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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:01:53
Government takes services to the grassroots through Huduma Mashinani
Residents of Tharaka-Nithi Today accessed services and information from various Government agencies during the Mlima Huduma Mashinani initiative held at Kathwana Stadium, in an effort to bring public services closer to citizens and improve service delivery at the grassroots. The initiative, organised by the Mt Kenya Caucus, brought together Directors and Heads of Departments from...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:05:23
Nandi to power Mother and Baby Health Complex with Solar Energy
The Nandi County Government plans to install a solar power system at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital's Mother and Baby Health Complex to reduce electricity costs and ensure reliable power supply when President William Ruto officially opens the facility. Governor Stephen Sang said the county had partnered with KCB Bank to finance the solarisation of the...
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@standard Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:46:50
Ida Odinga condemns politicians' conduct at Raila's anniversary
Reports that individuals may have been paid and transported to the gathering for the purpose of heckling, intimidating or disrupting invited guests are deeply disturbing, said Mama Ida.
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:31:27
Government expands digital learning to promote equal education opportunities in Nyandarua
Twenty public junior secondary schools in Nyandarua County have received interactive smartboards and teacher laptops under the government's digital learning initiative aimed at promoting equal access to quality education through technology. Speaking during the launch at Olkalou Comprehensive School in Olkalou town, Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) Director of ICT Infrastructure Alex Njihia said...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:35:42
Igembe North security team destroys 22 illegal gambling machines
Security officers in Igembe North, Meru County, have destroyed 22 unlicensed gambling machines seized from five premises in Laare Town in a crackdown on illegal betting operations. The machines were destroyed at the Igembe North Sub- County headquarters as authorities warned operators to obtain government licences or risk losing their investments. Deputy County Commissioner Martin...
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@kahawatungu Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:59:37
Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked to Arson Attacks in Nakuru
Police have arrested three suspects linked to a series of arson attacks, malicious damage to property and other criminal activities in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers raided a suspected gang hideout in Mau Narok, where they arrested Simon Thiru, Hassan Mwangi Wambura and Samson Muthee Wambui. The arrests [...] The post Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked to Arson Attacks in Nakuru appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:15:12
NEMA launches crackdown on plastic bags in Busia
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with a multi-agency team, has launched a crackdown on the use of banned plastic bags in Busia County, leading to the arrest of more than 10 people. Speaking to the Kenya News Agency, Busia County NEMA Director Cliff Barkach said the operation would be extended across the...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:53:07
Mbadi announces proposed PAYE exemption for workers earning below Sh32,800
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi has announced plans to introduce an amendment in Parliament to exempt employees earning Sh32,800 and below from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income households. Mbadi said the proposal, expected to be presented to...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:01:44
Diplomat calls on Kenya to secure youth employment in the AI Era
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms global workplaces, Sweden's Deputy Head of Mission to Kenya, Sophie Kilburn, has called on government and policy leaders to protect entry level jobs for young people in an evolving employment landscape. Addressing faculty, students and guests during an AI and Future of Work summit at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:06:21
Kenya confirms third Ebola case; says community transmission remains low
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease), with the Ministry of Health saying there is no evidence of community transmission and that the risk to the general public remains low. Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the patient, a 65-year-old woman who is a close relative and primary contact of...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:10:34
Widows challenged to turn empowerment opportunities into sustainable livelihood.
More than 6,000 widows from across Kericho County converged at Kericho Teachers Training College for an empowerment forum aimed at helping them overcome socio-economic challenges and improve their livelihoods. The gathering, organised by Hope Alive International, brought together women from different parts of the county, for a day of encouragement, networking and access to opportunities....
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@kahawatungu Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:50:04
Body of man found in thicket in Githurai
Police in Kiambu County have launched investigations after the body of an unidentified man was found dumped in a thicket in Githurai Sub-County. The body was discovered on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the man's head partially covered by a sack and his hands and legs bound with binding wire. Upon removing the sack covering [...] The post Body of man found in thicket in Githurai appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:52:28
Man found dead with injuries near Mumias Sugar Company water plant
Police in Kakamega County have launched investigations into the murder of a 32-year-old man whose body was found lying in a trench near a road at Mumias Sugar Company. The deceased was identified as Kassim Otengo and resident of Makunda in Matungu Sub-County. According to police, the body was discovered on Friday, October 16, 2026, [...] The post Man found dead with injuries near Mumias Sugar Company water plant appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:09:48
Embrace technology to nurture children's creativity," parents told
Parents have been urged to embrace digital learning to nurture talent and creativity among children and equip them with skills relevant to the changing technological environment. Principal Secretary in the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs said digital platforms could help learners access creative learning materials and interact with peers...
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@kna Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:13:20
Hope for Fistula patients as Medical Camps at JOOTRH restore their dignity
A fistula is an abnormal, tunnel-like connection or passageway between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the outside of the body. In Kenya, the United Nations Population Fund estimates that about 3,000 new cases occur annually (three or four in 1,000), with fewer than half of affected women accessing treatment. More than...
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