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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:36:45
Embobut residents pledge to end FGM
More than 3,000 residents of Embobut, Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have signed a declaration to abandon Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and instead protect and empower girls. The residents committed themselves during a ceremony at St. Michael's Secondary School in Embobut, pledging to work with community leaders and other stakeholders to eradicate the practice. Youth representative...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:05
ihiga Governor commissions tree nursery and apiculture project
Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has commissioned the Gamurembe Tree Nursery and Apiculture Project in Muhudu Ward, Sabatia Sub-County, aimed at promoting environmental conservation, strengthening climate resilience and improving community livelihoods. The project, implemented through the Directorate of Climate Change under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, combines indigenous tree seedling production with beekeeping...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:13:17
Govt fast-fracks 2027/28 budget cycle ahead of polls
The National Treasury has adjusted the budget preparation timetable for the 2027/2028 Financial Year (FY) to allow Parliament to review and appropriate budget estimates by March 31, 2027, ensuring continuous public service delivery ahead of the August 2027 General Elections. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, stated that the adjusted calendar will provide economic certainty....
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:20:10
Commission recovers Sh112.1 million for complainants
The Advocates Complaints Commission facilitated the recovery of Sh112.1 million on behalf of complainants during the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh101.8 million recovered during the previous financial year, Commission Chairman Moses Cheboi has revealed. The increase of Sh10.3 million in recovered funds highlights the Commission's role in helping aggrieved clients to reclaim their assets...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:28:44
Bungoma Assembly attain ISO certification
The County Assembly of Bungoma has become the first county assembly in Kenya to attain ISO 9001:2015 certification, a milestone expected to strengthen accountability, efficiency and quality in service delivery. The certification by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) recognises the assemblys efforts to establish structured management systems, improve internal processes and promote continuous improvement...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:33:49
Busia residents call for sensitisation on land acquisition
There is a need to sensitise members of the public about their rights, especially on compulsory land acquisition. Speaking after a public participation forum at Busia Agricultural Training Centre, the National Land Commission vice chairperson, Julie Oseko, noted that a number of local residents had been displaced to pave the way for government development projects,...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:46:20
Nakuru strengthens partnerships to improve maternal, reproductive healthcare services
The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening strategic partnerships to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, with maternal and newborn health remaining a priority in its ongoing health-sector reforms. The devolved unit's administration has pledged to enhance investments in the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and young girls with a view to achieving...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:47:19
Sh270M irrigation projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nandi
Residents of Nandi County are set to benefit from Sh270 million worth of irrigation and dam projects, aimed at improving food security, increasing agricultural productivity and strengthening resilience to climate change. The investment undertaken by the State Department for Irrigation covers four projects spread across Nandi Hills, Tinderet and Mosop constituencies, with the interventions expected...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:54:36
Nandi residents receive free eye health services
Nandi Hills County Hospital, in collaboration with Eldo-Eye Hospital in Nandi Hills, joined the rest of the world in celebrating this year's World Sight Day by offering free eye checkups to the local residents. Speaking at Nandi Hills County Hospital, County Director of Health Dr Christine Chebet underscored that the health of our eyes is...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:53
Kwale residents raise fresh land concerns, despite issuance of title deeds
Some residents of Kwale County have raised concerns over the size of land parcels contained in newly issued title deeds, saying the allocations do not correspond with the ancestral land their families have occupied and cultivated for generations. The residents said they welcomed the government's efforts to resolve historical land ownership problems at the Coast...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:26:24
Civil servants urged to counter misinformation on government projects
Civil servants in Kajiado North sub-county have been urged to embrace government services and programmes so they can provide the public with accurate, first-hand information and counter misinformation on the same. Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Yusuf Mohamed said officers had a responsibility to explain government programmes objectively, particularly flagship initiatives under the Bottom-Up...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:57
Uasin Gishu gears for Mashujaa Day
The preparations toward this years Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, cohosted by the three counties of Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet, have entered the final stretch. Uasin Gishu County Commissioner (CC) Dr. Eddyson Nyale, speaking during a press briefing at his office, said the preparations have entered a critical...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:45:22
Homa Bay moves to keep livestock out of CBD
Authorities have intensified efforts to restore order and safety within Homa Bay town by restricting livestock movement in the CBD and markets while cracking down on boda boda riders violating traffic rules. The county has directed livestock owners to keep cows, goats, sheep and donkeys out of the Central Business District (CBD), highways and market...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:29
WHO urges shift to community-based mental health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate the shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based mental health services that protect patients' rights, dignity, and freedom. In a new guide, released ahead of World Mental Health Day, WHO outlines practical measures to help countries reduce prolonged hospital stays, improve treatment practices, and...
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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:36
How Judith Makau is creating jobs for Mombasa's youth
In a modest workshop on the ground floor of Mombasa's Jiwaji Building, a woman's quiet determination has grown into a source of livelihood for a small but steadily expanding team of young tailors. What began in 2020 with one sewing machine and a single tailor is now African Brides, also known as Label of Choice,...
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