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Civil servants in Murang’a County have been sensitised on insurance benefits available to them under the Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA), Group Personal Accident (GPA) and Last Expense schemes. The sensitisation meeting brought together…
Construction of the Khwisero Sub-County Level IV Hospital has reached 70 per cent, raising hopes among residents of improved access to specialised healthcare in the area. Area MP Christopher Aseka, accompanied by COTU Secretary-General…
Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers in Laikipia have threatened to down their tools over alleged discrimination by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in implementing Career Progression Guidelines, as schools reopen for the third term…
Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka has urged young people in the constituency to enrol for technical and vocational courses, saying practical skills can open doors to employment and self-employment at a time when formal jobs remain limited.…
The Government has commissioned the 150-bed Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, expanding access to quality healthcare for correctional services officers, inmates and surrounding…
More than 80 university and college students from the six Coast counties have joined electoral agencies and civil society leaders in Mombasa for a forum aimed at curbing political goonism, hate speech and misinformation ahead of the 2027…
The Agriculture Society of Kenya(ASK) has welcomed the decision by the Government to reduce the cost of fertilizer by Sh500 and to reduce the cost of certified maize seeds as a way of helping farmers recover from drought related losses.…
More than 14,000 beneficiaries of the Government’s Elimu Scholarship Programme have been challenged to harness their talents and skills to become problem-solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs capable of contributing to Kenya’s…
The County Assembly of Kirinyaga is in mourning following the death of Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who was a nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) representing Persons with Disabilities. According to a notification issued by the Office…
Kenya has called for stronger international collaboration, increased investment and collective action to accelerate land restoration and strengthen climate resilience as world leaders meet in Ulaanbaatar for COP17. Speaking during the…
African countries have been urged to harmonise product standards and quality control systems to remove trade barriers and boost intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was made Monday during the…
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) says it is ready to engage authorities in constructive dialogue to resolve the ongoing nationwide nurses’ strike. However, the union maintains that the industrial action, triggered by delayed…
Built environment professionals have rejected the Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, calling on Parliament to withdraw the proposed legislation and develop a comprehensive regulatory framework that gives…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has pledged to streamline the approval of genetically modified (GM) products and harmonise regulatory processes to accelerate the adoption of biotechnology as a tool for addressing food insecurity in…
President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing critical development projects in Taita Taveta County as part of efforts to ensure no part of the country is left behind in the development agenda. Speaking…
Farmers in Teso North are set to benefit more from cotton farming following the establishment of a ginnery at Jairos Farmers’ Co-operative Society, where installation of the processing machines is underway. Once operational, the ginnery…
Underliza RFC from Matayos Sub-County have been crowned champions of the Odilo Rugby 7s Raga Mpakani Session Two after defeating Blacks RFC 33-5 in the final held at Mundika Senior Secondary School over the weekend. In the women’s…
The government has vowed to take firm action against political leaders, individuals and groups blamed for perpetuating violence among communities living along the Kisii-Narok border. Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia and his Kisii…
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development African Peer Review Mechanism (NEPAD-APRM) has commenced the validation of citizen feedback on governance in Kisumu County, with officials saying the exercise will strengthen accountability,…
The Government has announced a further subsidy on fertilizer and certified maize seed to help farmers recover from drought losses and return to production. Under the new intervention, a 50kg bag of subsidized fertilizer will retail at…
A plastic waste recycling project in the Coast region is creating employment opportunities for young people while helping communities address pollution caused by poorly managed waste. The Plast Safi project, implemented by Pwani Youth…
Mary Immaculate Kiamumbi Primary School has installed two solar power systems in an initiative expected to reduce electricity costs and improve reliability of power supply at the institution. Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua…
Kenya has intensified preparations for potentially heavy October-November-December (OND) rains, with the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) estimating that about 1.5 million people could be affected and 500,000 displaced under a…
Nakuru County is implementing a Sh3.8 billion project towards embracing the “sponge city” concept as a possible solution to minimizing the frequency and severity of floods and improving water quality within the County. The County…
