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Government cracks down on forest and wetland encroachment
The government has warned individuals encroaching on forests and wetlands that they will face the full force of the law as Kenya intensifies efforts to restore degraded ecosystems and increase national tree cover. Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia said authorities would not tolerate illegal activities, including grazing livestock in forests, logging, lighting fires and destroying...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Safaricom launches 2026 sustainability report
Climate risk disclosures will now be subjected to the exact same standards of corporate governance, audit and regulatory assurance as financial statements, the Government of Kenya has announced. Speaking during the official launch of Safaricom PLC's 2026 Sustainable Business Report at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi, Environment and Climate Change PS Dr Eng. Festus...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Stakeholders call for collaboration to guarantee peaceful 2027 Elections
Stakeholders drawn from government ministries, constitutional commissions, security apparatus, civil society, and international partners have called for heightened multi-agency collaboration to enforce political civility, peace, and accountability ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking during a high-level multi-agency engagement forum in Nairobi, key representatives urged political actors to refrain from hate speech, political violence, and...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Nyeri residents urged to embrace Alternative Justice System
In a move aimed at reducing the backlog of cases, Nyeri residents have been urged to embrace the Alternative Justice System (AJS) as a faster means of resolving disputes outside formal court proceedings. Nyeri Presiding Judge Maureen Odero said the system provides a faster, less expensive and accessible way of resolving disputes, adding that the...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Western Kenya harvest drops as drought hits farmers
Farmers in Western Kenya have suffered a 35 per cent drop during this year's harvest following prolonged dry spells and changing rainfall patterns, raising concerns over food security and the need to adopt climate-smart farming practices. Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gerald Musila said satellite-based assessments had established the scale of...
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@kna 12 hours ago
KRA rolls out multi-vendor cargo seals to speed up flow at Mombasa port
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched its multi-vendor electronic cargo sealing system at the Port of Mombasa. The move ends the agency's reliance on its own seals and brings in private sector partners to ease congestion and speed up cargo movement. The system went live at the Kilindini arming area, where the first container...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Stakeholders call for sustainable use of youth empowerment resources
The Coast Development Authority (CDA) has called for greater youth empowerment through the identification and sustainable utilisation of the region's resources to promote investment, create jobs and drive socio-economic development. Speaking during Pwani Innovation Week in Mombasa, the Authority's Acting Managing Director, Dr Mwanasiti Bendera, said there was a need to equip young people with...
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@kna 12 hours ago
KenGen named among Africa's top 25 energy companies
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has been named among Africa's Top 25 Energy Companies by Pan African Voice, recognising its role in powering Kenya's economy and advancing the continent's clean energy transition. The recognition highlights KenGen's renewable energy leadership and growing contribution to Africa's energy development. More than 90 per cent of the company's...
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@kna 12 hours ago
Youths urged to turn ideas into opportunities
Young people have been urged to use Pwani Innovation Week 2026 as a platform to showcase their innovations, seek mentorship, engage with employers and investors to explore opportunities for growth and collaboration. Speaking during the event in Mombasa, Swahilipot Hub Foundation Head of Programmes James Ndungu said the Coast region has immense potential in the...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Governor Kahiga commissions health centre
Residents of Kirimukuyu Ward, Mathira constituency, have every reason to smile after the county government commissioned a new dispensary and an eco-coffee pulping machine in the area. The two projects which were officially opened by Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga yesterday will enhance the provision of health services to the public and undertake primary processing of...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Nakuru prioritises Ebola preparedness in supplementary budget
Nakuru County is reviewing additional funding for disease surveillance, emergency response and infection prevention as it prepares supplementary estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year, amid heightened regional vigilance following confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Kenya. The County Health Management Team (CHMT) reviewed the Department of Health Services' funding priorities on Monday, identifying preparedness...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Rapid units deployed to tame illicit brew and crime in Nandi
Nandi County Commissioner Wilberforce Kilonzo has ordered a ruthless crackdown on criminals and illicit brew dens, warning that those behind the vices will face the full force of the law. Kilonzo has directed all Deputy County Commissioners in the six Sub-Counties to form Rapid Deployment Units to work jointly with chiefs and village elders in...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Judiciary commits to amicably resolve 2027 election disputes
As the country prepares for the 2027 General Elections, the Judiciary is taking deliberate steps to ensure that it is adequately prepared to discharge its constitutional mandate of resolving electoral disputes independently, fairly and expeditiously. Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome says the judiciary recognizes the importance of early preparation given that electoral disputes are governed...
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@kna 14 hours ago
House Committee give MTRH clean bill of health
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has expressed satisfaction with the utilization of public funds and progress of ongoing development projects at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) following an oversight visit to the facility. The Committee, led by its acting Chairperson, Kilgoris MP, Julius Sunkuli, said its assessment focused on expenditure under the...
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@kna 14 hours ago
KRA rolls out new cargo tracking model to ease trade delays
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a new framework for electronic cargo tracking in a move aimed at easing delays at border points and improving efficiency in cross-border trade. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, KRA said it has commenced the rollout of a Multi-Vendor User-Owned Electronic Seals Framework that...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Mombasa governor wants stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called on the national government, private sector, community organizations and young people to work together to address youth unemployment, describing the county's growing youth population as both a challenge and an opportunity for economic development. Speaking during the official opening ceremony of Pwani Innovation Week, Nassir said the biggest...
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