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@kahawatungu Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:46:59
Court defers plea taking of man in cyber harassment of magistrate
A Kibera court has deferred the plea-taking of a man accused of cyber harassment over a message allegedly sent to a magistrate, directing that he be presented before the Milimani Law Courts for plea. Francis Kamau Karanja appeared before the Kibera Law Courts after the prosecution applied for the case to be transferred to the [...] The post Court defers plea taking of man in cyber harassment of magistrate appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:21
Tourism CS launches 16th Magical Kenya travel expo
Kenya has officially launched the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE 2026) at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi, setting an ambitious target to scale international tourists' arrivals to 5.5 million annually by 2028. Presiding over the official opening ceremony on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:22
Government intensifies drive to cut cost of farming, Kindiki says
The Government has stepped up efforts to reduce the cost of agricultural production, with the price of a 50-kilogram bag of subsidized fertilizer falling to Sh2,000 from Sh7,000, Vice President Kithure Kindiki has said. Kindiki said more than 34 million bags of subsidized fertilizer had been distributed to farmers, saving them an estimated Ksh100 billion...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:43:59
Turkana, KWS strengthen partnership to curb human-wildlife conflict
The Turkana County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to tackle human-wildlife conflict, improve community safety and promote peaceful co-existence between people and wildlife. The commitment was made during a meeting convened by the Department of Natural Resources to review human-wildlife conflict, wildlife conservation and insecurity concerns across the county....
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:47:44
Planning Committee lead restoration works ahead of Mazingira Day 2026
The Uasin Gishu Mazingira Day planning committee has intensified environmental restoration activities ahead of the main celebrations scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS), Eldoret. The committee, led by the office of the County Commissioner, County Forest Conservator (CFC), NEMA, the County Government and other stakeholders, is undertaking tree...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:53:04
Kenya steps up Ebola response as contacts rise to 57
Kenya has intensified its response to Ebola after the number of contacts linked to the country's first confirmed imported case rose to 57, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said. Duale said two additional contacts had been identified, bringing the total from the initial 55. Ten contacts have already been traced and placed under quarantine...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:59:37
NLC pledges to prioritize historical injustices, public land grabbing
The National Land Commission (NLC) has intensified efforts to resolve historical land injustice claims in the country, with Kenyans pushing for faster action on disputes that have remained unresolved for decades. NLC Historical Land Injustice Committee Chairperson Ms Mary Yiane Seneta said they had made progress in clearing its backlog, with only few of the...
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@kahawatungu Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:59:29
Judge faults gov't for failing to form fertilizer board
The High Court has faulted the government for failing to constitute the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs Board of Kenya and found that farmers who bought substandard fertilizer under the National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme had their constitutional consumer rights violated. Justice Gregory Mutai ruled that the failure by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for agriculture to establish [...] The post Judge faults govt for failing to form fertilizer board appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:57:02
African engineers turn technology into tools for disability inclusion
African engineers and innovators are using Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D technology and smart devices to break down barriers facing people with disabilities, opening new possibilities in communication, mobility, education and employment. Across the continent, innovators are developing locally tailored assistive technologies aimed at overcoming challenges such as high costs, limited access to specialised services, inaccessible...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:09
Kisumu gears up to enhances local healthcare services
The grassroots health sector in Kisumu County has received a shot in the arm after the government of Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o injected Sh600 million into the sector in a bid to transform healthcare delivery by taking medical services directly to residents doorsteps. The major investment will support 2,943 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) distributed across 291 Community Health Units....
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:02:39
Kirinyaga youth join government fight against alcohol, drug abuse
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Sufaa Omar Mjuma has called on young people to work with the government in the fight against illicit brews, alcohol and drug abuse, saying community engagement is key to addressing the problem. Mjuma said the government had shifted focus from routine raids and inspections to directly engaging young people to understand the...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:05:56
MTRH ramps up Ebola readiness after Kenya confirms first case
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital has intensified infection control, surveillance and staff training following confirmation of Kenya's first Ebola virus disease case, hospital officials said Wednesday. The facility, strategically located near Kenya-Uganda border points, has reinforced infection prevention and control protocols, upgraded early detection systems and briefed healthcare workers on identifying suspected cases, safe patient...
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@kna Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:34:56
Government invests Sh490 million in KMTC Karuri Campus, student hostel
The government is investing Sh490 million in the establishment of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Karuri Campus and construction of student accommodation in Kiambaa Constituency. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspected construction work at the campus on Tuesday as part of a tour of government-funded development projects in Kiambu County. The KMTC campus will cost...
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