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Lamu Port welcomes 366-metre MV Hamouna in new milestone for deep-water capacity
The Port of Lamu on Saturday recorded another milestone after receiving MV Hamouna, a 366-metre container vessel, underscoring the ports deep-water capability and its growing role as a transshipment and regional trade hub along the LAPSSET Corridor. The vessel arrived carrying about 14,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), of which about 5,200 are scheduled for discharge...
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@kna 31 minutes 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 6 minutes 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 54 minutes 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 50 minutes 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 40 minutes 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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@kna 2 hours ago
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 2 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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 3 hours ago
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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@kna 2 hours ago
Newly expanded Kandara Hospital establishes Digital Forensic Service Centre
Residents of Kandara Sub-county in Murang'a County and neighbouring areas, are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the commissioning of Phase Two of Kandara Level 4 Hospital, which has added critical medical facilities, including two operating theatres and wards. The expansion is part of the Murang'a County government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure,...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Lawyer Omari woos Matiang'i into Ruto's camp
Renowned lawyer, Danstan Omari, has urged the former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS), Fred Matiang'i, to shelve his presidential ambitions and instead back President William Ruto, as he seeks his second term in the 2027 General Election. Speaking to journalists at a Kisii hotel, Omari said the former Interior CS, lacked the political backing of influential...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Igembe Central MP issues food to schools ahead of examinations
Igembe Central Member of Parliament, Dan Kiili, has distributed food supplies to secondary schools in Kiengu Subcounty, Igembe Central Constituency, to support learners sitting their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The distribution exercise, held at Njoune Chief's Camp, brought together school principals, education officials, administrative officers and members of the community. Speaking during...
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@kna 20 hours ago
ODM raise over Sh 5million for victims of Bandit attacks in Samburu
Top leadership in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) pitched camp in the Samburu County in a political tour that focused on women empowerment, social inclusion and peacebuilding. Widows and widowers in the County benefited with over Sh 5 million given out to support families who lost their livestock during bandit attacks. The event, led by...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Residents urged to embrace environmental conservation to save school
Residents of Isaku area in Vihiga Sub County have been urged to embrace environmental conservation to save Isaku Comprehensive School from collapsing. Speaking during a public participation baraza held outside Isaku ADC church, Vihiga Sub County Deputy County Commissioner, Linet Orina called on residents to play their part in conserving the environment so that classrooms...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Kenya calls for increased investment in water
Kenya has called on African countries to increase investment in sustainable water management to strengthen food production, improve nutrition, and build resilient agrifood systems amid rising food insecurity across the continent. Principal Secretary (PS) for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh noted access to sustainable water resources was critical to improving agricultural productivity, safeguarding livelihoods and ensuring...
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