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@kna Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:09:23
President William Ruto leading with 32 per cent-Infotrak
President William Ruto would lead by a wide margin if elections were held today, a new public opinion poll by Infotrak Research and Consulting firm has revealed. The survey, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, shows President Ruto leading with 32 percent popularity nationwide, marking an 11 percentage point increase from August 2025...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Uasin Gishu health workers join nationwide strike over CBA
Healthcare workers in Uasin Gishu County took to the streets on Tuesday to demonstrate over unresolved grievances by their employer, the County Government of Uasin Gishu. The healthcare unions including the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM), Kenya Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KUMLO) and others are...
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@kna 1 hours ago
United voices against Gender Based Violence in Nyeri
According to the UN Women and the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS), approximately 34 per cent of women in Kenya have experienced physical violence by the time they are 15 years of age. About 13 per cent others have experienced some form of sexual violence. Nationally, reports by the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC)...
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@kna 1 hours ago
EPRA meets experts to Plan ahead
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are meeting this week in Nairobi to strengthen Kenya's plan for a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future. The Regional Meeting, which runs up to Friday, is meant to examine approaches to Climate, Land-use, Energy and Water Systems (CLEWS)....
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@kna 1 hours ago
County Government rooting for climate smart innovations
The County Government of Nakuru has intensified its campaigns to enable small holder farmers adopt climate-smart innovations and technologies to help them reduce production costs and boost their incomes. The devolved unit has announced that it has prioritized sustainable farming practices in its policies and budget to ensure food and nutrition security and build resilience...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Families walk 156KM to push for free cancer screening
A breast cancer survivor and her family have petitioned the government to set up free screening centres in every sub-county, saying delayed diagnosis and the high cost of treatment continue to push rural families into poverty and, in some cases, cost patients their lives. Hadasa Emma, who walked 156 kilometers from Voi to Mombasa to...
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@kna 2 hours ago
KPA provides Sh126.9 million cold storage facility to Kwale fisherfolks
Hundreds of fisherfolk in Msambweni constituency of Kwale county are set to benefit from a modern fisheries facility handed over to them by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The multimillion-shilling investment aims at transforming the local fishing industry and enhancing livelihoods with cold storage and ice factories, a long-standing challenge faced by fishing communities. The...
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@kna 2 hours ago
DG calls for formal partnerships with faith-based organizations
Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has urged faith-based organizations implementing development and humanitarian programmes in the county to formalize their engagement with the County Government through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK), Dr. Erus said formal agreements would enhance coordination, eliminate...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Linda Mwananchi Movement set for rally in Homa Bay town
The Linda Mwananchi political group is set for a rally in Homa Bay town after acquiring a permit from the police yesterday. The groups leaders led by county coordinator Samuel Nyauke told opposing camps to avoid causing chaos during their August 16th rally. This comes in the wake of disruption of Siaya Governor James Orengo's...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Democracy, social justice pillars for shared prosperity
It is increasingly evident that societies thrive when democratic governance, a vibrant free market economy and social justice work hand in hand to create opportunities for all citizens rather than a privileged few. Across Nandi County, where agriculture, trade, education, and entrepreneurship continue to shape livelihoods, governance experts and community leaders argue that these pillars...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Narok farmers decry low wheat and maize prices
Wheat farmers in Narok are demanding an increase in the producer price of a 90kg bag to Sh6,000. Currently, millers offer between Sh3,100 and Sh3,200 for a bag. And at the same time they also want the government to intervene and have them get better prices for their maize produce. Framers have threatened to stop...
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@kna 2 hours ago
KPA hands over mega-fisheries project to Msambweni community
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has officially handed over a Sh129.6 million fisheries infrastructure project to the Msambweni community in Kwale County, marking a major boost in livelihoods of the local fishing communities and the region's blue economy. The project comprises a modern beach management unit (BMU) office, a fish value addition and processing facility, cold...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Feature: How soya bean farming is powering Homa-Bay's aquaculture revolution
As sacks of freshly harvested soya beans arrive at a village aggregation centre in Homa Bay County, each is carefully weighed, inspected and paid for. To many farmers, it is another harvest and another payday. But these golden beans are destined for something much bigger than the dinner table. They are helping feed Kenyas growing...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Ruiru TVC Receives Sh3million Scholarship
More than 200 students at Ruiru Technical and Vocational College (TVC) are set to benefit from a Sh3 million scholarship awarded through the Ruiru National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), in a move aimed at expanding access to technical education and equipping young people with practical skills for the job market. The scholarship cheque was...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Seventy teachers benefit from Climate-smart education training
At least 72 teachers from Nakuru County have undergone training on climate-smart education in a move aimed at empowering and equipping schools to become centers of innovation, resilience and practical climate action. Participants who were drawn from both primary and secondary schools in all the 11 sub-counties, were sponsored by the Mau Forest Complex Integrated...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Government defends digital health system service fee as lawful
The Ministry of Health has defended the Digital Health System service fee, dismissing claims that public funds are being unlawfully channeled to a private company. The ministry maintained that the levy is legal, capped, and payable only to the Digital Health Agency. In a statement issued Tuesday and reacting to a report carried in one...
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