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The Government is seeking to mobilise Sh1.7 trillion to expand electricity infrastructure and achieve universal access to power across the country, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira has said. Wachira said the investment plan…
The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has called for greater public awareness via healthy eating and nutrition as part of efforts to prevent diseases and improve community health. The hospital made the…
The government has ruled out plans to close Kenya’s borders amid concerns over rising Ebola cases, urging county governments to strengthen preparedness and residents to seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms. The Head of…
More than 500 children with disabilities in Kisumu County have been mapped and registered in a three-day exercise aimed at linking them to education, healthcare and government support. The children, some of whom had never been assessed,…
Kenya is set to construct an Sh. 80 billion nuclear research reactor at Konza Technopolis to locally produce drugs for cancer treatment and cut over-reliance on imports from South Africa and expensive medical trips to India. The project,…
Samburu County Referral Hospital received a major boost after a blood donation drive conducted on 17th October 2026 successfully collected 28 pints of blood. The drive was organized by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Samburu Branch in…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has launched a Sh. 70 million Barkorwa Catholic Mission Hospital in Seme, Kisumu County to bring surgical and inpatient services closer to residents. The proposed 45-bed capacity facility, which is…
The Iteso community in Kenya and Uganda is finalising preparations for cultural celebrations scheduled for October 29 to 31, which will culminate in the fourth coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot…
Hundreds of residents in Bungoma County have benefited from free medical services in a healthcare outreach aimed at easing the cost of treatment for vulnerable households. The medical camp, held at Nalondo Primary School, was organised…
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has pledged that the government will not relent in its collective efforts to empower young people and women as this was essential to expanding economic…
Police officers and transport stakeholders in Murang’a County have called for stronger collaboration through community policing to address crime, improve road safety and strengthen security management in the public transport sector. The…
The Architects’ Alliance has opposed the proposed Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, calling for separate legislation to regulate architects and other professionals in the built environment. The alliance, led by…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu is intensifying efforts to elevate Uasin Gishu County Hospital into a premier public health facility, with a strong push for expanded services, stronger institutional capacity and higher standards of…
The County Government of Kakamega has commenced a Sh11 million solar power project at Matete Health Centre in Chevaywa Ward, Lugari Sub-County, in a move aimed at improving healthcare delivery through a reliable and sustainable electricity…
Mombasa politician Said Abdalla popularly known as ‘Saido’ has urged voters to reject divisive politics, tribalism and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. He called on voters in the coastal city of Mombasa…
Three health workers and a relative of the deceased index case have tested positive for Ebola while 128 contacts have been traced and placed under quarantine. The Ministry of Health confirmed last evening that there were four new cases of…
The prolonged dry spell affecting the North Rift region is taking a toll on farmers, traders and consumers, with declining agricultural production and reduced supplies pushing up the prices of essential food commodities, including…
Bishop Joseph Mbatia of Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu has called upon men to shun traditions that conflicts with God’s word and stand firm in their Christian faith. Bishop Mbatia who was delivering a sermon during Diocesan Catholic Men…
Suna Migori Rotary Club has donated more than 40,000 books worth Sh52 million to the Migori Public Library to promote a reading culture among school-going children and the wider community. Speaking during the launch of the library at Msomi…
Eleven women’s groups in Marsabit County have received farming tools, water and financial support from the Marsabit Women Advocacy and Development Organization (MWADO) to boost their livelihoods and strengthen household economic security,…
Political realignment is gathering momentum in Mombasa as the countdown to the 2027 General Election begins, with former Kisauni MP Ali Mbogo becoming the latest entrant into an increasingly crowded gubernatorial contest. Mbogo joins a…
The Principal Secretary state department for ICT Eng. John Tanui has urged Kenyan youth to embrace discipline and professionalism to claim their share of the multi-billion-dollar global digital economy. Speaking at a digital sensitization…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned contractors undertaking government-funded projects against delays and shoddy work, cautioning that those who fail to deliver as agreed risk arrest and prosecution. Kindiki said the government…
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have thrown their weight behind a circular economy drive, vowing to turn agricultural waste, plastics, textiles, construction debris, cartons and electronic scrap into new sources of jobs, investment and…
