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Parents, students demand justice after scholarship case acquittal
Parents and students affected by the Uasin Gishu Finland and Canada overseas education programme have appealed to the national government to intervene and help them rebuild their lives following the acquittal of former Uasin Gishu Governor and current Senator Jackson Mandago and his two co-accused in the Sh1.1 billion scholarship case. The victims, who addressed...
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@kna 1 hours ago
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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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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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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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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Women clergy lead peace walk as Kirinyaga Commissioner urges youth to shun drugs
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma Omar has called on young people to refrain from alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide, while urging churches to intensify efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Speaking in Kerugoya during the flagging off of a peace walk organized by the Evangelical Women Alliance (EWA), Mwijuma said parents and leaders...
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Kajiado Governor roots for digital transformation in land administration
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called for the adoption of digital technologies and accurate spatial data to improve land administration and governance in Kenya. Speaking in Kajiado during the official flag-off of the National GIS Champions Training under the Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP), Lenku said Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were key to solving...
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Governor Nassir inaugurates modern Sh50 million Mikindani market
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has inaugurated the newly completed Sh50 million Mikindani market describing it as a deliberate investment in economic infrastructure to promote sustainability for small and medium-scale businesses in the coastal county. The 170-trader capacity market was constructed by Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) as part of the Mombasa–Mariakani Highway Project and...
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AI is a powerful support tool for traditional media rather than a complete substitute
Artificial intelligence (AI) acts as a powerful support tool for traditional media rather than a complete substitute, a Mombasa media forum heard. While AI excels at rapid data processing and routine tasks human journalists remain essential for deep ethical judgment, original reporting, and public trust. Journalists, authors and technology experts meeting in Mombasa say Artificial...
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KeNHA undertakes tour of key coastal infrastructure projects
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General (DG) Eng. Luka Kimeli inspected the ongoing Mombasa – Kwa Jomvu – Mariakani (A8) Road Project, reaffirming the Authoritys commitment to delivering quality highway infrastructure that supports efficient transport and regional trade. Eng. Kimeli said the inspection of the Mombasa – Kwa Jomvu – Mariakani Road focused on...
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Eldoret youth turn railway reserve into productive green hub
As Eldoret City expands, young green entrepreneurs are proving that urban spaces can do more than host buildings and traffic. By transforming a neglected railway reserve into a commercial nursery and flower farm, they are tackling food security myths, creating youth jobs, and supporting the county's climate and beautification goals, all from land once considered...
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It Is a two-horse race in Nandi gubernatorial race
The race to succeed term-limited Nandi Governor Stephen Sang is increasingly taking shape as a contest between Tinderet MP Julius Melly and Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge. The two leaders have intensified their engagements across the county, with political analysts predicting that the battle for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket could be one of...
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Ronald Ngala Utalii college set to admit first students in September
The Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County is set to officially commence academic programs in September this year, with the first cohort of 1,000 students expected to report for studies. Speaking to journalists during an inspection tour of the institution, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Tourism, Prof. Julius Bitok, said the government,...
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PS Ololtuaa calls on students to protect their learning institutions
The Principal Secretary (PS) state department for basic education John Ololtuaa has called on students to exercise discipline and protect their learning institutions as a measure to ensure they excel in their academics. Speaking during a thanks giving in regard to 2025 national examination results as well as prayers for the 2026 class event at...
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Kajiado launches construction of Sh10 million multipurpose hall at Oloolaiser High School
The Kajiado County Government has launched the construction of a Sh10 million multipurpose hall at Oloolaiser High School in Kajiado North as part of efforts to improve learning infrastructure and enhance the education environment. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku presided over the groundbreaking ceremony attended by county officials, education stakeholders, teachers and students. The project will...
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Financial literacy training equips Tharaka Nithi Entrepreneurs with Skills to build sustainable business
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Tharaka Nithi County have been equipped with financial management skills aimed at helping them make informed decisions, grow their businesses, and contribute to economic development. The entrepreneurs turned up in large numbers for a two-day financial literacy training organised by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Tharaka Nithi County...
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