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@kna Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:37:15
National government to construct 10,000 seater stadium in Samburu county
The national government is set to construct the first ever state of the art stadium in Samburu County in a bid to nurture sporting talent for local youths. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony in Maralal town, Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya said that the government is keen on improving sporting infrastructure across the...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Six Teso South schools to receive NG-CDF buses,MP
Six secondary schools in Teso South Constituency, Busia County, are set to receive school buses bought under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) programme in the current Financial Year, area Member of Parliament (MP), Mary Emase, has revealed. Speaking during the issuance of a bus to Father Okodoi Senior School and the commissioning of...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Kirinyaga MCAs demand urgent action ahead of El Niño rains
Members of Kirinyaga County Assembly have called for urgent and coordinated measures to prepare the County for anticipated El-Niño rains, warning that disaster management efforts must begin before heavy rains hit rather than wait for emergencies to occur. The members raised concerns over what they described as inadequate preparedness by the County government, particularly in...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Murang'a gears up to plant 200,000 trees in one-hour national drive
Preparations for a major afforestation exercise targeting to have 200,000 seedlings planted in Murang'a County during this year's Mazingira Day have entered high gear, with authorities identifying about 97 hectares of land for the exercise. The County Committee coordinating the exercise has identified two sites where the trees will be planted, with approximately 200 acres...
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@kna 10 hours ago
MP Mukunji under fire over declaration of ban on UDA meetings in Embu
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has come under fire from a section of Embu county residents for declaring a ban on UDA meetings until those responsible for the deaths of two young men at Nembure Stadium two weeks ago during the partys delegates meeting are brought to book. The MP allegedly made the remarks on Sunday...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Government harmonizing communication style for better messaging- PS Isaboke
The Government is strengthening coordination, funding and public engagement in its communication architecture under the new National Government Communication Policy. Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke has said the policy harmonizes communication across government, establishes a common source of truth and clarifies the roles of officials and communication structures. Speaking Tuesday during...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Region urged to dismantle barriers, cut costs in horticultural trade
Eastern African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to address high logistics costs, trade barriers and fragmented cold-chain systems holding back the horticulture sector. The Principal Secretary (PS) for Trade, Regina Akoth Ombam said the region needed to move from fragmented national efforts to coordinated action to boost productivity, deepen regional value chains...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Ailing widow request KU Hospital to release son's body for burial
An ailing 80-year-old widow in Miruriine village, Gachua Location, Giaki Division, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru County, is appealing to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) to release her son's body for burial. The distraught Hellena Kigetu Ntwomo lamented that the body of her son Benjamin Ntombura, 52 years, has been lying at the...
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@kna 11 hours ago
Uasin Gishu ready to host World Tourism Day
Uasin Gishu County has accelerated final preparations for this year's World Tourism Day celebrations following a high-level stakeholders' meeting convened to assess its readiness and align logistics ahead of the event. The meeting, chaired by County Secretary Philip Melly, brought together senior county officials, tourism and hospitality players, institutional representatives and an advance team from...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Government to issue 200,000 title deeds at the Coast
The government is stepping up efforts to resolve longstanding land disputes in the coastal region, with the Head of State expected to issue 200,000 title deeds during his forthcoming week-long tour of the region. Lands Principal Secretary (PS), Nickson Korir, said the initial batch of title deeds forms part of a wider government programme targeting...
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@kna 15 hours ago
President Ruto urges Africa to move from AI consumption to creation
President Dr William Ruto has urged African countries to take a more active role in developing and governing Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that technological dependence could undermine national sovereignty. Ruto said Africa must move beyond consuming AI technologies to developing, owning and shaping systems that reflect its languages, economies and social realities. "We must not...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Mombasa marks International Day of Peace
Mombasa Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kalume Kashuru has called on residents to strengthen ties with their local administration as the county marked World Peace Day. The days activities included a peace procession to the market area, alongside the Sub-County Peace Committee led by Bwana Baheru and members of the public, culminating in a public...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Safaricom Chapa Dimba crowns Eastern Region county champions
County champions from eight counties in the Eastern Region have been crowned after an action-packed weekend of Safaricom Chapa Dimba County finals, earning an opportunity to compete for regional honours in Embu next month. The champions from Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni and Marsabit will converge in Embu for the Eastern Region finals...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Nakuru farmers exploring irrigation to boost food production, incomes
Farmers in Nakuru County are exploring improved irrigation management practices to increase agricultural production, strengthen household incomes and make irrigation schemes more sustainable. Consequently, farmers from Lari Wendani Irrigation Scheme in Subukia and Kabugi Irrigation Scheme in Gilgil participated in a peer-to-peer exchange visit to Mitoini Phases 1 and 2 and Kibirigwi Irrigation Schemes in...
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@kna 17 hours ago
EACC launches nationwide Mashinani anti-corruption campaign in Kajiado
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a nationwide anti-corruption campaign in Kajiado County, seeking to deepen public participation in the fight against corruption and promote ethical conduct among Kenyans. The five-day EACC Mashinani campaign, launched at Maasai National Polytechnic on Monday, will run until Friday, September 25, 2026, with the commission holding public...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Government to make communication a measurable deliverable across ministries, says PS Isaboke
The government is seeking to make communication a measurable performance deliverable across ministries, departments and agencies, with public information being integrated into project planning, budgeting and implementation to improve service delivery and strengthen engagement with citizens. Broadcasting and Telecommunications PS Stephen Isaboke says the recent Government Communication Policy seeks to harmonise communication across public institutions,...
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