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Trans Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya, has called for proper documentation and accountability to enhance service delivery under the Kenya Devolution Support Programme Phase II (KDSP II). Governor Natembeya affirmed that proper records…
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) was formally introduced in Kenya in 2024, when the Cabinet officially approved the national RPL policy and the government subsequently launched the official RPL Policy Framework. The Recognition of Prior…
Kiambu High School played host to a vibrant STEM outreach programme that ignited passion for physics and broader sciences among students. The event was organized by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa…
Machakos University has taken a significant step towards strengthening technical and vocational education following the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Smart Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)…
Vihiga County has strengthened its commitment to evidence-driven healthcare through a new partnership with a global non-profit organization, Evidence Action, a move expected to improve planning, accountability, and the effectiveness of…
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has launched the “Let’s Open the Door” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting decent, affordable and climate-resilient housing as a catalyst for improved health, education, economic empowerment and…
Kenya and the United States have signed a landmark Strategic Objective Agreement (SOAG) for Health that will channel USD 1.686 billion (approximately Sh218 billion) in U.S. funding and USD 850 million in Kenyan co-investment to strengthen…
The government has intensified efforts to strengthen cancer prevention, treatment and control through evidence-based research following the launch of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya’s (NCI-K) Institutional Scientific and Ethics…
Soy Member of Parliament David Kiplagat has commended young people in the constituency for surpassing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter registration target, saying their participation demonstrated growing…
Education stakeholders have urged the Ministry of Education to formally introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in secondary schools, saying it will equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to compete in an…
Agricultural scientists and animal feed manufacturers have renewed calls for Kenya to embrace biotechnology, saying genetically modified (GM) crops could help address chronic shortages of animal feed raw materials, lower production costs…
The national government has intensified efforts to improve service delivery and combat illicit brews in Tharaka Nithi County following the installation of the first Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) for the newly created Mugwe Division.…
The Ministry of Health is advancing efforts to establish a sustainable, government-led wheelchair service delivery system to expand access to quality assistive technology and strengthen rehabilitation services across the country. Principal…
Young learners from Machakos County had a rare opportunity to interact with leading scientists and lecturers from across the world during a science outreach programme aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers, researchers, and…
Environmental stakeholders have called on residents of Homa Bay County to embrace tree planting and protect forests to address growing effects of climate change. Led by the County Forest and Ecosystem Conservator, Sharon Cheluget, they…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has conducted a public participation forum on the proposed fencing of Oloolua Forest Reserve in Kajiado North. This is part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process ahead of the…
The National Government has announced a salary increment for civil servants across the country effective this July, with Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku saying the increase…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is increasingly embracing social media as a key platform for civic and voter education, marking a shift from traditional outreach methods such as public barazas, printed materials…
Residents of Kihoto estate in Naivasha have renewed calls for compensation, relocation and protection of their land rights, citing delayed execution of a landmark court ruling on the long-standing dispute. For years, residents have faced…
A former journalist’s bid to have the court order the Media Council of Kenya pay him for alleged defamation and slander. In the ruling, Siaya resident magistrate, Jacob Punga Mkala also ordered the former journalist, Josiah Odanga to bear…
Thousands of households and public institutions in Butere Sub-county are expected to gain access to reliable and safe drinking water following the ongoing construction of a new water treatment facility aimed at addressing persistent water…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has warned political goons and criminal gangs that the government will not tolerate lawlessness. Mr Lagat said security agencies have been directed to deal firmly with…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), which regulates GMOs in the country, has released a list of commercially approved GM plants, animals, microorganisms and veterinary vaccines and their derived products. In a letter to government…
Some 100 needy students from Muhoroni and Nyakach Sub-Counties in Kisumu County have received a lifeline after the Office of the Senator disbursed bursary cheques, easing the burden of school fees. Through the Watoto Wasome Initiative,…
