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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan, Ali Joho, has announced the formation of a high-level technical committee to address outstanding compliance issues following the suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. Joho said the…
A fresh wave of insecurity along the Turkana–West Pokot border has raised renewed fears of further bloodshed, with authorities warning that tensions remain dangerously high despite the deployment of additional security personnel to some of…
The Government has stepped up efforts to restore Nairobi’s rivers, with renewed emphasis on partnerships, improved waste management and protection of riparian areas to create cleaner and healthier urban ecosystems. Environment, Climate…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called on the government to allocate a budget for Policare centres in an effort to provide one-stop support to survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Speaking during a…
As Meru Town continues to grow into a vibrant commercial hub, handcart operators, popularly known as mkokoteni operators, remain among the unsung heroes whose daily efforts ensure the smooth movement of goods from the town markets and…
Sharp divisions have emerged ahead of the annual Chenda Chenda celebrations scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. A section of Mijikenda elders has condemned what they term the politicization of the fete, which is held every…
A 30-year-old man who was found guilty of defiling a minor during a visit to her family has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Kericho court. Kericho Principal Magistrate Japheth Bii found Vincent Kimutai Koech guilty of defiling an…
Kenya is positioning itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the Government prioritizing fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to attract global investment…
Chuka University officially ushered in its new cohort of First Year students in a colourful matriculation ceremony held at the University’s main pavilion. Over 9,000 students drawn from across the country were formally admitted to the…
President William Ruto has assented to the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023), officially establishing the Kenya National Council for Population and Development (KNCPD)…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders in Kericho have backed President William Samoei Ruto’s development agenda, expressing their readiness to welcome him to work with his administration in the spirit of broad-based government…
Kiambu Town National Government Constituencies Development Funding (NG-CDF) is funding construction of a modern two-storey block comprising six additional classrooms at Ting’ang’a Model Primary School which is near completion. According to…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through the Directorate of Alcoholic Drinks Control Board (ADCB), has begun screening and assessing individuals set to join the County’s Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre in Moiben. The exercise,…
Community elders from the Ndorobo and Turkana communities have stepped in to defuse mounting tensions in Burat Ward, Isiolo County, following four days of conflict linked to livestock theft. The elders’ priority is to recover the livestock…
A section of Members of Parliament from Western Kenya have declared their support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, but also demanded that the position of the Deputy President be reserved for the region during 2027general…
The National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has urged political leaders to keep off the affairs of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning against attempts to interfere with its operations and…
Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka, has commissioned a 100-bed Mother and Child Unit at Bumula Sub-County Hospital in a major boost to maternal and newborn healthcare in the region. The state-of-the-art unit is equipped with five incubators…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has put county and national agencies in the coastal region on high alert ahead of what he described as one of the heaviest rainy seasons the region has ever recorded for a long time. The Governor noted…
At least 85 per cent of the ongoing fire in the Mount Kenya Forest has been contained with efforts now shifting to mopping up the affected areas to prevent fresh outbreaks. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr…
An acute milk shortage has hit Kisumu city, leaving consumers struggling to find the commodity that is part of the staple diet of many Kenyans. A spot-check by Kenya News Agency (KNA) in leading supermarkets and shops in many parts of the…
The County Government of Nakuru has crafted policies to strengthen public-private partnerships aimed at increasing uptake of climate-smart innovations and technologies by small holder farmers to help them reduce production costs and boost…
St. Joseph starlets continued with their winning streak this weekend after beating Brighter Queens of Nyeri 2-1 in the finals to qualify to play in the Division 1 in a match played at Don Bosco Grounds. St. Joseph Starlets qualified for…
Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Eldoret Bishop Dr. Christopher Ruto has urged political leaders to desist from rhetoric and actions that create fear and intimidation among Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Bishop Ruto…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has held high-level consultations with United States officials on the ongoing transition to a new Government-to-Government (G2G) financing model under the Kenya-US health cooperation framework. Duale…
