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The Murang’a County Government has been urged to review the issuance of bar licenses, following the recent rise in the sale and consumption of illicit brews in the region. The call has been made by the Murang’a County Women Representative…
West Pokot has stepped up preparedness against the breakout of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with the County Health Department training 40 frontline healthcare workers to strengthen their capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to a possible…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education has commenced nationwide public participation on six proposed Education Reform Bills, aimed at transforming the country’s education sector under the Competency-Based Education…
The state-owned Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has unveiled plans to tap into the Menengai Crater’s massive caldera, geothermal activity, and ecological importance to exploit its geotourism potential and earn increased revenues. The…
Kenya’s financial institutions and the private sector have been challenged to move beyond traditional lending models and begin actively financing the country’s shipping and maritime economy, a sector described as a “sleeping giant” with…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the vast potential of Kenya’s maritime sector to create jobs, attract investment, spur enterprise development, and improve livelihoods. Principal Secretary (PS) for Shipping and…
Kirinyaga youth have turned to technology in an effort to cushion against unemployment, following the launch of a digital marketplace designed to connect job seekers, service providers, traders, buyers, and players in the transport sector.…
Health facilities in West Pokot County have received a substantial stock of medical supplies to enhance health service delivery following the flag-off of medical supplies worth Sh81.2 million, in a move expected to restore consistent…
Journalists in Tharaka Nithi have condemned the burning of a vehicle belonging to Getu FM reporter Kimathi Ntumiru during chaos that erupted at Nembure in Embu County on Saturday. The vehicle was among about 10 vehicles torched during an…
Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has called for coordinated action to advance preparations for the Kenya Public Health International Conference (KEPHIC) 2026, strengthen disease outbreak…
Members of the Cushite community in Mombasa County on Sunday crowned their new Chairman, Ali Sheikh. The inauguration ceremony brought together community members to celebrate leadership, unity, and the spirit of togetherness and to chart…
The Nakuru County Government has launched a coordinated multi-agency operation targeting the growing number of street families and vulnerable youths. Officials have termed the situation both a humanitarian concern and a rising security…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PSC) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the government’s commitment to peace and security, political stability, economic prosperity,…
Mombasa County Commissioner (CC), Mohammed Noor, has directed Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs across the County to intensify engagement with residents on flood preparedness, warning that blocked drains could see floodwater return into homes…
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, has laid out an ambitious roadmap to turn climate commitments into large-scale delivery as Kenya pushes toward its 30 percent tree cover target by…
As nations marked World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, a Kericho-based Counselor, William Rotich, urged communities to break the silence around suicide by recognizing early warning signs of distress and encouraging open…
Lamu leaders have strongly protested and condemned the abduction of a prominent Witu-based businessman, Mohammed Muse Mire, who was reportedly picked up by suspected officers of the Special Operations Group (SOG) over alleged links to the…
Plans to establish a Sh9 million special unit for Mother and Child at the Embu Women’s Prison is underway to improve the living conditions and welfare of children living alongside their incarcerated mothers. Principal Secretary (PS) for…
The Kajiado County Government has urged residents to prepare for heavy rains, expected to begin in the county on the second to third week of October. County Chief Officer for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, James Ngugi,…
Nyeri Governor, Dr. Mutahi Kahiga, has commended the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri for investing in clean energy. Dr. Kahiga said such efforts will not only lead to more sustainable and cheaper sources of power but also help in improving…
The long wait is finally over for the students and staff at Olare Senior School when they received a new school bus procured through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). For almost two decades, students at the…
Refugees living in Nairobi have been tipped on digital security and data privacy during a one-day training which equipped them with the necessary skills and agility to safely navigate digital and physical interactions, especially now that…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has successfully conducted a repeat of its grassroots nominations in Lamu County, recording a turnout of approximately 15,000 party members. The exercise recorded a dramatic attendance from the roughly…
President William Ruto’s four-day development tour of Kericho County has set the stage for the expansion and upgrading of Kericho Town towards city status, with major investments unveiled in urban infrastructure, housing, education,…
