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@kna Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:42:22
Solar-powered tuk-tuks offer cheaper option for Kiambu operators
Electric tuk-tuks fitted with solar panels are offering operators an alternative way of reducing charging costs, with operators saying the technology has made transport business more economical. Simeon Karanja, an electric tuk-tuk operator based in Kiambu Town, says the solar panel installed on the roof of his three-wheeler provides an additional source of power while...
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@kna 11 hours ago
NGAO officers trained on grassroots data management in Nyandarua
National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Nyandarua have been trained on grassroots data management to enhance the collection of reliable information for evidence-based planning and policy formulation. The training is part of Phase II of a programme by the State Department for Economic Planning (SDEP) targeting officers and other stakeholders involved in grassroots data management...
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@kna 11 hours ago
Heed climate advisory ahead of El Niño rains, DP urges residents
Deputy president Kithure Kindiki has called on residents in highly seismic-risk and landslide-prone areas in Murang'a to heed climate advisories and relocate to safer grounds ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. Speaking in Mbombo Maragua, Murang'a County, during a public sensitization event, the DP assured residents living in high-risk areas that the government will...
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@kna 12 hours ago
IEBC keen to expand diaspora voting ahead of 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking to expand voting for Kenyans living and working abroad as part of efforts to increase diaspora participation in the 2027 General Election. Speaking in New York, United States of America, during a Presidential engagement with Kenyans in the USA, IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdalla reaffirmed the...
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@kna 12 hours ago
MP Kitur assures journalists of protection ahead of elections
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has assured journalists of protection by the government as the country approaches the election period to enable them to give Kenyans the right information to make informed decisions on leaders to elect. Kitur, who sits in the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation, said the state will not...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Nyambera dumpsite transformed into recreational park
In a quiet early morning, Felicia Mageto kneels gently among a row of flowers at Etaya Governors Park in Kisii town, tending to each plant carefully and turning the soil around the roots. Mageto, a resident of the Nyambera area, says she has been tending to the trees and flowers inside the park after the...
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@kna 11 hours ago
Govt moves to accelerate completion of development projects
The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects across the country by clearing outstanding payments owed to contractors and ensuring adequate funding for ongoing works. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the government had so far paid Sh179 billion in outstanding bills for contractors undertaking road projects, with additional...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Lamu residents warned against selling land ahead of Dangote Refinery
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has issued a stern advisory to residents of Hindi and Mkunumbi wards, the epicenter of the proposed US $15 billion Dangote Oil Refinery, cautioning them against parting with their land at undervalued prices as the county braces for what he described as a transformative economic shift. Speaking in Mokowe, Timamy urged...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Nyeri Junior Schools receive interactive smart boards in digital education drive
It is some minutes past 11 am. A social studies lesson is in session at Nyaribo Comprehensive School, where the learners are being taken through a lesson on the rotation of the earth and its effects. A lot is different about this lesson and, by extension, the classroom. Unlike the traditional classrooms where teachers write...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Kahiga directs county staff to uphold ethical discipline in service delivery
Nyeri Governor Dr. Mutahi Kahiga has directed employees working in the county to uphold the highest levels of ethical discipline while dispensing service to the public. Speaking during the signing of the 2026/2027 Performance Contracts for senior county officers, Kahiga has also called upon the employees to observe financial prudence in their respective dockets to...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Nandi elders endorse Melly in gubernatorial race
Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly has received the backing of elders from the area for his bid to succeed Nandi Governor Stephen Sang in the 2027 General Election. Melly said the support from the elders was a demonstration of confidence in his leadership and an indication that his political journey should now move beyond...
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@kna 14 hours ago
New classrooms, labs underway at Kamangu Secondary
The ongoing construction of a modern academic block at Kamangu Secondary School in Nachu Ward, Kiambu County, is set to transform learning at the institution, with leaders describing the project as a strategic investment in the future of learners. The facility, comprising five classrooms, two science laboratories, and administration offices, is expected to ease congestion,...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Machakos steps up preparations ahead of El Niño rains
Machakos County has stepped up preparations for the forecast El Niño rains, with the county government and its partners strengthening early-warning systems and response measures to minimize the impact of possible floods and other emergencies. Speaking while opening a Kenya Inter-Agency Rapid Assessment (KIRA) training at the Machakos Disaster Operations Centre, Governor Wavinya Ndeti said...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Foundation stone laid for Kajiado Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence
Construction of the Kajiado Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence has commenced following the laying of its foundation stone, in a move expected to expand access to digital skills, innovation, and employment opportunities for young people in the county. Kajiado East MP Hamisi Kakuta Maimai, accompanied by officials from the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) and other...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Tana River residents urged to shun frequent tribal clashes
Tana River residents have been urged to shun frequent inter-community clashes and embrace peaceful coexistence to promote development and stability in the county. Over the years, Tana River County has experienced a series of inter-community clashes that have left dozens of people dead and hundreds of others injured. In 2013, at least 38 people were...
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@kna 14 hours ago
12 arrested as Ruiru Police seize illicit liquor, Bhang
Police in Ruiru have arrested 12 people and seized hundreds of litres of illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs in a fresh crackdown sparked by growing concern over harmful brews blamed for deaths in parts of Kiambu County. The operation, led by Deputy County Commissioner Julius Too, netted 211 litres of traditional muratina brew, assorted suspected...
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