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@kna Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:42:31
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 1 hours ago
Kagwe wants SACCOs to drive Sh2.2 billion Agribusiness Fund
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has challenged development partners and financial institutions to place Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) at the centre of agricultural financing, arguing that the cooperative movement offers the most effective channel for delivering affordable credit to farmers and young entrepreneurs. Kagwe said lending to farmers at high interest rates would...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Government targets 106,000 village elders in Sh3.9billion programme
The government has begun implementing a nationwide programme across Kenya to formally recognise and facilitate approximately 106,000 National Government Village Administrative Elders, with 96,566 records already processed for monthly stipends of Sh3,000. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly that the initiative, launched by President William Ruto on August 4,...
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Health board warns against misuse of cetirizine for vaginal tightening
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned the public against misusing cetirizine, an allergy medication, following misleading social media claims that the drug can be used to achieve vaginal tightening or dryness. Issuing a public safety alert through a statement, PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed I. Mohamed said cetirizine is an antihistamine intended...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Kenya's e-procurement system awards 4,470 contracts worth Sh18.3 billion
The government's Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system has facilitated the award of 4,470 contracts valued at Sh18.3 billion since its launch in April 2025, marking a significant step towards improving transparency and accountability in public spending. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the digital procurement platform had also onboarded 1,546 procuring entities, processed more...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kenya, Thailand deepen agricultural ties as Kagwe courts investors
Kenya and Thailand are moving to strengthen agricultural cooperation, with plans to expand bilateral trade, attract investment in agro-processing and establish wider farmer and student exchange programmes. The proposed partnership seeks to unlock opportunities across the agricultural value chain, positioning Kenya as a regional production and processing hub while opening new international markets for Kenyan...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Seed industry seeks tax and regulatory reforms to protect farmers
Kenya's annual seed production has risen to 80 million kilogrammes from 65 million kilogrammes in 2025, as the government steps up efforts to improve farmers' access to quality seed and strengthen food security. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the growth is supported by government interventions, including seed and fertiliser subsidies, and contributions from 150 seed...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Kakamega farmers benefit from subsidized AI services to boost dairy farming
Over 2,600 farmers in Kakamega County have benefitted from subsidised Artificial Insemination (AI) services meant to upgrade the county's dairy cattle breeds to boost milk production. The AI services, courtesy of a partnership between the Kakamega County government and Farm Input Promotions (FIPS) Africa, target to have thousands of cows served with semen for high-milk-producing...
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@kna 6 hours ago
African cybersecurity leaders push for stronger regional cooperation against digital crime
African cybersecurity leaders have called for stronger regional cooperation, increased investment in local expertise and improved digital security systems to combat the growing threat of cybercrime across the continent. The leaders warned that increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks were exposing vulnerabilities in financial institutions, telecommunications networks and critical national infrastructure, threatening economic stability and public confidence in...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Treasury pledges fiscal discipline, better spending as government prepares 2027/28 budget
The government has pledged to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public spending and accelerate job creation as it prepares the 2027/2028 financial year budget, amid growing pressure to translate economic stability into better livelihoods for Kenyans. National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo said the Government would prioritise ongoing development projects, strengthen public financial management and...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Meru senator calls for accountability from tea directors
Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has called on tea factory directors to account for the use of factory funds and explain to farmers how their earnings are being managed. Kathuri raised concerns over what he described as widespread wastage of resources, urging directors to ensure that money generated from tea production is prudently managed to protect...
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@kna 7 hours ago
Alarm over rising same-sex relationships in Nandi
Nandi County Deputy Secretary Dr. Lydia Kosgey has called for concerted action to address what she described as a rise in same-sex relationships in the county. Speaking at the Eliud Kipchoge Stadium in Kapsabet town, Kosgey said available statistics showed the cases had become rampant. We are talking about cases of male and male, or...
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@kna 7 hours ago
WHO warns funding cuts threaten gains against neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that funding cuts and declining international support could reverse progress against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), despite significant gains in prevention and treatment globally. The WHO's 2026 Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases shows that 63 countries had eliminated at least one NTD by June 2026, up from 42...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Governor directs hospitals to provide emergency care unconditionally
Healthcare concerns dominated a public participation forum in Marafa, Magarini Sub-County, where Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro directed county hospitals to provide emergency services regardless of disruptions to the Social Health Authority (SHA) system. The governor issued the directive during a County Mashinani forum at Marafa Grounds, where residents raised concerns over service delivery and challenges...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Duale raises Sh24M to support women's groups in Ijara
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has presided over a Sh24 million resource mobilisation drive to support womens groups under the Ijara Women Development Programme in Masalani Town, Garissa County. The fundraiser marked the conclusion of his health development tour of Garissa County and was hosted by nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun and Ijara MP Abdi Ali...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Govt assures KCSE candidates of security during examinations
The government has assured candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations of adequate security and smooth administration of the national tests. Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa said the Ministry of Education had put in place sufficient security measures to safeguard candidates and ensure the examinations were conducted without disruptions. Speaking while...
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