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@kna Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:58:42
Wajir West MP rallies for President Ruto's reelection
Wajir West Member of Parliament (MP), Yusuf Mohamed Farah, has urged residents to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, citing government development programmes in Northern Kenya. Speaking in Wajir West Constituency during a community gathering, Yusuf said the Kenya Kwanza Administration had initiated several development projects in the region, including...
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@kna 46 minutes ago
NGAO officers in Laikipia sensitized on digital data management
Over 150 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) in Laikipia County have been sensitized on digital data collection to help the government identify and address the development needs of residents. The three-day training brought together the county commissioner, assistant county commissioners, chiefs and assistant chiefs, who are expected to collect data at the grassroots level, particularly...
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@kna 43 minutes ago
New Kapsabet hospital to boost maternal and child health care services
Maternal and child health services in Nandi County are set for a major boost following the completion of the 420-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Kapsabet town, Nandi County. The new hospital, set for commissioning next month is expected to expand the county's capacity to provide specialized maternal, newborn and paediatric healthcare services, while easing...
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@kna 40 minutes ago
Magumoni MCA urged to seek national leadership
Residents from different parts of Chuka-Igambang'ombe have urged Magumoni MCA and Tharaka-Nithi County Assembly Majority Leader Justin Kithinji to seek parliamentary seat during the 2027 polls, saying the constituency needs visionary leadership to accelerate development. The residents said they were looking for a leader who would bring people together, listen to their concerns and spearhead...
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@kna 36 minutes ago
Nyeri activates Global Scout and Guide City Status, deepening Kenya–Korea engagement
Nyeri County has activated the Guide and Scout City of the World status, highlighting new avenues for Kenya–Korea cooperation in tourism, culture, youth development and people-to-people engagement. The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya, Kang Hyung-shik, joined Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for the activation ceremony that is coinsiding with the World Tourism Day...
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@kna 2 hours ago
CS Murkomen vows to end banditry in the country
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, has stressed that the government is committed to ending banditry in the affected areas of the country. CS Murkomen regretted that banditry has been a threat for a long time in Kerio Valley, Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Isiolo, as well as Laikipia,...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Mombasa Cushite community backs president's re-election bid
Leaders of the Cushite community in Mombasa County have rallied their members to unite behind President William Ruto's re-election bid, citing the ongoing road projects in North Eastern region, the abolition of vetting for national identity cards and inclusivity in government. The community has also embarked on a voter registration drive to increase its numbers,...
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@kna 2 hours ago
West Pokot farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture
The rich agricultural heritage of West Pokot has taken centre stage at the 2026 County Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, with farmers, agricultural experts, development partners and government officials calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops, as a pathway to food security and resilience against climate change. The three-day exhibition, held at Kishaunet Showground from...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kondabilet Senior School gets new tuition block, computer laboratory
Kondabilet Senior Secondary School in Cherangany-Chebororwa Ward, Marakwet West Sub-County has received a new storey tuition block and modern computer laboratory following a Sh12 million investment towards completion of the project. The project was commissioned by Marakwet West MP Timothy Toroitich and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kipkemoi Kisang. Speaking during the ceremony, Toroitich said the...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Embu holds the MWEMA half marathon
The Fourth Edition of the Mwea-Makima (MWEMA) half marathon was held Saturday at the Mwea Game Reserve in Makima Ward, Embu County, that brought together hundreds of athletes from various parts of the country. The annual event that featured 21-kilometre, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races also serves as a fundraising initiative to support students from needy families...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Government reaffirms commitment to advancing regional maritime cooperation
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in shipping and maritime affairs while hosting the 12th Extraordinary Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Maritime Organization of Eastern, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MOESNA) in Mombasa. Shipping and Maritime Affairs PS Aden Abdi Millah said the meeting provided an important platform for...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Stakeholders call for urgent action on plastic waste management in Murang'a
Poor disposal of plastic waste is increasingly threatening drainage systems, water sources, and the environment in Murang'a County, stakeholders have warned, calling for stronger measures to promote responsible waste management. The stakeholders said plastic bottles, bags, and other non-biodegradable materials were increasingly finding their way into drainage channels and rivers, raising the risk of flooding...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Modern market set to transform trade for Mosop residents
Traders at the Kaiboi trading center in Mosop Sub County are optimistic that the Economic Stimulus Programme modern market nearing completion will transform business activities and improve their working environment once it becomes operational. The facility, developed at a cost of Sh70.9 million and expected to accommodate about 400 traders, is being developed with a...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Mombasa Gubernatorial race steadily taking shape
The race for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat has attracted five politicians, who have launched early grassroots campaigns, to unseat the incumbent Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir in the August 10, 2027, General Election. The race is shaping up amidst wider national discussions, zoning strategies, and political cooperation talks between the ruling UDA and opposition ODM parties, ahead...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Isiolo chiefs upskilled on digital data management
Chiefs and assistant chiefs in Isiolo County are set to benefit from improved digital tools and skills aimed at strengthening grassroots administration and service delivery. The officers drawn from the county's six sub-counties have undergone training on data management and planning systems at the grassroots as the government prepares to equip National Government Administrative Officers...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Uasin Gishu fabricators secure Sh81m contract
Welders and fabricators drawn from various MSME associations in Uasin Gishu County have officially secured a business deal worth Sh81 million to fabricate market stalls for the upcoming Eldoret 64 Ultra Market. MSEA Regional Director, North Rift, CPA Alton Kogo, indicated that the contract marks a significant milestone in the government's agenda to integrate MSMEs...
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