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Reer Aw-Mohamud Family endorses Ahmed Kolosh for Wajir governorship
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Reer Aw-Mohamud Family endorses Ahmed Kolosh for Wajir governorship

The Reer Aw-Mohamud family, a sub-clan of the Dagodia community, has endorsed Ahmed Kolosh Mohamed to represent the family in the Wajir County gubernatorial race in the 2027 General Election. The endorsement was made during a ceremony in…

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County steps up El Niño preparedness measures
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County steps up El Niño preparedness measures

The County Government of Bomet has set up a multi-agency task force to help step up preparedness and expected emergency response ahead of El Niño rains predicted to begin in October. The Kenya Meteorological Department is forecasting 81…

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Investing in farmers key to unlocking Africa’s food potential
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Investing in farmers key to unlocking Africa’s food potential

African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in agriculture and give farmers a stronger role in policy and investment decisions to unlock the continent’s food production potential. The call was made…

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KeNHA calls for new approach to managing Thika Superhighway
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KeNHA calls for new approach to managing Thika Superhighway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has called for a new approach to managing the Nairobi-Thika Superhighway, saying the road’s success under Kenya’s Vision 2030 has created a second generation of challenges requiring integrated…

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Govt delivers milk coolers to farmers in Nandi
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Govt delivers milk coolers to farmers in Nandi

For dairy farmers in Nandi County, every litre of milk represents hours of labour and an important source of household income. But without adequate facilities to preserve the highly perishable commodity, a huge part of that effort can…

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3,000 gather in Kericho for water culture and games festival
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3,000 gather in Kericho for water culture and games festival

An estimated 3,000 men and women drawn from 35 water and sanitation sector institutions across the country have converged in Kericho County for the 2026 Water Culture and Games Festival, which is being held from August 10 to 14 at Kericho…

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Stakeholders call for urgent action to curb political violence
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Stakeholders call for urgent action to curb political violence

Kenya must shift from reactive to preventive measures to curb organised political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has said. IPOA Commissioner Dr. Annette Mbogoh said…

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KLB collaborates with County Assembly to foster reading culture
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KLB collaborates with County Assembly to foster reading culture

The County Assembly of Bomet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB), formalizing a strategic partnership in publishing, printing, documentation, and information management. County Deputy…

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Kenyans call for political tolerance ahead of 2027 polls
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Kenyans call for political tolerance ahead of 2027 polls

With exactly one year before the 2027 General Elections, political temperatures are already rising, with residents expressing concern over increasing cases of political intolerance, hate speech and goonism across the country. Ordinary…

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Kahiga welcomes Korea to build Baden Powell Centre of Excellence
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Kahiga welcomes Korea to build Baden Powell Centre of Excellence

Nyeri Governor, Dr Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Korean Government for its pledge to support the construction of the Baden Powell Centre of Excellence (BCPE). Kahiga said the establishment of the center will not only immortalize the name of…

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Masalani plunged into darkness after six-hour power outage
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Masalani plunged into darkness after six-hour power outage

Masalani Township in Ijara sub-county, Garissa County, was yesterday plunged into unprecedented darkness after the area suffered a severe power outage lasting about six hours, leading to massive disruption of business in the area. The…

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Young Kenyans turn environmental challenges into businesses
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Young Kenyans turn environmental challenges into businesses

Young Kenyans are turning some of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges into business opportunities, with seven youth-led enterprises receiving a total of Sh31.5 million to expand innovative solutions in waste management,…

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122,000 young entrepreneurs begin NYOTA mentorship programme
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122,000 young entrepreneurs begin NYOTA mentorship programme

More than 122,000 young entrepreneurs who received start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project are set to begin a mentorship programme aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving…

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Court cancels Sh1m bond for retired marathoner in land fraud case
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Court cancels Sh1m bond for retired marathoner in land fraud case

A retired Kenyan international marathoner, Mike Kipkorir Kipyego, will remain in custody after the court cancelled his Sh1 million bond in a land fraud case involving a parcel of land in Elgon View Estate, Eldoret City. Kipyego is facing…

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Multibillion Coastal Infrastructure projects to spur economic growth
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Multibillion Coastal Infrastructure projects to spur economic growth

The national government is accelerating a massive wave of mega infrastructure and strategic development projects in the coastal region to spur economic growth and prosperity. The region is undergoing a massive multibillion-shillings…

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Unidentified Woman’s Body Found at Gambogi Market in Vihiga
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Unidentified Woman’s Body Found at Gambogi Market in Vihiga

Residents of Gambogi area in Hamisi Sub County, Vihiga County have called upon the security organs in the county to address rising insecurity issues in the area following the discovery of a decomposing body of an unidentified woman.…

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Tana River residents urged to avoid tribal, religious divisions
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Tana River residents urged to avoid tribal, religious divisions

The Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission Dr. Amani Komora has urged communities living in Tana River County to defy divisions along tribal and religious lines and instead prioritize peaceful coexistence to maintain peace…

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Communications Authority uses music festival to promote digital safety
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Communications Authority uses music festival to promote digital safety

The ongoing 98th Kenya Music Festival has presented an opportunity for government agencies and corporate sector companies to enhance public awareness and advocacy through class sponsorship. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is…

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500 youth to benefit from International Digital Course
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500 youth to benefit from International Digital Course

More than 500 youth from Teso North are set to benefit from a fully sponsored International Digital Skills Course (IDSC) aimed at equipping them with practical digital competencies and preparing them for opportunities in the growing…

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Better public service pay could reduce political ambitions
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Better public service pay could reduce political ambitions

Residents of Nandi County are calling for better remuneration and improved working conditions for public servants in order to counter the growing attraction to elective positions. They lamented that elective positions have become the most…

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Mwea Referral Hospital, KEMRI partner to offer specialized care
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Mwea Referral Hospital, KEMRI partner to offer specialized care

Residents of Mwea and neighbouring counties will soon start accessing specialized healthcare services as construction of a KEMRI referral hospital and a cancer research centre in Mutithi gathers pace. The two projects, being implemented…

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Residents urged to submit views on Makueni development plan
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Residents urged to submit views on Makueni development plan

The Makueni County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance and Social Economic Planning, Damaris Kavoi, has appealed to area residents to give their views to be incorporated in the preparation of the 2027/2028 Annual Development Plan…

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