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University of Eldoret Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Phillip Raburu Dies

Prof. Phillip Okoth Raburu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor-In-Charge of Planning, Research, and Extension at the University of Eldoret, has died. According to family members, Raburu passed away at 4.30 a.m. on Monday at Eldoret Hospital after a period of illness. He was an Associate Professor of Aquatic Resources and Environmental Management. Willis Owino-Ong'or, who identified himself as...

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@kna 42 minutes ago

Onshore drilling equipment set for Lokichar arrives in Mombasa

The Port of Mombasa has received delivery of massive onshore drilling equipment for oil production in Lokichar in Turkana County, reaffirming the ports status as the gateway for energy and infrastructure investment in the region. The 2,152-metric-tonne consignment came aboard the MV Transit Sedanka, having sailed from Abu Dhabi via Duqm Port in the sultanate...

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@kna 34 minutes ago

Political aspirants in Nandi intensify campaigns ahead of poll

Political activities have intensified across Nandi County as politicians position themselves for various elective positions in the 2027 General Election step-up grassroots mobilization. The heightened political activity has been witnessed during church functions, fundraisers, sports events, community meetings, and meet-the-people tours as aspirants seek to consolidate their support bases ahead of party nominations and the...

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@kna 34 minutes ago

Tana River contractors seek Senate intervention over unpaid bills

Contractors in Tana River County have expressed their sheer disappointment by the Senate Public Accounts Committee's failure to visit the county last week, to listen to the concerns of the citizens, and to put the county government to task over management of the county funds. Speaking in Hola town in a meeting with Area Senator...

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@kna 1 hours ago

Stakeholders call for stronger cooperation to combat SGBV, teenage pregnancies

Community elders and gender rights stakeholders in Kilifi County have called for stronger cooperation between communities, government agencies, and the police to improve the reporting and handling of teenage pregnancies, as well as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. The stakeholders said enhanced communication and coordination among the various actors would help victims access timely...

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Turkana strengthens preparedness for forecast El Niño rains

The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), has concluded a three-day County El Niño Contingency Planning meeting, aimed at strengthening preparedness, coordination, and response mechanisms, ahead of the forecast El Niño rains during the October–December 2026 season. The contingency planning process seeks to ensure that the county government has...

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@kna 1 hours ago

Hides and skins stakeholders' petition Turkana Assembly over prices

Hides and skins value chain traders have petitioned the County Assembly of Turkana to review levies imposed on the trade, which they say have made the business unsustainable. The traders drawn from Kakuma and Lodwar said they rely on the trade for their livelihoods and are now struggling to sustain their businesses due to high...

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@kna 1 hours ago

Clergyman urges govt to ease taxation

Deliverance Church International Mt. Kenya South overseer Bishop Dr. Stephen Njoroge has called on the government to ease taxation to stem the escalating cost of living in the country. Bishop Njoroge said the cost of living has taken a heavy toll on Kenyans, who have multiple responsibilities to fed for their families. The Bishop spoke...

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@kna 5 hours ago

Samburu elders demand probe into Losesia security operation

Samburu Council of Elders Association has called for urgent investigations into a security operation in the Losesia area, Samburu East, following reports of injured herders and killings of livestock. In a press statement, the Council, led by the Patron, Retired Col. Richard Leyiagu, condemned what it termed as the shooting and injuring of innocent herders...

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@kna 5 hours ago

Kenyans urged to embrace alternative dispute resolution mechanisms 

The Court of Appeal Judge, Aggrey Muchelule, has urged Kenyans to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a way of resolving disputes outside of mainstream public courts. Speaking after a public lecture at the Kisii University in the outskirts of Kisii town, Justice Muchelule noted that adopting ADR mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration will...

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:34:35

Migori woman transforms fish mongering trade into professional business

Fishmongering trade is one of Kenyas fastest-growing businesses, especially along the shores of Lake Victoria, making it a vital economic pillar in Nyanza, where white meat is in demand. People rarely talk about fishmongers, although fish is one of the most popular dishes in the Nyanza region, with the demand for white meat finding its...

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:36:31

Kagema School gets a new science lab courtesy of NG-CDF

In an effort to align with the Competency Based Education (CBE) pathways, Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP), Gathoni Wamuchomba, commissioned a new science laboratory at Kagema Primary and Boarding School. The project, which is funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), is set to hold a capacity of around 45 learners per session....

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:39:45

Vihiga women groups get Sh18.8 million empowerment funds

Womens groups in Vihiga County have received Sh18.8 million from Uwezo Fund and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), aimed at empowering them economically. The womens groups received Sh4.55 million from the Uwezo Fund and Sh14.25 million from WEF Friday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization drive on MSMEs presided over by the Co-operatives and Micro,...

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:23:21

Vihiga health centre set for elevation

Luanda MP Dick Maungu has secured Sh10 million from the national government for renovation and envisaged the elevation of Ekwanda Health Centre in Luanda South Ward, Vihiga County, to a Level 4 hospital. Maungu said the intervention follows an urgent need at the facility, which has been facing numerous challenges including the recent flooding incident....

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:07:18

LSK maintains targeted court boycott over pending accountability measures

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has maintained its targeted boycott of specified judges and judicial officers will continue, citing delays in the implementation of agreed measures on judicial accountability. Speaking during a press briefing in Kisumu, LSK President Charles Kanjama said advocates should continue to refrain from appearing before judges and judicial officers identified...

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@kna Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:10:21

University of Eldoret takes action over lecturer's political remarks

The University of Eldoret (UoE) has condemned remarks attributed to one of its part-time lecturers during a class session, two days after a video of the lecturer making political statements about President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid went viral on social media. In a statement issued by the University's Corporate Affairs and Marketing Department, the...

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