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Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eng Eric Mugaa has directed all contractors working on water dams in Tana River County to speed up their work and complete the projects before the onset of the El Niño rains, which could…
As political temperatures begin to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election, Nandi Maendeleo Ya Wake Organization (MYWO) leaders have sounded an emotional appeal to politicians to leave their children out of political violence. The women,…
The State Department for Economic Planning has commenced the second phase of training of National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) on data management across 25 counties with the aim of ensuring government decisions are informed by…
A multi-agency security operation in Marsabit County has seized 8,460 litres of kangara and 60 litres of chang’aa, dismantled several illicit brewing dens, and arrested suspects in an intensified crackdown on illegal alcohol and substance…
The residents of Maalimin and Modogashe wards in Garissa County are set to benefit from a steady water supply following the launch of the Rigdam water project consisting of a 17,600 cubic meter water pan and an eight-kilometer borehole…
Uasin Gishu County will host a week-long series of tourism events beginning Wednesday (today), with a culmination in the celebration of UN World Tourism Day on September 27 at the University of Eldoret, County Executive Committee Member…
The Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization, and Tourism has raised concerns over the lack of a clear fiscal plan for the completion and long-term sustainability of an industrial park project in the Moi area of Sabaki Ward,…
The uncertainty surrounding the start of the 2026/27 football season has deepened after members of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) called for immediate action to resolve the federation’s governance…
The Government of Kenya has welcomed the establishment of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), saying the regional platform will strengthen cooperation, improve market access, and position Eastern Africa as a competitive and…
Members of Kirinyaga County Assembly have called for urgent and coordinated measures to prepare the County for anticipated El-Niño rains, warning that disaster management efforts must begin before heavy rains hit rather than wait for…
Six secondary schools in Teso South Constituency, Busia County, are set to receive school buses bought under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) programme in the current Financial Year, area Member of…
Eastern African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to address high logistics costs, trade barriers and fragmented cold-chain systems holding back the horticulture sector. The Principal Secretary (PS) for Trade,…
The Government is strengthening coordination, funding and public engagement in its communication architecture under the new National Government Communication Policy. Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen…
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has come under fire from a section of Embu county residents for declaring a ban on UDA meetings until those responsible for the deaths of two young men at Nembure Stadium two weeks ago during the party’s…
Preparations for a major afforestation exercise targeting to have 200,000 seedlings planted in Murang’a County during this year’s Mazingira Day have entered high gear, with authorities identifying about 97 hectares of land for the…
Preparations are on high gear in Lamu for the groundbreaking ceremony of the $15 billion Dangote Oil Refinery, slated for September 30, 2026, in what is expected to be one of the largest diplomatic and industrial gatherings the county has…
Defending champions South Africa maintained their unbeaten start to the Africa Netball Cup after defeating hosts Kenya 49-43 on Monday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Protea Warriors controlled the decisive stages of…
Fourteen counties under the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) have embarked on a five-day exercise to validate agricultural data collected between 2013 and 2025, to strengthen evidence-based planning and decision-making. Speaking during the…
Tea farmers in Murang’a County are eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year’s tea bonus on September 30, hoping for better returns after a disappointing payout last year. The 2025 payout sparked outrage amongst growers from factories…
Women leaders in Busia County have called for stronger community and government initiatives to curb rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and defilement in the region. Led by Teso South MP Mary Emase, the leaders said children and…
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital will mark more than a century of providing healthcare services on September 28, with a series of activities including free paediatric surgeries and community health screening. Hospital Chief Executive…
Farmers and agricultural stakeholders have been urged to strengthen preparedness, ahead of the forecast El Niño conditions, which may bring enhanced rainfall, flooding, stagnant water, prolonged wetness, and high humidity. In a press…
Construction of a new 15-classroom block at Muthurwa Comprehensive School in Kiambaa Constituency is progressing, with the project expected to improve the learning environment for pupils and teachers. Kiambaa Member of Parliament (MP),…
Kiambu County’s health department has stepped up preparations for possible outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases, with hospitals being stocked with essential medicine and health teams trained to respond to emergencies. The…
