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Lodwar beautification project nears completion
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Lodwar beautification project nears completion

The Department for Urban Areas and Municipalities, working alongside the Department of Public Works, has carried out a joint site inspection of the ongoing Phase I Lodwar Municipality Beautification Project, with officials confirming the…

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Kiambu County officials complete three-day GIS training
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Kiambu County officials complete three-day GIS training

Kiambu County has successfully concluded an intensive three-day Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Champions Training aimed at revolutionising spatial planning, enhancing digital data collection, and improving public reporting mechanisms…

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Bura Irrigation Scheme investors promises opportunities to locals
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Bura Irrigation Scheme investors promises opportunities to locals

Communities around the Bura Irrigation Scheme, in Bura constituency, Tana River County are set to benefit from employment opportunities, infrastructure development of health and education facilitates among others following a Public-Private…

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Turkana communities elect new land management committees
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Turkana communities elect new land management committees

Three communities in Turkana County namely Naotin, Loturerei and Kakwanyang, have successfully elected their Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs), marking a major step forward in the implementation of the Community Land Act, 2016.…

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Poverty threatens to derail Mt. Elgon school girl’s athletics dream
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Poverty threatens to derail Mt. Elgon school girl’s athletics dream

For 11-year-old Rebecca Cherop, every race has been another victory over adversity. The Standard Six pupil at Chemweisus SA Comprehensive School in Mt. Elgon Sub-county of Bungoma has risen from an obscure village school to the East…

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Church leaders call for dialogue to solve family disputes
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Church leaders call for dialogue to solve family disputes

Church leaders in Murang’a have implored Kenyans, especially those in marriages, to embrace dialogue as a way of conflict resolution, instead of resorting to violence. Speaking at Muchungucha, Kiharu Constituency, during a National…

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Marsabit County, Safaricom unveil skills training workshops
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Marsabit County, Safaricom unveil skills training workshops

The County Government of Marsabit, in partnership with the Safaricom Foundation, has commissioned three fully equipped vocational training workshops at Saku Vocational Training Centre. The Sh20 million initiative, marks a significant…

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Education stakeholders in Homa Bay move to improve academic standards
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Education stakeholders in Homa Bay move to improve academic standards

Education stakeholders in Homa Bay County have come up with a raft of measures to improve academic standards in the County. The stakeholders from diverse backgrounds met with learners and Ministry of Education officials to devise ways of…

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Hustler Fund unveils ‘Tukuze Hub’ to reward top borrowers
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Hustler Fund unveils ‘Tukuze Hub’ to reward top borrowers

A new growth initiative designed to turn Hustler Fund borrowing discipline into long-term business growth was launched in Mombasa, today, marking the start of a six-month pilot running from July to December 2026 across Mombasa, Uasin Gishu…

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Maiini–John Kagai road construction takes shape in Ting’ang’a
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Maiini–John Kagai road construction takes shape in Ting’ang’a

The tarmacking of the Maiini – John Kagai Road in Ting’ang’a Ward, Kiambu Town Constituency, has reached a critical construction stage, with contractors undertaking cement stabilization works, to prepare the foundation ahead of the laying…

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Govt bans sugar imports as production doubles
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Govt bans sugar imports as production doubles

The Principal Secretary (PS) for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, has announced an embargo on sugar imports by local sugar milling companies, declaring that Kenya has attained sufficient production capacity to satisfy the country’s…

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Government seeks views on intellectual property policy
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Government seeks views on intellectual property policy

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) has intensified public consultations on Kenya’s first National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), 2026, after officials met North Rift stakeholders in…

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ACA defends crackdown on fake fertiliser, calls for public vigilance
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ACA defends crackdown on fake fertiliser, calls for public vigilance

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has defended the country’s enforcement agencies against criticism over the circulation of counterfeit goods, saying criminal networks continue to exploit illegal channels to flood the market with fake…

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Financial sector urged to accelerate sustainable green financing
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Financial sector urged to accelerate sustainable green financing

Commercial banks, institutional investors, and international development agencies have been urged to scale up funding mechanisms for green enterprises, climate-resilient farming, and low-carbon infrastructure projects to safeguard national…

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IEBC engages stakeholders on campaign financing, electoral reforms
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IEBC engages stakeholders on campaign financing, electoral reforms

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced nationwide public participation forums, to discuss the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026. The Sessions, meant to gather stakeholders’ views ahead of…

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Kirinyaga builds tea hubs to reduce post-harvest losses
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Kirinyaga builds tea hubs to reduce post-harvest losses

The County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya wards. The new centres will serve about 800 smallholder tea…

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Kericho Day Girls football team to build on historic success
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Kericho Day Girls football team to build on historic success

What began as a small group of girls with little football experience has grown into one of Kericho County’s most inspiring school sports success stories. Kericho Day Secondary School became the first secondary school football team from the…

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Kenya, UK launch regional programme to strengthen border security
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Kenya, UK launch regional programme to strengthen border security

Kenya and the United Kingdom have launched a regional programme aimed at strengthening airport border security, disrupting migrant smuggling networks, and enhancing cooperation among border management agencies in Kenya, Ethiopia, and…

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Modern Sosiot ESP market nears completion
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Modern Sosiot ESP market nears completion

The Sosiot Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market that is set to provide modern trading space for 200 traders once complete has reached 89 per cent completion. The flagship National Government project in Belgut Sub-county, Kericho County…

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Nairobi mega projects on track as security tightened- Commissioner
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Nairobi mega projects on track as security tightened- Commissioner

The government has expressed satisfaction with the progress of major infrastructure projects in Nairobi, saying they are on schedule and expected to be completed within their stipulated timelines, with some likely to be delivered ahead of…

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KRA Customs posts record Sh988b revenue as trade volumes rise
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KRA Customs posts record Sh988b revenue as trade volumes rise

The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department collected a record Sh988.78 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, surpassing its revenue target as stronger trade volumes, improved tax compliance, and digital…

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Nyahururu police recover over 70 stolen sheep, goats
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Nyahururu police recover over 70 stolen sheep, goats

Police in Nyahururu have intensified the fight against livestock theft, leading to the recovery of more than 70 sheep and goats stolen recently from different parts of Laikipia and neighbouring counties. Nyahururu Sub-county Police…

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