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@kna 1 hours ago
Kondabilet Senior School gets new tuition block, computer laboratory
Kondabilet Senior Secondary School in Cherangany-Chebororwa Ward, Marakwet West Sub-County has received a new storey tuition block and modern computer laboratory following a Sh12 million investment towards completion of the project. The project was commissioned by Marakwet West MP Timothy Toroitich and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kipkemoi Kisang. Speaking during the ceremony, Toroitich said the...
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@kna 55 minutes ago
CS Murkomen vows to end banditry in the country
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, has stressed that the government is committed to ending banditry in the affected areas of the country. CS Murkomen regretted that banditry has been a threat for a long time in Kerio Valley, Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Isiolo, as well as Laikipia,...
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@kna 52 minutes ago
Mombasa Cushite community backs president's re-election bid
Leaders of the Cushite community in Mombasa County have rallied their members to unite behind President William Ruto's re-election bid, citing the ongoing road projects in North Eastern region, the abolition of vetting for national identity cards and inclusivity in government. The community has also embarked on a voter registration drive to increase its numbers,...
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@kna 1 hours ago
West Pokot farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture
The rich agricultural heritage of West Pokot has taken centre stage at the 2026 County Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, with farmers, agricultural experts, development partners and government officials calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops, as a pathway to food security and resilience against climate change. The three-day exhibition, held at Kishaunet Showground from...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Embu holds the MWEMA half marathon
The Fourth Edition of the Mwea-Makima (MWEMA) half marathon was held Saturday at the Mwea Game Reserve in Makima Ward, Embu County, that brought together hundreds of athletes from various parts of the country. The annual event that featured 21-kilometre, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races also serves as a fundraising initiative to support students from needy families...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
Government reaffirms commitment to advancing regional maritime cooperation
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in shipping and maritime affairs while hosting the 12th Extraordinary Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Maritime Organization of Eastern, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MOESNA) in Mombasa. Shipping and Maritime Affairs PS Aden Abdi Millah said the meeting provided an important platform for...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Stakeholders call for urgent action on plastic waste management in Murang'a
Poor disposal of plastic waste is increasingly threatening drainage systems, water sources, and the environment in Murang'a County, stakeholders have warned, calling for stronger measures to promote responsible waste management. The stakeholders said plastic bottles, bags, and other non-biodegradable materials were increasingly finding their way into drainage channels and rivers, raising the risk of flooding...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Modern market set to transform trade for Mosop residents
Traders at the Kaiboi trading center in Mosop Sub County are optimistic that the Economic Stimulus Programme modern market nearing completion will transform business activities and improve their working environment once it becomes operational. The facility, developed at a cost of Sh70.9 million and expected to accommodate about 400 traders, is being developed with a...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Mombasa Gubernatorial race steadily taking shape
The race for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat has attracted five politicians, who have launched early grassroots campaigns, to unseat the incumbent Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir in the August 10, 2027, General Election. The race is shaping up amidst wider national discussions, zoning strategies, and political cooperation talks between the ruling UDA and opposition ODM parties, ahead...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Isiolo chiefs upskilled on digital data management
Chiefs and assistant chiefs in Isiolo County are set to benefit from improved digital tools and skills aimed at strengthening grassroots administration and service delivery. The officers drawn from the county's six sub-counties have undergone training on data management and planning systems at the grassroots as the government prepares to equip National Government Administrative Officers...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Uasin Gishu fabricators secure Sh81m contract
Welders and fabricators drawn from various MSME associations in Uasin Gishu County have officially secured a business deal worth Sh81 million to fabricate market stalls for the upcoming Eldoret 64 Ultra Market. MSEA Regional Director, North Rift, CPA Alton Kogo, indicated that the contract marks a significant milestone in the government's agenda to integrate MSMEs...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Huduma Kenya to help MSMEs grow from small to large scale
Huduma Kenya has pledged to support micro and small enterprises to grow their businesses from small scale to large scale. Speaking during the launch of the Countrywide MSME Drive in Vihiga County at the Municipal Grounds in Mbale town, the CEO of Huduma Kenya, Benjamin Kai Chilumo, said Huduma Kenya is composed of 66 stations...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Machakos intensifies El Niño readiness through multi-agency committee training
The Machakos County multi-agency El Niño preparedness committee has concluded a week-long training aimed at strengthening early warning systems and emergency response ahead of the anticipated heavy rains in the lower Eastern Region. The exercise brought together county and national government officers, disaster response teams, and humanitarian partners to enhance flood risk mapping, improve information...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Njoro farmer wins Sh10 million SportPesa Goal Rush jackpot
Meshack Kiplangat, a 27-year-old farmer from Njoro, Nakuru County, has been crowned the seventh winner of SportPesas Goal Rush jackpot after correctly predicting the first goal-scoring team and the exact goal time across three pre-selected matches to win Sh10 million. Kiplangat, a first-born son who grows potatoes and maize on his familys farm in Njoro,...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Pharmacists intensify fight against counterfeit medicines in Kenya
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers have been urged to support efforts to free Kenya from counterfeit drugs. Pharmacists say continued proliferation of counterfeits is a major threat to patient safety, health security, and economic development and compromises the country's medicine manufacturing industry that feeds the local and export markets. Speaking at Arap Moi Children's Home in...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Oparanya launches nationwide MSMEs sensitization drive to boost growth
Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises CS Wycliffe Oparanya has officially launched the MSMEs Countrywide Sensitization Drive, with special emphasis on the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking during the ceremony at the Mbale Municipal grounds, Vihiga County, Oparanya, commended the government for undertaking various BETA programmes including reforms in agriculture, where currently...
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