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A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in prison or an alternative fine of Sh40,000 after pleading guilty to stealing logs from Kakuzi Forest in Murang’a County. Peter Ndung’u appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Dr…
The Boresha Barabara programme, an infrastructural development programme initiated by Kiambu County Governor, Governor Kimani Wamatangi, targets to rehabilitate, grade, and murram key access roads and install drainage systems across the…
Tana River Senator, Danson Mungatana is calling on residents to reject ethnic alliances and divisive political factions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Accompanied by Garsen MP, Ali Wario, Senator Mungatana said politicians who are…
The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Vihiga County, Julius Maruja has advocated the use of the climate-smart agricultural practices by farmers in Vihiga County. He was speaking on…
Frequent demos are not only hindrance to doing business in Nyeri town and its environs but are negatively impacting the livelihoods of area residents, Nyeri Township MP Duncan Maina has warned. Maina is also raising concern over the manner…
The ongoing construction of the modern market in Mbale is expected to transform and expand economic activities to traders and residents within the region once completed. The government-funded project, which commenced in January 2026, is…
Residents of Tiriki East Sub County are set to benefit from improved access to government services following the launch of the proposed Huduma Centre project by the PS for the State Department of Public Service and Human Capital…
The Commission on Administrative of Justice (CAJ) has demanded answers from education authorities and the management of Utumishi Girls Academy following a deadly dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students in Gilgil, Nakuru…
The continued occurrence of deadly school fires in the country has sparked renewed calls for urgent implementation of strict safety precautions in learning institutions. This follows the night inferno at Utumishi Girls Senior School in…
Vihiga county, in partnership with Remmington Africa, hosted an agricultural exposition at Shaviringa grounds today, across all the six sub-counties to create awareness and educate farmers on how to practice productive agriculture and…
A section of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) stakeholders in Baringo County have raised concerns following the scarcity of dedicated safe spaces and rescue centers for survivors. The critical component in the fight against the menace arose…
The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has appealed to the government to expedite the settlement of the outstanding Sh9.5billion to facilitate the printing and distribution of Grade 11 textbooks, an exercise projected to require an…
The rapid advancement of technology and increased access to digital platforms has exposed children and young people in Kiambu County to rising cases of online exploitation and abuse. In this regard, child protection stakeholders have…
The government has intensified its investment in education and skills development among the youth as the country prepares to mark this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations under the theme of education, skills and the future. Speaking on…
An empowerment programme spearheaded by Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW), continues to transform the lives of hundreds of underprivileged young people at the grassroots level, who otherwise would have been left without opportunities for…
Homa Bay County has launched its second newborn unit at Rachuonyo Sub-County Hospital in a major step toward improving neonatal and child healthcare services in the region. The facility, officially opened on Thursday, is expected to reduce…
As part of its long-term plans on ensuring mental health is well taken care of, Nakuru County’s Department of Health is poised to partner with the Shamiri Institute to implement a mental health support network targeting adolescents and…
Samburu county will host Kenya’s wildest and toughest off-road motorsport event this weekend, the 37th edition of the Rhino charge which brings together competitors, conservationists, and adventure enthusiasts. Among the teams expected to…
Temperatures in Nyeri are expected to dip to lows of up to 140C as the country ushers in the cold June –July chilly season. Among areas expected to experience the lowest temperatures include Kieni West, Tetu, Nyeri Central, Mukurwe-ini,…
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) is urging communities to organize themselves into registered groups to benefit from various empowerment programmes. The Fund has expanded grassroots initiatives, including tents and…
Kiambu County has intensified a school-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination outreach program aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer. The exercise targets eligible girls before exposure to HPV, a virus associated with…
Murang’a County has launched a major upgrade of internet connectivity in all its 170 public health facilities by shifting from WiFi-based systems to satellite internet in a move aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the County.…
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has ordered closure of Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Nakuru County, following a fire tragedy that has left 16 learners dead. The Cabinet Secretary indicated that all the learners will be released…
The government has issued a stern warning to cooperatives and traders accused of exploiting farmers through the illegal sale of subsidized fertilizer, with Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Kiprono Ronoh vowing decisive action against…
