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@kna 4 hours ago
Potato farmers to benefit from digital farm extension services
Potato farmers in Nakuru County can now access essential extension services from their mobile phones following the launch of a new app. The app, VarScout, is an integrated solutions program seeking to address crucial potato farming techniques and health available to farmers in hard-to-reach areas. It aims to bridge current gaps in access, availability and...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Judiciary seeks public input on FY 2027/28 budget priorities in Marsabit
The Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission held public consultations on their proposed budgets for the Financial Year 2027/28, with a focus on expanding access to justice, reducing case backlogs and improving the quality and timeliness of judicial services. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya, during a public hearing...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Murang'a dairy farmers decry delayed milk payment
Dairy farmers in Murang'a have cited delayed payment from cooperative societies as the major challenge crippling the sector, forcing them to sell their milk to private companies. This comes even as the government tries to put in place measures to stabilize the sector by mitigating costs related to dairy production and strengthening Kenya's dairy value chain....
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@kna 5 hours ago
El Niño-induced rain starts in Ijara Constituency
El Niño-induced rain has pounded the Ijara constituency of Garissa County for the last three days, wreaking havoc after 30 goats perished in the Gababa location in the Abdi Gure area. The rains started over the weekend and continued until Wednesday when it subsided leaving a trail of destruction with storm water flowing from upstream...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Education stakeholders in Baringo petition Parliament to revert ECDE to National Government
A section of education stakeholders in Baringo County have escalated demands to Members of Parliament to revert the management of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) to the National government. The call was made during a public participation forum on six proposed educational reforms bills at Kenya School of Government, Baringo Campus, in Kabarnet town on...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Homa Bay moves to cut food losses to strengthen food security
Homa Bay County has launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing food losses and wastage across the supply chain, as the county seeks to improve food security and ensure farmers and consumers get greater value from agricultural produce. The Homa Bay County Action Plan for Food Loss and Waste Reduction (2026-2031) was developed in partnership with...
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@kna 6 hours ago
DLP phase II reaches 16 Kiambu sub-county schools
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital learning in schools as the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Phase II rollout continued in Kiambu County, with 16 schools in Kiambu Sub-County receiving digital learning equipment. The distribution exercise, presided over by ICT Authority Kiambu officer in charge Patrick Mbatia, involved the delivery and installation of...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Nandi steps up El Niño preparedness
Nandi County has activated its disaster response machinery, mapped high-risk areas and identified evacuation centres as the county braces for heavy El Niño rains expected to trigger floods, landslides and other emergencies. The warning comes as the county intensifies preparations following Governor Stephen Sangs recent concerns over the possible impact of the rains on infrastructure...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Wajir FGM Champions step up campaign against FGM practices
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) champions and stakeholders in Wajir County have renewed efforts to protect girls and women from harmful practices through community awareness, advocacy and dialogue. The stakeholders, drawn from the national government, women and youth groups, the media, elders, opinion leaders and other community representatives, met in Wajir to strengthen community-led efforts towards...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Wildlife Fund Plan puts conservancies at centre of Kenya's conservation financing
Kenya is seeking to place wildlife conservancies at the heart of a new financing framework that could reshape how conservation funding is mobilised, prioritised and channelled to areas where it is most needed. The move is taking shape through consultations to develop a strategic plan for the Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund (WCTF), with conservancy representatives...
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@kna 6 hours ago
President Award Kenya targets one million beneficiaries in five years initiative
The Kenyan chapter of the President Award now targets to enroll one million young people into its volunteer and mentorship program to nurture their resilience and leadership skills. The initiative will see the number of young people between 14 years to 24 years old enrolled in the program grow from the current 140,000 to one...
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@kna 7 hours ago
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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@kna 7 hours ago
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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@kna 7 hours ago
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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@kna 7 hours ago
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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@kna 8 hours ago
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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