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@kna Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:19
Wang'ombe urges Marsabit communities to end child marriage, FGM
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action Anne Wang'ombe has urged girls in Marsabit County to reject child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, calling on parents and community leaders to prioritise girls' education and protection. Speaking during this year's International Day of the Girl...
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@kna 46 minutes ago
Sh6.2 million disbursed to groups in Kiambu Township
Thirty-one women, youth and men's groups in Kiambu Township Constituency have received Sh6.2 million from Uwezo Fund to support their businesses and strengthen their economic activities. The cheques were disbursed by Kiambu Township Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka, accompanied by Kiambu County Director of Youth Affairs John Mwangi with the aim to promote entrepreneurship, expand...
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@kna 43 minutes ago
Power outage persists in Masalani
Masalani Town, the headquarters of Ijara Sub County continues to experience persistence power outages after electricity supply went off again in what has lately become a common occurrence. Distraught residents had to spend the last 24 hours in darkness as the business community especially those stocking perishable goods like meat and vegetables started counting losses....
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@kna 39 minutes ago
Africa CDC strategize as continental Ebola cases surpass 10,000 mark
As the African continent battles a rising toll of Ebola infections, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is stepping-up measures to support affected nations, enhance regional coordination, and build long-term health resilience. During an exclusive interview with Kenya News Agency (KNA) in Nairobi, Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, shared insights on the current status...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Uasin Gishu eyes lifesaving partnership with St. John Ambulance
Uasin Gishu is moving closer to a strategic partnership with St John Ambulance Kenya that could transform emergency medical response, expand first aid skills at the community level and strengthen preparedness across the county. The County Executive for Health Services Janet Kurgat hosted a high-level delegation from St John Ambulance Kenya Tuesday, led by Council...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Governor Bii courts Polish investors
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has extended a warm invitation to Polish investors, urging them to seize the county's untapped economic potential and forge partnerships that will elevate it as a premier investment destination in Kenya. Speaking during a courtesy call by a high-level Polish delegation at the County Government offices on Tuesday,...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Government strengthens innovation support to empower youth
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen innovation and bring all hubs under a unified framework to accelerate the commercialization of ideas, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities for young people. Speaking during the official opening of Pwani Innovation Week in Mombasa, Science, Research and Innovation PS Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said a coordinated...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Muhoroni cane farmers give views on proposed crops bill
Sugarcane farmers and stakeholders in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County have strongly opposed the proposed Crops Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could undermine ongoing reforms in the sugar industry. The cane growers, transporters, members of the local business community, sugar-sector processor groups and miller representatives raised concerns over the proposed Bill, warning that...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Nyamira, Bomet youths hold peaceful sensitization forum
Youths drawn from Nyamira and Bomet counties are participating in peaceful sensitization forum focused on the various government initiatives, aimed at empowering the young population to become independent and dependable citizens. Speaking Tuesday during the official opening ceremony of the two-day forum dubbed Kikao at the Nyamira Uhuru Gardens, County Commissioner (CC) Benson Leparmorijo, said...
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@kna 1 hours ago
How herbal products are bearing sway over conventional remedies, amid a sharp rise in lifestyle diseases
As the world witnesses an exponential growth in lifestyle diseases, more and more people are now taking to herbal products and natural spices to stay healthy. Today, non-communicable diseases account for 39 per cent of all deaths in Kenya and account for more than 50 per cent of all hospital admissions, according to statistics from...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Kericho County Multisectoral Coordinating Committee on health evaluates Triple Threats
Kericho County had an estimated 18,179 people living with HIV as of September 2026, with 16,009 receiving care, underscoring the need to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and support services. According to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council's, South Rift Region Coordinator, Nickson Chepkwony, 110,142 people underwent HIV testing between July 2025 and June 2026, with...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Irrigation Department using exchange programme to woo farmers
The State Department for Irrigation is rolling out a transformative exchange programme to mobilize farmers to shift from traditional rain-fed agriculture to modern irrigation farming to boost agricultural productivity, improve livelihoods and increase household incomes. According to the Director, Management of Irrigation Schemes, State Department for Irrigation, Moris Opondo, the department is using farmers' field...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Sh1.2 billion Kitui–Wote power line set to improve electricity supply
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Managing Director Tom Imbo has said the Sh1.2 billion 66-kilometre and 132-kilovolt Kitui–Wote electricity transmission has improved power supply in the Lower South Eastern region. The transmission line, commissioned Monday by president Dr. William Ruto, connects Kitui and Wote substations, Makueni County, and is now providing an alternative route...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Homa Bay farmer named UN Person of the Year 2026
Homa Bay County farmer and gender champion Boniface Otieno Owino has been named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2026 for empowering women and young people through agriculture, mentorship, and sustainable farming. Owino, 29, was recognised during celebrations marking the 81st Anniversary of the United Nations at the United Nations Office in...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Kenya seeks investment to boost potato farming and processing
Kenya is seeking to attract investment in potato processing, seed production and commercial farming to reduce reliance on imported potato products and increase farmers' incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe made the call when he opened the 13th World Potato Congress, which has brought together 1,000 delegates from 67 countries. The long...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Early warning initiative launched to contain risks ahead of 2027 elections
As the country gears towards next year's general elections, a new peacebuilding initiative has been launched to track early warning signs and formulate early responses to conflicts, misinformation and other risks that may cause violence or disrupt activities before, during and after the elections. The project dubbed 'Peace pulse' brings together the youth, security actors,...
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