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@kna Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:28:08
CS Oparanya calls for support of small businesses
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary(CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has reiterated the governments commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises(SMEs) through financial incentives. Oparanya said over 20 million Kenyans were earning a living from the sector and the government had established various funds for supporting the businesses. Our entrepreneurs can source financial support from the Uwezo Fund, Women Fund,...
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@kna 28 minutes ago
30,468 KCSE candidates sitting examinations in Makueni
At least 30,468 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2026 candidates have started their national examinations in 429 centres in Makueni County. The County Director of Education (CDE) Lucy Resiato disclosed that there are 358 public schools and 71 private institutions, where 14,877 boys and 15,591 girls will sit for their KCSE examinations that kicked-off...
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@kna 20 minutes ago
KCSE examinations kick off smoothly in Kwale
The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations began smoothly in Kwale County with education officials reporting timely delivery of examination materials without any disruptions. Kwale County Director of Education (CDE) Ahmed Abdi said all examination materials had arrived at the respective centres on time, with school principals in Matuga Sub-County present to receive...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Kenya Moves to strengthen port Security and Maritime safety in regional waters
Shipping and Maritime Affairs PS Aden A. Millah, has called for comprehensive reforms to streamline the Directorate of Government Clearing Services (DGCS), emphasizing the need for enhanced staff competencies, operational efficiency, accountability and improved service delivery in the management of government-imported cargo. Millah said there was an urgent need to strengthen the Directorates institutional capacity...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Media attacks undermine press freedom, stakeholders call for protection
Journalists in Kenya are facing growing threats, intimidation and economic hardships ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting calls for urgent legal reforms, stronger protection mechanisms and accountability for perpetrators of attacks against media workers. The concerns emerged during a national dialogue convened by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) in Nairobi, Monday, to mark...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Bungoma retains CASA overall title for third year
Bungoma County Assembly has retained the overall championship title at the County Assemblies Sports Association Games for the third consecutive year, earning permanent possession of the trophy after emerging top at the 2026 edition held in Kisumu. The Assembly secured nine trophies and the overall championship award to finish ahead of hosts Kisumu County Assembly,...
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@kna 52 minutes ago
2026 KSCE candidates surpass the one million mark
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba says at least 1,048,355 candidates registered for this year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education crossing the one-million mark in the history of the 844 system of education. Ogamba noted the candidature represented an increase of 5.27 percent up from 995,860 candidates registered in 2025. He pointed out that exam malpractice...
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@kna 1 hours ago
KCSE exams kick off smoothly in West Pokot
The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have kicked off smoothly in West Pokot County, with 22,991 candidates expected to sit the national examinations across 226 centres. Rift Valley Regional Director of Education James Indimuli confirmed that the first-day exercise commenced on time following the successful opening of the examination container at West...
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@kna 2 hours ago
AHP kicks off in West Pokot with Sh685m worth units in Sigor
The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has officially commenced in West Pokot County, with Sigor Constituency becoming the first area to benefit from the government initiative following delays occasioned by challenges in acquiring land for the projects. The project, located at Runo area in Weiwei Ward along the Marich Pass-Sigor-Lomut-Tot Highway, will involve the construction of...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Bankers stun Gor Mahia as AFC Leopards close in on the weekend fixtures
The SportPesa League title race is beginning to gather momentum after a dramatic round of fixtures on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with Robert Matanos side, KCB, delivering one of the weekend's biggest statements, by defeating defending champions Gor Mahia 2-1. The result at the end of the fifth round of matches handed Gor Mahia a...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Konor, Jelangat win inaugural Absa City Run in Eldoret
Cornelius Kipkosgei Konor and Betty Jelangat emerged victorious in the mens and womens 10-kilometre races, during the inaugural Absa City Run, Eldoret Edition held on Sunday. Konor won the mens category after clocking 30:27.4 in a closely contested race, beating David Korichei, who finished second in 30:34.8, while Mark Kipkoech settled for third position in...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Three inmates among 2026 KCSE exams candidates in Migori
Three inmates from Migori Main Government Prison will join 2,9139 candidates across Migori County, as Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE Examinations kicks-off across the country. Migori County Director of Education, Jacob Onyiego, said all arrangements have been made to ensure the inmates sit their exams in an enabling environment. 14,880 boys and 14,259 girls...
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@kna 3 hours ago
8,745 Mandera candidates sitting for KCSE exams
A total of 8,745 candidates including 5,496 boys and 3,249 girls are sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Mandera County. Speaking during opening of the exams container, the County Director of Education (CDE) Koriyow Hussein Ali says adequate preparations have been put in place to ensure smooth and successful administration...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Pastoralists urged to insure their livestock
Pastoralist communities in West Pokot County have been challenged to insure their livestock as a way of safeguarding them against unforeseen losses. County Commissioner David Saruni said the government was supporting the livestock insurance initiative through meeting 70 percent of the entire insurance cost, as farmers meet the 30 percent to cushion livestock farmers against...
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@kna 4 hours ago
14,399 Kirinyaga candidates set for 2026 KCSE exam
Kirinyaga County has registered 14,399 candidates for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, with girls accounting for a slightly higher proportion of the candidature than boys. Statistics contained in a report from the County Director of Education, Joshua Mwangi, show that 7,395 girls representing approximately 51.4 per cent and 7,004 boys representing...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Kwale AJS resolves 62 percent of referred cases
The Alternative Justice System (AJS) has successfully resolved 62 per cent of cases referred to it, Kwale Law Courts Administrator Lucas Nyakundi has said. Speaking during celebrations to mark 10 years of the system in Kwale, Nyakundi said AJS had helped ease pressure on formal courts by providing communities with alternative mechanisms for resolving disputes....
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