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@kna 15 hours ago
Kirinyaga allocates Sh50.5 million to promote over 650 health workers
More than 650 health workers in Kirinyaga County will be receiving promotions as from August after the County Government allocated Sh50.5 million in the 2026/2027 Budget to support the exercise. The promotions will benefit employees who have remained in the same job groups since 2016 despite meeting the qualifications required for career progression. County officials...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Choose your leaders wisely, Kahiga appeals to Nyeri residents
Residents of Nyeri have been advised to evaluate track records of persons who they wish to vote into various elective offices in the forthcoming General poll. Nyeri Governor, Dr Mutahi Kahiga, said any person who presents himself or herself for election should be evaluated on the basis of what he has done and not what...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Treasury launches FY2027/28 budget process
The National Treasury has launched the Financial Year 2027/28 Budget and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) preparation process, with the government committing to prudent fiscal management, wider public participation and targeted spending to sustain economic growth amid global economic uncertainties. The launch marks the beginning of sector consultations that will inform the formulation of the FY2027/28...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Government establishes committee to review unconstitutional laws
The government has established a multi-sectoral committee to review obsolete laws and statutory frameworks that have been rendered unconstitutional and inconsistent with the provisions Constitution of Kenya 2010. The committee, chaired by Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) Chairperson, Christine Agimba, will review and evaluate statutes and subsidiary legislation inconsistent with rulings by courts of competent...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Malindi DCC warns residents against rogue religious groups
Malindi Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Harrison Matevwa has urged residents to remain vigilant against unscrupulous religious organisations, warning that such groups can serve as conduits for terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking during a community engagement forum at Shakahola Dispensary in Chakama Location, Langobaya Division, on Monday, Matevwa called for the early detection and reporting of...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Petitioners accuse KWS of defying court-ordered inspection
Co-petitioners in an environmental case seeking to halt developments within Nairobi National Park have accused the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to comply fully with a court-ordered site inspection by allegedly restricting their participation. The petition, filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans, seeks to stop what the petitioners describe as continued destruction of Nairobi...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Migori elders call for peace after violence at public function
Elders in Migori County have condemned the violence witnessed during a public function in Suna West Sub-County and called on political leaders to embrace peaceful engagement and work together for the countys development. The incident occurred on July 20 during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a modern outpatient department at Nyamaraga Sub-County Level...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Proposed PPP reforms set to strengthen project implementation
The proposed Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is expected to strengthen the implementation of major infrastructure projects by enhancing the legal framework governing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), while easing pressure on public financing. The proposed amendments seek to revise the Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021, to improve the planning, procurement and management of PPP...
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@kna 14 hours ago
EACC moves to court to recover Sh790 million prisons land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in Kisumu's Milimani area, valued at approximately Sh.790 million, which was allegedly acquired illegally and converted into private ownership. Speaking in Kisumu, Tuesday, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Proper post-harvest handling key to safeguarding food security
It is often said that reaping a harvest is only half the journey to food security. The other half lies in how the produce is handled after it leaves the farm. As maize in Tinderet Sub County approaches maturity ahead of the main harvesting season, agricultural experts are urging farmers to pay as much attention...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Tana River County commences hospital equipment upgrades
The Tana River County government has commenced hospital equipment upgrades to boost quality healthcare delivery across county. Hola and Ngao referral hospitals have become the first health facilities in the vast region to receive the latest surgical and clinical equipment to improve the delivery of quality healthcare. The two county referral hospitals have received the...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Too much politics undermining development, says Narok West MP
Narok West Member of Parliament, Gabriel Tongoyo, has challenged political leaders to reduce political rhetoric and focus more on development, warning that excessive politicking could slow down efforts to improve the livelihoods of Kenyan citizens. Tongoyo said leaders at all levels should unite and pursue a common development agenda to address challenges facing distressed Kenyans,...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Schools play critical role in transforming food systems in Turkana
Schools across Turkana are set to play a pivotal role in strengthening local food systems following the launch of a new initiative by the County Government called, Sustainable Approaches for Community Empowerment (SAPCONE), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) seeking to connect classrooms with farms, while promoting climate-smart agriculture. The initiative, unveiled during...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Nakuru develops culture and arts policy to boost creative economy
The County Government of Nakuru is developing a comprehensive Culture and Arts Policy aimed at transforming the creative arts sector from an informal space into a structured economic industry capable of generating employment, protecting artists' rights and promoting cultural heritage. The draft policy seeks to establish systems for monetizing creative talent, safeguarding intellectual property, improving...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Kisumu distributes digital tablets to strengthen community healthcare
Kisumu County has rolled out digital tablets to Community Health Assistants (CHAs) in a move aimed at improving primary healthcare service delivery, enhancing quality health data and strengthening community-based health services. Speaking during the launch, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Dr. Gregory Ganda described the initiative as a major milestone in the countys...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Akamba leaders urge political realignment ahead of 2027 General Election
Leaders from the Akamba community have called for a political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region needs a new strategy to strengthen its influence in national decision-making and accelerate development. The leaders argued that years of aligning with the opposition had left the region marginalized, and urged residents to reorganize politically...
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