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@kna Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:51
Call for increased investment in technical training
Nandi Women Representative Cynthia Muge has called for increased investment in technical and vocational training to equip young people and serving workers with practical skills. Speaking at Kaiboi National Polytechnic in Mosop Sub County during a graduation ceremony for beneficiaries of an upskilling training programme organized by the Tourism Fund in partnership with the institution,...
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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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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 2 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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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 2 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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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 3 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 2 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 3 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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@kna 3 hours ago
Macadamia farmers staring at losses as export window closes
Macadamia farmers are staring at mounting losses with more than 30,000 metric tons of raw nuts reportedly remained unsold in stores and on farms, even as the three-month government-authorized export window closed without delivering the anticipated market relief. The farmers had hoped the temporary lifting of export restrictions would open international markets, improve farm gate...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Over 500 Uasin Gishu residents benefit from Sugoi B medical camp
More than 500 residents of Turbo Sub-County received free medical attention over the weekend when the Uasin Gishu County Government offered a comprehensive outreach at Sugoi B Dispensary, underscoring a growing push to take essential services closer to people in rural communities. The medical camp, spearheaded by County Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive Health...
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Murang'a residents urged to embrace community policing to curb insecurity
Residents of Kangema Constituency, Murang'a County have been urged to embrace community policing as part of efforts to curb rising cases of insecurity including rising cases of livestock and coffee theft. The area National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), led by the Kangema Sub County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Thomas Nyoro have said enhanced cooperation between...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Kenya chairs key Montreal protocol compliance meeting in Rwanda
Kenya has chaired a key international meeting tasked with addressing compliance challenges under the Montreal protocol, as countries prepare to review progress in protecting the ozone layer. The 77th Meeting of the Implementation Committee (ImpCom), held on October 30, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda, was chaired by Linda Kosgei, Director of Multilateral Environmental Agreements at the...
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Kiambu launches Agroecology Policy to champions green farming
In a milestone step toward modernizing local agriculture and safeguarding environmental resources, the County Government of Kiambu, has officially launched its landmark Kiambu County Agroecology Policy, during a high-profile ceremony held at Ndumberi Stadium in Kiambu Sub-county. The historic event held, Saturday, was spearheaded by the Deputy Governor, Rosemary Kirika, alongside the County Executive Committee...
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Murang'a County to roll-out free school feeding programme
The Murang'a County Government is mobilizing local farmers, cooperatives and food traders, to supply fresh produce for its planned free school feeding programme, which is expected to benefit thousands of learners when it rolls out in January 2027. Governor Irungu Kang'ata said that his administration was engaging food aggregators and other agricultural stakeholders to establish...
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