sh440,000 as support to traders whose businesses were destroyed during the recent protests against high fuel prices. The move by the devolved administration is an effort aimed at…

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Nyandarua to benefit from Sh1.6B rural electrification drive
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Nyandarua to benefit from Sh1.6B rural electrification drive

Thousands of residents of Nyandarua County are set to benefit from a multi-billion-shilling rural electrification programme. This is after the government earmarked Sh1.6 billion for the Last-Mile power connectivity projects across the…

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Accolades for the outgoing Makueni TSC Director
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Accolades for the outgoing Makueni TSC Director

Teachers in Makueni County have praised the outgoing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director Abubakar Hassan for the exemplary leadership he offered during his tenure in the area. Hassan, who has been in Makueni since July 2025, has…

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Basket weaving craft gets boost through value addition
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Basket weaving craft gets boost through value addition

‎Women groups in Tharaka Nithi County involved in basket weaving and palm-reed products have received a major boost after the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) pledged support to help them improve their skills and access wider…

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Accolades for the outgoing Uasin Gishu police commander
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Accolades for the outgoing Uasin Gishu police commander

Security stakeholders in Uasin Gishu have praised the outgoing County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi for his remarkable service to the residents of the cosmopolitan county during his 3-year tenure as county Police Boss. Speaking during…

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Mwea farmers welcome road upgrades to reduce transport costs
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Mwea farmers welcome road upgrades to reduce transport costs

Rice and horticulture farmers in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have expressed optimism that the ongoing rehabilitation of roads within the Mwea Irrigation Scheme will boost agricultural production, reduce transport costs, and…

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Residents laud mobile registration exercise
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Residents laud mobile registration exercise

Residents of Nandi County have welcomed the ongoing 10-day mobile registration exercise for national identity cards and birth certificates that began on the 20th of this month across all wards in the county. The exercise, being conducted…

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Media Council sensitises students on media, digital literacy
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Media Council sensitises students on media, digital literacy

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has intensified its nationwide push for media and digital literacy among students through the ongoing Journalism Clubs Expo to combat misinformation and nurture future journalists and content creators.…

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