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@kna 6 hours ago
Farmers get tips on new "Waithera" bean variety
At least 20,000 beans farmers from five counties are set to benefit from a training on innovative farming of high-yielding, drought and disease-resistant bean seed varieties courtesy of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The venture which is promoting proper agronomical practices in farming of...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Manchester United fans edge Arsenal in dramatic penalty shootout
Manchester United fans secured a memorable victory over their Arsenal counterparts after edging them 5-4 in a penalty shootout during the SportPesa Xperience rematch at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. Tens of thousands of fans filled Nyayo Stadium, turning the venue into a sea of red as supporters of the two English Premier League clubs...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Religious leaders ask politicians to stop political incitement
Spiritual leaders in Migori County have asked Kenyan politicians to champion peace, development and security in the country more than serving their political interests and ambitions. The religious leaders underscored that they were more disturbed with the current inciteful pronouncements being made by certain politicians in churches and political rallies which could trigger political violences...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Ranguma declares plans to reclaim seat
The first Kisumu Governor; Jack Nyanungo Ranguma has declared his intention to vie again for the Kisumu gubernatorial office in 2027. Exactly one year to the next General Election, Ranguma has officially declared his intention to seek the countys top executive seat once again, signaling a political comeback aimed at restoring what he termed a journey of...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Bunge la Wananchi shapes political debate in the Country
The emergence of Bunge za Wananchi, Swahili for "people's parliaments", is transforming the way ordinary citizens participate in political and governance debates, with the grassroots forums increasingly becoming influential platforms for civic education and public opinion across the country. In Tinderet Sub-County, Nandi County, the informal assemblies are gaining prominence as residents seek spaces where...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Sugar import ban rekindles hope among Lugari cane farmers
Sugarcane farmers in Lugari Sub-County have welcomed the government's decision to stop sugar imports, terming the move an important step in reviving the local industry and improve farmers' livelihoods. The farmers asserted that imported sugar had for long undermined locally produced sugar by creating unfair competition for local millers, a situation they said affected cane...
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@kna 9 hours ago
MP asks KNEC to sign MOU with teachers on exams payment
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers National (KUPPET) Chairman, Omboko Milemba has asked the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the union before the national examinations kick off. Speaking on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at his home in Esirulo, Emuhaya, while hosting KUPPET delegates from Vihiga, Kakamega,...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Atwoli cautions police against sharing intelligence with Gachagua
COTU Secretary-General, Francis Atwoli, has cautioned police officers against sharing confidential government information with former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, alleging that such disclosures could put their careers at risk. Speaking yesterday at St. Francis Mawego Catholic church in Karachuonyo constituency, Atwoli claimed that Gachagua uses information obtained from police officers in ways that could expose...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Kindiki urges leaders to shun divisive politics
Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, has called on political leaders to shun politics of hatred and insults and instead focus on promoting national unity and delivering development to Kenyans. Kindiki noted that political differences should not be allowed to divide the country, observing that in a democratic society there would always be winners and losers...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Ten women groups in Central Maragoli get financial boost
Members of ten women groups in Central Maragoli Ward, Vihiga County, are ecstatic after receiving financial support under the Widows Grassroots Empowerment Programme. The funds aims at empowering women economically through income-generating activities so that they attain sustainable livelihoods for their families. The initiative, which targets mainly widows and other needy women at the grassroots...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:54:40
Western giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at Kenya Music Festival
Vihiga Boys High School was crowned national champion in the Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category, at the 98th Kenya Music Festival currently underway at Kibabii University in Bungoma County. The school won over adjudicators with a technically precise and emotive rendition of Tabu Ley Rochereau's Rhumba Classic Amilo, a song about heartbreak, in a...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:05:17
Wajir Woman Representative issues driving licences to 100 youth
Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has issued driving licences to 100 youth from different parts of the county under an initiative aimed at improving their access to employment and livelihood opportunities. The programme targets young people seeking opportunities in the transport sector and other areas where driving skills are required, with the beneficiaries expected...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:23:27
Safaricom launches PATA MORE campaign
Safaricom has launched PATA MORE, a new campaign aimed at providing customers and businesses with greater value through enhanced connectivity, digital services and M-PESA solutions. The campaign, unveiled in Meru on Thursday, is built around the promise of offering customers more value, convenience and freedom in the products and services they use every day. Under...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:23:12
PS Omollo outlines program to equip youths with skills
Principal Secretary State Department for Interior and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has outlined a coordinated programme to equip youth groups in Homa Bay county with practical skills to expand sustainable economic opportunities. The PS who spoke in Odino location during a meeting with youth leaders representing nearly 600 youth groups from across the county...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:28:34
Nyali MP Aspirant calls for political tolerance
A renowned Nyali Businessman and parliamentary hopeful Said Abdalla has called for political tolerance as the country gears towards the 2027 general elections. Abdalla has cautioned residents to be mindful of leaders seeking elective positions while spewing messages coined in hate and propagating tribalism especially in Nyali and Mombasa County in general. Speaking during a...
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@kna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:35:09
ODM leaders rule out working with Gachagua
Top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Homa Bay county have declared that the party will not associate with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in any coalition engagements. They noted that his political style and record on inclusivity does not align with ODM's values. Speaking weekend during an economic empowerment forum in Ndhiwa, ODM National Chairperson...
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