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Lamu residents warned against selling land ahead of Dangote Refinery
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Lamu residents warned against selling land ahead of Dangote Refinery

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has issued a stern advisory to residents of Hindi and Mkunumbi wards, the epicenter of the proposed US $15 billion Dangote Oil Refinery, cautioning them against parting with their land at undervalued prices as the…

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Nandi elders endorse Melly in gubernatorial race
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Nandi elders endorse Melly in gubernatorial race

Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly has received the backing of elders from the area for his bid to succeed Nandi Governor Stephen Sang in the 2027 General Election. Melly said the support from the elders was a demonstration of…

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Machakos steps up preparations ahead of El Niño rains
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Machakos steps up preparations ahead of El Niño rains

Machakos County has stepped up preparations for the forecast El Niño rains, with the county government and its partners strengthening early-warning systems and response measures to minimize the impact of possible floods and other…

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New classrooms, labs underway at Kamangu Secondary
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New classrooms, labs underway at Kamangu Secondary

The ongoing construction of a modern academic block at Kamangu Secondary School in Nachu Ward, Kiambu County, is set to transform learning at the institution, with leaders describing the project as a strategic investment in the future of…

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12 arrested as Ruiru Police seize illicit liquor, Bhang
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12 arrested as Ruiru Police seize illicit liquor, Bhang

Police in Ruiru have arrested 12 people and seized hundreds of litres of illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs in a fresh crackdown sparked by growing concern over harmful brews blamed for deaths in parts of Kiambu County. The operation, led…

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Tana River residents urged to shun frequent tribal clashes
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Tana River residents urged to shun frequent tribal clashes

Tana River residents have been urged to shun frequent inter-community clashes and embrace peaceful coexistence to promote development and stability in the county. Over the years, Tana River County has experienced a series of…

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Foundation stone laid for Kajiado Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence
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Foundation stone laid for Kajiado Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence

Construction of the Kajiado Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence has commenced following the laying of its foundation stone, in a move expected to expand access to digital skills, innovation, and employment opportunities for young people in…

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Journalists challenged to rethink reporting on gender-based violence, HIV
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Journalists challenged to rethink reporting on gender-based violence, HIV

Journalists in Homa Bay County have been urged to adopt factual, sensitive, and non-stigmatizing approaches when reporting on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), HIV, and teenage pregnancy. The call was made during a media engagement…

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West Pokot targets 200,000 trees ahead of Mazingira Day
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West Pokot targets 200,000 trees ahead of Mazingira Day

West Pokot County is targeting to plant 200,000 trees during this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations as part of the government’s efforts to increase tree cover and mitigate the effects of climate change. Preparations for the October 10…

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Board bets on Northern Kenya to drive domestic tourism growth
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Board bets on Northern Kenya to drive domestic tourism growth

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is turning to Northern Kenya’s untapped destinations to unlock growth in domestic tourism, with a new sales-driven campaign aimed at converting interest into actual bookings. The initiative, dubbed the ‘Hapa…

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Nyatike fishers urge county to resolve territorial beach dispute
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Nyatike fishers urge county to resolve territorial beach dispute

The fishing community from the shores of Lake Victoria-Nyatike Sub-County has called upon the Migori County Department of Fisheries to move with speed and solve the beach dispute among the communities. Speaking at Kimambra Beach in North…

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Alliance Girls to get modern ICT center to accommodate STEM pathways
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Alliance Girls to get modern ICT center to accommodate STEM pathways

Alliance Girls High School in Kikuyu Sub-county, Kiambu, is set to get a modern ICT center through a partnership between the school’s Board of Management and the M-PESA Foundation, as the institution seeks to scale accommodation of…

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Donkey owners trained on entrepreneurship, animal welfare
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Donkey owners trained on entrepreneurship, animal welfare

Sixty donkey owners from Nakuru, Naivasha, and Narok townships have undergone training on entrepreneurship and animal welfare aimed at maximizing the economic value of their animals while safeguarding them as sustainable sources of…

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Uphold peace, Deputy County Commissioner tells Kenyans
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Uphold peace, Deputy County Commissioner tells Kenyans

Narok Central Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kennedy Mwang’ome has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, foster national unity, and reject tribal politics to safeguard the country’s cohesion as the 2027 General Election approaches. Speaking…

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Misri land survey begins after 35-year wait for title deeds
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Misri land survey begins after 35-year wait for title deeds

The surveying of Misri Informal Settlement in Limuru Municipality has commenced, bringing residents closer to securing formal ownership of land they have occupied for more than three decades. The Department of Land, Housing, Physical…

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Hospital strengthens preparedness ahead of anticipated El Niño
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Hospital strengthens preparedness ahead of anticipated El Niño

Mandera County Referral and Teaching Hospital has intensified preparations ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, with the facility stocking essential medicines and medical supplies to respond to a possible increase in patients during the…

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Nakuru, Blind Mission sign Sh279 million deal to expand eye and ear care
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Nakuru, Blind Mission sign Sh279 million deal to expand eye and ear care

The County Government of Nakuru has signed a Sh279 million four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) to improve ear and eye health services for approximately 640,257 people across the devolved unit.…

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Kiambu prepares for major community run
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Kiambu prepares for major community run

The Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Communication in Kiambu County is intensifying preparations for one of the region’s biggest sporting events of the year. The County Executive Committee Member Ali Osman on Tuesday held a…

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