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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:09:27
Over 800 Kericho boda boda riders get financial literacy training
Over 800 boda boda riders in Kericho County have been equipped with financial literacy skills to help them manage their earnings, meet loan obligations and safeguard their livelihoods. The training, organized by Mogo Kenya in partnership with the Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK) focused on practical financial skills, including budgeting, cash-flow management, understanding loan...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:14:23
UASU calls for urgent action to address crisis in public universities
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has called on the Government to urgently intervene and address what it describes as a deteriorating situation in Kenya's public university sector. In a statement read by UASU Secretary General (SG) Dr. Constantine Wasonga in Nairobi on Friday, the union cited stalled negotiations for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:17:41
Police hunt suspects behind 36 pregnancies at Bungoma school
Police in Bungoma have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to 36 teenage pregnancies at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye. The school administration said 10 learners are currently pregnant, 13 have already delivered and 13 others dropped out after becoming pregnant with all the cases reported between January and September this year. Principal Ruth Mulika...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:20:01
Kenya pushes India for fairer market access
Kenya has stepped up its push for fairer market access and a more balanced trading relationship with India, with the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe calling for urgent action to address tariff and market-access barriers affecting Kenyan agricultural exports. During bilateral consultations with the Indian High Commissioner, the CS placed...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:40:47
Education committee collects views
The National Assembly Education Committee has conducted a public participation exercise in Kisii county on the Basic Education Bill 2026 and five other proposed bills aimed at transforming Kenya's education sector. Speaking after the exercise at the Kisii National Polytechnic in Kisii town, the Committees Chairperson and Tinderet MP Julius Melly noted the education stakeholders...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:45:00
MKU wants skilled workers prioritised in labour export drive
University dons have urged the government to place skilled professionals at the centre of Kenya's labour export programme, saying international opportunities will only benefit the country if graduates are adequately trained and prepared for global workplaces. The scholars from Mount Kenya University (MKU) stressed on the need for exporting trained and resilient skilled labour that...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:48:39
Ruto asks Uhuru Kenyatta to respect former president's office
President William Ruto has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to refrain from activities that undermine the current administration. He accused his predecessor of undermining his office and supporting efforts to mobilize citizens against the government. Speaking to members of the public in Sindo town on Thursday, Ruto appealed to Kenyatta to respect the office he...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:52:33
Ida Odinga unveils committee to commemorate Raila
Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Dr. Ida Odinga, has unveiled a National Steering Committee to coordinate commemorative activities marking the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The committee, chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo a senior lecturer at Nairobi University, brings together representatives...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:19:13
Nairobi Among Areas to Receive Rainfall Over the Weekend
Parts of Nairobi are among areas expected to receive rainfall over the weekend, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department. In its Daily Rainfall Forecast, the department said some parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Meru, Kiambu, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Nakuru, Bomet, Nandi and Trans Nzoia counties are likely to receive light to moderate [...] The post Nairobi Among Areas to Receive Rainfall Over the Weekend appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:56:53
Kindiki Links Maua market and hospital upgrades to wider regional development plan
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlined a government investment programme targeting markets and healthcare facilities in Meru, saying the projects are intended to expand economic opportunities for traders and improve access to specialised medical services across the region. Speaking in Maua town on Thursday during a tour to inspect ongoing development projects, Kindiki said the government...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:01:38
Public participation forum in Kwale gathers views on education Bills
Members of the public in Kwale County have presented views and proposals on six education Bills currently before Parliament during a public participation forum held at the Cultural Centre in Matuga Sub-County. The forum, chaired by Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara, provided an opportunity for parents, teachers, learners and other stakeholders to raise concerns about...
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@kna Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:06:16
Embu women's prison gets Sh9 million mother and child unit
A new Sh9 million Mother and Child Accommodation Unit is set to be constructed at Embu Women's Prison, marking a major milestone in improving the welfare of children living with their incarcerated mothers. Developed with support from FreedomWithin Kenya, the facility will provide a safer, healthier and more nurturing environment for infants and young children...
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