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@kna Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:28:47
Nyota fund propels Samburu Moran to livestock trade
In the rugged terrains of Samburu, a determined youth received a lifeline through the NYOTA fund and transformed it into a roaring success story; starting with just four goats, he has risen to become a major supplier. Salim Edwin, speaking in Nanyuki during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Fund (NYOTA) second tranche launch, amazed...
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@kna 24 minutes ago
Young mothers urged to verify online breastfeeding advice with experts
As Kenya marks World Breastfeeding Week 2026, nurses are urging young and first-time mothers to verify breastfeeding information obtained online with qualified healthcare professionals to safeguard the health and wellbeing of both mother and child. This year's World Breastfeeding Week, observed from August 1 to 7, is being marked under the theme "Breastfeeding for a...
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@kna 23 minutes ago
Riamugaa–Kiandangae Road upgrade to unlock Ndia economic potential
Residents of Ndia Constituency in Kirinyaga County are on the verge of reaping significant socio-economic benefits as the 2.9-kilometre Riamugaa–Kiandangae Road nears completion, promising to transform transport, trade and access to essential services. The road, which links Baricho Junction on the Baricho–Kagio Road to Kiandangae Junction on the Sagana–Kathaka Road, has for years been in...
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@kna 19 minutes ago
State boosts digital access with computers for Nyakach youth hubs
The national government has distributed desktop computers to digital hubs in Nyakach Constituency, Kisumu County, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital tools, skills training and online employment opportunities for young people. The computers were delivered under the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, a flagship initiative of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) that...
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@kna 17 minutes ago
CJ Koome, governor Barasa strengthen partnership to enhance justice delivery
Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the Judiciary's commitment to bringing judicial services closer to the people and enhancing access to justice across the country. Koome made the remarks after holding a consultative meeting with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at the governor's office, where they discussed ways of strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary and the...
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@kna 29 minutes ago
East and Southern Africa Faces El Nino, Disruption of Production
East Africa is expected to experience a sharp deterioration in food security as the strengthening El Nino weather pattern threatens to push millions more people into acute hunger across vulnerable countries through 2027. According to a new analysis by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the report projects that more than 18 million additional...
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@kna 26 minutes ago
Turkana County, SNV partner to support 10,000 youth in Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Turkana County Government, through its Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, has entered a partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organization to support 10,000 youth from host and refugee communities, targeting improved food security in the county. Of the beneficiaries, 7,000 will be drawn from host communities and 3,000 from refugee communities, officials said. The partnership...
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@kna 25 minutes ago
Forum backs KALRO research as government pushes public service reforms
The National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural research, improving public sector efficiency and enhancing accountability. This follows a monthly meeting of Principal Secretaries (PSs) led by the Head of the Public Service to streamline government delivery, track presidential directives, and foster inter-agency collaboration. Speaking Wednesday after the forum, at the Kenya Agricultural...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Vihiga, Judiciary deepen partnership to enhance access to justice
The Vihiga County Government and the Judiciary have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at enhancing access to justice, promoting people-centred dispute resolution, and accelerating the delivery of judicial services across the county. This follows a courtesy call by Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome, on Vihiga Governor...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Kiambu constructs swimming pool to boost sports at ECDE centre
Pupils at Varsity Ville Model Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centre in Gatongora Ward, Ruiru Sub-County, are set to benefit from enhanced sports and recreational facilities following the launch of a project to construct a modern swimming pool at the institution. The project commenced after the Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs and Sports officially...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Govt to reconstruct damaged Migori bridge
The government has set aside more than Sh240 million towards the reconstruction of the damaged Migori bridge, according to Migori County Commissioner, Mr. Kisilu Mutua. Mr. Mutua who was addressing a team of residents and civil society protesting the delay in rehabilitating the bridge assured that tender had already been awarded to a contractor who...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Muruny Dam nears completion
The long-awaited Muruny (Siyoi) Dam project in West Pokot County has reached 86.7 per cent completion, raising hopes that residents will finally access reliable and safe water after years of delays that have seen the project miss several completion deadlines. Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Mugaa inspected the multi-billion-shilling project in...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Govt upgrades National Infectious Diseases Centre and Laboratory
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale, has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening national preparedness and response to public health emergencies during a joint inspection visit to the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) and the Infectious Diseases Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) accompanied by the United States Chargé d'Affaires to Kenya, Ms. Susan M....
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@kna 4 hours ago
Governor Nassir welcomes elders' recognition by the State
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has welcomed the move by the national government to formally recognise village elders across the country. Governor Nassir said village elders play a vital role in society and that their recognition and full integration into the national administrative structure was 'long overdue and a step in the right direction.' President...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Exercise boosts health of senior citizens in Mukurwe-ini
Every Tuesday afternoon, the usually quiet Kaharo public playground in Mukurwe-ini is transformed into a physical fitness arena for the senior citizens. At exactly 1 pm, a group of elderly men and women in their sunset years gather at the playground, donning their workout gear. They follow simple aerobics and simple exercise drills. Some are...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Exercise boosts the health of senior citizens in Mukurwe-ini
Every Tuesday afternoon, the usually quiet Kaharo public playground in Mukurwe-ini is transformed into a physical fitness arena for the senior citizens. At exactly 1 pm, a group of elderly men and women in their sunset years gather at the playground, donning their workout gear. They follow simple aerobics and simple exercise drills. Some are...
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