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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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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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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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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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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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Senate Committee urges Kilifi to increase fee capitation for ECDE centres
The Senate Committee on Education has called on the County Government of Kilifi to increase fee capitation to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers to make ECDE accessible to more learners. Members decried the charging of fees at the county government-run ECDE centers, saying the levies are unlawful and should be abolished because they have...
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DPP calls for concerted efforts to secure Kenya's exit from FATF Grey list
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for intensified cooperation among government agencies to accelerate Kenya's efforts to secure removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Ingonga, who chaired a meeting of law enforcement and financial sector principals on Wednesday, said a coordinated, whole-of-government approach was necessary to address the remaining...
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West Pokot targets 200,000 trees ahead of Mazingira Day
West Pokot County is targeting to plant 200,000 trees during this year's Mazingira Day celebrations as part of the government's efforts to increase tree cover and mitigate the effects of climate change. Preparations for the October 10 event are underway, with stakeholders holding an initial planning meeting to coordinate activities and mobilise communities for the...
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Journalists challenged to rethink reporting on gender-based violence, HIV
Journalists in Homa Bay County have been urged to adopt factual, sensitive, and non-stigmatizing approaches when reporting on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), HIV, and teenage pregnancy. The call was made during a media engagement forum organised by Activate Action, a youth-led organization, which brought together journalists and media practitioners to discuss responsible reporting on...
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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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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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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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