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The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology blue economy research hub is finally ready for utilization by researchers, the Institutions Vice Chancellor, Prof Emily Akuno, has revealed. Speaking during the handing over…
Civil society actors in Kisumu have called for the full implementation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, with police reform and greater civilian oversight emerging as key priorities as the country moves towards the 2027 General Elections.…
Religious leaders have been urged to take a leading role in promoting care for children by sensitizing communities to the importance of strengthening family ties and ensuring children are nurtured in a safe environment. The call was made…
The Ministry of Health has stepped up preparedness for possible disease outbreaks linked to the anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño rains. According to the ministry, particular focus will be on typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and other water- and…
Kenya’s shipping, maritime, and blue economy sectors are set to receive a major boost as outstanding individuals, institutions, companies, and innovators are lined up for recognition at the prestigious Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards…
Newly installed Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu has been challenged to build on the institution’s achievements and steer it towards greater excellence, sustainability, innovation, and global impact. Prof. Okumu…
The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, has challenged university graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning as they venture into a rapidly changing world. Speaking during the…
President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet has stepped up the government’s grassroots mobilization in Western Kenya, urging residents to embrace economic empowerment programmes targeting boda boda operators, women’s groups, and other…
Residents of Kipkaren ward in Nandi County are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare following the allocation of Sh 20 million by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) towards the development of Kipkaren…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected allegations of corruption, political interference, and voter suppression ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that its procurement processes and management of…
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has banned public health facilities from directing patients to buy medicines from private pharmacies, declaring the practice an illegality and a crime against citizens. The governor said public health…
Kilifi Governor Gideon Maitha Mung’aro has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the county’s health sector by constructing and equipping facilities with state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic technology. Governor Mung’aro…
Embu-based 3K FC has stepped up preparations for its maiden Kenya Premier League (KPL) campaign, with head coach Nicodemus Omasete working to assemble a squad capable of competing in the top-flight league. The team, promoted after…
The tarmacking of the Kutus–Kimbimbi road has improved access to markets and essential services while providing relief to farmers in Mwea, who have for years struggled with high transport costs and poor road conditions. The road links…
The 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardization (ARSO) ended on a high note with the appointment of Kenya’s Head of Public Service (HOPS), Felix Koskei, as the organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador. Koskei was…
Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), local administrators, and residents of Kajiado North have agreed to work together to address flooding risks along the Riruta-Ngong Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) route ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains.…
The government has called on young Kenyans and other relevant stakeholders to work together to ensure peaceful, credible and inclusive elections of the National Youth Council. The long-awaited polls are expected to provide young people…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has launched an intensive training programme for journalists in the Coast region, part of a national drive to prepare 4,000 media practitioners for coverage of the 2027 General Election. The training, held…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed plans by the government to deploy 1,200 electric vehicles to police stations across the country as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the National Police Service (NPS) and…
Security agencies and local administrators have been urged to step up surveillance and intelligence gathering to curb cattle rustling and other related crimes along the Isiolo, Meru and Samburu county boundaries. Livestock keepers and…
The government is strengthening international partnerships and industry linkages to position Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.…
Migori Deputy Governor, Dr Joseph Mahiri, has called upon the Kuria community to allow their children to attend school instead of engaging in mining activities which ruin their education. Mahiri, who spoke while visiting the Komasincha…
The Ministry of Health has intensified measures to contain dengue fever in Garissa and Wajir counties, where 1,678 cases have been reported as of August 26, including five suspected deaths in Garissa. Garissa has recorded 1,583 cumulative…
The County Government of Vihiga, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, has issued an advisory of a suspected African Swine Fever (ASF) within Sabatia Sub County, Vihiga County. In a statement, the…
