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Lusaka warns Bungoma hospital boards against graft
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Lusaka warns Bungoma hospital boards against graft

Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka, has warned newly appointed Hospital Board Members, that they risk undermining healthcare delivery if they use their positions to influence tenders, interfere in hospital operations or facilitate the misuse…

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Bungoma seals partnerships to boost healthcare delivery
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Bungoma seals partnerships to boost healthcare delivery

Bungoma County has signed partnership agreements with four organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery, expand disability services, improve medical training and enhance the use of data in decision-making. Governor Kenneth Lusaka,…

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Leaders express concerns over organization of Raila memorial event
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Leaders express concerns over organization of Raila memorial event

A section of leaders in Homa Bay County have expressed displeasure over the chaotic memorial ceremony of Raila Odinga in Migwena grounds last week. A number of leaders allied to the ODM Party are criticizing the organizers of Raila’s first…

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Ruto opens Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret
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Ruto opens Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret

President William Ruto has officially opened the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret, recognising the contribution of local Jua Kali artisans who supplied windows and doors worth Sh264 million for the development. He handed over…

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Kipchoge Keino Stadium ready for Mashujaa Day celebrations
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Kipchoge Keino Stadium ready for Mashujaa Day celebrations

Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is ready to host the 63rd Mashujaa Day national celebrations on Tuesday, with President William Ruto expected to preside over the event, Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond…

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India donates medical supplies to boost Ebola preparedness
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India donates medical supplies to boost Ebola preparedness

India has donated 11 tonnes of medical supplies and specialised equipment to Kenya to strengthen the country’s preparedness for Ebola and improve public health emergency response. The consignment, which includes protective gear, laboratory…

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Kisumu develops five-year plan to tackle rising temperatures
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Kisumu develops five-year plan to tackle rising temperatures

Kisumu County is developing a five-year Heat and Cooling Action Plan to address rising temperatures, protect vulnerable populations and safeguard livelihoods as extreme heat increasingly threatens public health and economic activities…

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Land verification, validation underway in Nakuru County
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Land verification, validation underway in Nakuru County

A land verification and validation exercise has begun in four sub-counties in Nakuru to authenticate land ownership and facilitate the issuance of title deeds. The exercise that will run from October 19 to October 29, 2026, is part of the…

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Benefactor donates rice to Kiharu schools for candidates
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Benefactor donates rice to Kiharu schools for candidates

One hundred seventy-one schools in Kiharu Constituency have received rice donations to provide lunch for candidates sitting national examinations, easing the financial burden on parents during the tests period. Philanthropist Karanja Mburu…

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Eldoret ready to host Mashujaa Day celebrations, Commissioner says
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Eldoret ready to host Mashujaa Day celebrations, Commissioner says

Eldoret is ready to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, with the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Dr Abdi Hassan describing the city as a fitting venue because of its rich sporting heritage and contribution to Kenya’s success in…

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Kenya bags 23 Excellence Awards at APSCA 2026 gala in Accra
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Kenya bags 23 Excellence Awards at APSCA 2026 gala in Accra

Kenya has scooped 23 excellence awards at the just-concluded Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) 2026 gala held in Accra, Ghana, reaffirming the country’s high standing in public sector governance and service delivery. Among…

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County to rehabilitate on-farm roads in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
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County to rehabilitate on-farm roads in Mwea Irrigation Scheme

The Kirinyaga County Government has committed to rehabilitating on-farm roads in the vast Mwea Irrigation Scheme following years of deterioration that have affected the transportation of rice from the farm to market. Speaking during a…

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Stakeholders urge men to speak openly about mental health struggles
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Stakeholders urge men to speak openly about mental health struggles

Men in Kwale County have been urged to speak openly about mental health challenges and domestic abuse as stakeholders plan safe spaces where they can seek help without fear of stigma or discrimination. The initiative will form part of…

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Govt rolls out 439 development projects across Rift Valley
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Govt rolls out 439 development projects across Rift Valley

The Government is implementing 439 development projects across the Rift Valley region, targeting improvements in roads, affordable housing, markets, agriculture, water and institutional infrastructure, Regional Commissioner Dr Abdi Hassan…

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Mombasa County conducts free health checkups dubbed ‘BabaCare’
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Mombasa County conducts free health checkups dubbed ‘BabaCare’

Mombasa County is offering free medical services throughout the month of October 2026 across all public health facilities under the ‘BabaCare’ initiative, also known as ‘’Mwezi wa Baba’. The initiative by the coastal county is to honour…

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Taita Taveta steps up rice production to cut import dependence
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Taita Taveta steps up rice production to cut import dependence

Taita Taveta County is stepping up rice production through improved seed, farmer training and local processing as Kenya seeks to bridge the gap between domestic rice production and consumer demand. The county government, in partnership…

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Police intensify crackdown on suspected illicit alcohol in Kirinyaga
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Police intensify crackdown on suspected illicit alcohol in Kirinyaga

Police in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, have seized a consignment of suspected illicit alcohol during an operation to curb circulation of unsafe alcoholic drinks. The operation, conducted on Sunday, was led by Mwea East Sub-County Police…

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Authority seizes refurbished phones, drones in smuggling crackdown
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Authority seizes refurbished phones, drones in smuggling crackdown

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has impounded 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in an operation highlighting the growing role of technology in detecting suspected smuggling…

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Govt intensifies crackdown on criminal gangs in Homa Bay
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Govt intensifies crackdown on criminal gangs in Homa Bay

The government has intensified a crackdown on criminal gangs and goons in Homa Bay County, with Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo warning that both perpetrators and their sponsors will face decisive…

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Sang urges Nandi residents to respect elected leaders
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Sang urges Nandi residents to respect elected leaders

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has urged residents to support elected leaders throughout their five-year terms, warning that public humiliation and political hostility could undermine their ability to secure development resources and deliver…

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