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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:23:26
Tharaka Nithi gears up for Chuka Igambang'ombe cultural festival
Residents of Tharaka Nithi county have been urged to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming Chuka Igambangombe Cultural Festival, a two-day event aimed at celebrating the communitys rich cultural heritage, traditions and indigenous cuisine. Speaking in Chuka town, Chuka Igambangombe Cultural Festival Chairlady, Kellen Muthoni, thanked the Tharaka Nithi County Government for...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:25:16
KRA hits Sh2.84 trillion tax mark as energy, manufacturing sectors power collections
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh2.844 trillion in taxes and agency revenues in the 2025/2026 financial year, registering its strongest growth in recent years as key sectors of the economy boosted government revenue. In a statement released to the media on Friday, KRA said the collections represented an increase of Sh272.95 billion...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:28:45
Kenya makes history as Sagana river hosts first Rafting World Cup series in Africa
Kenya has made history by hosting the Rafting World Cup Series for the first time, with 35 teams from 18 countries competing on the Sagana River in Muranga County from July 9 to 12. The championship, the first of its kind to be held on African soil, has attracted five Kenyan teams and is expected...
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@kahawatungu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:18:34
Govt rolls out second phase of NYOTA Programme as 1,680 Marsabit youth receive business grants
The Government has launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme in Marsabit County, with 1,680 young people receiving business support grants aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, skills development and job creation. Speaking during the national launch presided over by President William Ruto, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration [...] The post Govt rolls out second phase of NYOTA Programme as 1,680 Marsabit youth receive business grants appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:49:07
DCI warns Coast residents over 'genital theft' hoax as mob attacks leave two dead
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a warning to residents in the Coast region over a wave of fraudulent claims of "genital disappearance" or "shrinking" allegedly caused through physical contact, saying the rumours are being exploited by criminal syndicates to incite violence and facilitate theft. Coast Regional DCI Coordinator Benson Kasyoki said 19 incidents [...] The post DCI warns Coast residents over 'genital theft' hoax as mob attacks leave two dead appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:01:06
Sports Official calls for fairness during the ball games
The Eastern Region Secondary Schools Sports Association (ERSSA) Chairperson, Dr. Bernard Mutunga, has challenged sports officials and referees to uphold fairness and discipline, while teams play during the ball games term II. Dr. Mutunga said this Makueni Boys High School, in Makueni Sub-county during the official opening of the Eastern Region Ball Games that attracted...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:04:21
Digital banking fuels bancassurance growth as industry bets on customer trust
The bancassurance sector is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the implementation of the Insurance (Bancassurance) Regulations, 2020, and the integration of insurance services into mobile banking platforms, creating a one-stop financial services solution for customers. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Insurance Industry Report 2024, Kenya has 25 licensed bancassurance intermediaries. The report indicates...
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@kenyans Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:51:14
TSC Explains New Recruitment Drive Targeting 24,000 JSS Teachers
This comes at a time when, beginning this month, teachers will be smiling all the way to the bank, following the commission's decision to raise their monthly salaries effective July 1.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:45:57
Over Sh3 Billion Released to 112,000 Youths Under Second Phase of NYOTA Programme
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programmes business support component, with the government disbursing more than Sh3 billion to over 122,000 young entrepreneurs across the country. Under the latest phase of the programme, each beneficiary received Sh25,000, bringing the total amount disbursed to Sh50,000 per [...] The post Over Sh3 Billion Released to 112,000 Youths Under Second Phase of NYOTA Programme appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:01:44
MPs order fresh probe into Sh844 million JOOUST hostel project
The National Assemblys Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has ordered fresh investigations into the construction of a 1,000-bed students hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) following audit concerns over contract variations, payments amounting to Sh844 million and a pending court case involving the contractor. The committee, chaired by [...] The post MPs order fresh probe into Sh844 million JOOUST hostel project appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:17:51
MPs call for increased funding for cancer research to reduce disease burden
The National Assemblys Departmental Committee on Health has called for increased investment in cancer research, saying it is key to reducing Kenyas growing cancer burden through improved prevention, early detection and treatment. The committee, led by Chairperson and Seme MP Dr. James Nyikal, made the call during a budget oversight visit to the headquarters of [...] The post MPs call for increased funding for cancer research to reduce disease burden appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:27:15
Orengo slams Oburu over statement
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, has criticized Siaya Senator, Oburu Odinga, over his remarks advocating for a "little benevolent dictatorship," describing the statement as unfortunate and warning that such sentiments could erode the democratic gains secured under the 2010 Constitution. In his remarks during the assenting of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 Oburu Odinga lamented...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:35:15
State proposes new legislations to streamline the mining sector
The government through the State Department for Mining has come up with proposals, aimed at streamlining the mining industry and transforming it into a leading source of revenue for the country. The new regulations include the Draft Minerals, Mining and Beneficiation Policy, Draft Mining (Mine Health, Safety and Environment) Regulations 2026, Draft Explosives Bill 2026...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:39:31
Propela apprenticeship program expands to Mombasa
A private-sector-led dual apprenticeship programme that has trained over 400 young people in Nairobi has expanded to Mombasa, with organizers targeting at least 280 apprentices in its first cohort in the coastal city. The Propela Dual Apprenticeship Programme, run by Swisscontact in partnership with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), seeks to equip youth aged...
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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:47:44
Family seeks justice for lynched kin
A solemn wave of grief swept through Mombasa's Marikiti Market as hundreds of residents, family members, and civil society activists gathered for a candlelight vigil at the exact spot where 23-year-old student John Joshua Kalaghe tragically lost his life to mob justice. The late Kalaghe, 24, from Taita Taveta County and a beauty therapy student...
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