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The government has cautioned Kenyans seeking employment abroad to guard against fraudulent recruitment agencies that exploit job seekers by demanding money for non-existent vacancies. Assistant Director of Skills and Expertise in the State…
Marsabit County Commissioner (CC) Stanley Kamande has lauded the rollout of Phase Two of the Digital Literacy Programme, saying it would help address teacher shortages, expand access to specialised instruction and improve education quality…
The State is developing a new national industrialisation policy, aimed at transforming Kenya’s manufacturing sector into an export-driven industry. The proposed policy seeks, among other things, to raise manufacturing’s contribution to the…
The Murang’a County Assembly has given the county executive 60 days to address staffing and equipment shortages, resolve land ownership issues and upgrade Kangema Hospital to Level Four status. The ultimatum follows the adoption of a…
Restoring trust in global institutions requires confronting massive delivery gaps and ensuring that Africa is recognised as an equal co-architect of the multilateral system, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa Ahunna…
Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital has appealed to members of the public to help identify 14 unclaimed bodies. currently lying at its mortuary before they are disposed of in accordance with the law. Speaking to the media, the…
High global oil costs driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions have pushed up Kenya’s fuel prices, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced. Speaking during a monthly pricing announcement…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is actively seeking international strategic partnerships to enhance regional maritime trade and improve port operational efficiency. KPA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Capt. William Ruto says the Authority is…
Elders from the Talai and Nandi Kaburwo communities have threatened to curse and excommunicate politicians found hiring goons to intimidate rivals, warning that political violence could undermine peace and democracy. Speaking at Koitalel…
The Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) had been billed as an event that would lead to the economic turnaround of the county, and for months, top county officials had crisscrossed the country inviting potential…
The County Government of Nakuru is implementing the ‘Just City Model’, an urban planning framework that prioritises social justice, democratic governance and sustainable urban development to address rapid urban expansion and economic…
More than 5,000 delegates from 50 countries have gathered in Nairobi for the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026, aimed at strengthening continental trade, attracting investment, and accelerating economic integration. The…
Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with health authorities saying contact tracing and quarantine measures are helping to detect infections early. The Ministry of Health said the patient, a 39-year-old…
Kenya is working to establish a national chapter of the Youth in Agrifood Systems in East Africa (YASE) platform to bring together fragmented youth groups and strengthen their participation in agricultural development. The proposed chapter…
The youth have been strongly urged to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to secure self-reliance and drive socio-economic growth. The call was made by the Principal Secretaries (PSs) Dr. Esther Muoria, State…
As the morning sun shines over Busia town, the streets slowly come alive. Matatus hoot scrambling for passengers, and motorbike engines reverberate loudly as pedestrians are in a rush hour to their destinations. Among this busy movement is…
Floods, especially in the Northeastern region and parts of Tana River counties, are known to cause havoc: loss of lives, destruction of properties, sweeping of farms along River Tana, and sometimes livestock is not spared. For every rain…
College students from Nyandarua County have expressed frustration over insufficient financial aid, noting that limited bursaries often fail to cover rising tuition and living costs. To counter this, the students are calling for enhanced…
Jua Kali Enterprises continues to provide livelihoods for families across the country, with artisans transforming locally available materials into household items. However, for 77-year-old Peter Muiruri Mbugua and his 68-year-old wife,…
Head teachers of junior public secondary schools in Mvita Sub-County, Mombasa, have been urged to ensure the safety, proper maintenance and sustainable use of interactive smart boards and laptops introduced under the Digital Literacy…
Harambee Starlets are set for a tougher examination in their quest for a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after Malawi booked a meeting with Kenya in the next round of the CAF Women’s Olympic football qualifiers. The development…
The government is stepping up investment in modern markets in Kiambu County, with the construction of the Sh267 million Kangangi Fresh Produce Market in Kiambu Town currently 30 per cent complete. The facility is among nearly 600 markets…
With the rapid developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), discussions about the high-end tech’s potential and its impacts on our daily lives have permeated every sector of our lives and turned a new page on the way we…
Residents of Adega in Rachuonyo East Sub-County are poised for a major improvement in access to clean and safe water after the launch of a solar-powered borehole project, spearheaded by the national government. The multimillion-shilling…
