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Piling garbage sparks health fears, protest threats in Mombasa
Residents and traders in Mombasa County have raised the alarm over mounting heaps of uncollected garbage choking roads, residential neighborhoods, and business premises, warning that the stalled collection services pose a serious public health risk as the county braces for the El Niño rains. Speaking along Mwembe Kuku Road and other affected areas, residents said...
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KRA seizes 55,607 under-declared smartphones, averting Sh21.5m tax loss
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have seized 55,607 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret International Airport, averting a potential tax loss of Sh21.5 million. The seizure followed intelligence indicating that a consignment declared as consolidated cargo contained undeclared mobile phones and other high-value electronic goods. According to KRA, the cargo comprised smartphones, shoes, clothing, automotive spare...
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@kna 1 hours ago
KMA issues severe weather warning along the coastline
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has warned that rough sea conditions are very likely to prevail along the coastal strip between September and December 2026. According to KMA, the conditions include strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall, and reduced visibility, which pose a risk to vessels and persons undertaking activities at sea and...
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@kna 54 minutes ago
Kahangara engages Lari residents on development priorities
Lari Member of Parliament Mburu Kahangara has held a series of grassroots meetings with residents of Kinale, Kijabe, and Lari Kirenga wards to discuss development priorities and hear concerns affecting communities. The meetings provided residents with an opportunity to present their views, needs, and aspirations while receiving updates on development projects initiated in their respective...
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@kna 52 minutes ago
Suba South aspirant urges youths to embrace farming opportunities
An aspirant for the Suba South parliamentary seat, Bernard Odhuno, has urged youths in Homa Bay to embrace farming to uplift themselves economically. Odhuno said that youths have the energy to revolutionize farming and transform the local economy. He noted that infrastructural developments initiated by the government in the county will facilitate agriculture in Suba...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Residents benefit from free medical outreach services
Hundreds of residents of Mogobich in Ollesos Ward, Nandi County, have benefited from free healthcare services offered through the Nandi County Beyond Zero mobile clinic. The residents turned up in large numbers on Tuesday to access a range of services provided by a team of health professionals during the medical outreach, which brought healthcare services...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Governor Kihika calls for action against hate speech
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has called for proactive interventions to prevent political and ethnic tensions from escalating into violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the International Day of Peace celebrations at Nyayo Gardens in Nakuru City, Governor Kihika urged peace actors and law enforcement agencies to act firmly against individuals who exploit...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Traffic police intensify road safety awareness to curb rising accidents
The traffic department will continue sensitizing citizens on road safety and proper road usage in a bid to reduce road accidents and other traffic-related offenses. Central Regional Traffic Commander Elizabeth Vivi said the majority of road users do not fully understand the Highway Code or the documents required by the traffic department and the National...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Grassland School gets new classrooms to ease congestion
Learning at Grassland Comprehensive School in Saboti Sub-County is set to improve after the completion of new classrooms aimed at easing congestion and providing a conducive environment for pupils. The classrooms, funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), were launched on Tuesday by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi. Speaking during the launch,...
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@kna 2 hours ago
TVET institutions urged to strengthen data protection
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have been urged to strengthen data governance systems to safeguard personal and institutional information amid the rapid shift to digital government services. The call was made during a data protection and governance workshop that brought together stakeholders from TVET institutions, the government, and the Office of the...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Longeruk residents welcome water well after prolonged drought
Residents of Longeruk in Pokot North Sub-County have a reason to smile following the construction of the areas first-ever water well, offering relief to a community grappling with perennial water shortages occasioned by prolonged drought. The water project, initiated by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, is expected to improve access to clean water for domestic...
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@kna 2 hours ago
State hands over livestock export center in Voi
The national government has handed over the Bachuma Livestock Quarantine and Export Centre in Voi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, to a private investor to operationalise the facility and tap into a livestock export market estimated at Sh30 billion annually. Speaking during the handover and introduction of the investor, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi...
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@kna 2 hours ago
From daily water struggles to new opportunities
For years, Mrs. Salina Kisika's mornings in Sinonin, Soy Ward, began with long walks in search of water. As a mother, she spent precious hours and energy hunting for enough of the scarce commodity to meet her family's basic needs. However, that routine is now a thing of the past. I am very happy because...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Leaders urged to promote peaceful ahead of 2027 polls
The National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management has urged political leaders to compete on policies and ideas rather than ethnic and political identities, warning that statements made by influential leaders could quickly spread across the country and fuel tensions. In the speech delivered on her behalf during the International Day of Peace 2026...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Uasin Gishu health teams trained on Ebola preparedness
The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) has trained Uasin Gishu County health teams on Ebola preparedness and response as part of efforts to strengthen early detection and containment of potential cases. The training brought together county and sub-county health teams and focused on Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), disease surveillance, laboratory preparedness, Infection...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kenol residents hit hard as prices of key household commodities surge
Residents of Kenol town in Murang'a County are grappling with tough economic times following a sharp increase in the prices of key household commodities. A spot check at Kenol market revealed that prices of most staples, particularly cereals, potatoes, milk, and eggs, have risen significantly in the past six months, driven by scarcity, high farm-gate...
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