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@kna Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:28:51
KCB Group records a 20.8 per cent increase in profit before tax for year 2026
KCB Group PLC has announced a 20.8 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the first half of 2026, reaching Sh49.3 billion compared to Sh40.8 billion in Half One (H1) 2025. The financial performance was presented on Wednesday during an investor briefing held at a Nairobi hotel. Following the strong results, the Board...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Onshore drilling equipment set for Lokichar arrives in Mombasa
The Port of Mombasa has received delivery of massive onshore drilling equipment for oil production in Lokichar in Turkana County, reaffirming the ports status as the gateway for energy and infrastructure investment in the region. The 2,152-metric-tonne consignment came aboard the MV Transit Sedanka, having sailed from Abu Dhabi via Duqm Port in the sultanate...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Political aspirants in Nandi intensify campaigns ahead of poll
Political activities have intensified across Nandi County as politicians position themselves for various elective positions in the 2027 General Election step-up grassroots mobilization. The heightened political activity has been witnessed during church functions, fundraisers, sports events, community meetings, and meet-the-people tours as aspirants seek to consolidate their support bases ahead of party nominations and the...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
Tana River contractors seek Senate intervention over unpaid bills
Contractors in Tana River County have expressed their sheer disappointment by the Senate Public Accounts Committee's failure to visit the county last week, to listen to the concerns of the citizens, and to put the county government to task over management of the county funds. Speaking in Hola town in a meeting with Area Senator...
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@kna 55 minutes ago
University of Eldoret Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Phillip Raburu Dies
Prof. Phillip Okoth Raburu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor-In-Charge of Planning, Research, and Extension at the University of Eldoret, has died. According to family members, Raburu passed away at 4.30 a.m. on Monday at Eldoret Hospital after a period of illness. He was an Associate Professor of Aquatic Resources and Environmental Management. Willis Owino-Ong'or, who identified himself as...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Stakeholders call for stronger cooperation to combat SGBV, teenage pregnancies
Community elders and gender rights stakeholders in Kilifi County have called for stronger cooperation between communities, government agencies, and the police to improve the reporting and handling of teenage pregnancies, as well as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. The stakeholders said enhanced communication and coordination among the various actors would help victims access timely...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Turkana strengthens preparedness for forecast El Niño rains
The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), has concluded a three-day County El Niño Contingency Planning meeting, aimed at strengthening preparedness, coordination, and response mechanisms, ahead of the forecast El Niño rains during the October–December 2026 season. The contingency planning process seeks to ensure that the county government has...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Hides and skins stakeholders' petition Turkana Assembly over prices
Hides and skins value chain traders have petitioned the County Assembly of Turkana to review levies imposed on the trade, which they say have made the business unsustainable. The traders drawn from Kakuma and Lodwar said they rely on the trade for their livelihoods and are now struggling to sustain their businesses due to high...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Clergyman urges govt to ease taxation
Deliverance Church International Mt. Kenya South overseer Bishop Dr. Stephen Njoroge has called on the government to ease taxation to stem the escalating cost of living in the country. Bishop Njoroge said the cost of living has taken a heavy toll on Kenyans, who have multiple responsibilities to fed for their families. The Bishop spoke...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Samburu elders demand probe into Losesia security operation
Samburu Council of Elders Association has called for urgent investigations into a security operation in the Losesia area, Samburu East, following reports of injured herders and killings of livestock. In a press statement, the Council, led by the Patron, Retired Col. Richard Leyiagu, condemned what it termed as the shooting and injuring of innocent herders...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Kenyans urged to embrace alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
The Court of Appeal Judge, Aggrey Muchelule, has urged Kenyans to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a way of resolving disputes outside of mainstream public courts. Speaking after a public lecture at the Kisii University in the outskirts of Kisii town, Justice Muchelule noted that adopting ADR mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration will...
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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:34:35
Migori woman transforms fish mongering trade into professional business
Fishmongering trade is one of Kenyas fastest-growing businesses, especially along the shores of Lake Victoria, making it a vital economic pillar in Nyanza, where white meat is in demand. People rarely talk about fishmongers, although fish is one of the most popular dishes in the Nyanza region, with the demand for white meat finding its...
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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:36:31
Kagema School gets a new science lab courtesy of NG-CDF
In an effort to align with the Competency Based Education (CBE) pathways, Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP), Gathoni Wamuchomba, commissioned a new science laboratory at Kagema Primary and Boarding School. The project, which is funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), is set to hold a capacity of around 45 learners per session....
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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:39:45
Vihiga women groups get Sh18.8 million empowerment funds
Womens groups in Vihiga County have received Sh18.8 million from Uwezo Fund and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), aimed at empowering them economically. The womens groups received Sh4.55 million from the Uwezo Fund and Sh14.25 million from WEF Friday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization drive on MSMEs presided over by the Co-operatives and Micro,...
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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:23:21
Vihiga health centre set for elevation
Luanda MP Dick Maungu has secured Sh10 million from the national government for renovation and envisaged the elevation of Ekwanda Health Centre in Luanda South Ward, Vihiga County, to a Level 4 hospital. Maungu said the intervention follows an urgent need at the facility, which has been facing numerous challenges including the recent flooding incident....
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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:07:18
LSK maintains targeted court boycott over pending accountability measures
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has maintained its targeted boycott of specified judges and judicial officers will continue, citing delays in the implementation of agreed measures on judicial accountability. Speaking during a press briefing in Kisumu, LSK President Charles Kanjama said advocates should continue to refrain from appearing before judges and judicial officers identified...
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