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@kna Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:39:24
Call for physical school libraries, CBE books as learners join national read-aloud
More than 600 learners at Kaharati Comprehensive School in Muranga County on Friday joined over one million pupils across Kenya in the National Read Aloud 2026 World Record Attempt, as teachers and education stakeholders called for better-equipped school libraries and curriculum-based reading materials. The nationwide initiative, organized by Storymoja Africa and Start A Library Trust,...
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@kna 41 minutes ago
Govt strengthens AI policy through youth-led innovation
The government has reaffirmed commitment to shaping Kenya's Artificial Intelligence (AI) future through ethical innovation, youth empowerment and strong policy frameworks. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, commended the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, terming it a critical framework for guiding the responsible development and application of...
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@kna 27 minutes ago
Water tank boosts youth enterprise in Jomvu
A youth-run car wash business in Jomvu, Mombasa County, is set to expand its operations following the donation of a water storage tank, easing persistent water shortages that had threatened to cripple the venture. The tank was handed over to Mwamlai Car Wash Youth Group by Karisa Nzai, an aspirant for the Jomvu Constituency parliamentary...
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@kna 57 minutes ago
Food production set to decline following crop failure, government warns
Kenya's food production is expected to decline this year following significant crop failure in key grain-growing regions, largely attributed to drought and the effects of climate change, the government has announced. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said poor crop performance, particularly in the Rift Valley, is likely to result in reduced harvests, forcing the...
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@kna 48 minutes ago
Rights defenders seek justice over rising deaths in custody
Women human rights defenders in Mombasa have condemned the rising cases of deaths in police custody and alleged enforced disappearances, calling for urgent reforms, justice and accountability within the country's law enforcement agencies. The concerns were raised during a press briefing held in solidarity with mothers of victims of custodial deaths, who staged a separate...
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@kna 5 hours ago
UNEP commits Sh24.6 million to promote green freight along Northern Corridor
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has committed USD190,000 (approximately Sh24.6 million) to the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA). The money is meant to finance critical studies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy-duty freight vehicles operating along the Northern Corridor-one of East Africa's busiest trade routes. The funding will...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Govt reaffirms commitment to strengthen vaccine research, local manufacturing
The government has reiterated its commitment to advancing Kenya's vaccine ecosystem by strengthening the link between research, development and industrial-scale production to support national health priorities. Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, joined his counterpart in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, during an inaugural meeting focused on...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Waste recycling creates jobs, income and sustainable furniture
Every Saturday at dawn, while most of Kisumu is still asleep, a different kind of activity begins on the waters of Lake Victoria. Instead of casting fishing nets, a group of young men and women steers small boats across the lake, collecting plastic bottles, worn-out tyres, water hyacinth and other floating waste. What they gather...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Preparations for Bomet SGR on Course
The eagerly awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Bomet County is set to begin in due course after the National Land Commission concludes securing land to enable construction works. This follows a site visit to the proposed Kapkesio Terminus in Chepalungu Sub-County by government officials led by Bomet County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili. Nzwili was alongside...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Duale refutes claims over digital health system service fee
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health Aden Duale has dismissed a report carried by the Daily Nation on 4th August 2026 concerning the service fee levied on claims processed through the national digital health system, which creates the impression that public money is being paid to a private company outside the law, as false and malicious....
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@kna 5 hours ago
Contractor conducts final topographical inspection for New Bomet Stadium
The final topographic inspection of the proposed Kipchamba Stadium has been successfully conducted by officials from China Roads and Bridge Construction (CRBC), accompanied by County Government officials led by Ag. Chief Officer for Youth and Sports, Dr. Nelson Tore. Following the inspection and survey, the County Government of Bomet now inches closer to having a new...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Chief Justice rallies stakeholders to combat rising SGBV cases
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Justice Martha Koome, has called for coordinated efforts among justice sector actors, community leaders and residents to address the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Vihiga County. Speaking at Vihiga Law Courts during a meeting with the Court Users Committee (CUC), Justice...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Kirinyaga Central to install cabro in 25 schools by December
More than 25 public schools in Kirinyaga Central Constituency are set to benefit from cabro paving of their compounds by December this year under an ambitious infrastructure improvement programme aimed at creating cleaner, safer and more conducive learning environments. The project, funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), is part of a broader...
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@kna 5 hours ago
How a Kisumu group is turning Lake Victoria's waste into wealth
Every Saturday at dawn, while most of Kisumu is still asleep, a different kind of activity begins on the waters of Lake Victoria. Instead of casting fishing nets, a group of young men and women steers small boats across the lake, collecting plastic bottles, worn-out tyres, water hyacinth and other floating waste. What they gather...
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@kna 7 hours ago
KMTC campus in Kirinyaga to be completed by September
Kirinyaga Central Member of Parliament Mr Gachoki Gitari and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) have expressed confidence that the long-awaited Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Kirinyaga will be completed within the next few month. This marks a major milestone for a county that has for years lacked a public medical training institution. Speaking...
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@kna 7 hours ago
Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction nets Sh994M
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) this week recorded strong trading activity after 18,089 bags of coffee weighing 1.115 million kilogrammes (1,115 tons) was sold for Sh994 million during Sale 34, reflecting sustained demand for Kenyan coffee in the international market. The auction posted an average price of Sh44,503 per 50-kilogramme bag, with premium grades continuing...
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