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Residents benefit from free medical outreach services
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Residents benefit from free medical outreach services

Hundreds of residents of Mogobich in Ollesos Ward, Nandi County, have benefited from free healthcare services offered through the Nandi County Beyond Zero mobile clinic. The residents turned up in large numbers on Tuesday to access a range…

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Piling garbage sparks health fears, protest threats in Mombasa
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Piling garbage sparks health fears, protest threats in Mombasa

Residents and traders in Mombasa County have raised the alarm over mounting heaps of uncollected garbage choking roads, residential neighborhoods, and business premises, warning that the stalled collection services pose a serious public…

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Upgrading of roads expected to stimulate economic activities
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Upgrading of roads expected to stimulate economic activities

The ongoing upgrading of roads from murram to bitumen standard in Nandi County is expected to transform transport, open up rural areas, and stimulate economic activities. Among the roads being done under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority…

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State hands over livestock export center in Voi
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State hands over livestock export center in Voi

The national government has handed over the Bachuma Livestock Quarantine and Export Centre in Voi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, to a private investor to operationalise the facility and tap into a livestock export market estimated at…

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Longeruk residents welcome water well after prolonged drought
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Longeruk residents welcome water well after prolonged drought

Residents of Longeruk in Pokot North Sub-County have a reason to smile following the construction of the area’s first-ever water well, offering relief to a community grappling with perennial water shortages occasioned by prolonged drought.…

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TVET institutions urged to strengthen data protection
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TVET institutions urged to strengthen data protection

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have been urged to strengthen data governance systems to safeguard personal and institutional information amid the rapid shift to digital government services. The call was…

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Grassland School gets new classrooms to ease congestion
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Grassland School gets new classrooms to ease congestion

Learning at Grassland Comprehensive School in Saboti Sub-County is set to improve after the completion of new classrooms aimed at easing congestion and providing a conducive environment for pupils. The classrooms, funded through the…

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Referral Hospital to strengthen cancer care amid rising burden
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Referral Hospital to strengthen cancer care amid rising burden

The County Government of Nakuru has partnered with the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) to strengthen cancer care and improve access to treatment for patients in the region. The Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital…

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Kenol households struggle as key commodity prices continue rising
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Kenol households struggle as key commodity prices continue rising

Residents of Kenol town in Murang’a County are grappling with tough economic times following a sharp increase in the prices of key household commodities. A spot check at Kenol market revealed that prices of most staples, particularly…

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Uasin Gishu health teams trained on Ebola preparedness
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Uasin Gishu health teams trained on Ebola preparedness

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) has trained Uasin Gishu County health teams on Ebola preparedness and response as part of efforts to strengthen early detection and containment of potential cases. The training brought…

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Leaders urged to promote peace ahead of 2027 polls
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Leaders urged to promote peace ahead of 2027 polls

The National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management has urged political leaders to compete on policies and ideas rather than ethnic and political identities, warning that statements made by influential leaders could…

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From daily water struggles to new opportunities
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From daily water struggles to new opportunities

For years, Mrs. Salina Kisika’s mornings in Sinonin, Soy Ward, began with long walks in search of water. As a mother, she spent precious hours and energy hunting for enough of the scarce commodity to meet her family’s basic needs. However,…

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Kiambu children’s officers trained to strengthen care reform efforts
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Kiambu children’s officers trained to strengthen care reform efforts

Children’s officers from across Kiambu County are undergoing a five-day training programme aimed at strengthening their understanding of care reforms and improving case management for vulnerable children. The training, being held at a…

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Vihiga County embraces circular economy as waste management solution
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Vihiga County embraces circular economy as waste management solution

Vihiga County has embraced the circular economy approach as a sustainable way of managing waste, with residents urged to take personal responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean and reducing waste. The county marked World Cleanup…

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Machakos County workers protest delayed salaries, lapsed medical cover
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Machakos County workers protest delayed salaries, lapsed medical cover

Hundreds of Machakos County employees have protested delayed August salaries, unremitted statutory deductions, and the suspension of their medical insurance cover, warning of industrial action if their grievances are not resolved within…

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Mombasa targets safer roads through cycling, pedestrian infrastructure
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Mombasa targets safer roads through cycling, pedestrian infrastructure

Mombasa County has intensified efforts to improve road safety and promote sustainable transport through the establishment of dedicated cycling lanes, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and additional road safety measures across the county. One…

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Heed climate advisory ahead of El Niño rains, DP urges residents
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Heed climate advisory ahead of El Niño rains, DP urges residents

Deputy president Kithure Kindiki has called on residents in highly seismic-risk and landslide-prone areas in Murang’a to heed climate advisories and relocate to safer grounds ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. Speaking in Mbombo…

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NGAO officers trained on grassroots data management in Nyandarua
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NGAO officers trained on grassroots data management in Nyandarua

National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Nyandarua have been trained on grassroots data management to enhance the collection of reliable information for evidence-based planning and policy formulation. The training is part of…

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Govt moves to accelerate completion of development projects
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Govt moves to accelerate completion of development projects

The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects across the country by clearing outstanding payments owed to contractors and ensuring adequate funding for ongoing works. Deputy President Prof.…

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Nyambera dumpsite transformed into recreational park
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Nyambera dumpsite transformed into recreational park

In a quiet early morning, Felicia Mageto kneels gently among a row of flowers at Etaya Governor’s Park in Kisii town, tending to each plant carefully and turning the soil around the roots. Mageto, a resident of the Nyambera area, says she…

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MP Kitur assures journalists of protection ahead of elections
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MP Kitur assures journalists of protection ahead of elections

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has assured journalists of protection by the government as the country approaches the election period to enable them to give Kenyans the right information to make informed decisions on leaders to elect. Kitur,…

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IEBC keen to expand diaspora voting ahead of 2027 General Election
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IEBC keen to expand diaspora voting ahead of 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking to expand voting for Kenyans living and working abroad as part of efforts to increase diaspora participation in the 2027 General Election. Speaking in New York, United…

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