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Kamanda wa polisi wa gatuzi dogo la Narok Kusini, Stephen Mwoni amewataka wanandoa na familia kutatua mizozo ya uhusiano kwa amani ili kuepukana na visa vya kusikitisha vinavyohatarisha maisha ya wasio na hatia na kuharibu mali. Hisia za…
Politicians in Nakuru County have been urged to shun divisive politics which might ignite tribal conflicts and disharmony leading to instability and instead embrace peace and unity in their political engagements. Speaking during the…
Eye health experts have today called for increased investment in eye care services, warning that about 700,000 people are currently awaiting cataract surgery, with preventable blindness continuing to undermine livelihoods and economic…
The shortage of specialized wound care nurses in Kenya is undermining treatment efforts for patients suffering from chronic and traumatic wounds, with health experts now calling for urgent investment in training and recruitment to address…
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and Vitamin Angels Founder Howard Schiffer on Thursday flagged off 7,200 bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), each containing 180 tablets to be distributed to several health facilities across the…
Hundreds of schoolgirls in Kajiado County miss classes every month as menstrual stigma, lack of sanitary towels and inadequate sanitation facilities continue to disrupt their learning. Speaking during the commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene…
Hundreds of Siaya county government workers, among them the chairman of the County Public Service Board, have not been paid their salaries for the last two months for lack of personal file numbers. For this, the County Assembly of Siaya is…
More than 350 beekeeping farmers in Kasipul Kabondo, Homa Bay County, have undergone a two-day training program aimed at improving honey production, environmental conservation, and market access. The training, organized by the Lake Basin…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has called for enhanced defence and bilateral cooperation between Kenya and the United Kingdom during a meeting with a visiting British…
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, through its Magical Kenya, Origin of Wonder platform, and Google Kenya have announced a strategic AI-driven partnership. The collaboration follows a recommendation from the Kenya Tourism Rebranding and…
Veteran journalist Mohamed Hassan has retired from Kenya News Agency (KNA) after an illustrious 38 years in the public service. Mohamed officially retired from KNA on May 8, 2026, after attaining the mandatory age of 60, as head of the…
The government, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Public Works, has invested heavily in Affordable Housing Projects in the Port City of Mombasa as part of efforts to spur social and economic transformation. The ambitious projects…
Many households in Kenya are grappling with the rising cost of living brought about by the fluctuating global oil prices. In Nyeri, the impact is becoming apparent in the public transport, local markets and homes where families are being…
The National Government in collaboration with the Migori County Government has distributed 42,000 grafted Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across Migori county. This move aims at boosting household incomes, expanding export-oriented…
The government through the State Department for Livestock Development has distributed four milk coolers to dairy farmers’ cooperatives in Kajiado County under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project. Speaking during the handover…
The government has intensified efforts to boost rice production in the country following the launch of a modern certified rice seed processing facility at Kirogo Farm in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Speaking during the launch, Agriculture…
At least 82 agripreneurs, from Turkana are set to participate in the President’s launch of the Agripreneur model program. They will join 1,608 other Agriprenuers from across the Country for the event, which is scheduled to take place…
Turkana deputy governor, Dr John Erus, had raised concern over the current increase in child led families in Kakuma. Speaking during the signing ceremony of an MoU between the County Government and Childline Kenya, Dr Erus said a majority…
At least 1000 delegates from 60 countries across the world are expected to gather in Naivasha for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) marking the first time for the event to be hosted in Sub Saharan Africa. The congress, scheduled…
Kenya is positioning itself as a leading digital and data hub in Africa, with the government intensifying policy reforms, infrastructure expansion and private sector partnerships aimed at accelerating growth of the country’s digital…
Concern has been raised over the increasing cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Murang’a County with government officials and stakeholders calling for urgent action to curb the vices. Speaking on…
Union officials who addressed press in Embu Town on Thursday afternoon said the decision to resume duties followed the payment of April salaries, which had delayed and triggered the industrial action. The strike had disrupted operations in…
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has intensified preparedness measures to support the country’s response against a possible Ebola outbreak, with efforts focusing on laboratory testing, production of disinfectants, and…
For years, Emily Kivinza moved from one rental house to another as her teaching profession took her to different parts of Nairobi, including Pipeline and Industrial Area. Like many civil servants, she faced the constant pressure of paying…
