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The government has declared an all-out war on alcohol, drugs and substance abuse, with a multi-agency review underway to strengthen the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act and the NACADA Act. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for…
Dairy farmers in Murang’a have cited delayed payment from cooperative societies as the major challenge crippling the sector, forcing them to sell their milk to private companies. This comes even as the government tries to put in place…
The Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission held public consultations on their proposed budgets for the Financial Year 2027/28, with a focus on expanding access to justice, reducing case backlogs and improving the quality and…
Homa Bay County has launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing food losses and wastage across the supply chain, as the county seeks to improve food security and ensure farmers and consumers get greater value from agricultural…
Potato farmers in Nakuru County can now access essential extension services from their mobile phones following the launch of a new app. The app, VarScout, is an integrated solutions program seeking to address crucial potato farming…
A section of education stakeholders in Baringo County have escalated demands to Members of Parliament to revert the management of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) to the National government. The call was made during a public…
El Niño-induced rain has pounded the Ijara constituency of Garissa County for the last three days, wreaking havoc after 30 goats perished in the Gababa location in the Abdi Gure area. The rains started over the weekend and continued until…
The Nyeri County government has set aside Sh76 million to strengthen preparedness and response measures ahead of the expected El Niño. Nyeri governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga says the county intends to utilize the Sh20 million County Emergency…
Residents in parts of Kwale County are raising concern over poor drainage and inadequate preparedness as heavy rains continue to affect the Coast, with communities now looking ahead to the anticipated October-December rainfall season. The…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has advised members of the public and the coastal communities to exercise caution due to anticipated adverse weather and sea conditions along the Kenya coast between the month of September and December…
A total of 705 National Police Reservists (NPRs) drawn from 10 counties have graduated from the newly established Magado Field Training Camp in Meru County following a one-month intensive security training aimed at strengthening policing…
Kenya is seeking to place wildlife conservancies at the heart of a new financing framework that could reshape how conservation funding is mobilised, prioritised and channelled to areas where it is most needed. The move is taking shape…
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) champions and stakeholders in Wajir County have renewed efforts to protect girls and women from harmful practices through community awareness, advocacy and dialogue. The stakeholders, drawn from the national…
Nandi County has activated its disaster response machinery, mapped high-risk areas and identified evacuation centres as the county braces for heavy El Niño rains expected to trigger floods, landslides and other emergencies. The warning…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital learning in schools as the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II rollout continued in Kiambu County, with 16 schools in Kiambu Sub-County receiving digital learning…
Growing concern over the rising number of missing and abducted children in Kenya has sparked fresh calls to schools and parents to adopt tracking technology as an added layer of protection for learners. The call was made during the launch…
Kericho County has enhanced preparations for anticipated enhanced rainfall, bringing together Government departments, farmers and other stakeholders to strengthen the use of weather information in protecting crops, livestock, public…
Nandi County has stepped up efforts to conserve and restore its wetlands through strengthened collaboration with national government agencies, community groups and other partners. This has been prompted by growing concerns over…
The Kenyan chapter of the President Award now targets to enroll one million young people into its volunteer and mentorship program to nurture their resilience and leadership skills. The initiative will see the number of young people…
The County Pension Fund (CPF) has held talks with the management of the newly established Uasin Gishu County Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) to explore partnerships aimed at strengthening employee welfare and long-term…
The Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank to accelerate the implementation of major water, sanitation and irrigation projects aimed at improving water security, boosting food production and strengthening climate…
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) plans to seek Sh550 million in supplementary funding to improve roads used to transport rice from farms to markets in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. NIA chairperson Gilbert Maluki said the proposed…
Kenyans have been assured that the government is fully prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December as comprehensive measures are underway to minimize disruption and safeguard lives. Narok…
Residents of Gatundu North and Gatundu South sub-counties have been urged to make greater use of the Kamwangi Huduma Centre to access government services. Kamwangi Huduma Centre manager Susan Ndisya said the facility, opened in January,…
