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The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched the first-ever rice harvest at the Ondago Swamp in Karachuonyo Constituency, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance local rice production and reduce Kenya’s dependence on…
More than 500 learners and over 1,000 households in Riata, Taita Taveta County, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of the Sh21 million Riata Kubwa Water Project by the County…
Construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has finally kicked off. The much-awaited project is expected to pave the way for a main extension of Kenya’s rail network and enhancing transport links between the…
The State Department for Mining has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on proposed bills, policies and regulations aimed at transforming Kenya’s mining sector by attracting investment, strengthening occupational safety and…
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA), in partnership with leading insurance firms, has launched a Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) platform to streamline cargo clearance and facilitate compliance with…
The government will roll out routine hearing screening for newborns from birth up to six months of age in a renewed effort to detect hearing impairment early, provide timely treatment and reduce the growing burden of hearing loss in the…
The Murang’a County Assembly has approved a Sh12.53 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, paving the way for the implementation of key development programmes targeting agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure and youth…
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has launched a county-level initiative aimed at improving financial tracking and accountability in food systems to strengthen investment, food security, and climate resilience. The…
The Government has renewed its commitment to delivering the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) and other critical infrastructure projects, noting that implementation is progressing well across the country. Speaking on Wednesday during a…
African governments, development partners, and the private sector have been urged to significantly increase investment in proven agricultural innovations to accelerate food systems transformation, strengthen climate resilience, and reduce…
In the heart of Ndeiya Sub-County, Kiambu County, a dusty relic of the past is giving way to a modern lifeline. The upgrade of the Kandumo-Rwacumari road to bitumen standard is advancing rapidly, bringing renewed hope of connectivity to…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the National Government to prioritize education financing by releasing the full capitation funds allocated to public schools. The MP has warned that continued delays and reduced…
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has called for closer coordination between the government and other stakeholders to address the country’s housing crisis through the adoption of modern, affordable construction technologies. The NGO, which has…
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has unveiled the Draft Engineering Technology (Registration, Licensing and Compliance) Rules, 2026, a proposed regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the professional practice of engineering…
More than 150 Junior School teachers in Kisumu County have been trained on the use of virtual laboratories in Mathematics and Integrated Science as part of a nationwide programme targeting 7,000 teachers aimed at improving STEM learning…
Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga on Tuesday assented to the 2026 /2027 Appropriation Bill into law with a promise to complete all projects started a decade ago. From the Sh8.7 billion budget, a total of Sh 6 billion (or 67 %)will go into…
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly has approved a Sh10 billion budget for 2026/2027 financial year which includes Sh5.6 billion from the national treasury, Sh2 billion roll over funds and the rest from conditional grants. Speaking after…
More than 17,500 dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from improved milk preservation, reduced post-harvest losses and higher earnings following the distribution of 13 bulk milk coolers worth Sh90 million by the national…
Kilifi County has attracted Sh9 billion in investments over the past three years, with 14 export processing zone enterprises setting up operations and creating more than 14,000 jobs, Investment Promotion Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening African-led financial institutions to unlock investment, accelerate industrialisation and reduce reliance on external financing as the continent seeks to bridge its widening development…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a woman in Mombasa over allegations of misusing social media in a case that is under investigation. The suspect, identified by the Directorate Criminal…
The Government has intensified a nationwide exercise to identify and document minority and marginalised communities as part of broader efforts to strengthen inclusive development, address historical injustices and provide evidence-based…
Kaya elders in Kilifi County have launched an aggressive campaign to curb teenage pregnancies, a vice they say continues to tarnish the county’s reputation. The elders, under the Malindi District Cultural Association (MADCA), issued the…
Kenya has convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum aimed at developing interventions to address Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and Online Violence Against Women in Politics (OVAWP). Participants expressed concern…
