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Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS), Hassan Ali Joho, has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited over regulatory non-compliance. The decision follows…
Kwale County is steadily positioning itself as a centre of socio-economic transformation through strategic investments in sports, education and agriculture, with county leaders banking on a youthful population and abundant natural…
A new labour market study has called for a fundamental shift in how young people are prepared for work, warning that skills training alone will not solve youth unemployment unless it is closely linked to employers and emerging economic…
Kenya’s national woodball team delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia, winning one silver and six bronze medals to underline the country’s growing competitiveness on the…
The Government has commissioned Sh 376.3 million Kinanie Leather Industrial Park Water Supply Project in Machakos County, a strategic investment set to accelerate industrialisation, create up to 10,000 jobs and strengthen Kenya’s leather…
Kwale Senior High School has emerged as the top-performing institution in the Coast region following its outstanding performance in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, with leaders attributing the success…
The Construction of the Sh850 million Thika Stadium is at 20 per cent completion, with the government expressing confidence that the flagship sports facility will be ready for use by December this year. Defence Principal Secretary(PS),…
The Government has stepped up efforts to demystify public perceptions surrounding migration and foster peaceful coexistence between host communities and foreign nationals through the formulation of Kenya’s first-ever National Migration…
The Government has pledged to strengthen enforcement against donkey theft and the illegal trade in donkey skins following the release of a National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) Report exposing increasingly sophisticated criminal networks…
Senior National and County government officials converged at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) on Wednesday to pay their last respects to a former student leader fondly known as “Beast”, whose death has plunged the campus community…
A scabies outbreak that affected over 100 inmates and remandee suspects at the Naivasha Medium Prison has been contained, health authorities have said. Nakuru County Director of Medical Services, Dr Daniel Wainaina, confirmed the outbreak…
West Pokot County is edging closer to making history after a technical team from the University of Nairobi (UoN) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the proposed Kapenguria University College, signaling a major step towards the…
Human rights defenders and civic actors in Mombasa County have been urged to embrace income-generating ventures that can cushion them financially and reduce their heavy reliance on donor funding, which officials say has left many activists…
The National Government has stopped all sugar imports into the country with immediate effect, following a sharp increase in local production, mainly from four leased-out sugar factories in Western Kenya. The Principal Secretary in the…
The Joint Stakeholder Committee on AFCON Broadcasting Preparedness has intensified efforts to ensure Kenya is ready to deliver world-class broadcast coverage during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a high-level meeting and…
Equality and equity have been identified as critical pillars in the quest to strengthen national cohesion and integration, with proponents urging leaders and citizens alike to embrace fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunities as the…
The National Government is stepping up efforts to attract private investment into Kenya’s coffee value chain as it seeks to triple national production from the current 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028. The investment…
At least 1,200 Boda boda riders in Kaiti Constituency have benefited from Sh2.5 million through an Economic Empowerment Programme that is being spearheaded by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development…
Smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County are steadily moving away from rain-fed agriculture to year-round commercial production following the implementation of community-managed irrigation projects that are improving household incomes,…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has warned politicians against engaging in political violence, hooliganism and hate speech ahead of the high-stake 2027 General Election. Mr Ingonga warned of threats to the…
After months of inactivity, construction of the Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri has resumed, with the contractor assuring the government that the project will be completed by the November 2027 deadline. A site inspection visit by the Nyeri…
The County Government of Nakuru is crafting public-private partnerships (PPP) to promote uptake of solar energy for both industrial and domestic use to help combat carbon emissions and foster environmental conservation. The County…
The ongoing construction of the Kiumbu–South Ngariama Bridge, now about 80 per cent complete, is expected to significantly improve connectivity and boost economic activities in the Mwea area. The bridge is one of the key infrastructure…
The African Electro-technical Standardization Commission (AFSEC) is intensifying efforts to harmonize electrical and electronic standards across Africa, to enhance product safety, reliability and global competitiveness. During its 10th…
