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@kna Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:01:47
President kicks off Kericho development tour with Sh4.6bn road project
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his development tour of Kericho County by launching the upgrading to bitumen standards of the 80-kilometre Torit–Kenegut–Koitaburot–Kipsitet–Kapsorok–Sondu–Koilsir–Mindililwet–Mabasi–Machorwa–Getarwet Road, a project valued at Sh4.6 billion. The President launched the project at Mindililwet in Sigowet Soin Constituency, with the contractor having commenced works at Torit. The upgrading of the road...
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@kna 14 hours ago
EACC flags corruption risks in Sh25bn industrial parks project
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns over corruption risks and weak governance in the implementation of the Sh25 billion County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme, warning that systemic weaknesses could undermine the multi-billion-shilling project. The anti-graft agency has called for stronger safeguards in the procurement, construction, management and operationalisation of the...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Kipchoge stadium on schedule to host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations
The Steering Committee on Mashujaa Day 2026 Celebrations led by The Interior and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo and his Immigration and Citizen Services Counterpart Dr. Belio Kipsang toured Uasin Gishu County to inspect the national celebrations venue Kipchoge Keino stadium and other high-priority projects including roads and ESP markets. Speaking in a press briefing...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Kajiado North health teams step up preparedness for El Niño rains
Health authorities in Kajiado North Sub-County have stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent outbreaks of waterborne and other diseases during the expected El Niño rains. Sub-County Chief Health Officer and Rapid Response Team Member Timothy Mutiso said the department was on alert for diseases including cholera, diarrhea and malaria, which could increase during...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Absa next unveiled as Kenya's first integrated digital financial solution
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched Absa Next, a fully integrated digital finance solution designed to meet the evolving needs and lifecycles of the next generation of consumers. Marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital banking in Kenya, Absa Next moves beyond traditional banking models. It provides modern-day consumers and entrepreneurs with a...
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@kna 15 hours ago
A condemned building that collapsed in Mamboleo in Kisumu, to be demolished
A condemned building in Mamboleo area in Kisumu City, will be demolished within the next 48 hours following investigations into its partial collapse last week. Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhan Mwabuzo said the decision was reached after inspections by the County Security Committee, National Construction Authority (NCA) and City Management technical teams. He was speaking...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Partners move to restore degraded Kalapata community forest
Residents of Alale Ward in West Pokot County are set to benefit from efforts by non-state actors to restore the degraded Kalapata Community Forest and promote sustainable livelihoods among local communities. The restoration initiative targets 100 acres of the forest, which has come under intense pressure from human activities, threatening the ecosystem and livelihoods of...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Homa Bay farmers receive over Sh52 million to expand agricultural businesses
Farmers in Homa Bay County are set to access affordable financing after the government disbursed more than Sh52 million in grants to strengthen farmer organisations, expand agricultural businesses and enhance lending capacities of Saccos. The funds, disbursed under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), will support Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), savings and credit...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Bandari maritime academy to receive maritime training ship from South Korea
Kenya's plans to modernize its maritime sector have received a major boost after South Korea offered to donate a modern training ship for seafarers, including cadets. Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) and Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) have signed a contract to deliver a training vessel donated by the Republic of South Korea to support seagoing training...
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@kna 17 hours ago
From canal water to clean taps, Mwea diseases drop by 63 per cent
For years, thousands of residents in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, depended on irrigation canals to draw water for drinking, cooking, washing and other household needs, exposing families to contaminated water and water-borne diseases. But the situation is changing following the implementation of the Mwea-Makima Water Project, with county health data showing a 63 per cent decline...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Nakuru launches gender violence data tool
The County Government of Nakuru in collaboration with the Lithuanian Development Cooperation has launched a new initiative for collecting data on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The initiative, which also bring on board the Industry and Crafts of Lithuania, Humanitarian Aid Fund and Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (Vilnius CCIC) is aimed at...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Mvurya unveils plan to tackle mental health crisis among young creatives
The Government is developing new measures to address rising mental health challenges among young creatives, including stress, depression, anxiety and substance abuse linked to the pressures of life in the creative industry. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that the mental health and overall well-being of young creatives...
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@kna 18 hours ago
John Kiriamiti returns to crime fiction with new novel exploring the limits of law enforcement
East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) has unveiled The Abduction Squad, a new crime novel by Kenyan author John Kiriamiti that examines what happens when institutions entrusted with enforcing the law operate outside their boundaries. The unveiling marks Kiriamiti's return to fiction more than a decade after his last published book and more than 40 years...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Marsabit peace actors call for early action to prevent conflict
Peace stakeholders in Marsabit County have called for stronger coordination, early intervention and inclusive community engagement to prevent emerging tensions from escalating into conflict. The call was made in a joint statement by the Office of the County Commissioner, Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), Marsabit County Peace Committee, Marsabit Interfaith Council, and representatives of women...
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@kna 18 hours ago
KPA to build resilient, inclusive maritime economy through research and partnerships
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University of Australia, have launched a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research aimed at advancing shipping, maritime trade and the blue economy. The partnership seeks to find practical solutions to operational challenges experienced in the sector to improve service delivery and...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Kisumu County VTCs receive equipment worth Sh38 million
The Kisumu County Government has invested Sh38 million in equipment for Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) across the county, Governor Prof. Peter Anyang' Anyang' Nyong'o has announced. Speaking during the flagging-off of tools and equipment worth Sh20 million to equip VTCs in the county on Thursday, Nyong'o said the latest investment builds on Sh18 million that...
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