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@kna Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:28:43
DIG Lagat cautions motorists over reckless driving
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has cautioned motorists against reckless driving to avert road carnage. Lagat said many of the road crashes occurring across the country would have been preventable had the drivers been mindful of other road users and observed the laid-down traffic rules. He spoke at Kamurguywa in Chesumei, Nandi...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Government moves to stem over Sh11B yearly water losses
The water sector in Kenya loses over Sh11 billion annually through physical leaks or spillage, illegal connections, faulty or unmetered connections, and billing inefficiencies, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa has revealed. CS Mugaa said about 242 million cubic metres out of 504 million cubic metres of total water...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Government moves to stem over Sh11B yearly water losses
The water sector in Kenya loses over Sh11 billion annually through physical leaks or spillage, illegal connections, faulty or unmetered connections, and billing inefficiencies, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa has revealed. CS Mugaa said about 242 million cubic metres out of 504 million cubic metres of total water...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Polish envoy toasts to strong ties with Uasin Gishu at colorful gala dinner
A high-level Polish business and government delegation has capped a successful multi-day tour of Uasin Gishu County with a vibrant gala dinner hosted by the County Government, signaling growing interest in long-term investment partnerships. The event, held under the leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, brought together county officials, local business leaders and members...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Absa Marks 100 years in Eldoret with Week-long Customer and Community Celebrations
Absa Bank Kenya is commemorating 100 years of successful operations in Eldoret with a week-long series of customer, colleague, and community engagements across Uasin Gishu County, celebrating a century of partnership, growth, and contribution to the regions economic development. The celebrations bring together customers, colleagues, community leaders, and other stakeholders through a diverse list of...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Seven Administration Police Officers Promoted in Laikipia East
Some seven Administration Police officers in Laikipia East Sub-County have been promoted to various ranks in recognition of their service and commitment to duty. The promotions saw officers rise from the ranks of Administration Police Constable (APC) to Inspectors (IP), with others elevated to Senior Sergeant, Sergeant and Corporal. Among those promoted was Sergeant Cecilia...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Airtel Africa posts 28 percent revenue surge as half-year profit jumps to $452 million
Airtel Africa Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the half year ended 30 September 2026, with revenue increasing by 28.2 percent to US$3.82 billion, driven by sustained growth in data and mobile money services across its 14 African markets. In constant currency, revenue grew by 20.8 percent, reflecting continued demand for mobile connectivity...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Nakuru Intensifies awareness drives on Breast Cancer Screening
Nakuru County is stepping up breast cancer awareness and early detection efforts as national cancer data highlights the scale of the disease and the consequences of delayed diagnosis. Clinical Radiation Oncologist Dr Dulcie Wanda of Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH) said early medical assessment improves the chances of successful treatment, urging residents to...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Ng'elechei empowers Marakwet West residents
Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative Caroline Ngelechei has extended her countywide community empowerment programme to Marakwet West Sub-County, distributing agricultural inputs, livestock and equipment to support livelihoods and community development. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who is the patron of the Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen (OKM) Foundation, presided over the programme as chief guest....
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@kna 15 hours ago
LSK, University of Embu Launch Free Legal Aid Clinics to Bridge Justice Gap
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in conjunction with the University Of Embu School Of Law has organized a series of free legal aid clinics to provide residents with expert legal counsel and access to justice. The initiative is aimed at enhancing legal literacy and empowering residents in understanding their constitutional rights with land disputes...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Moi University Mourns 'Dean of Deans' David Mureithi
Soft afternoon light settles over the Main Campus in Eldoret as news of the passing on of former Dean of Students David Mwenje Mureithi, popularly known as D.O.D Mureithi, continues to ripple through the Moi University community. The 78-year-old administrator, whose firm yet caring presence defined student life for more than three decades, has left...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Suspect in Sh15 Million overseas jobs fraud arrested in Eldoret
A recruitment agency director accused of defrauding job seekers approximately Sh15 million through a fraudulent overseas employment scheme has been arrested and arraigned at the Eldoret Law Courts. Isaac Kipkemei Barmasai, the sole director of Eldoret-based Proline Travel Advisors Limited, was arrested on Thursday, October 29, 2026, by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations...
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@kna 16 hours ago
African storytellers urged to take charge of its own narratives
African storytellers, creatives and cultural advocates have called on Africans to take charge of telling their own stories, saying narratives can drive social change and preserve the continent's culture. The call was made during the third edition of Afrotellers in Mombasa and has drawn more than 200 delegates from across Africa and the diaspora. Held...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Tech-Driven community farming model launched to boost East Africa's food security
A new commercial farming model leveraging weather intelligence and digital technology has been launched in Nairobi to transform smallholder agriculture across East Africa into a climate-resilient, productive, and bankable sector. The initiative, dubbed UpYield 4 Africa, brings together Austrian agricultural technology firm Pessl Instruments, AgriMet Data Kenya, Sidian Bank, and local telecommunications giant Safaricom to...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Kericho prioritises key development projects
Kericho County Government has prioritised the completion and operationalisation of key development projects in health, water, agriculture and industrialisation to accelerate economic growth and improve service delivery. The resolutions were reached during the 129th County Cabinet Meeting chaired by Governor Dr Eric Mutai, where the County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) reviewed ongoing development programmes and...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Coast youth urged to take the lead in innovation
Young people from the Coast region have been urged to take ownership of the region's development by embracing innovation and strategic action, as the 7th edition of Pwani Innovation Week reached its fifth day in Mombasa. Kwale County Assembly Speaker Seth Mwatela Kamanza said discussions at the forum had centred on climate change, innovation, youth...
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