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@kna Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:51:44
Nandi farmers ditch maize for avocado in climate-smart shift
A cross-section of farmers in Nandi County is abandoning maize for avocado farming, betting on climate-resilient crops to cushion them from mounting losses linked to crop failures, high input costs and erratic weather. Farmers drawn from Emgwen, Aldai, Nandi Hills and Tinderet sub-counties say avocado offers better returns, lower production costs and is less labour-intensive...
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@kna 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 5 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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@kna 7 hours ago
Peace caravan commits to peaceful existence along Mandera corridor
A peace caravan along the Mandera North -Lafey corridor has ended with communities agreeing to share pasture and water resources peacefully and resolve conflicts through dialogue. The initiative, which began in Mandera north, brought together community elders, religious leaders, women, youth and other stakeholders from the Murulle and Degodia communities to address tensions along the...
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@kna 7 hours ago
MTRH Kiplombe project reaches 11pc completion
Construction of the Sh29 billion Multi-Specialty Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County, has reached 11 per cent completion, with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health calling for adequate funding to sustain the project. Committee member and Kilgoris Member of Parliament (MP) Julius Sunkuli said the committee had inspected the...
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@kna 7 hours ago
URWASCO to hold public forums on takeover of community water projects
The Uasin Gishu Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) is preparing to hold public participation forums across the county from November 4 to 6, 2026, to discuss the proposed takeover of management of community water projects. The exercise seeks to inform residents about the company's operations and the proposed management arrangement while giving community members a...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Safaricom creates Sh1.25 trillion in value for Kenyan society
Safaricom has created Sh1.25 trillion in value for Kenyan society in the year to March 2026, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the company's 15th Sustainable Business Report. The value reflects Safaricom's wider contribution to the economy and society through its operations, digital and financial services, infrastructure investment, employment, and livelihoods supported...
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