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@kna Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:13:57

Rights groups demand government action over Coca-Cola labour claims

Civil society groups and labour rights activists in Mombasa have called on the government to investigate allegations of workers mistreatment and unfair recruitment practices at Coast Bottlers. The activists accuse the Coca-Cola franchise holder in the Coast region, accusing senior management of underpaying, intimidating and unlawfully dismissing local employees. Speaking during a press briefing in...

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@kna 10 hours ago

Kindiki commissions Kithimani land registry

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki commissioned a new land registry at Kithimani in Yatta Sub-county on Wednesday, a move expected to ease land service delivery for residents of Masinga, Yatta, and Mwala Sub-counties of Machakos County. For years, residents of Yatta and Masinga have had to travel to Machakos Town to process land transactions. The...

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@kna 10 hours ago

Turkana County's push for cross-border peace

Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has reaffirmed the county governments commitment to strengthening cross-border peace initiatives with Ethiopia to enhance security and unlock economic opportunities in the border region. Dr. Erus made the remarks in Lodwar during a meeting with Dr. Bora Bosha, Chief Advisor and Executive Assistant to the Head of the South...

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@kna 12 hours ago

Govt seeks support to restore forest cover

The government has appealed to development partners to engage in stronger partnerships to unlock the economic and environmental potential in Kenyas forestry sector. Speaking during a donor roundtable breakfast meeting on forestry restoration, Principal Secretary (PS) for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi reported that Kenya was seeking enhanced collaboration to accelerate restoration of degraded landscapes, particularly in...

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@kna 11 hours ago

Govt backs climate-smart agriculture to boost food security, livelihoods

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has reaffirmed the governments commitment to promoting sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient agriculture as a pathway to food security and economic growth. Kagwe reaffirmed the governments commitment to supporting sustainable agricultural practices that improve farmers livelihoods while ensuring national food security. The CS gave the assurance...

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@kna 11 hours ago

Vihiga County commits to promote integrity

The county government of Vihiga has reaffirmed her commitment to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in the provision of public service. The county officials declared the resolve when officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), led by Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, paid a courtesy call to Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo. Ottichilo said...

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@kna 11 hours ago

Escarpment Belt irrigation project nears completion

The Great Escarpment Belt Irrigation Project in Kinale Forest, Lari Subcounty, is complete, with only some piping work remaining before the scheme is fully completed. The irrigation scheme will draw water from the permanent Gatamaiyu River through a weir and intake chamber that form part of the water abstraction system. Implemented by the State Department...

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@kna 12 hours ago

Relief as Voi Oncology Centre nears operation

Hundreds of cancer patients in Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from specialized treatment closer to home, as the Moi County Referral Hospital-Voi Oncology Centre moved a step closer to becoming fully operational following an assessment by national health regulators. Officials from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the National Cancer...

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@kna 12 hours ago

Residents urged to collaborate  with security agencies to curb crime

Residents of Isiolo have been urged to work closely with security agencies by sharing information that can help curb crime and enhance public safety in the town. Speaking during a security meeting convened in Isiolo on Thursday, following the killing of a businesswoman by unknown assailants on Monday evening, Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo called on...

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@kna 12 hours ago

Africa set to manufacture own drugs, reduce dependence on imports

Health experts drawn from 11 East and Southern African countries have called for the acceleration of regional drug production to reduce overreliance on imports. The experts have converged in Mombasa for a three-day forum aimed at reducing Africas heavy dependence on imported health products, vaccines, and technologies, with officials setting an ambitious target of producing...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Poor governance to blame for decline in coffee production

Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary (CS), Wycliffe Oparanya, has blamed governance issues within coffee cooperative societies for the decline of coffee production in the country. Kenya was one of the leading global coffee producers in the 90s, with the highest production recorded in 1990 at 130,000 metric tons, but...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Huduma Kenya extends Service hours in Makueni

Residents of Makueni County will now have greater access to government services following the extension of operating hours at the Makueni Huduma Centre from 7 am to 7 pm, effective July 20, 2026. The service providers will now work in shifts from 7am to 1pm and from 1pm to 7pm from Monday to Friday. The...

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@kna 13 hours ago

NGOs urged to capacity build new women aspirants

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor (DG), Prof. Grace Cheserek, has called on non-governmental organizations dealing with women empowerment to step up sensitization and capacity-building programmes for women entering the political field ahead of next year's general election amid growing frustrations over systemic marginalization and tokenism. The DG said women seeking elective office need training to navigate...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Kwale youths reap benefits of modern sports facility

The opening of the modern Kwale Stadium by President William Ruto during the Mashujaa Day celebrations held in Kwale County two years ago has opened up sporting opportunities for youths and elevated the countys profile as a key sports destination in Kenya. The state-of-the-art facility, which is the first of its kind in the Coast...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Zoho,KNCCI partner to accelerate SMEs digital transformation

Global technology company Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to accelerate the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by expanding access to affordable business technology, digital skills, and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. The partnership, unveiled during ZOHOLICS Kenya 2026, is expected to strengthen Kenyas SME ecosystem...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Malindi MP warns against tycoon-driven evictions

Malindi Member of Parliament (MP), Amina Mnyazi, has cautioned security officers against enforcing evictions on disputed land at the behest of tycoons, saying the government is working to resolve longstanding ownership disputes. Ms. Mnyazi said the government had allocated billions of shillings to buy land from absentee landlords for the settlement of squatters and urged...

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