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@kna Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:05:55
Govt to put 1.5 million acres of land under irrigation
The Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, has revealed that the government is planning to put 1.5 million acres of land under irrigation in a bid to counter climate change in the country. Climate change has led to more frequent extreme weather like intense drought, irregular and unpredictable rainfall, floods...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Makueni waives hospital bills for Mtito Andei accident victims
Makueni County Deputy Governor (DG) Lucy Mulili has announced a waiver of hospital, mortuary and postmortem bills for victims of the tragic road accident that occurred at the Kanga area in Kambu Subcounty on Sunday morning. Mulili made the announcement Monday, when she visited survivors of the accident, who are still receiving treatment at the...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Government adequately prepared for exams amid El Niño rains
The government has rolled out a series of targeted measures to safeguard the administration of national examinations, even as heavy El Niño rains are expected to begin during the first week of October. Narok County Director of Education (CDE) Peter Magiri stated that with 20,318 candidates scheduled to sit Kenya's 2026 national examinations in the...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Live streaming of election results remains mandatory, Owino
Government Spokesperson, Charles Owino, has dismissed reports that Parliament had scrapped mandatory live streaming of election results, clarifying that the legal requirement remains in force. Owino said the reports circulating on social media misrepresented the outcome of parliamentary consideration of the Election Amendment Bill No. 2, 2024, which originated from the Senate. In a press...
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@kna 13 hours ago
First 20 Ebola contacts discharged, surveillance maintained
The first 20 people who were placed under monitoring following Kenya's confirmation of an imported case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) have been cleared to return home after completing the mandatory 21-day monitoring period. The Ministry of Health Director General, Dr Patrick Amoth, said today that the contacts were in good health and had met...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Shun digital disinformation ahead of 2027 polls, youth told
Youth in Migori County have been encouraged to responsibly use digital spaces, especially social media, to avoid disinformation that could lead to violence as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Elections. Speaking during a sensitisation programme in Migori town, which aimed to equip youths with skills to counter misinformation and improve digital safety, Derrick Ouko, a...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Centre Managers, Supervisors warned against exam malpractice
Makueni Sub-county Director of Education Richard Ng'ang'a, has warned Centre managers, teachers, invigilators and supervisors of dire consequences if they are found engaging in examination malpractices. Ng'ang'a said this during the opening and distribution of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSSE) on Monday, outside the County Commissioners...
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@kna 14 hours ago
County, varsity sign deal to boost clinical training
The Nakuru County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mount Kenya University (MKU) to facilitate clinical attachments, internships, and hands-on learning for healthcare students. Executed through the Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH) and the Department of Health, the agreement aims to train learners within an operational healthcare environment. The partnership...
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@kna 14 hours ago
51,000 candidates for KPSEA, KJSEA assessment in Vihiga
At least 26,011 candidates are registered for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) across Vihiga County, while another 25,691 candidates are expected to sit the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), according to the Ministry of Education's 2026 assessment summary for the Western Region. The figures show that Vihiga Sub-County has 4,330 candidates registered...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Wajir candidates begin national exams under tight security
A total of 14,505 learners in Wajir County have begun the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations under tight security, with education and security officials warning against examination malpractice. The candidates comprise 7,574 Grade Six learners sitting for KPSEA in 240 examination centres and 6,931 Grade Nine...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Exams in Kajiado North kick off as scheduled
National Assessments examinations started smoothly in Kajiado North Sub-county, with authorities putting in place measures to protect candidates and examination materials amid forecasts of above-average rainfall. Sub-county Director of Education, Jane Murimi, told the Kenya News Agency (KNA) that the first day of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Vihiga Referral Hospital receives medical equipment
Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) has received a consignment of medical equipment from the National Government to support the operationalisation of its newly constructed Hospital Plaza. Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo received the equipment delivered through the Ministry of Health, describing the consignment as a significant milestone towards making the ultra-modern facility fully operational....
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@kna 17 hours ago
Emerging Stars to meet Côte d'Ivoire in AFCON U23 qualifiers match
Kenya's Emerging Stars are preparing for a defining test in their quest for a maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 finals, with tickets now on sale for their crucial second-round qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed that the first-leg encounter will...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Aspirant arrested for withholding Sh6.7M mistakenly wired to his account
A gubernatorial candidate in Kajiado County has been arrested on claims of spending Sh6.7 million that was mistakenly credited to his bank account. Dickson Yiaile Sitei was arrested on Saturday, October 24, 2026, along Lantana Road in Westlands, Nairobi, by detectives from the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU). According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Vihiga unveils Tambua Social Hall to promote community activities
Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo has commissioned Tambua Social Hall in Tambua Ward, Hamisi Sub-County, in a move aimed at strengthening community development, youth empowerment and access to social services. The facility, implemented through the County Department of Gender, Culture, Youth and Sports, is expected to provide residents with a platform for social interaction, economic...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Vihiga sets Ebola isolation centres
The Vihiga County Government has identified five isolation units in health facilities across the county as part of measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak. The preparations come amid concerns over the spread of the disease, with reports indicating that eight people had been confirmed to have contracted Ebola nationally. Vihiga County Executive Committee...
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