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Lamu Governor asks Dangote to give local youth first priority in refinery jobs
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has asked Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote to give Lamu youth first priority for job opportunities during the construction and operation of the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery. Speaking at the groundbreaking and launch ceremony at the Lamu Port, the governor said the county had already invested heavily in equipping young...
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@kna 42 minutes 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 37 minutes 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 33 minutes 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 2 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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@kna 3 hours ago
The Nairobi Gallery unveils Kenya's diverse natural heritage exhibition
The Nairobi Gallery has opened a major wildlife and wilderness art exhibition, showcasing Kenya's rich natural heritage through more than 150 paintings and photographs by six contemporary artists. The Exhibition, dubbed; 'Wildlife and Wilderness', officially opened, Monday, November 2, 2026, and will run until December 31, bringing together more than 50 paintings and over 100...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Government committed to protecting credibility of national examinations, DCC
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Kericho East Sub-County entered Second-Day of major papers, Tuesday, with education and security officials reporting coordinated efforts, to ensure the smooth and timely administration of the national examinations. The Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Kericho East, Stella Wanyela, said the Sub-county had put in place logistical...
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@kna 3 hours ago
KALRO Tigoni advances potato research amid rising prices
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is advancing potato research through improved varieties, disease diagnostics and seed multiplication technologies, aimed at addressing production challenges facing farmers. The research comes amid rising Irish potato prices, which have increased pressure on household food budgets and underscored the importance of improving productivity in the potato value...
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@kna 4 hours ago
More health facilities in Tharaka Nithi to access internet, electricity
Fifty remote health facilities in Tharaka Nithi County have been selected to benefit from a donor-funded initiative, aimed at improving access to reliable electricity and high-speed internet connectivity. Governor Muthomi Njuki said the County is among those selected nationally to benefit from the First Phase of the programme, which targets 150 hospitals across the country,...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Heavy rains destroy 20 traditional houses in North Horr
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have destroyed 20 traditional houses in Kobb Dertu Village, El Beso Sub-Location, North Horr Sub-County, Marsabit County, leaving 23 households without shelter. The traditional houses, largely constructed using locally available materials, were unable to withstand the heavy downpour and strong winds that pounded the area. Marsabit County Commissioner Stanley...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Government launches Post4Health project to boost medical supplies delivery
The Government has launched the Post4Health project, leveraging the national postal network to strengthen the transportation of temperature-sensitive medical products and improve healthcare logistics. The initiative, implemented by the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) in partnership with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), is expected to enhance cold-chain capacity...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Highways under watch as NTSA rolls out surveillance cameras
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has installed speed and surveillance cameras at strategic locations along major roads and highways, to strengthen traffic enforcement and curb the rising number of road accidents in the country. The cameras linked to a National Command and Control Centre, are expected to facilitate real-time monitoring of traffic violations...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Government assures security, integrity of national examination materials
The Ministry of Education Cabinet secretary (CS), Julius Ogamba, has pointed out that examination malpractice is the greatest threat undermining the credibility of the national examinations, disadvantaging many candidates who have prepared honestly. CS Ogamba made the remarks, Monday, during a press briefing after witnessing the opening of Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examination container...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Government to expand Public Service Internship Programme
Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Francis Meja has asked Chief Executive Officers of State Corporations and Vice-Chancellors of public universities to declare vacancies and meaningfully engage interns, as the government plans to expand the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) from 8,000 to 50,000 interns in January 2027. State corporations were urged to mentor the interns;...
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@kna 21 hours ago
MCK to train 4,500 journalists, ahead of 2027 polls
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) seeks to roll out a targeted training programme for 4,500 journalists across the country in preparation for the August 10,2027 General Elections. Maureen Mudi, Coast Region Coordinator for the MCK says the programme that would be offered in conjunction with stakeholders will focus on digital media, editorial ethics, impartiality,...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Former PC to serve jail term over land fraud case
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 14-year prison sentence for former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi over a fraudulent scheme involving a 7.39-hectare parcel of land in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, valued at Sh1.35 billion. Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego found Chelogoi guilty of six offences arising from attempts to fraudulently acquire...
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