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@kna Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:15:06
Diversification pays off as North Rift maize farmers count losses
As prolonged dry spells continue to slash maize production across the North Rift, a Uasin Gishu farmer who shifted to high-value, climate-resilient crops is earning nearly Sh1 million annually, offering a practical example of how diversification can cushion farmers against climate change and unstable markets. David Kwambai, 71, of Kapsoen Village in Moiben Sub-county, abandoned...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Digital revenue systems boosts Kiambu's collections to record Sh6.5B
Kiambu County has recorded its highest own-source revenue since the advent of devolution, collecting Sh6.5 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year, a milestone the county attributes to digitised revenue collection systems and enhanced financial management. Announcing the achievement, Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the record collection was realised through efficiency and reforms introduced since 2022 rather...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Residents call for infrastructure upgrade to unlock Aberdare tourism potential
Residents living around the Murang'a side of the Aberdare Forest are calling for improved infrastructure to unlock the region's untapped tourism potential and position it as a major destination for eco-tourism, cultural tourism and adventure travel. They say poor road networks, limited visitor facilities and difficult access routes have hindered the growth of tourism in...
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@kna 10 hours ago
MP urges leaders to prioritise development over divisive politics
Chuka/Igambangombe Member of Parliament Patrick Munene has urged political leaders to prioritise development issues over divisive rhetoric, saying Kenyans are more interested in projects that improve their livelihoods. Munene said citizens want tangible development, including better roads, access to clean water, electricity connections and improved public services, rather than political statements that create divisions. Speaking...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Over Sh30 million raised for bursary kitty in Marsabit
More than Sh30 million was raised on Saturday during the Nairo/Lorokusho Education Fund fundraiser in Karare, Saku Constituency, as senior government officials and politicians rallied support for education of children in pastoralist communities. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale led a host of leaders from the county in mobilizing funds to provide sponsorship for the education...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Over 1,600 residents receive free healthcare services in Marakwet West
More than 1,600 residents of Kapsowar Ward in Marakwet West Sub-County received free healthcare services during a medical outreach organised by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Government as part of efforts to expand access to quality preventive and promotive healthcare. The one-day medical camp, held at Kaptabuk Primary School, offered general medical consultations, screening for non-communicable...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Murang'a County awards bursaries to boost university transition for top students
More than 300 students from day secondary schools in Muranga County who scored a C+ and above in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination have received a one-off bursary of Sh10,000 each from the county government to support their transition to universities and colleges. The beneficiaries received the bursaries under the Inua...
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@kna 12 hours ago
How Kisumu port is ushering in a new era of trade and opportunity
The towering ship-shaped exhibition stand at this years ASK Kisumu National Show was more than an eye-catching display. It told the story of a port that is quietly transforming western Kenyas economy, opening new trade routes, creating investment opportunities, and restoring Kisumus historic position as a regional gateway on Lake Victoria. Visitors streamed into the...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:58:11
Kabete traders set to benefit from modern trading units
Small-scale traders in Kabete are set to benefit from the newly built 36 modern trading units constructed by Kiambu County through the Department of Trade and Industrialisation. The County Executive Committee (CEC), Susan Kirimi, says the project is part of ongoing efforts to improve the business environment while supporting the growth of micro and small...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:48:31
Vihiga: Youth turn waste into economic opportunities
Every morning before sunrise, the streets of Vihiga County begin to stir. Traders prepare to open their businesses, households sweep their compounds, and markets gradually fill with buyers and sellers. Along with the activities comes another inevitable reality, waste. Plastic bottles, food leftovers, paper, polythene bags and other refuse accumulate daily, posing a growing challenge...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:58:11
Traders in Kabete, Kiambu County to benefit from 36 newly completed trading units
Small-scale traders in Kabete are set to benefit from the newly built 36 modern trading units constructed by Kiambu County through the Department of Trade and Industrialisation. The County Executive Committee (CEC), Susan Kirimi, says the project is part of ongoing efforts to improve the business environment while supporting the growth of micro and small...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:17:10
New Kakamega urban water boss vows to improve water management
Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) Managing Director (MD), CPA Charles Tunga, has vowed to crack down on illegal water connections, meter tampering and unauthorized borehole drilling. Tunga expressed concern that over 50 per cent of the water produced by the company is lost through leakages, illegal connections, and unbilled water consumption. The high...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:58:44
Chuka cobblers call on youth to embrace shoe repair
Cobblers in Chuka Town have expressed concern over the future of the shoe repair business, saying the trade is slowly disappearing as fewer young people show interest in learning the skill despite its ability to provide a reliable source of income. The artisans say shoe repair has sustained their families for decades by enabling them...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:43
Kiambu launches week-long registration of births
In a significant move to enhance access to education and government services, Kiambu Town Constituency has launched a week-long birth certificate registration drive targeting hundreds of schoolchildren. The initiative, spearheaded by Member of Parliament, Machua Waithaka, in partnership with the Office of the Registrar of Persons, Kiambu Sub-County, aims to ensure that every child in...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:11:10
Kenya positions itself for premium specialty tea markets
Kenya is set to expand into specialty tea production after the government officially handed over the Sh360 million Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-donated Sencha Green Tea Processing Factory to Kangaita tea farmers in Kirinyaga County. The factory had remained idle since 2019 due to an ownership dispute, but its handover paved the way for the...
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@kna Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:31:42
Naivasha set to benefit from modern emergency preparedness and response centre
Nakuru County has set aside over Sh120 million to establish an ultra-modern disaster preparedness and response centre in Naivasha, an initiative expected to boost the regions capacity to handle emergencies including fires and floods. The move comes after recent incidents of fire in the lake side town and drowning cases around Lake Naivasha where lives...
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