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Five miners killed after gold mine collapses in Trans Mara South
Kenya News AgencyNarok

Five miners killed after gold mine collapses in Trans Mara South

Five people perished after a gold mine caved in on them in the Lolgorian area, within Transmara South, Narok County, Wednesday afternoon. Confirming the incident, yesterday, Narok Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said it was believed some…

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Son jail for assaulting mother over food
Kenya News AgencyBaringo

Son jail for assaulting mother over food

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by a principal magistrate court in Kabarnet for clobbering his mother over food, knocking down one tooth. The helpless mother is said to have been hit with a stick, loosening…

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Mentorship programme empowers first cohort of girls in Murang’a
Kenya News AgencyMurang'a

Mentorship programme empowers first cohort of girls in Murang’a

Sixty-three girls from Kaganda Senior School in Murang’a East Sub-County have graduated after a four-year mentorship programme that achieved a 100 per cent school retention rate, with all participants completing secondary education while…

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Busia advocates join nationwide strike seeking Judiciary reforms
Kenya News AgencyBusia

Busia advocates join nationwide strike seeking Judiciary reforms

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Busia Chapter, has joined their counterparts across the country in the declared industrial action to demand accountability from the judiciary. Led by their Chairperson, Dollan Nabulindo, the advocates said…

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Government establishes committee to review unconstitutional laws
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Government establishes committee to review unconstitutional laws

The government has established a multi-sectoral committee to review obsolete laws and statutory frameworks that have been rendered unconstitutional and inconsistent with the provisions Constitution of Kenya 2010. The committee, chaired by…

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Treasury launches FY2027/28 budget process
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Treasury launches FY2027/28 budget process

The National Treasury has launched the Financial Year 2027/28 Budget and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) preparation process, with the government committing to prudent fiscal management, wider public participation and targeted…

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Choose your leaders wisely, Kahiga appeals to Nyeri residents
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Choose your leaders wisely, Kahiga appeals to Nyeri residents

Residents of Nyeri have been advised to evaluate track records of persons who they wish to vote into various elective offices in the forthcoming General poll. Nyeri Governor, Dr Mutahi Kahiga, said any person who presents himself or…

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Malindi DCC warns residents against rogue religious groups
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Malindi DCC warns residents against rogue religious groups

Malindi Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Harrison Matevwa has urged residents to remain vigilant against unscrupulous religious organisations, warning that such groups can serve as conduits for terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking…

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EACC moves to court to recover Sh790 million prisons land
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EACC moves to court to recover Sh790 million prisons land

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in Kisumu`s Milimani area, valued at approximately Sh.790 million, which was allegedly acquired…

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Proposed PPP reforms set to strengthen project implementation
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Proposed PPP reforms set to strengthen project implementation

The proposed Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is expected to strengthen the implementation of major infrastructure projects by enhancing the legal framework governing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), while easing…

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Migori elders call for peace after violence at public function
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Migori elders call for peace after violence at public function

Elders in Migori County have condemned the violence witnessed during a public function in Suna West Sub-County and called on political leaders to embrace peaceful engagement and work together for the county’s development. The incident…

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Petitioners accuse KWS of defying court-ordered inspection
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Petitioners accuse KWS of defying court-ordered inspection

Co-petitioners in an environmental case seeking to halt developments within Nairobi National Park have accused the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to comply fully with a court-ordered site inspection by allegedly restricting their…

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Lusaka warns Bungoma officials against frustrating State audit
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Lusaka warns Bungoma officials against frustrating State audit

Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka, has warned county officials against withholding documents or frustrating an ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor-General, saying those who fail to cooperate with auditors will face…

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EACC arrests Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate for alleged bribe
Kenya News AgencyCounties

EACC arrests Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate for alleged bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Kangema’s Senior Principal Magistrate, Martin Kinyua Mutegi and a probation officer for soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a litigant in exchange for a favourable ruling in a…

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Police housing units to boost security in Laikipia
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Police housing units to boost security in Laikipia

Police officers serving in Ethi Location, Laikipia North Constituency, have received morale booster by occupying new residential units expected to improve their living standards, improve response time and strengthen security operations in…

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AG launches committee to review obsolete and unconstitutional laws
Kenya News AgencyCounties

AG launches committee to review obsolete and unconstitutional laws

Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, has launched a Multi-Sectoral Committee on Legislative Reform and Alignment to review obsolete, outdated and unconstitutional laws in a move aimed at harmonising Kenya’s legal framework with the Constitution…

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Kenya strengthens volunteerism framework to empower youth
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Kenya strengthens volunteerism framework to empower youth

The State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy has intensified efforts to establish a structured volunteerism framework aimed at empowering young people and enhancing their contribution to national development. During a…

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Proper post-harvest handling key to safeguarding food security
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Proper post-harvest handling key to safeguarding food security

It is often said that reaping a harvest is only half the journey to food security. The other half lies in how the produce is handled after it leaves the farm. As maize in Tinderet Sub County approaches maturity ahead of the main harvesting…

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Kirinyaga allocates Sh50.5 million to promote over 650 health workers
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Kirinyaga allocates Sh50.5 million to promote over 650 health workers

More than 650 health workers in Kirinyaga County will be receiving promotions as from August after the County Government allocated Sh50.5 million in the 2026/2027 Budget to support the exercise. The promotions will benefit employees who…

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Schools play critical role in transforming food systems in Turkana
Kenya News AgencyCounties

Schools play critical role in transforming food systems in Turkana

Schools across Turkana are set to play a pivotal role in strengthening local food systems following the launch of a new initiative by the County Government called, Sustainable Approaches for Community Empowerment (SAPCONE), in…

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Too much politics undermining development, says Narok West MP
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Too much politics undermining development, says Narok West MP

Narok West Member of Parliament, Gabriel Tongoyo, has challenged political leaders to reduce political rhetoric and focus more on development, warning that excessive politicking could slow down efforts to improve the livelihoods of Kenyan…

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Tana River County commences hospital equipment upgrades
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Tana River County commences hospital equipment upgrades

The Tana River County government has commenced hospital equipment upgrades to boost quality healthcare delivery across county. Hola and Ngao referral hospitals have become the first health facilities in the vast region to receive the…

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Homa Bay Muslim leaders appeal for support for university students
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Homa Bay Muslim leaders appeal for support for university students

Muslim leaders in Homa Bay County have appealed to members of the Muslim community to support needy students who have qualified to join universities and colleges, saying financial hardship should not deny learners access to higher…

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