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@kna Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:07:23
Kenya targets export-led manufacturing under new industrialisation policy
The State is developing a new national industrialisation policy, aimed at transforming Kenya's manufacturing sector into an export-driven industry. The proposed policy seeks, among other things, to raise manufacturing's contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from the current estimated 7.1 per cent to 15 per cent by the year 2030, with a longer-term...
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@kna 2 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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@kna 2 hours ago
Uasin Gishu Road network opens markets to farmers' produce
The Uasin Gishu roads network revolution is more than just grading and gravelling; it is transforming livelihoods, connecting farmers to markets, opening the county for businesses, bridging communities and unlocking economic growth. Since taking office, Governor Jonathan Chelilim, through Pillar Six of his Nguzo Kumi agenda on Infrastructure Development, has registered a major breakthrough by...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Taita Taveta seeks partnership with Konza for digital services
Taita Taveta County is seeking to leverage Kenya's technology infrastructure and expertise at Konza Technopolis to accelerate the digitisation of public services, strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and improve access to government services. The County Deputy Governor Christine Saru Kilalo led a county delegation to Konza Technopolis to explore areas of collaboration with...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Absa launches Eldoret City Run to promote wellness
Absa Bank Kenya has launched the inaugural Absa Eldoret City Run, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, community participation and the development of athletics. The event, which will make Eldoret the first host of the Absa City Run series, is open to the public and will bring...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Uasin Gishu opens new investment links with Polish companies
Uasin Gishu County is ready to partner with both local and international investors in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing and technology as part of its strategy to fully tap the great economic potential of the region. The County Director of Investment, Erustus Kerich, revealed that the County leadership, under Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim, has in...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Kiambu kicks off Alternative Justice Systems week
The Judiciary and justice-sector stakeholders in Kiambu County have launched a weeklong Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) programme at the Kiambu Law Courts, running from October 26 to 30, to deepen public access to justice through community-rooted dispute resolution. The initiative blends formal legal processes with suitable community-based approaches, as envisaged under Article 159 of the...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Nakuru County rolls out anti-rabies vaccination drive
The Nakuru County Government has intensified its countywide campaign against rabies, rolling out vaccination exercises across all 11 sub-counties. The drive aims to immunise dogs against the deadly disease and significantly reduce the risk of transmission to humans. The exercise began in Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South Sub-county, where 70 dogs were vaccinated, marking the start...
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@kna 4 hours ago
CASA games kick off in Kisumu City
The 2026 County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) Games, kicked off with pomp and colour, Monday, bringing the Lakeside City of Kisumu to a standstill. The Kisumu-Kakamega highway was brought to a standstill, Monday, as members of county assemblies from across the country, joined a procession towards Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, for the official...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Tourism sector wants travel barriers scrapped ahead of AFCON 2027
Tourism stakeholders have called on East African Community (EAC) partner states to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and make cross-border travel more affordable and seamless as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking during the opening of the fifth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit in Mombasa,...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Mwea Town elevation to boost local economy
Mwea town is on the verge of a major transformation into a regional commercial hub, fuelled by improved infrastructure, proper drainage networks and an upcoming elevation to municipality status. The elevation process is currently in its final stages at the Kirinyaga County Assembly. Once passed, Mwea will become the second municipality in Kirinyaga County, joining...
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@kna 7 hours ago
Newly appointed public officers urged to uphold professionalism
Newly appointed public officers from the Directorate of Government Clearing Services have been urged to uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism, while prioritising the interests of Kenyans in the discharge of their duties. Shipping and Maritime Affairs PS Aden Abdi Millah said public service was a responsibility that required discipline, commitment and adherence to the law....
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@kna 7 hours ago
Operationalisation of Kanunga division, resolves Kiambaa and Kiambu impasse
Residents of Kanunga and Ngegu sub-locations are set to benefit from improved coordination of government services following the operationalisation of Kanunga Division, which seeks to end years of divided administration between Kiambaa and Kiambu sub-counties. The development was announced during a public baraza held in Kanunga on Monday, where Senior Deputy County Commissioner for Kiambu...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Court orders former Homa Bay officials to refund Sh12.57M
The High Court has ordered former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Bob Kephas Otieno and two others to refund Sh12.57 million in public funds found to have been fraudulently and unlawfully transferred from the assembly into their joint bank account. In a judgement delivered on October 16, 2026, Justice Benjamin Musyoki ordered Otieno, Lillian Achieng...
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@kna 6 hours ago
PS Ololtuaa assures smooth KJSEA, KPSEA Assessments, warns against malpractice
The government has indicated that the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) are key components of Competency-Based Education (CBE), as they are meant to evaluate learners' skills, knowledge and competencies. Speaking today at the Deputy County Commissioner's Office in Lang'ata, Nairobi, during the opening and dispatching of...
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@kna 7 hours ago
Judiciary launches nationwide week to promote alternative justice systems
The judiciary has launched the nationwide Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Service Week, running from October 26 to October 28, 2026. In Uasin Gishu, the event was held at the Eldoret High Court grounds and presided over by Justice Charles Yano, the area Lands and Environment Court judge. The ceremony drew a wide range of key...
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