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Farmers in Homa Bay County are set to access affordable financing after the government disbursed more than Sh52 million in grants to strengthen farmer organisations, expand agricultural businesses and enhance lending capacities of Saccos.…
The County Government of Nakuru in collaboration with the Lithuanian Development Cooperation has launched a new initiative for collecting data on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The initiative, which also bring on board the…
For years, thousands of residents in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, depended on irrigation canals to draw water for drinking, cooking, washing and other household needs, exposing families to contaminated water and water-borne diseases. But the…
The Government is developing new measures to address rising mental health challenges among young creatives, including stress, depression, anxiety and substance abuse linked to the pressures of life in the creative industry. Youth Affairs,…
Peace stakeholders in Marsabit County have called for stronger coordination, early intervention and inclusive community engagement to prevent emerging tensions from escalating into conflict. The call was made in a joint statement by the…
East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) has unveiled The Abduction Squad, a new crime novel by Kenyan author John Kiriamiti that examines what happens when institutions entrusted with enforcing the law operate outside their boundaries.…
The Kisumu County Government has invested Sh38 million in equipment for Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) across the county, Governor Prof. Peter Anyang` Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced. Speaking during the flagging-off of tools and…
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University of Australia, have launched a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research aimed at advancing shipping, maritime trade and the…
Young people have been urged to embrace agriculture and utilise available land to create employment and contribute to food security, amid concerns over the ageing population of farmers in the country. Speaking during the inaugural Kilimo…
Kenya has stepped up efforts to mobilise international investment for nature conservation, climate resilience and ecosystem restoration, with Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa using high-level engagements at the United Nations…
Human right activists have protested against the increasing number of bars and substandard liquor outlets in Narok County and the rise in illicit brew production and consumption in the area. They called on security agencies and the county…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with Equality Effect, has completed a nationwide training programme aimed at transforming the prosecution of defilement cases involving children in Kenya. The 160…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has conducted a deaf awareness and sensitisation session at St. John’s Sigowet Primary School in Kiplombe Ward, Turbo Sub-County, as part of Day Two of International Deaf Awareness Week 2026. The…
Education stakeholders in Murang’a County have called for the establishment of Junior Secondary Schools as independent institutions with their own administrators, Boards of Management and funding, saying the current comprehensive school…
Young artists and content creators in Eldoret have called for stronger government action against piracy, unpaid royalties and the lack of formal certification for trained artisans. The concerns were raised on Wednesday during a public…
The iconic annual cultural and sporting event, the Maralal International Camel Derby, has been postponed, leaving small business operators, camel racers, traditional house builders and residents of Yare village disappointed. The 33rd…
Residents seeking Police Clearance Certificates, commonly known as ‘Good Conduct’ certificates, in Murang’a County can now complete the application process within minutes following the introduction of a live-capture machine at the Murang’a…
The Government has intensified efforts to ensure timely completion of major road projects in Mombasa County, with officials calling on implementing agencies to strengthen coordination, oversight and accountability. Secretary Administration…
Preparations for the 2026 UN Tourism Week and World Tourism Day celebrations intensified at the University of Eldoret on Thursday, as Principal Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Amb. Prof. Julius Kibet Bitok inspected arrangements for the…
The inspection of a 350,000-seedling tree nursery in West Pokot County has brought into sharp focus the importance of early preparedness, environmental conservation and water harvesting as the country braces for anticipated heavy rains…
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has issued a Sh18.7 million grant to 20 farmers’ Savings and Credit Cooperatives Organizations (SACCOs) and farmer organizations in the county to boost agricultural production and improve farmers’ livelihoods.…
The Government is set to introduce a data management system to improve public awareness of its development programmes and track the spread of illicit brews in Nyeri County. The move follows the conclusion of a three-day training workshop…
Seasoned and upcoming athletes from Kericho County have intensified preparations for the fifth edition of the Betika Cross Country race scheduled for October 10, 2026, at the Kericho Teachers Training College. The competition, sponsored by…
The business community in Embu County has called on politicians to take the lead in promoting peaceful campaigns and political tolerance, warning that traders often bear the greatest losses whenever political chaos erupts. Speaking on…
