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12,700 national IDs remain uncollected in Kisii
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12,700 national IDs remain uncollected in Kisii

The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised concern over more than 12,700 national identity cards which remain uncollected in Kisii County. Speaking during an inspection tour of the National…

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Union calls for robust safety measures in schools
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Union calls for robust safety measures in schools

The Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) has urged the government to enhance safety measures in schools following the tragic fire incident at Utumishi Girls’ Academy in Gilgil…

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Embu leaders oppose plans to establish Ebola Quarantine Centre in Kenya
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Embu leaders oppose plans to establish Ebola Quarantine Centre in Kenya

A section of Embu County leaders has opposed and condemned plans to establish a US-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in the country. They raised concern that the move was going to expose Kenyans to one of the world’s deadliest…

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Kibra football tournaments restore dreams for young mothers
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Kibra football tournaments restore dreams for young mothers

For many women in Kibra, football is no longer just a game: it is a second chance. Across dusty pitches and cheering sidelines, local tournaments are quietly restoring dreams that once seemed lost. For young mothers who stepped away from…

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Vihiga residents mourn student killed in brutal attack
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Vihiga residents mourn student killed in brutal attack

Mourners gathered at Masana Comprehensive School in South Maragoli on Saturday to honour the short life of 14-year-old Dralon Kanaga, a Grade 9 student whose brutal murder has left the community reeling with shock and anger. The teenager…

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Ol Pejeta aims to raise Sh20 million to support bright, needy learners
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Ol Pejeta aims to raise Sh20 million to support bright, needy learners

Ol Pejeta Conservancy hosts a golf tournament aiming to raise Sh20 million to support over 300 bright and needy students through scholarships in Laikipia County. The charity event held at the Nanyuki sports club on Saturday and Sunday…

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Concerns raised over grassroots impact of women leadership
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Concerns raised over grassroots impact of women leadership

Former County Executive Committee Member Mary Amalemba has raised concerns over the effectiveness of women’s leadership in addressing challenges facing women at the grassroots level in Vihiga County. Speaking during an interview at Vihiga…

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PS defends Ebola isolation facility amid public concerns
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PS defends Ebola isolation facility amid public concerns

The Principal Secretary (PS) for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresia Mbaika, has defended plans by Government to establish and strengthen Ebola isolation and quarantine facilities in the country. Mrs Mbaika observed that the move…

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MPs secure additional Sh300 million for Child Welfare Society
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MPs secure additional Sh300 million for Child Welfare Society

The Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) is set to receive an additional Sh300 million in the 2026/2027 Financial Year after the National Assembly Committee on Social Protection successfully pushed for increased funding to strengthen…

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Embu residents urged to uphold hygiene standards
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Embu residents urged to uphold hygiene standards

The County Government of Embu has appealed to locals to maintain environmental and personal hygiene to curb the spread of communicable diseases such as cholera, typhoid and malaria. County Secretary Amy Ruria said cleanliness remains the…

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Njuki unveils major healthcare, youth development projects
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Njuki unveils major healthcare, youth development projects

‎Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced a series of transformative projects in healthcare, sports and youth development aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding opportunities for residents across the County. Speaking at…

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Murang’a launches therapy centre to enhance PWD care
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Murang’a launches therapy centre to enhance PWD care

Murang’a County has launched its fourth therapy Centre aimed at enhancing health care by improving services for children with disabilities. The ultra-modern health facility designed to offer specialized care was launched at Maragua level…

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We will ensure right leadership in Siaya, CS Wandayi says
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We will ensure right leadership in Siaya, CS Wandayi says

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has vowed to mobilise Siaya residents to ensure that the county gets the right leadership during the next General Elections. According to Wandayi, he is ready to play his part as a key stakeholder in…

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Kenya strengthens Ebola preparedness amid DRC outbreak
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Kenya strengthens Ebola preparedness amid DRC outbreak

The government has established specialized Ebola isolation and treatment facilities at Kenyatta National Hospital, the Kenya National Police Hospital, and the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen the…

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Seaweed farming boosts livelihoods along Kwale coast
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Seaweed farming boosts livelihoods along Kwale coast

Along the muddy shores of Vanga and Mkwajuni in Kwale County, groups of women farmers are wading through deep waters, harsh tides and economic hardship in an ambitious effort to restore marine ecosystems through seaweed farming and…

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Turning creative passion into profitable business ventures
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Turning creative passion into profitable business ventures

For many young Kenyans, creative talent is no longer just a passion—it is increasingly becoming a source of livelihood. From music and fashion to film, photography, visual arts and digital content creation, the creative economy is…

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Engineer turns traditional weaving craft into business empire
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Engineer turns traditional weaving craft into business empire

When Sheila Atieno Onyango trained as a telecommunications engineer, she never imagined her career would one day revolve around traditional weaving, artisan networks and cultural preservation. Yet today, the founder of Okapu has built a…

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Leaders cautioned against using pads as political incentives
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Leaders cautioned against using pads as political incentives

Political leaders in Kisii have been urged to desist from using sanitary pads as incentives to win the favour of women during the electioneering period. Speaking during the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations at Kereri Girls High School on…

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Family unable to bury kin as land battle escalates
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Family unable to bury kin as land battle escalates

A family in Kisumu County says a decades-long land dispute has left them homeless, traumatised and unable to bury a relative more than a year after his death. The family of the late Thomas Onyando of Ogwedhi Village in Koru Location,…

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800 Nambale residents receive free medical services
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800 Nambale residents receive free medical services

More than 800 residents of Nambale Sub-county have benefited from a free medical camp that provided eye care, dental treatment, and general healthcare services. The initiative, organised through a partnership between Osiya Foundation,…

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Vihiga rallies stakeholders to strengthen waste management practices
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Vihiga rallies stakeholders to strengthen waste management practices

The Department of Environment, Water, Energy, Natural Resources and Climate Change has concluded a series of stakeholder engagement meetings aimed at strengthening waste management responsibility and promoting circular economy practices…

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Street children crisis deepens in Kisumu as numbers rise
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Street children crisis deepens in Kisumu as numbers rise

As evening descends on Kisumu, hundreds of children prepare for another night on the streets, seeking shelter in shop verandas, alleyways and crowded corners of the city. What was once a challenge involving about 120 children has grown…

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Vihiga to establish new fish hatchery at Kaimosi VTC
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Vihiga to establish new fish hatchery at Kaimosi VTC

Residents of Upper Vihiga are set to benefit from improved access to fish fingerlings following the launch of a new fish hatchery project at Kaimosi Vocational Training College in Shiru Ward. The project, funded by the Vihiga County…

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