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Government rallies support to restore degraded Mau Complex
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Government rallies support to restore degraded Mau Complex

The government has reported significant progress in restoring the Mau Forest Complex through the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP). Speaking at Baringo Primary School in Kuresoi…

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NGO donates tri-ambulance to improve maternal health in Tiaty
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NGO donates tri-ambulance to improve maternal health in Tiaty

Expectant mothers living in the remote and hard-to-reach areas of Tiaty East and Tiaty West sub-counties in Baringo County are set to benefit from improved emergency healthcare services following the donation of a tricycle ambulance by…

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NGAO trained on revised national ID registration system
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NGAO trained on revised national ID registration system

National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) from Vihiga County have undergone training on the revised national identification card registration and issuance system aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing the country’s…

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Parents warned over rising street children in Kirinyaga
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Parents warned over rising street children in Kirinyaga

Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma has warned parents and guardians who neglect their children that they risk prosecution under the law, as the government intensifies efforts to address the growing number of street children…

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Public officers urged to champion SHA registration
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Public officers urged to champion SHA registration

Public officers in Homa Bay County have been urged to play a leading role in sensitizing members of the public on the benefits of registering with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to enhance access to quality healthcare services across…

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Govt launches Shaviringa Huduma Centre
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Govt launches Shaviringa Huduma Centre

The national government has launched the construction of the 60th Huduma Centre at Shaviringa in Tiriki East Sub County, in a move aimed at enhancing access to government services for residents of Vihiga County and neighbouring areas. The…

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Public servants sensitised on Medical Scheme Fund
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Public servants sensitised on Medical Scheme Fund

Murang’a public servants have been sensitized to the enhanced benefits available to them under the newly established Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF) within the Social Health Authority (SHA). The exercise, which brought together…

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Marsabit JSS teachers undergo ICT integration training
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Marsabit JSS teachers undergo ICT integration training

The government has launched a three-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration training programme for 459 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Marsabit County as part of efforts to strengthen teachers’ digital…

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Government steps up efforts to attract five million tourists
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Government steps up efforts to attract five million tourists

The government has intensified efforts to position Kenya as a leading global tourism destination, with a target of attracting at least five million international tourists this year. Tourism Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok, who also…

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NGAO officers ordered to step up illicit brew fight
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NGAO officers ordered to step up illicit brew fight

National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Vihiga County have been directed to intensify the fight against illicit brew and drug abuse to protect the lives and future of Kenyans. Speaking at Kaimosi Friends University during a…

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Border communities unite to curb election violence, cattle rustling
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Border communities unite to curb election violence, cattle rustling

Residents living along the Kisumu-Kericho border have intensified efforts to prevent a resurgence of cattle rustling and election-related violence, warning that political incitement could reverse more than a decade of gains made through…

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Matatu operators count losses as businesses remain open
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Matatu operators count losses as businesses remain open

Business activities were going on as usual in Kabarnet town, the headquarters of Baringo county despite yesterday’s nationwide Gen-Z demonstrations to commemorate the second anniversary of June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.…

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Calm prevails in Maralal town amid protests
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Calm prevails in Maralal town amid protests

Peace and calm have prevailed in Maralal town the headquarters of Samburu County despite protests in various parts of the country. A spot check by KNA revealed that small and large businesses are operating as usual and there is zero police…

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Public officers in Kericho urged to embrace SHA
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Public officers in Kericho urged to embrace SHA

Kericho County Commissioner Mr Omari Ali has urged public officers to fully embrace the Social Health Authority (SHA) and familiarize themselves with available healthcare benefits to avoid misinformation and ensure they receive quality…

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Ochunyno clinch cluster football title after hard-fought victory
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Ochunyno clinch cluster football title after hard-fought victory

Ochunyno Junior Secondary School were crowned champions after edging out Simbiri Junior Secondary School 1-0 in the cluster-level football finals held at Kosele Stadium in Rachuonyo South Sub- County. The closely contested match saw both…

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Kiambu Town MP launches upgrade works on ACK Kabae road
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Kiambu Town MP launches upgrade works on ACK Kabae road

Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has launched grading, compaction and murraming works on ACK Kabae Road in Ndumberi Ward in a move aimed at improving accessibility and easing transport challenges in the area. The road…

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Migori County distributes 131 beds to strengthen maternal healthcare
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Migori County distributes 131 beds to strengthen maternal healthcare

Migori County Government has distributed 131 beds and mattresses worth Sh3 million to level two and three health facilities across the county to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services. Speaking to the press during the…

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Uasin Gishu road contractors assured timely payments in new strategy
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Uasin Gishu road contractors assured timely payments in new strategy

The Uasin Gishu County Department for Roads has put in place strategic measures aimed at eliminating delays and ensuring contractors’ timely payment. The move is aimed at restoring confidence among local contractors and fast-tracking the…

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Doctors threaten strike over salary delays
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Doctors threaten strike over salary delays

The Kenya Medical practitioners, pharmacists and dentists’ union (KMPDU), Nyanza region has warned the Kisii county government of industrial action following persistent delays in payment of salaries to its workers. In a notice sent to the…

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Tharaka Nithi residents maintain normal routine amid demonstrations
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Tharaka Nithi residents maintain normal routine amid demonstrations

Residents of Tharaka Nithi County went about their normal daily activities on Thursday despite earlier calls for Gen Z demonstrations to mark two years since the deaths and disappearances reported during the June 2024 anti-government…

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Governor commends county workers for improving service delivery
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Governor commends county workers for improving service delivery

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has lauded county employees for their dedication and contribution to improved service delivery and development across the county. The Governor spoke during Africa Public Service Week celebrations held at…

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Kenya accelerates regulatory reforms to achieve WHO ML3 status
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Kenya accelerates regulatory reforms to achieve WHO ML3 status

Kenya is intensifying efforts to attain the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status by December 2026, a milestone expected to strengthen pharmaceutical regulation, improve the quality…

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