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@kna 1 hours ago
Schools embrace smart farming to boost climate resilience efforts
Learners from 22 schools across Embu County have benefited from training on environmental conservation and smart farming through a partnership between an NGO, 'Rainforest Alliance' and the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA). The NGO, through the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods Programme (MSULLI), has been able to equip school-based scouts and learners with hands-on skills...
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@kna 50 minutes ago
Family appeals for support towards treatment of daughter
A family in Mombasa County is appealing for urgent financial assistance to save the life of their two-year-old daughter, who is battling stage four eye cancer. The family of Urivela Bakari from Likoni Sub-County is appealing to well-wishers to help raise funds for the treatment of their two-year-old daughter. Her parents, Bakari Dena and Eunice...
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@kna 45 minutes ago
Farmers want loans written off to compensate drought losses
Farmers in the North Rift have appealed to the national government to waive their loan repayments as part of compensation for losses incurred due to prolonged drought in the region. They asked the government to bail them out by directing the Agricultural Finance Corporation and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya to write off loans borrowed...
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@kna 39 minutes ago
Homa Bay farmers embrace soya farming for economic growth
Soya bean farming is gaining momentum in Homa Bay County as government and development partners intensify efforts to empower young farmers through climate-smart agriculture, access to finance, quality seeds, and guaranteed markets. The initiative is being implemented under the Empowering Sustainable Aquaculture (ESA) programme, led by Farm Africa and funded by the Mastercard Foundation, with...
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@kna 30 minutes ago
Two charged for drug trafficking
Two men were arraigned before Mombasa Law Court for allegedly peddling illicit drugs and trafficking cocaine worth Sh3,965,723. Hilton Gocho Chopeta and Mohamed Jabir Ali appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and denied charges of conspiracy to trafficking narcotic drugs and trafficking in cocaine. In the first count, the two were jointly charged with...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Kenyans urged to break the silence amid rising suicide cases
Kenyans have been urged to speak out and destigmatize efforts to seek help whenever an individual faces life challenges so as to curb rising suicide cases across the country. This follows the recent release of a report by the Ministry of Gender indicating that at least 680 people died by suicide in the Mt. Kenya...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Economic hardship conducive environment for voter bribery, NCCK
A study by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has found that 91 per cent of Kenyans believe candidates cannot win elections without giving money or gifts to voters. The findings underscored the growing concerns over the influence of money in the countrys electoral process. The report was released during a governance forum...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
Nandi faith leaders call for peaceful political discourse
Faith leaders in Nandi County have called on the government, opposition leaders, and the public to uphold peace, unity, and responsible political discourse as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a peace forum in Kapsabet town, National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Nandi Chapter Chairman John Olesre urged the government...
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@kna 54 minutes ago
Crackdown on illegal mining intensifies
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has convened and chaired a high-level consultative meeting to fast-track the reopening of the Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County, following a directive by President William Ruto. The meeting in Nairobi was attended by the leadership of Marsabit County led by the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Bold reforms needed to unlock Kenya's MSME potential
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been urged to transition from basic survival tactics to establishing structured internal systems, sound financial governance, and strategic partnerships to effectively navigate market uncertainties and drive economic transformation. The call was made during the opening of the 3rd Annual MSME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition, organized by the Kenya Private...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Keter eyes Rome glory in Elite Road Mile race
Two-time gold medalist Vincent Keter has vowed to make his mark as he prepares to compete in the Elite International Road Mile Race in Rome, Italy, on July 27 this year. Keter heads into the race with an impressive record, having won gold at the 2019 Africa U18 Championships and the 2021 World Athletics U20...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Youth urged to champion peace, accountability ahead of 2027 polls
Youth in Kiambu County have been urged to take a leading role in promoting peace and harmony while advocating for good governance, accountability, and public trust amongst leaders as the country heads for the 2027 General Election. The call was made during a governance forum held at ACK St. Pauls Church, Kirigiti, on Wednesday and...
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@kna 2 hours ago
AU envoy calls for collective action towards lasting peace, stability
The African Union (AU) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Amb. Liberata Mulamula, has called on governments and regional institutions to shift from negotiating peace agreements to delivering measurable results. Amb. Mulamula stressed that the future of peace, security, and shared prosperity in the Great Lakes Region depends on effective implementation of the already...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kakamega County strengthens partnership with FAO to boost agriculture
Kakamega County Government has strengthened her partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in order to reinforce climate-resilient agriculture and finalize the countrys first county Agricultural Sector Social Protection Policy. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives, Mophat Mandela, said the partnership is helping farmers to...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Tree-planting campaign takes effect in Tinderet
It goes without saying that trees are becoming an indispensable component of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. In Tinderet Sub County, intensified afforestation efforts are not only restoring degraded landscapes but also improving agricultural productivity and strengthening resilience against climate change. Government agencies, schools, farmers, community groups, and development partners have intensified tree-planting campaigns across the...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Turn great lakes peace commitments into lasting stability- Mulamula
The African Union (AU) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Amb. Liberata Mulamula, has called on governments and regional institutions to shift from negotiating peace agreements to delivering measurable results, insisting that the future of peace, security, and shared prosperity in the Great Lakes Region depends on effective implementation of existing commitments. Addressing delegates...
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