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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:54:33
Kitui leaders ban sand harvesting near bridges
The Kitui County Security Committee has banned sand harvesting near river bridges, warning that the practice weakens bridge foundations and could cause the infrastructure to collapse, especially during heavy rains and flooding. Kitui County Commissioner Erastus Mbui said the Kwa Masesi Bridge across River Tiva along the Kitui-Machakos road was among bridges at risk of...
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:34:17
Kenya strengthens tea sector
Kenya is stepping up efforts to secure the future of its tea industry by accelerating climate-smart research, expanding local value addition, embracing technology, and opening new markets as the country positions tea farmers to capture greater value from the global tea economy. The strategy emerged during high-level discussions between Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary...
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:18:11
Kiambu men urged to embrace SHA mental health services
Kiambu men have been urged to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) and seek mental health services, following concerns that they account for more than 90 percent of reported suicide cases in the sub-county over the past three years. As Kenya joins the rest of the world in marking World Suicide Prevention Month, mental...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:35:25
Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Appointments to State Boards
President William Ruto and several Cabinet secretaries have made a series of appointments and reappointments to various government boards and institutions. The appointments, contained in a Gazette Notice dated September 18, 2026, include positions at regulatory authorities, State agencies, correctional institutions and government boards. President Ruto reappointed Moses Njenga Chege as the Non-Executive Chairperson of [...] The post Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Appointments to State Boards appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:04:26
Vihiga invests Sh12m in ECDE furniture, learning materials
The County Government of Vihiga has invested Sh12 million in furniture and learning materials for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres across the county. The investment, targeting 200 ECDE centres in the six sub-counties, includes 8,000 chairs, 2,000 tables and 900 curriculum designs. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the County Headquarters, Governor Dr Wilber...
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:10:48
Vihiga steps up El Niño preparedness
The Vihiga County Government has stepped up disaster preparedness measures in anticipation of the forecasted El Niño rains, with high-risk areas prone to landslides and flooding already mapped. Governor Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo said the county had identified areas likely to be affected by flooding and landslides to facilitate timely response and protect residents during the...
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:28:53
Cycle of economic abuse hijacks Kenya's track stars
Like thousands of hopeful young people from Elgeyo Marakwet seeking greener pastures in athletics, Everlyne Ruto arrived at a local training camp after completing her primary school education at Class 8. In 2010, the young athlete met a Form Four leaver, fell in love, got married and soon welcomed their first child, but the relationship...
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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:31:35
Ottichilo calls for stronger nursing, midwifery to sustain quality healthcare
Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has reaffirmed the importance of strengthening nursing and midwifery as key pillars in the delivery of quality and resilient healthcare across the East, Central and Southern Africa region. Governor Ottichilo made the remarks during the 17th East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM) Biennial Scientific...
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