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Uphold peace, Deputy County Commissioner tells Kenyans
Narok Central Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kennedy Mwang'ome has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, foster national unity, and reject tribal politics to safeguard the country's cohesion as the 2027 General Election approaches. Speaking after chairing a Narok Central Sub-County Peace Committee meeting, Mr. Mwang'ome called on Kenyans to shun ethnic divisions and embrace peaceful coexistence,...
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Nyatike fishers urge county to resolve territorial beach dispute
The fishing community from the shores of Lake Victoria-Nyatike Sub-County has called upon the Migori County Department of Fisheries to move with speed and solve the beach dispute among the communities. Speaking at Kimambra Beach in North Kadem Ward-Nyatike, the fishing community lamented that their counterparts from Kao Beach have been encroaching on their fishing...
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Flower exporters seek regional action as costs, VAT arrears threaten sector
Flower growers and exporters in East Africa are calling for stronger regional cooperation to address rising freight costs, trade barriers, and tax challenges threatening the competitiveness of the horticulture industry. Kenya Flower Council Chief Executive Officer Clement Tulezi said geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, had sharply increased the cost of doing...
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Board bets on Northern Kenya to drive domestic tourism growth
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is turning to Northern Kenyas untapped destinations to unlock growth in domestic tourism, with a new sales-driven campaign aimed at converting interest into actual bookings. The initiative, dubbed the 'Hapa Ni Wapi' Sales Conversion Campaign, was flagged off on Tuesday in Samburu East as the first leg of a nationwide...
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Alliance Girls to get modern ICT center to accommodate STEM pathways
Alliance Girls High School in Kikuyu Sub-county, Kiambu, is set to get a modern ICT center through a partnership between the school's Board of Management and the M-PESA Foundation, as the institution seeks to scale accommodation of learners pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathways. Kikuyu Ward MCA James Kamau said inadequate ICT facilities...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Donkey owners trained on entrepreneurship, animal welfare
Sixty donkey owners from Nakuru, Naivasha, and Narok townships have undergone training on entrepreneurship and animal welfare aimed at maximizing the economic value of their animals while safeguarding them as sustainable sources of livelihood. The initiative, supported by Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) in conjunction with Brooke East Africa, seeks to change perceptions of donkeys from...
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Agricultural Organisation tests climate-resilient crops, fodder varieties
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security and livestock productivity in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands through the promotion of climate-resilient agricultural technologies that can withstand changing weather conditions and limited water resources. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is working with farmers in Wajir County to test improved cowpea,...
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Kiambu prepares for major community run
The Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Communication in Kiambu County is intensifying preparations for one of the region's biggest sporting events of the year. The County Executive Committee Member Ali Osman on Tuesday held a preparatory meeting with the Athletics Kenya (AK) Kiambu Branch team, led by Branch Chairperson Irene Wamuyu, to finalize plans...
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Nakuru, Blind Mission sign Sh279 million deal to expand eye and ear care
The County Government of Nakuru has signed a Sh279 million four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) to improve ear and eye health services for approximately 640,257 people across the devolved unit. The initiative that is supported by Africa Gospel Church (AGC) Tenwek Hospital aims at early detection, treatment, and referral...
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Hospital strengthens preparedness ahead of anticipated El Niño
Mandera County Referral and Teaching Hospital has intensified preparations ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, with the facility stocking essential medicines and medical supplies to respond to a possible increase in patients during the rainy season. The hospital has so far received a consignment of medical supplies worth 26 million shillings from the Kenya...
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Misri land survey begins after 35-year wait for title deeds
The surveying of Misri Informal Settlement in Limuru Municipality has commenced, bringing residents closer to securing formal ownership of land they have occupied for more than three decades. The Department of Land, Housing, Physical Planning, and Municipalities in Kiambu County has begun detailed surveying, demarcation, beaconing, and cadastral work on approved parcels, a process expected...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Uasin Gishu to host World Tourism Week
Uasin Gishu County will host a week-long series of tourism events beginning Wednesday (today), with a culmination in the celebration of UN World Tourism Day on September 27 at the University of Eldoret, County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Industrialisation, Tourism, and Cooperatives Dr. Philip Chebunet has announced. In a statement issued Tuesday, Dr. Chebunet...
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Relief for residents in Garissa as government launches water project
The residents of Maalimin and Modogashe wards in Garissa County are set to benefit from a steady water supply following the launch of the Rigdam water project consisting of a 17,600 cubic meter water pan and an eight-kilometer borehole pipeline to the villages. The project, which was done by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)...
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Security agencies seize 8,460 litres of illicit brews in Marsabit
A multi-agency security operation in Marsabit County has seized 8,460 litres of kangara and 60 litres of chang'aa, dismantled several illicit brewing dens, and arrested suspects in an intensified crackdown on illegal alcohol and substance abuse. The operation, led by the county security committee and sub-county security committees of Sangante/Jaldesa and Marsabit central, was conducted...
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State undertakes phase Two of NGAO training on data management
The State Department for Economic Planning has commenced the second phase training of National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) on data management across 25 counties with the aim of ensuring government decisions are informed by timely, reliable, and credible information from the ground. The training, which is a buildup on the lessons and experience gained during...
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Kenya backs regional horticulture council to boost trade
The Government of Kenya has welcomed the establishment of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), saying the regional platform will strengthen cooperation, improve market access, and position Eastern Africa as a competitive and sustainable horticultural trade hub. Speaking during the Regional Public Private Dialogue on Horticultural Trade and the official launch of HoCEA in...
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