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Children under the age of five years face nearly three times the risk of illness from unsafe food compared to older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although they make up only…
Kenya and Russia have committed to strengthening diplomatic, economic, educational, and cultural ties by launching commemorative stamps. Ambassador Josphat Maikara, Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at Kenya’s Ministry…
Karura Town Centre in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County, is slowly taking new shape through renovation works and facelift sponsored by the Constituency Development Fund, which is patronized by the Member of Parliament (MP), John Njuguna…
The hearing of a case in which a former Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital employee is accused of forging her academic qualifications to secure employment at the country’s second largest public health facility has been adjourned for the…
Kenya’s creative economy is steadily cementing its place among the country’s fastest-growing sectors, spanning film, music, fashion, digital content creation, visual arts and performing arts. The industry contributes an estimated five…
An unidentified middle-aged man was today torched to death by an angry mob on suspicion of attempting to steal a motorcycle from a rider at Gambogi area, Vihiga County while masquerading as a Police Officer. Confirming the incident,…
The County Government of Vihiga has strengthened its efforts to promote environmental conservation and climate resilience after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Catholic Justice and Peace Department (CJPD) of the…
An afternoon inferno yesterday razed down a girl’s dormitory of Masosa Mixed Secondary School in West Mugirango constituency, Nyamira County. The school Principal, James Mogusu, confirmed to press that the Wednesday afternoon fire incident…
The Uasin Gishu County Department of Health Services has stepped up its preparedness efforts against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following a Health Management Team (HMT) meeting that convened key health officials to assess response…
Football stakeholders from across Africa have renewed calls for enhanced player welfare, stronger labour protections and greater collaboration in football governance during the FIFPRO Africa General Assembly held in Nairobi. The assembly…
Nyamira Governor, Amos Nyaribo, has challenged students who graduated from the County Youth Digital Empowerment Programme to use digital skills learnt in seizing online job opportunities globally. Speaking while presiding over the…
Youths in Nyandarua County are increasingly turning to the bodaboda business as unemployment and the high cost of living continue to bite. Unemployment and scarce job opportunities have pushed many jobless youths to search for alternative…
Kenya Railways has intensified efforts to enhance the participation of youth, women, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and other eligible citizen contractors in public procurement through sensitisation forums. Kenya Railways General Manager…
Residents and business owners who have built or are using land along the road reserve of the Ruiru–Githunguri–Uplands Road have been notified to move out in order to allow a major road improvement project planned by the Kenya National…
An innovative and affordable toilet has emerged as the go-to sanitation solution for residents in flood-prone areas in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County. Michael Oguma is among the local artisans constructing the toilets at a cost of…
Residents of Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from improved social infrastructure following the construction of 11 modern social halls by the County Government, providing communities with dedicated spaces for meetings, training sessions…
The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union Commission, GIZ, IFAD, JICA, GAIN, among other stakeholders have facilitated the review and validation of the draft National…
A fire on Wednesday night destroyed a boys’ dormitory at Eor-Ekule Mixed Secondary School in Narok East Sub-county, leaving students’ personal belongings reduced to ashes, fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The fire…
Media practitioners in Wajir County have been urged to take a leading role in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage and other harmful cultural practices that continue to hinder the rights and development of…
Publishers want the government to pay them Sh9.5 billion in pending bills to enable their firms to remain afloat. The Kenya publishers association (KPA) chairperson Musyoki Muli, said grade 11 learners may not receive textbooks next year…
Kiambu County has stepped up efforts to strengthen community participation in governance through a four-day working session. The meeting brought together officials from the County Government of Kiambu and the Food and Agriculture…
Rachuonyo Technical and Vocational College (RTVC) Principal Nelly Okeye has urged the community to continue supporting the institution as it continues to enrol more youth for technical skill development that will help transform their…
Homa Bay County Director of Education Eunice Khaemba has urged schools to strengthen security measures and improve risk management to ensure learners study in a secure environment. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ogande Girls High…
The Turkana County Government, in partnership with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), on Wednesday launched the second round of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. The campaign is set to begin in Kakuma and Kalobeyei…
