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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:56:33
CS Kagwe unveils ambitious plan to revolutionize farming in the Coast
The Government has unveiled an ambitious economic revival strategy for the Coast region, targeting a threefold to fourfold increase in production of cashew nuts, coconut, cassava and cotton, as Tanzania pledged deeper cross-border investment in agriculture. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said at the 123rd edition of the ASK Mombasa International Show...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:40:08
US Navy destroyer USS Ross arrives in Mombasa
By Magati Obebo The United States Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71), has arrived at the Port of Mombasa for a scheduled visit, underscoring the longstanding security partnership between Kenya and the United States. The warship arrived in Mombasa on September 5, 2026, as the two countries continue to deepen cooperation on [...] The post US Navy destroyer USS Ross arrives in Mombasa appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:56:19
Irrigation authority plans floodwater harvesting before El Niño
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is accelerating efforts to complete key dam projects and expand water-harvesting infrastructure across the Coast region as the country prepares for what forecasters warn could be one of the strongest El Niño events in decades. Speaking at the Authority's stand during the Mombasa International Show, Director of Irrigation Management Services...
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:03:31
Nyeri leaders seek intervention over declining enrolment of students
Nyeri town Member of Parliament Duncan Mathenge has joined the list of county leaders calling for urgent action to be taken to tackle the declining rates of enrolment in schools in Nyeri County. Mathenge said it was disheartening to see high levels of inequalities in the learning institutions which he noted raise serious concerns over...
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:20:15
Gakoigo stadium construction raises hopes for economic transformation
Maragua residents have expressed optimism as construction of the Sh850 million Gakoigo Stadium progresses steadily, saying the project will transform the town and stimulate economic activity in the agriculturally rich area. Residents said the 10,000-capacity facility would change the face of Maragua while creating opportunities for businesses, including hotels, shops, food vendors and transport operators....
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:23:15
Murang'a positions Makenji SEZ as investment hub
Murang'a County is stepping up efforts to attract more investors by showcasing progress in industrial development and positioning the Makenji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a key driver of economic growth. The Murang'a Budget and Economic Council (MBEC), comprising business leaders, professionals, academicians and public servants, has reviewed the county's economic progress as it prepares...
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@kenyans Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:15:59
Concern as Gulf Nations Begin Deportations of Foreigners, Including Kenyans
Reports indicate that over the past three weeks, the Gulf nations have intensified the crackdown on foreigners, with several Africans, including Kenyans, among those affected.
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:45:17
Magadi soda ash poised to fuel Kenya's industrial take-off, Says PS
For more than a century, Kenya has watched trains ferry soda ash from the shores of Lake Magadi to Mombasa for shipment abroad. Now, the Government wants to reverse that journey by ensuring the mineral feeds factories at home before it leaves the country. Principal Secretary (PS) for Industrialisation Dr. Juma Mukhwana says Kenya must...
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:47:03
Makueni recruits 60 interns under cohort nine programme
The County Government of Makueni has recruited 60 graduates as interns under cohort nine of its internship programme, with each expected to serve for one year in various county departments. Acting Chief Officer in the Department of Education, ICT and Internship, Damaris Makau, said the interns were selected from the county's 30 wards, with two...
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:50:47
Marsabit Municipality begins parking fee collection amid legal tussle
Marsabit Municipality begun collecting parking fees in Marsabit Town triggering protests, with the county officials defending the charges as legally provided for under the County Finance Act, while an advocate and residents have challenged the move. Marsabit Chief Officer for Lands and Urban Development, Galm Guyo, said the parking charges are provided for under the...
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@kna Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:53:17
Nyanza residents raise concerns over Siaya nuclear plant
Growing concern has emerged in Nyanza over plans to establish a nuclear power plant in Siaya County, with a section of citizens and academics opposing the proposed project and calling for comprehensive public participation and independent environmental and safety assessments. The multi-billion-shilling project, which would be Kenya's first nuclear power plant, is proposed for Lihundu...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:13:28
PS Elijah Mwangi gives update on AFCON infrastructure preps
Kenya's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are in top gear, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports, Elijah Mwangi. Kenya is preparing Raila Odinga International Stadium and Kasarani Stadium as match venues for next year's showpiece that will be co-hosted by CECAFA neighbors Uganda and Tanzania. PS Elijah [...] The post PS Elijah Mwangi gives update on AFCON infrastructure preps appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:55:06
Tume ya IEBC yaagizwa kuangazia upya zabuni ya teknolojia ya uchaguzi
TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka ncini (IEBC) imeagizwa kufanya marekebisho katika zabuni yake ya ununuzi wa teknolojia itakayotumika katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027 baada ya Bodi ya Ukaguzi wa Ununuzi ya Umma (PPARB) kugundua mapungufu katika vigezo vya tathmini na mahitaji ya kiufundi yaliyowekwa kwenye nyaraka za zabuni hiyo. Bodi hiyo ilisema kuwa zabuni hiyo haikueleza kwa uwazi jinsi kutimiza mahitaji ya kiufundi yangepimwa sambamba na mfumo wa alama za tathmini, hali ambayo ingeweza kusababisha wakaguzi kutoa alama tofauti kwa mapendekezo yenye sifa zinazofanana. "Stakabadhi za zabuni zinapaswa kueleza wazi ikiwa kutimiza kila kipengele cha kiufundi ni lazima au ikiwa kuna njia mbadala za kuthibitisha utiifu huo," bodi ilisema. Bodi iliongeza kuwa pale ambapo maelezo ya kiufundi yanahusisha masharti kadhaa, stakabadhi za zabuni zinapaswa pia kufafanua iwapo masharti yote lazima yatimizwe au kama kutimiza idadi fulani ya masharti kunatosha ili zabuni ichukuliwe kuwa imekidhi vigezo. Aidha, IEBC imeagizwa kutafuta ushauri na msaada wa kiufundi kutoka kwa Mamlaka ya Udhibiti wa Ununuzi ya Umma (PPRA) kabla ya kuendelea na mchakato huo wa ununuzi. Ukaguzi huo unalenga kuhakikisha kuwa mahitaji yote yanaelezwa kwa uwazi, ushahidi unaohitajika kuthibitisha unatambuliwa bayana, na mfumo wa kutoa alama unakuwa wa haki, wa wazi na unaoweza kupimika. PPARB iliagiza IEBC kufanya marekebisho, ufafanuzi na mabadiliko yanayohitajika katika stakabadhi za zabuni, kisha ichapishe toleo jipya na kupatia wote wanaowania zabuni muda unaotakiwa kisheria, lakini usiopungua siku saba, ili kuzingatia marekebisho hayo na kuwasilisha zabuni zao. Uamuzi huo ulitokana na malalamishi yaliyowasilishwa na kampuni ya Galadirel Investment Limited, ambayo ilitaka kusitishwa kwa zabuni hiyo ikidai kuwa masharti yake yalikuwa ya kibaguzi na yalitungwa kwa njia inayonufaisha kampuni ya Miru Systems ya Korea Kusini, inayojihusisha na teknolojia za uchaguzi. Zabuni hiyo inahusu Mfumo Jumuishi wa Kusimamia Uchaguzi (IEMS) pamoja na vifaa vinavyohusiana nao, ambavyo vitasaidia vifaa vya KIEMS vinavyotumika kutambua wapigakura kwa alama za kibayometriki na kusambaza matokeo ya uchaguzi. Hii ni moja ya zabuni mbili kubwa za kimataifa zilizotangazwa na IEBC kwa maandalizi ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027. Zabuni nyingine inahusu uchapishaji wa karatasi za kura, vifaa maalum vya wapigakura wenye ulemavu wa kuona, Daftari la Wapigakura na fomu rasmi za uchaguzi. Galadirel ilidai kuwa stakabadhi za zabuni zilikuwa na masharti magumu ambayo yangeweza kuwazuia washindani wengine kushiriki. Miongoni mwa masharti yaliyopingwa ni hitaji la wanaowania zabuni kuwa na angalau miaka mitano ya uzoefu katika usambazaji wa teknolojia za uchaguzi, vifaa, mitambo na vifaa saidizi. Pia, walitakiwa kuthibitisha kuwa kati ya mwaka 2021 na 2025 walitekeleza angalau mkataba mmoja wa teknolojia ya uchaguzi na kusambaza angalau vifaa 50,000 kwa mteja mmoja katika kipindi hicho. Kampuni hiyo ilidai kuwa masharti hayo yalionekana kuakisi uzoefu na mafanikio ya Miru Systems. "Haya ni masharti yanayoonekana kufanana moja kwa moja na mafanikio ambayo Miru Systems imepata katika zabuni za hapo awali," Galadirel ilisema mahakamani. Hata hivyo, bodi ilikataa hoja kwamba kuwepo kwa mahitaji maalum pekee kunamaanisha kuwa zabuni hiyo ilibuniwa kinyume cha sheria kunufaisha kampuni fulani. Bodi ilieleza kuwa taasisi inayofanya ununuzi ina haki ya kuweka viwango vya uzoefu, uwezo wa kiufundi na umahiri wa kitaaluma vinavyohitajika kwa utekelezaji wa kandarasi husika.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:59:29
Worker dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at Athi River plant
A 20-year-old worker died after he was trapped in a conveyor belt while working at a steam plant in Athi River, Machakos County. Timothy Oyindi Nyarige was involved in the workplace accident on Friday, September 4, 2026, at about 1pm at a facility operated by Golden Africa Limited. The company's security manager was alerted to [...] The post Worker dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at Athi River plant appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:03:14
Two children die in Isiolo house fire
Two children are feared to have died after a fire swept through a residential compound in Bulapesa, Isiolo County, destroying 17 timber rooms and a three-bedroom permanent house. The fire broke out at around 11am on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the home of a woman. Police said officers from Kulamawe Police Station, together with [...] The post Two children die in Isiolo house fire appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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