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@kna Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:01:27

Stigma, myths fueling poor epilepsy care in Samburu

Lack of information and deep-rooted stigma have led to poor reporting and treatment of epilepsy patients in Samburu County, health officials have said. This emerged during a two-day training of health workers and Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Maralal town, where it was revealed that people living with epilepsy have been neglected due to superstitions...

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@kna 8 hours ago

African scientists challenged to develop solutions to women health issues

African scientists have been urged to strengthen research and innovation to address neglected womens health conditions and develop affordable solutions tailored to the continents needs. The call was made during the Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women's Health (LEA-WH) Fellowship, Women's Health Ecosystem Forum, hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute...

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@kna 8 hours ago

Kenya's banking sector challenged to finance projects that protect environment

Kenya's banking industry has been challenged to prioritise investments that protect the environment and strengthen the country's resilience to climate change, as the sector moves towards a more sustainable approach to financing businesses and development projects. The call was made on Tuesday during the launch of the Kenya Banking Industry Sustainable Finance Roadmap, where government...

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@kna 8 hours ago

KUPPET demands immediate release of 20,000 deployed JSS teachers from KNUT restraint

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has demanded the immediate transfer of more than 20,000 graduate teachers deployed to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), accusing the rival union of unlawfully retaining members who have expressed their desire to join KUPPET. The Union has given the Teachers...

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@kna 9 hours ago

Governors want County Land Restoration Programme funds released

Governors have called for the immediate release of funds to counties, to accelerate the implementation of a major land and watershed restoration programme, warning that administrative delays could undermine its five-year objectives. Speaking during the launch of the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP) in Nairobi, Monday, Laikipia Governor. Joshua Irungu, who also chairs the...

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Five Ebola patients discharged as 46 contacts complete quarantine

Five patients who tested positive for Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) have been discharged from hospital after completing treatment and testing negative for the virus. The Ministry of Health said the five male patients, two from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and three from The Nairobi Hospital, were discharged, Tuesday, after laboratory tests confirmed they had cleared the...

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@kna 9 hours ago

Alarm over possible surge of FGM during festive season

Child right defenders have sounded an alarm over a possible spike on threats facing young girls including Female Genital Mutilation and teenage pregnancies during this lengthy Christmas holiday and are now calling on government officials and parents to be extra vigilant to stem school dropouts in the New Year. Speaking during the graduation of teenage...

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@kna 9 hours ago

Women, youth urged to form groups to benefit from grants

Women and youth in Teso North have been urged to form self-help groups to benefit from government grants aimed at supporting income-generating activities. Busia Woman Representative, Catherine Omanyo, said the grants were intended to help groups start new income-generating activities or strengthen existing projects to improve their livelihoods and promote financial independence. Omanyo, who is...

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@kna 10 hours ago

Kiambaa youth graduate from NG-CDF short courses programme

Scores of young people from Kiambaa Constituency have graduated after completing training under the areas Short Courses Programme, an initiative aimed at equipping local youth with practical, job-ready skills. The graduates were trained on several disciplines, among them caregiving, driving, bartending, hospitality and cosmetology. The training was conducted by the Premiere Institute and funded through...

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@kna 10 hours ago

Reports confirm safety standards at 'Hillside Endarasha Academy were met

A Quality Assurance officer from the Ministry of Education has told a public inquest into the Hillside Endarasha Academy inferno that the school had met the minimum safety and operational requirements before the September 5, 2024 fire tragedy. Charles Kamau, the Quality Assurance and Standards Officer in charge of Kieni West Sub-County told the inquest...

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@kna 9 hours ago

Bandari Academy adopts AI technology in maritime training

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) is gradually adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies into seafarer education, operational safety and blue economy capabilities. The maritime institution is actively adopting AI, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) simulations, and digital platforms to modernize seafarer training and align with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards. The adaptation of the modern digital and...

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@kna 9 hours ago

Government woos investors at Vipingo EPZ to boost local manufacturing

The government is calling on local and international investors to establish manufacturing industries in the country by taking advantage of existing infrastructure and investment incentives to boost local production and create employment opportunities. Acting Secretary at the State Department for Investment and Promotion Stephen Odua said the government had introduced incentives to encourage investors to...

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@kna 11 hours ago

‎Lamu stakeholders push for Maritime Investment Policy

The State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, in collaboration with the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), held a stakeholder engagement forum and public participation exercise in Lamu County, to gather views and recommendations on the proposed Kenya Maritime Investment Policy and the Draft Incentive Regime for the Maritime Sector. ‎ Earlier in the day, the...

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@kna 11 hours ago

Machakos farmers receive certified seeds to boost food production

Machakos County Government has launched the distribution of 40 tonnes of certified seeds to 20,000 vulnerable households in a renewed effort to boost food production and strengthen food security as the rainy season begins. Governor Wavinya Ndeti announced the initiative during the launch of the County Certified Seed Distribution Programme at Mbiuni Market in Mwala...

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@kna 11 hours ago

Nakuru County engage Simlaw Seeds for certified seeds

The County Government of Nakuru has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Simlaw Seeds Company Limited, to improve farmers' access to certified, climate-adapted seed varieties. The partnership aims to boost crop production, strengthen food security and improve household incomes across the County, by ensuring farmers have access to quality seeds, suited to Nakuru's diverse...

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@kna 13 hours ago

Government shuts Illegal sand mining sites in Machakos

The Government has shut down eight illegal sand harvesting and quarrying sites in Machakos County in a multi-agency crackdown aimed at curbing environmental destruction, protecting lives and dismantling criminal networks, involved in illegal sand trade. The Multi agency operation that included the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Deputy County Commissioner's office, the Ministry of...

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