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@kna 2 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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@kna 27 minutes ago
Vihiga: Youth turn waste into economic opportunities
Every morning before sunrise, the streets of Vihiga County begin to stir. Traders prepare to open their businesses, households sweep their compounds, and markets gradually fill with buyers and sellers. Along with the activities comes another inevitable reality, waste. Plastic bottles, food leftovers, paper, polythene bags and other refuse accumulate daily, posing a growing challenge...
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@kna 18 minutes ago
Traders in Kabete, Kiambu County to benefit from 36 newly completed trading units
Small-scale traders in Kabete are set to benefit from the newly built 36 modern trading units constructed by Kiambu County through the Department of Trade and Industrialisation. The County Executive Committee (CEC), Susan Kirimi, says the project is part of ongoing efforts to improve the business environment while supporting the growth of micro and small...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
New Kakamega urban water boss vows to improve water management
Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) Managing Director (MD), CPA Charles Tunga, has vowed to crack down on illegal water connections, meter tampering and unauthorized borehole drilling. Tunga expressed concern that over 50 per cent of the water produced by the company is lost through leakages, illegal connections, and unbilled water consumption. The high...
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@kna 2 hours ago
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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@kna 2 hours ago
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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@kna 2 hours ago
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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@kna 2 hours ago
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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@kna 2 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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