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Accountants trained on financial reporting
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Accountants trained on financial reporting

The Turkana County Department of Finance and Economic Planning has concluded a three-day capacity-building training for accountants aimed at enhancing financial reporting, strengthening accounting processes, and improving public financial…

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Youth urged to explore opportunities in Blue Economy
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Youth urged to explore opportunities in Blue Economy

Youth have been challenged to enroll in maritime courses to tap into the vast, largely untapped employment opportunities in the Blue Economy. Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana said maritime training…

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Kindiki calls for greater investment in local data systems
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Kindiki calls for greater investment in local data systems

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenya and African countries to invest more in the generation and management of locally relevant data, emphasizing its critical role in driving sustainable development, improving service…

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Aquaculture firm expands tilapia production with Sh2.2 billion
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Aquaculture firm expands tilapia production with Sh2.2 billion

Victory Farms, a leading aquaculture firm in the country, has embarked on a Sh2.2 billion project to expand tilapia supply in the country. The project is being set up at the Doho area in the Kanam A location, Rachuonyo West Sub-county in…

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Parliamentary committee pledges support for fishermen
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Parliamentary committee pledges support for fishermen

The National Assembly committee on Administration and National Security has promised to facilitate improvement of security in Lake Victoria to curb harassment of fishermen by security officials from neighbouring countries. The committee…

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Wajir stadium to be renamed after late Minister Ahmed Khalif
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Wajir stadium to be renamed after late Minister Ahmed Khalif

President William Ruto has approved the renaming of the newly constructed Wajir Stadium to Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium in honor of the late former Wajir West Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Ahmed Khalif. The announcement was made…

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PWDs urged to embrace government empowerment programmes
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PWDs urged to embrace government empowerment programmes

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have been advised to take advantage of government programmes to help uplift their living standards. National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) Board member David Musila says the government has continued…

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Leaders call for peaceful coexistence
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Leaders call for peaceful coexistence

Leaders in Rachuonyo Sub County have called for peaceful coexistence with one another during 63rd madaraka day celebration held at Rachuonyo Vocational and Technical College MP for Kasipul constituency Boyd Were said he has done his best…

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Contractor begins construction of 35-kilometre road project
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Contractor begins construction of 35-kilometre road project

Efforts to improve road connectivity in Turkwel Ward received a major boost after the County Department of Roads officially handed over the Nataparkakono–Kaloboi Road project site to the contractor for the commencement of works. The…

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ACC calls for active parental guidance and mentorship
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ACC calls for active parental guidance and mentorship

Kadibo Sub-county Assistant County Commissioner (ACC), Casline Omollo, has called on parents to actively invest in and monitor their children in learning institutions to help mitigate crime among the juveniles. Speaking during the…

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Governor hails devolution for transforming service delivery
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Governor hails devolution for transforming service delivery

Kericho Governor, Dr. Erick Mutai, has hailed devolution as one of Kenya’s most transformative governance reforms, saying it has enabled counties to deliver development directly to citizens and accelerate investments in critical sectors…

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Security agencies in Kisumu step up efforts to curb crime
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Security agencies in Kisumu step up efforts to curb crime

Criminals and other gangs who have been terrorizing residents in Kisumu have been put on notice after the new security chief in the lakeside city took office. The new Kisumu County Commissioner, Ramadhan Mabuzo, noted that the security…

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Govt launches crackdown on rampant avocado theft
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Govt launches crackdown on rampant avocado theft

The government has embarked on a major crackdown on individuals involved in the theft of avocados from farms, warning that stern action will be taken against those found culpable. The move follows growing complaints from farmers in Tuthu…

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Parents urged to support competency-based education reforms
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Parents urged to support competency-based education reforms

Homa Bay County Director for Adult Education Samson Owino has called on Kenyans to embrace ongoing reforms in the education sector, describing education as a powerful tool for social transformation and economic empowerment. Owino said…

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Residents warned against illicit brews
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Residents warned against illicit brews

Kimilili Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Rose Nyakwera has raised concern over the increasing number of liquor outlets within Kimilili Municipality. Nyakwera noted that security agencies had identified about 28 liquor-selling…

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1,741 trainees from Belgut TTI Graduate
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1,741 trainees from Belgut TTI Graduate

Kericho Governor, Dr. Erick Mutai, has called on graduates from Technical Training Instituts (BTTI) to position themselves for the expanding employment opportunities both locally and internationally. Dr. Mutai said the Kericho County…

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Parents urged to take active role in upbringing children
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Parents urged to take active role in upbringing children

Parents in Bumula Sub-County, Bungoma County have been asked to guide and mentor their children to help reduce growing cases of insecurity, drug abuse and moral decay among youths. Area Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Hadia Salim Abdalah…

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County prioritizes learning to drive socio-economic development
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County prioritizes learning to drive socio-economic development

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Chelilim has underscored the key achievements the county administration has made in transforming education to boost socio-economic development in the county. Speaking during this year’s 63rd Madaraka Day…

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Migori CC orders strict review on school safety
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Migori CC orders strict review on school safety

Migori County Commissioner (CC), Kisilu Mutua, has directed all sub-county security teams and Ministry of Education (MOE) officers to conduct inspections in schools across the region to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education’s…

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Fire razes dormitory at Sameta Boys in Kisii
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Fire razes dormitory at Sameta Boys in Kisii

A fire outbreak has destroyed a dormitory at Sameta Boys High School in Sameta Sub-county, Kisii County, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over student unrest in schools. The blaze, whose cause is yet to be established, razed…

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Corporates urged to invest in local sports initiatives
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Corporates urged to invest in local sports initiatives

Corporate sponsors and development partners have been urged to invest in local sports programmes to help sustain youth empowerment initiatives that continue to operate with limited or unreliable funding. Speaking during a football…

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Captive man rescued from Kwale witchdoctor
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Captive man rescued from Kwale witchdoctor

Police in Kwale County have rescued a 22-year-old man who had allegedly been chained for five months at the home of a traditional healer in Mwamanga Village, Bongwe-Gombato area, where he had been taken for treatment of a mental health…

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