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The County Government of Nakuru has distributed 7,000 kilograms of certified sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers in a move aimed at promoting sunflower farming in the region towards increasing edible oil products and reducing cooking oil…
More than 2,000 participants drawn from nine counties have converged at Tot in Kerio Valley for the third edition of the Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) Sports for Peace Tournament, which seeks to strengthen unity, friendship, and peaceful…
Tarmacking works on the Shell–Nachu–SGR Road in Kikuyu Constituency have reached the Mbomboini section, with construction teams undertaking road works along different sections of the corridor. Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’ua has said the…
The County Government of Embu has embarked on a process of establishing and chartering three new municipalities in a bid to bring services close to the people and attract external donor funding. The three towns earmarked for elevation to…
The State Department for Forestry has urged stronger collaboration among government agencies, private investors, development partners, researchers, and communities to unlock bamboo’s potential for climate action, ecosystem restoration, job…
The government will import 25 million 90 kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major…
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno has commended and appreciated the Kenya delegation attending COP 17 from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies for their dedication and…
Construction of the Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam project is progressing steadily with the dam’s construction currently at 90 percent completion. The Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County is being implemented to strengthen…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has cautioned governors against leaving pending bills as they exit office next year after the end of their tenure. Gathungu, speaking in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, during stakeholder engagement, decried that…
In the bustling, often overlooked corners of Oyugis town in Homa Bay County, specifically in the densely populated informal settlement known as A Thousand Streets, stories of hardship are abounding. But stories of transformation like Lucy…
Siaya residents have been urged to embrace the planned Sh500 billion nuclear power project, with stakeholders assuring them that the proposed plant will provide significant benefits to the region and the country. Siaya Senator Dr Oburu…
Western Regional Commissioner Allan Machari has banned the use of civilians to provide security at political meetings and rallies, saying the region has enough security personnel to secure political gatherings. Speaking in Busia town after…
Hundreds of Grade 10 and Form One student benefiting from this year’s Elimu Scholarship Programme has been urged to shun drug and substance abuse and negative peer pressure that could derail their education and future. The learners were…
The National Government’s Chesinende Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Modern Market in Kipkelion East Sub-County, Kericho County, has reached 90 per cent completion, with the facility set to improve trading conditions and boost economic…
President William Ruto has declared that Kenya has crossed a historic threshold in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with 32.3 million Kenyans registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying the focus must now…
More than 900 Grade 10 and Form Four scholars from Garissa and Tana River counties have been challenged to turn their potential into purpose and use education to transform their lives and communities. The scholars were attending the Jomo…
Grading, compaction, and murraming works have commenced on Karambaini Road in Ndumberi Ward, Kiambu County, in a move aimed at improving connectivity and accessibility for residents, motorists, and businesses. The road works, which stretch…
Former Nyeri Town Constituency Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has welcomed the growing number of political parties seeking to establish themselves in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying competition will…
The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) will supply two million bags of fertiliser to more than 600,000 tea farmers starting next month, following delays in the shipment of the consignment. KTDA National Chairman Enos Njeru said the…
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has reaffirmed his commitment to operationalising Ebunangwe Technical and Vocational College (TVET), saying the institution will be ready to admit students for the September 2026 intake. Ottichilo chaired a…
Siaya politician Dan Omoro has urged Kenyans to reject politicians who promote violence and intimidation during campaigns, saying political competition should be based on ideas and policies. Omoro, who has expressed interest in contesting…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has assured that Parliament will continue supporting reforms in Kenya’s health sector while ensuring prudent use and accountability of public funds allocated to healthcare. Speaking at the Kenya…
The government has pledged to support the revival of the Nyamache and Itumbe tea factories in Kisii County through crop rejuvenation, modernisation of processing equipment, and measures to curb tea hawking that is undermining factory…
The National Youth Service (NYS), in partnership with Uber and Uber’s electric boda fleet partner, GreenWheels, has equipped 342 servicemen and servicewomen with practical e-mobility skills while creating pathways for graduates to access…
