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Illicit farm products, shrinking pesticide options threaten pest management
The influx of illicit agricultural products through Kenya's porous borders and a shrinking range of pest-control products available to farmers are emerging as major challenges to effective pest management, the agricultural industry has said. aaK—Grow Chief Executive Officer Joel Mutai said although it was difficult to quantify the current prevalence of counterfeit agricultural products, enforcement...
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State assures plans in place for emergencies during El Nino
Kenyans have been assured that the government is fully prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December as comprehensive measures are underway to minimize disruption and safeguard lives. Narok County Commissioner Mr. Kipkech Lotiatia urged the public to remain calm and follow guidance from authorities, noting that all relevant...
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NIA plans Sh550m road upgrade to boost rice farmers
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) plans to seek Sh550 million in supplementary funding to improve roads used to transport rice from farms to markets in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. NIA chairperson Gilbert Maluki said the proposed intervention would cover about 475 kilometres of roads and help reduce the cost of transporting produce, currently estimated at...
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Kenya, World Bank reviews major water and irrigation projects
The Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank to accelerate the implementation of major water, sanitation and irrigation projects aimed at improving water security, boosting food production and strengthening climate resilience across Kenya. Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa, together with Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir and Principal...
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Pensioner, URWASCO hold talks on staff welfare
The County Pension Fund (CPF) has held talks with the management of the newly established Uasin Gishu County Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) to explore partnerships aimed at strengthening employee welfare and long-term financial security. The meeting, held in Eldoret, brought together a CPF team led by Team Lead Samuel Meli and URWASCO management...
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Kajiado schools urged to establish school gardens to boost school feeding
Schools in Kajiado County have been encouraged to establish school gardens to supplement meals offered in schools and improve nutrition among learners. The call is part of the Scaling Up Homegrown School Feeding project, which seeks to increase the availability of locally produced food for school meals while giving learners practical skills in food production...
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Machakos leaders call for political tolerance
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on Kenyans to maintain peace and unity as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Katoloni Seminary during the Requiem Mass for Rev. Fr. Martin Kilonzo and Rev. Fr. Paul Kinyumu, Governor Ndeti urged political leaders and citizens to exercise restraint and avoid divisive rhetoric that...
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Kiambu administrators trained to strengthen grassroots data collection
More than 500 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) from Kiambu County have been trained on collecting data from residents to help the government understand citizen challenges and improve service delivery. The officers, from across the county, are being equipped with digital skills that will enable them to gather information directly from communities and transmit it...
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@kna 2 hours 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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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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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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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 2 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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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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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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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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