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@kna 1 hours ago
Police seize suspected counterfeit alcohol in Murang'a
Police in Murang'a County have seized assorted alcoholic drinks suspected to be counterfeit during a crackdown on illicit brews in Maragua, amid concerns over the circulation of unlicensed and substandard alcoholic products. The operation, led by County Administration Police Service Commander Pauline Njeri, targeted a local bar and a nearby residential house following information from...
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@kna 32 minutes ago
Renewed donkey meat trade crackdown gives eastern region farmers hope
Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Ouma has warned those behind the illegal donkey slaughter and trade in various parts of the region that they will face the full force of the law. The warning comes after he spearheaded a security raid a month ago of the illegally operating Kithyoko donkey slaughterhouse in Masinga Market, Machakos Constituency, and...
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@kna 28 minutes ago
Eritrea arrives in Kenya as Harambee Stars brace for AFCON qualifiers
Eritrea's national football team has arrived in Kenya ahead of Saturday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Harambee Stars, with the visitors already settling into camp and beginning preparations for the crucial Group D encounter. The Red Sea Camels arrived on Tuesday and held their first training session at the Police Sacco Grounds in...
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@kna 22 minutes ago
Migori clinical officers resume work following return-to-work agreement
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Migori Branch has officially ended their month-long strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the county government on issues that included compensation, career progression, and health coverage. The health workers, who had downed their tools in August, were instructed to resume duty within 24 hours following successful consensus...
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@kna 19 minutes ago
Kenya pushes for climate-resilient primary healthcare investment
Kenya has called for long-term and predictable investment in climate-resilient primary healthcare as the country seeks to shield communities from the growing health impacts of climate change. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said stronger investment in primary healthcare infrastructure, climate-informed surveillance, and early warning systems would be critical in preparing...
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@kna 1 hours ago
500 women traders trained on business management in Karachuonyo
More than 500 women traders from seven wards in Karachuonyo Constituency have undergone financial management and business skills training as part of an economic empowerment drive targeting small and medium enterprises. The women who were drawn from various markets across the constituency were taken through record keeping, savings, stock management, and the need to separate...
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@kna 1 hours ago
PWDs seek decentralisation of disability assessment services
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Tharaka-Nithi County have called for the decentralisation of disability assessment services and easier registration, saying the cost and distance involved in accessing the services continue to prevent some eligible people from benefiting from government support programmes. The PWDs said those living in remote areas face difficulties travelling to designated assessment...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Government steps up rhino conservation efforts in Ruma National Park
The Government has stepped up efforts to conserve rhinos in Ruma National Park, with communities living near the park urged to help combat poaching and prevent bushfires that threaten wildlife and their habitats. Secretary of Administration in the State Department for Wildlife Tobiko Naiyoma said poaching remained one of the biggest threats to efforts to...
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@kna 2 hours ago
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 2 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 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 3 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 3 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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