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The government has allocated Sh1.5 billion to pay teachers who marked the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi said the money will be released from this week. The…
Criminals who have been staging demos with the aim of breaking into people’s businesses have nowhere to operate from, Nyeri County Commissioner Josephat Biwott has warned. Biwott noted that looters have in the past been leading demos or…
Residents of Vihiga County have been warned against engaging in defilement and gender-based violence (GBV), amid rising cases of young girls losing their lives in the hands of cruel men in the area. Speaking during Madaraka Day…
Kisumu County Commissioner Ramadhan Mohammed Mwabudzo has directed school heads to strengthen surveillance systems in learning institutions, warning that poorly managed and faulty CCTV installations are undermining efforts to curb…
Public health advocates and other government officials have intensified calls for the urgent enactment of the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, exposing aggressive tactics by the tobacco industry to derail the proposed law. Speaking…
National and County government leaders in Kwale have underscored the importance of investing in education and skills development as a key driver of socio-economic transformation and national prosperity. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka…
Trans Nzoia Deputy County Commissioner Ibrahim Adan has warned against the grabbing of public land, saying those found culpable will be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at Machewa Primary School in Saboti Sub County during Madaraka Day…
Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has reiterated that the Western Kenya is united behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid come the 2027 General Election. Speaking during this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations at Bomani Grounds in…
Suna East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Milka Kariuki has assured that the current crackdown on illicit brews in Migori County, and particularly in Suna East, will not stop despite claims that the Police and Chiefs were harassing…
As the 2027 General Election draws closer, Mombasa County Commissioner (CC), Mohamed Nur, has warned politicians against using goons and youths to disrupt opponents’ meetings or masquerade as security personnel during political activities.…
Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, ‘Shujaa,’ battled fiercely against a highly competitive field to finish eighth at the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship, held from 29th to 31st May, 2026, at the Estadio José Zorrilla in…
Kadibo Sub-County Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Casline Omollo leads residents in the commemoration of the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Nyakakana Primary School in Kobura Ward, Kisumu County on Monday, June 1, 2026. Photos by…
Kenya’s national women’s rugby team, the ‘Lionesses,’ has finished runners-up in the just-concluded 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division after South Africa. The stage was set for a blockbuster finale on Sunday, 31st May, as…
A tragic incident has left residents of Kong’onge village in Rachuonyo West Sub-County, Homa Bay County, in shock after a 30-year-old woman allegedly set her house on fire with her four children inside before committing suicide by hanging…
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Power Learn Project (PLP) and the Turkana County Government, conducted a one-day digital skills training for youth drawn from both host and refugee communities in…
It has become a tradition for Kenyans to use Madaraka Day not only to celebrate the country’s attainment of self-rule but also to reflect on the state of the nation and the challenges affecting their daily lives. As the country marks the…
The County Government of Embu has confirmed the first case of Mpox involving a 29-year-old female patient from Runyenjes Constituency. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Jamal Runyenje: The case was confirmed on May 30…
More than 12,400 tobacco farmers in Kenya have now transitioned to growing food crops under the Tobacco Free Farms initiative programme. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health, and development partners,…
The war against the prevalent use of drugs and alcohol in Murang’a County and the larger central region should be intensified as part of protecting and safeguarding the diverse sporting talents among the youth. The Principal Secretary for…
The Anglican Church has expressed concern over the growing culture of political hostility, insults, abusive language by leaders, and incitement that has continued to characterise the political discourse. Noting that leadership is a sacred…
As Kenya prepares to mark this year’s Madaraka Day, descendants of the Mau Mau freedom fighters have renewed calls for compensation from the British Government, insisting that justice remains incomplete for families whose relatives…
The North Eastern Region has recorded significant development gains under the Kenya Kwanza Administration, with 30 key projects either completed or ongoing across Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, North Eastern Regional Commissioner…
There is a need for forging partnerships between county governments, health institutions, and educational establishments in order to strengthen healthcare delivery to the citizenry. This was highlighted during a medical camp held at…
The Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) showcased a range of innovations and practical skills during the Wajir County Education Exhibition Week, highlighting the role of technical and vocational education in…
