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@kna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:29:36
Kenya steps up community-based rehabilitation to curb youth crime
The government is stepping up community-based crime prevention and rehabilitation programmes, aimed at tackling youth crime, substance abuse and repeat offending through stronger partnerships between probation services and local communities. By strengthening volunteer networks, mentorship and reintegration programmes, the government seeks to address substance abuse, crime and repeat offending among young people. Correctional Services PS...
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@kna 48 minutes ago
Kiambu CHPs SACCO launched to strengthen members' financial welfare
Kiambu County has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), bringing together the countys 3,156 CHPs to strengthen their financial welfare and improve their access to savings and affordable credit. The launch, presided over by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, is designed to give the health promoters a firm financial foundation...
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@kna 43 minutes ago
Kiambu liquor licensing committee reviews approach ahead of county-wide inspections
Kiambu County's liquor licensing committee is reviewing its approach to licensing and enforcement ahead of county-wide inspections scheduled to begin in November, with a focus on strengthening compliance, improving transparency in license approvals and addressing public concerns over illicit alcohol. On Thursday, October 29, the Chief Officer for Administration Martin Kangiri chaired one such meeting...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Women farmers seek better markets and extension services
Women farmers have called for improved access to markets, land, finance and agricultural extension services to strengthen their contribution to Kenya's food and nutrition security. The farmers said inadequate market access and limited access to agricultural information continue to undermine their productivity and earnings, despite women accounting for 53 per cent of farmers registered in...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Kenya launches new guidelines to tackle unsafe artisanal mining and environmental damage
The government has launched new guidelines aimed at improving governance in artisanal mining, enhancing environmental protection and promoting safer, more sustainable mining practices as Kenya seeks to increase the sector's contribution to the economy. The Artisanal Mining Committee Manual and the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Guidelines for the Mining Sector are expected to...
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@kna 17 hours ago
President has delivered on promises made to Karachuonyo constituents
President William Ruto has delivered on his promise to the people of Karachuonyo constituency, Rachuonyo north sub county deputy county commissioner (DCC) Daniel Cheruyot has said The DCC revealed that during the funeral ceremony for veteran politician Dr. Phoebe Asiyo on 8 august 2025, the president had promised to donate a school bus to Wikondiek...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Shahbal urged youth to be resilient in entrepreneurship
Businessman and Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant Suleiman Shahbal used a fireside chat at Coastal Youth Innovation Week to urge young people to never despair or give up in pursuit of success. The session, part of Coastal Youth Innovation Week, drew a large turnout of young entrepreneurs who posed questions on business diversification, martial arts training ventures...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Nakuru partners with Tupande to expand farmers' access to credit
Smallholder farmers in Nakuru County are expected to gain improved access to agricultural credit, farm inputs and climate-smart farming support under a five-year partnership between the County Government and Tupande, the Kenyan branch of international nonprofit One Acre Fund. Speaking during the signing ceremony, County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Business booms in Kisumu at CAC and CASA games
As Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) from across the country gather in Kisumu city this week for the ongoing Seventh County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) Games, on the sides, business flourishes Food, clothes, hats and caps and many other types merchandise was on display at various venues where games are taking place. For the last...
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@kna 18 hours ago
CS Ruku commits to root out abuse of payroll system in public service
The Government has reiterated that it will not tolerate the abuse of public payrolls, which has led to ghost workers and unqualified promotions, resulting in the loss of billions of shillings every year. The commitment comes after the Government started a nationwide headcount of public officers, following reports that more than Sh6 billion is lost...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Kiambu tomato farmers trained on grafting technology to boost yields
Tomato farmers in Kiambu County are set to improve productivity and increase their earnings following training on modern grafting technology aimed at addressing persistent pests and diseases affecting the crop. More than 100 farmers from Juja Farm in Juja Sub-County participated in a practical training program conducted by agricultural experts from the Korea Partnership for...
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@kna 18 hours ago
HMM Manila's maiden call boosts Mombasa's status as regional trade hub
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) PLC on Wednesday welcomed the maiden call of container vessel HMM Manila at the Port of Mombasa, signaling growing confidence among shipping lines in the port's efficiency and its role as a regional trade and logistics hub. The vessel, operated by HMM Company Limited, called under the Gulf India Africa (GIA)...
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@kna 18 hours ago
AI can digitize local languages and create jobs, says Prof Bitange Ndemo
Professor Bitange Ndemo, a technology advocate and former Permanent Secretary for Information and Communications, has affirmed that Kenya must digitize its indigenous languages and develop sovereign artificial intelligence to unlock inclusive growth and create livelihoods. Speaking during a fireside chat moderated by Michael Onyango at the 7th Edition of Pwani Innovation Week in Mombasa, demo...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Nakuru receives Sh56M brachytherapy applicators to boost regional cancer care
The Nakuru County Government has received brachytherapy applicators worth Sh56 million from the Ministry of Health to strengthen cancer treatment services at the Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH). The major infrastructure boost is expected to significantly improve access to specialised oncology care for patients across Nakuru and neighboring counties. The equipment, delivered to...
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@kna 18 hours ago
PS calls for greater investment in modern livestock technologies
The government has called for greater investment in modern technologies, scientific research and climate-resilient livestock breeds to boost animal production, improve food security and reduce Kenya's reliance on imports. The Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak said Kenya must embrace innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), precision livestock farming and biotechnology...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Othaya Stadium contractor given December deadline to complete project
The contractor building the Mwai Kibaki Othaya Stadium has until December this year to complete the Sh55 million project whose construction has stalled for months. Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki said that the government had held discussions with officials from Sports Kenya and the contractor to unlock the gridlock that had occasioned the delay in...
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