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@kna 19 hours ago
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 2 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 1 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 1 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 42 minutes 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 18 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 19 hours ago
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 19 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 19 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 20 hours ago
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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@kna 20 hours ago
Teso North residents mourn pilot killed in crash
Teso North residents have been thrown into mourning following the death of pilot Alex Oluka, who died in a light aircraft crash at Kipeto in Kajiado West on Friday. Oluka, a native of Moding village in Teso North Constituency, died while serving as a flight instructor during a training flight. The crash also claimed the...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Lamu leaders demand priority for local youth in Sh2.2 Trillion refinery project
A section of Lamu opinion leaders has welcomed the planned Sh2.2 trillion Dangote Oil Refinery project ahead of its launching by the Head of State and called for local youth to be prioritised in employment, business and other opportunities arising from the investment. The leaders, led by former Lamu East MP Hashim Fumo, said the...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Mugira dam offers relief to Murang'a residents
Hundreds of households in Makuyu and Kambiti wards are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of the Mugira Dam Water Project in Maragua Constituency. The project, commissioned by Murang'a Governor Dr.Irungu Kang'ata together with Makuyu MCA Thomas Muteti on Sunday, is part of the county government's ongoing...
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@kna 20 hours ago
KTB in partnerships to woo more visitors
Kenya is targeting a major increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, backed by new marketing partnerships with global aviation giants Emirates and Qatar Airways. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), signed on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) tourism expo in Dubai, will combine international air connectivity with targeted destination marketing campaigns...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Veteran educators intensify mentorship of young teachers
Long-serving teachers in Busia county have pledged to mentor younger colleagues to prepare them for leadership and ensure smooth succession, even as experienced educators exit the profession. The teachers, through the Dr. Anyang Teachers Mentorship Forum, said they would complement the Teachers Service Commission's Teacher Induction Mentorship and Coaching (TIMEC) programme by supporting teachers new...
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@kna 22 hours ago
Stakeholders call for stronger cross-border cooperation to advance labour justice
Stakeholders in the employment and labour sector have underscored the need for stronger national, regional, and international cooperation to address emerging challenges in labour justice, arising from increased labour mobility and the changing world of work. Speaking at Strathmore University in Nairobi during the closing ceremony of the fourth Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium...
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