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@kna 1 hours ago
Wanga urges political tolerance ahead of Homa Bay rally
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for political tolerance and peaceful coexistence as political parties prepare for increased campaign activities in the county ahead of the planned August 16 Linda Mwananchi rally. Speaking at Anding'o Primary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Wanga welcomed all political formations intending to campaign in the region, emphasizing that...
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@kna 56 minutes ago
KMTC campus in Kirinyaga to be completed by September
Kirinyaga Central Member of Parliament Mr Gachoki Gitari and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) have expressed confidence that the long-awaited Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Kirinyaga will be completed within the next few month. This marks a major milestone for a county that has for years lacked a public medical training institution. Speaking...
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction nets Sh994M
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) this week recorded strong trading activity after 18,089 bags of coffee weighing 1.115 million kilogrammes (1,115 tons) was sold for Sh994 million during Sale 34, reflecting sustained demand for Kenyan coffee in the international market. The auction posted an average price of Sh44,503 per 50-kilogramme bag, with premium grades continuing...
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@kna 1 hours ago
700 boda boda riders issued with smart driving licenses
The County Government of Kitui has issued 783 boda boda operators smart digital driving licenses in an effort to combat road accidents across the region. Prior to acquiring the licenses, the beneficiaries successfully completed a comprehensive road safety training programme which was funded and organized by the County Government and supervised by NTSA. Speaking while presiding over...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Young mothers urged to verify online breastfeeding advice with experts
As Kenya marks World Breastfeeding Week 2026, nurses are urging young and first-time mothers to verify breastfeeding information obtained online with qualified healthcare professionals to safeguard the health and wellbeing of both mother and child. This year's World Breastfeeding Week, observed from August 1 to 7, is being marked under the theme "Breastfeeding for a...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Riamugaa–Kiandangae Road upgrade to unlock Ndia economic potential
Residents of Ndia Constituency in Kirinyaga County are on the verge of reaping significant socio-economic benefits as the 2.9-kilometre Riamugaa–Kiandangae Road nears completion, promising to transform transport, trade and access to essential services. The road, which links Baricho Junction on the Baricho–Kagio Road to Kiandangae Junction on the Sagana–Kathaka Road, has for years been in...
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@kna 2 hours ago
State boosts digital access with computers for Nyakach youth hubs
The national government has distributed desktop computers to digital hubs in Nyakach Constituency, Kisumu County, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital tools, skills training and online employment opportunities for young people. The computers were delivered under the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, a flagship initiative of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) that...
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@kna 2 hours ago
CJ Koome, governor Barasa strengthen partnership to enhance justice delivery
Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the Judiciary's commitment to bringing judicial services closer to the people and enhancing access to justice across the country. Koome made the remarks after holding a consultative meeting with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at the governor's office, where they discussed ways of strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary and the...
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@kna 2 hours ago
East and Southern Africa Faces El Nino, Disruption of Production
East Africa is expected to experience a sharp deterioration in food security as the strengthening El Nino weather pattern threatens to push millions more people into acute hunger across vulnerable countries through 2027. According to a new analysis by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the report projects that more than 18 million additional...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Turkana County, SNV partner to support 10,000 youth in Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Turkana County Government, through its Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, has entered a partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organization to support 10,000 youth from host and refugee communities, targeting improved food security in the county. Of the beneficiaries, 7,000 will be drawn from host communities and 3,000 from refugee communities, officials said. The partnership...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Forum backs KALRO research as government pushes public service reforms
The National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural research, improving public sector efficiency and enhancing accountability. This follows a monthly meeting of Principal Secretaries (PSs) led by the Head of the Public Service to streamline government delivery, track presidential directives, and foster inter-agency collaboration. Speaking Wednesday after the forum, at the Kenya Agricultural...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Vihiga, Judiciary deepen partnership to enhance access to justice
The Vihiga County Government and the Judiciary have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at enhancing access to justice, promoting people-centred dispute resolution, and accelerating the delivery of judicial services across the county. This follows a courtesy call by Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome, on Vihiga Governor...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Kiambu constructs swimming pool to boost sports at ECDE centre
Pupils at Varsity Ville Model Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centre in Gatongora Ward, Ruiru Sub-County, are set to benefit from enhanced sports and recreational facilities following the launch of a project to construct a modern swimming pool at the institution. The project commenced after the Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs and Sports officially...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Govt to reconstruct damaged Migori bridge
The government has set aside more than Sh240 million towards the reconstruction of the damaged Migori bridge, according to Migori County Commissioner, Mr. Kisilu Mutua. Mr. Mutua who was addressing a team of residents and civil society protesting the delay in rehabilitating the bridge assured that tender had already been awarded to a contractor who...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Muruny Dam nears completion
The long-awaited Muruny (Siyoi) Dam project in West Pokot County has reached 86.7 per cent completion, raising hopes that residents will finally access reliable and safe water after years of delays that have seen the project miss several completion deadlines. Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Mugaa inspected the multi-billion-shilling project in...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Govt upgrades National Infectious Diseases Centre and Laboratory
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale, has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening national preparedness and response to public health emergencies during a joint inspection visit to the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) and the Infectious Diseases Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) accompanied by the United States Chargé d'Affaires to Kenya, Ms. Susan M....
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