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As the African continent battles a rising toll of Ebola infections, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is stepping-up measures to support affected nations, enhance regional coordination, and build long-term…
Masalani Town, the headquarters of Ijara Sub County continues to experience persistence power outages after electricity supply went off again in what has lately become a common occurrence. Distraught residents had to spend the last 24…
Thirty-one women, youth and men’s groups in Kiambu Township Constituency have received Sh6.2 million from Uwezo Fund to support their businesses and strengthen their economic activities. The cheques were disbursed by Kiambu Township Member…
Sugarcane farmers and stakeholders in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County have strongly opposed the proposed Crops Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could undermine ongoing reforms in the sugar industry. The cane…
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen innovation and bring all hubs under a unified framework to accelerate the commercialization of ideas, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities for young people.…
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has extended a warm invitation to Polish investors, urging them to seize the county’s untapped economic potential and forge partnerships that will elevate it as a premier investment…
Uasin Gishu is moving closer to a strategic partnership with St John Ambulance Kenya that could transform emergency medical response, expand first aid skills at the community level and strengthen preparedness across the county. The County…
Tharaka-Nithi Governor, Muthomi Njuki, has dismissed claims that Chuka Teaching and Referral Hospital is in a poor state, accusing some political leaders of tarnishing the facility’s reputation for their own interests. Njuki urged…
The State Department for Irrigation is rolling out a transformative exchange programme to mobilize farmers to shift from traditional rain-fed agriculture to modern irrigation farming to boost agricultural productivity, improve livelihoods…
Kericho County had an estimated 18,179 people living with HIV as of September 2026, with 16,009 receiving care, underscoring the need to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and support services. According to the National Syndemic…
As the world witnesses an exponential growth in lifestyle diseases, more and more people are now taking to herbal products and natural spices to stay healthy. Today, non-communicable diseases account for 39 per cent of all deaths in Kenya…
Youths drawn from Nyamira and Bomet counties are participating in peaceful sensitization forum focused on the various government initiatives, aimed at empowering the young population to become independent and dependable citizens. Speaking…
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Managing Director Tom Imbo has said the Sh1.2 billion 66-kilometre and 132-kilovolt Kitui–Wote electricity transmission has improved power supply in the Lower South Eastern region.…
Kenya is seeking to attract investment in potato processing, seed production and commercial farming to reduce reliance on imported potato products and increase farmers’ incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary…
Homa Bay County farmer and gender champion Boniface Otieno Owino has been named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2026 for empowering women and young people through agriculture, mentorship, and sustainable farming. Owino, 29,…
Absa Bank Kenya has launched the inaugural Absa Eldoret City Run, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, community participation and the development of athletics. The event, which will…
Taita Taveta County is seeking to leverage Kenya’s technology infrastructure and expertise at Konza Technopolis to accelerate the digitisation of public services, strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and…
The Uasin Gishu roads network revolution is more than just grading and gravelling; it is transforming livelihoods, connecting farmers to markets, opening the county for businesses, bridging communities and unlocking economic growth. Since…
As the country gears towards next year’s general elections, a new peacebuilding initiative has been launched to track early warning signs and formulate early responses to conflicts, misinformation and other risks that may cause violence or…
Kenya has become the first African country to join a global alliance searching for a cure for dengue fever, as the country battles a surge in infections that has seen cases more than double in a year. The Kenya Medical Research Institute…
The 2026 County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) Games, kicked off with pomp and colour, Monday, bringing the Lakeside City of Kisumu to a standstill. The Kisumu-Kakamega highway was brought to a standstill, Monday, as members of…
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has held a consultative meeting with a delegation from Amref Health Africa, led by their Chief Executive Officer, Dr Githinji Gitahi, to strengthen the Ministry’s strategic partnership with the…
The Nakuru County Government has intensified its countywide campaign against rabies, rolling out vaccination exercises across all 11 sub-counties. The drive aims to immunise dogs against the deadly disease and significantly reduce the risk…
The Judiciary and justice-sector stakeholders in Kiambu County have launched a weeklong Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) programme at the Kiambu Law Courts, running from October 26 to 30, to deepen public access to justice through…
