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@kna Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:42:24
Kenya divas open Africa netball cup with win over Nigeria
Kenya's national women's netball team, the Divas, opened their Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Qualifier campaign with a 61-40 victory over Nigeria at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday. The hosts made a strong start, taking a 19-9 lead in the opening quarter before extending their advantage to 37-20 at half-time. Nigeria...
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@kna 36 minutes 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 31 minutes 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 5 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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@kna 23 hours ago
Muslim leaders call for political tolerance
Islamic religious leaders in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County have called for peaceful politics, ahead of the 2027 General Election. While warning against incitement and hate speech, the leaders condemned the rising cases of goonism and disruption of political meetings, warning that the vice could easily plunge the country into chaos if not checked. Led by...
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@kna Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:47:26
Stakeholders call for stronger action against alcohol abuse
Stakeholders in Homa Bay County have called for stronger community action against alcohol and substance abuse, warning that the effects of alcohol consumption extend beyond individual users to families and the wider community. The call came Monday during an alcohol awareness walk organised by Blue Cross Kenya as part of its activities marking 30 years of...
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@kna Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:49:44
Sheep farming gains popularity in Marakwet West
Every time Gladys Kanda looks at her flock of sheep, she sees more than livestock grazing around her farm. She happily explains seeing it as an investment that can multiply to become a handsome source of income in case any need arises and also as an enterprise supported by a ready appetite for mutton in...
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@kna 23 hours ago
Kenya deepens AI capacity building through Huawei training in Shenzhen
Kenya is deepening the capacity of its ICT leadership to harness Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies, following a week-long knowledge exchange programme in Shenzhen, China, that brought government ICT directors closer to the technologies, strategies and practices shaping the digital future. Held from September 12 to 19, 2026, the programme was coordinated by the...
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@kna 23 hours ago
UN-Habitat lauds Kisii waste management efforts
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has commended Kisii County for its efforts to improve waste management, saying the initiatives have contributed to cleaner neighborhoods and the transformation of public spaces in Kisii Municipality and other urban centres. Speaking during the 2026 World Cleanup Day celebrations at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (ATC), Head...
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@kna Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:53:05
CAK chairman elected ICA global vice president
Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chairman Macloud Malonza has been elected Vice President of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global for the 2026–2030 term, giving Kenya a senior position in the global cooperative movement. Malonza was elected during the ICA General Assembly at the Panama Convention Centre, where cooperative leaders and representatives from around the...
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