Government news agency covering national and county developments, public programmes, agriculture, education, health and administration.
Every Sh129 (USD1) invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about Sh1, 942 (USD15) in economic benefits. According to a new report on Monday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and…
Stakeholders in West Pokot County have renewed efforts to address the triple threat of teenage pregnancies, gender-based violence (GBV) and new HIV infections among adolescents and young people, warning that failure to act could have…
Kenya Power is investing approximately Sh765 million in the construction of two new substations to strengthen the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties. The Company is nearing completion of the Bomani…
The Catholic Church in Embu has differed with politicians calling for the Mt Kenya Region split into two political voting blocs, warning that the move could divide the people along tribal and regional lines. Catholic Diocese of Embu Bishop…
Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers in Eldoret have urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to implement a presidential directive granting them one additional job grade. Speaking in Eldoret, SNE teacher Peter Mutai said the…
Kenya has been urged to accelerate efforts to build an inclusive and responsible digital ecosystem that responds to the needs of citizens while ensuring that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are developed and…
Kenya and Tanzania are set to renew their joint commitment to protect the fragile Mara River ecosystem as top government officials, conservationists and community leaders converge in Bomet County for the 15th anniversary of Mara Day…
Learners at Kihuririo Comprehensive School in Githunguri, Kiambu County, are set to benefit from a newly built and equipped laboratory funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The laboratory was…
Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has intensified his campaign for the Bungoma governorship with a pledge to establish a county-wide empowerment kitty for women and youth if elected in the 2027 General Election. Barasa made…
The newly appointed Senior Chief for Mathow Location in Griftu Division, Wajir West Sub-County, Bille Nunow Shihaw, has pledged to strengthen government service delivery and work closely with residents to address security, social and…
Over 11,000 pharmaceutical technologists have threatened to down tools in protest against new guidelines that would bar them from practising in Level Three to six health facilities. Under the new guidelines adopted by the Pharmacy and…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) plans to establish modern media workstations in Isiolo and Meru counties to strengthen journalism and enhance coverage of development and community issues ahead of the 2027 General Election. MCK board…
People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party Leader, Caleb Amisi, has outlined the party’s 2027 political agenda, saying it will only enter into alliances with parties whose ideologies and values are aligned with its vision for the country.…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS), Opiyo Wandayi, has launched a Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP), under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) project in Lwala Rabuor village in Nyatike…
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) held the second edition of the Meru Mountain Run with the aim of raising funds for cancer research, conservation and an endowment fund to support the education of needy students. Using sport…
Six developers and caretakers have been arrested in Syokimau for illegally discharging untreated sewage and wastewater into the environment in a major enforcement operation targeting public health violations. The suspects were apprehended…
Senior government officials and parastatal heads have called on grassroots leaders to work closely with the current government to ensure accelerated development projects. Speaking during a development-focused public engagement forum in…
The Government has called for a shift in the way enterprise support programmes measure success and shift their focus to business growth, job creation and poverty reduction rather than repayment rates alone. Principal Secretary (PS)for…
Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge,…
Safaricom has committed Sh51 million towards the construction of additional facilities at Eldoret Special School for the Intellectually Challenged in Uasin Gishu County, in a move expected to improve learning and accommodation for learners…
Kirinyaga University has challenged newly admitted students to go beyond academic excellence and use their knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions to societal challenges. University Vice Chancellor Prof. Mary Ndung’u said…
Farmers in Kericho County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and embrace digital financial services to improve access to credit and expand their agricultural enterprises. The call was made during the…
West Pokot County has stepped up preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the training of 30 frontline healthcare workers drawn from facilities on the county’s border areas. The five-day training, held from August 31 to…
Githambo Primary School in Kiharu Constituency has received a major boost in digital learning following the establishment of a computer laboratory equipped with computers and tablets. The facility, supported by former students of the…
