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In an effort to revamp the tea sector, the national government has given Sh 44.6 million to Kapsara tea factory in Trans Nzoia County. The funds are part of the wider Sh3.5 billion grant the government set aside to modernise equipment and…
Homa Bay County has ushered in new executive leadership, with Danish Otieno Onyango sworn in as Deputy Governor alongside two newly appointed County Executive Committee Members. Onyango officially assumed office on Thursday, succeeding…
The government is set to launch thorough investigations to identify individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake seeds and fertiliser, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said.…
Gilgil Sub-County Hospital is set for a major expansion after the national government announced plans to upgrade the facility into a 300-bed Level 5 County Referral Hospital. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the proposed…
Health facilities whose negligence contributes to the deaths of mothers and newborns during childbirth could face hefty fines and jail terms if a Bill proposed in Parliament becomes law. The Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Bill,…
Turkana County has begun training a multi-sectoral team of government and development partner officers on a new data system intended to guide investment decisions for both host and refugee communities. The two-day training, which opened…
Police in Bungoma County have arrested five suspects in connection with last week’s shooting and killing of former councillor and Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama. Two of the suspects, Robert Kimtai alias Miti and Brian…
Kenya is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths through targeted interventions, increased resources, and strengthened community health services, as preventable deaths continue to pose a major public health challenge.…
Residents of Segero/Barsombe Ward in Soy Sub-County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of four water projects to the contractor on Thursday. The projects include the Chelabal Water…
Kenyans have been urged to stop stigmatizing and discriminating against people with mental health conditions. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi said stigma and discrimination remain major barriers to accessing mental health care in the…
Construction of the Uasin Gishu Modern Library, Youth, and Innovation Centre in Eldoret City is gaining momentum, with county officials expressing confidence that the project will be completed within the agreed timelines. The assurance…
The Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has brought changes to its host community beyond its primary role of supplying water, with residents pointing to improved roads, public facilities, security, and economic opportunities.…
Kenyan and Ugandan legislators have agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to promote peace, equality, and inclusion across the region. The commitment was made during a consultative engagement between the National Assembly…
Construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho Goye bridge that links Siaya and Busia counties is set to be complete early next year. According to the representative of the resident engineer, Francis Okoth, the work on the 200-meter-long bridge…
Village elders from Migori County have thanked President William Ruto for formally implementing their monthly stipend of Sh3,000. They said that the implementation of the stipend has formally recognised their role in administration at the…
The National Treasury is rolling out a new digital system aimed at giving the government a clearer and more reliable picture of development partner resources flowing into Kenya. The Development Partners Management Information System…
People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Migori County have called on the national and county governments to urgently repair the Migori Bridge, saying its current condition has made movement difficult and unsafe. Chairperson of the People with…
Kakamega County has stepped up efforts to improve waste management through waste separation, recycling, and outsourced cleaning services in a bid to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Jacob Juma Shamala, the Chief Public Health…
Preparations for the 2026 International Day of Peace (IDoP) celebrations have begun in Uasin Gishu County, with stakeholders calling for strengthened peace campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election. The planning committee, comprising…
A youth petition to the Mombasa County Assembly turned chaotic , with activists accusing the Assembly leadership of unleashing goons on demonstrators, while the Assembly blamed the group for disrupting House business and blocking access to…
About 150 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Uasin Gishu County have been equipped with skills and information on accessing finance, markets and other business opportunities in a programme aimed at supporting enterprise growth.…
Kenya’s affordable housing agenda is set to shift focus from increasing housing supply to expanding access to inclusive and sustainable housing finance, the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has said. KMRC will host the fifth Kenya…
More than 5,000 members of the 70-year-old Dock Workers Union (DWU) have turned out to elect new officials in a highly anticipated election, marking a significant milestone after years of protracted legal battles and internal leadership…
The Government has set aside Sh29 billion for the construction of 13 new Level 5 comprehensive county referral hospitals, each with a capacity of 300 beds, in a major investment aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare across…
