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Community library bridges literacy gap among rural learners
Child literacy in Kenya faces major gaps, with recent studies showing that 43 percent of adolescents aged 13 to 17 cannot read a Grade 4-level text. Three out of 10 Grade 6 pupils cannot read a Grade 3-level text, and general illiteracy for ages 15–17 sits at 6.8 percent. Globally, studies show major challenges, with...
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@kna 10 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 11 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 11 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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@kna 10 hours ago
Kenyans embrace workouts to combat lifestyle diseases
Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show that membership at fitness and workout facilities has increased by 36 percent with over 1,300 fitness centers currently operating across the country. However, membership charges remain a challenge, with Kenyans spending an average of less than Sh2,000 monthly on...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Hospitals directed to offer emergency care despite SHA system hitches
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 11 hours ago
Kiambu's Youth Affairs Department feted for supporting sports development
The Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Communication has officially received special recognition from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kiambu County Branch for its extraordinary efforts in empowering young people through athletics across the region. Demonstrating a commitment to grassroots transformation, the honour was formally presented to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM)...
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@kna 11 hours ago
Nakuru intensifies efforts to transform dairy farming
Nakuru County has intensified efforts to transform its dairy farming sector through an expanded partnership with international research bodies and local farmer organisations aimed at boosting milk yields and herd quality. Under the ambitious programme, the administration is leveraging advanced breeding techniques, digital performance tracking, and animal identification systems to turn dairy production into a...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Digital learning programme transforms classrooms in West Pokot
Pupils in public junior schools across West Pokot County are benefiting from enhanced digital learning following the governments nationwide rollout of interactive smart boards and teacher laptops aimed at transforming classroom instruction and equipping learners with essential digital skills. The initiative, implemented through the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and the ICT...
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@kna 11 hours ago
Nakuru farmers to get digital support via FarmerChat
The County Government of Nakuru has partnered with the Digital Green Foundation to expand digital agricultural advisory services for local farmers. The collaboration centers on the introduction of FarmerChat, a digital platform tailored to provide climate-smart agricultural advice, market-driven information, and enhanced production methods specifically targeting women and youth. According to County Executive Committee Member...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Govt launches free NYOTA digital training to unlock procurement opportunities
The government has launched a nationwide digital training programme targeting more than 600,000 young entrepreneurs, women and persons with disabilities, in a fresh push to increase their participation in public procurement opportunities. The fourth component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, dubbed the AGPO Digital Training Programme, seeks to equip beneficiaries with...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Adult learners encouraged to enrol ahead of final KCSE examination
As the country administers the second-last Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination cohort under the 8-4-4 education system, adult learners who wish to improve their academic qualifications have been encouraged to enrol in adult education programmes. More than 1,048,355 candidates are sitting this years national examination countrywide, with the final KCSE cohort under the...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Chiefs urged to ensure school-age children enroll in school
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has urged National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) to ensure all children who have attained school-going age are enrolled in learning institutions. He also challenged village elders, chiefs and their assistants to protect children in primary, junior secondary and senior schools from criminal activities and other...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Youth warned against being paid to fuel political violence
Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohammed has warned young people against being lured by politicians with small payments to insult or harm others. She spoke on Tuesday at the launch of a nationwide digital competition against hate and division at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM). The campaign is meant to contribute to a peaceful and...
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@kna 14 hours ago
EU hands Kenya navy equipment worth Sh3 billion to bolster maritime security
The Kenya Defence Forces has received non-lethal military equipment worth about Sh3 billion from the European Union (EU) in the first support package to the countrys military under the European Peace Facility (EPF). EU Ambassador to Kenya Andreas Peschke and the Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service (EEAS), Maciej...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Kenya targets to eliminate cataract blindness by 2045
Kenya has pledged to eliminate cataract-related blindness by 2045 through an ambitious national plan aimed at reducing avoidable vision impairment and restoring sight to millions of people. The commitment was announced during the Global Summit for Eye Health, where Kenya set a target of reducing the proportion of people aged 50 and above living with...
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