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@kna Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:30:27
Leaders express concerns over organization of Raila memorial event
A section of leaders in Homa Bay County have expressed displeasure over the chaotic memorial ceremony of Raila Odinga in Migwena grounds last week. A number of leaders allied to the ODM Party are criticizing the organizers of Railas first anniversary, for allegedly trying to align the Luo community with opposition. The National Treasury Cabinet...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Govt to safeguard exams amid El Niño threat
The government has rolled out contingency measures to ensure that the ongoing national examinations proceed smoothly despite the looming El Niño rains. Malindi Deputy County Commissioner Harrison Matevwa announced that schools likely to be affected by flooding will be relocated to safer institutions within the sub-county to guarantee uninterrupted assessments. He said this at his...
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@kna 52 minutes ago
Govt addresses teacher shortage in Northeastern
The teacher shortage in the Northeastern Region, which had for a long time been understaffed due to mass transfers, has been resolved following the employment of 1,800 teachers by the government, according to the Director General for Basic Education, Elyas Abdi. Speaking in Garissa Township during the opening of examination containers for the Kenya Primary...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Kenya sends 600 MSMEs products to EAC Trade Fair in Rwanda
Kenya will showcase products from 600 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, in a move aimed at expanding market access for local businesses and strengthening regional trade. The products were flagged off today by the Principal Secretary (PS) for MSME Development, Susan Mang'eni,...
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@kna 4 hours ago
National assessments begin as scheduled in Gucha
National Assessments for Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners commenced smoothly in Gucha Sub-county, Kisii County, with education officials assuring candidates of adequate security and seamless administration of the examinations. The Acting Gucha Sub-county Education Director, Gerad Manwa, said the sub-county has a total of 54 examination centres, comprising 42 public and 12 private institutions....
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@kna 3 hours ago
Omollo cautions against pushing for pre-election pacts
Interior Principal Secretary (PS), Raymond Omollo, has cautioned political leaders against aggressive demand for their allies to conditional pre-election coalition agreements. Omollo said political groups should not force the UDA party leadership to sign coalition deals with conditions. He urged voters to evaluate President William Ruto on his development record instead and support him unconditionally. His...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Sh300m set aside to revive stalled irrigation projects in Nandi
The government has set aside Sh300 million to revive 12 stalled irrigation projects in Nandi County in a fresh push to wean farmers off rain-fed agriculture and boost food production amid climate shocks. State Department for Irrigation Principal Secretary (PS), Ephantus Kimotho, said the funds will be used to rehabilitate water pans and dams constructed...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Kenya steps up efforts to expand market access for its MSMEs
Kenya has enhanced efforts to expand market access for its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as it flags off exhibitors for the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Exhibition and Trade Fair, scheduled for 30th October to 8th November 2026 at the Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali, Rwanda. The flag-off ceremony, led by Principal...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Over 59,000 KJSEA AND KPSEA candidates in Siaya receive food aid for exam period
Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga over the weekend flagged off food aid for more than 59,000 Grade Six and Grade Nine candidates in Siaya County ahead of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which are scheduled to begin on Monday 26th October 2026....
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@kna 21 hours ago
African countries seek stronger elephant corridors to curb human-wildlife conflict
African countries are stepping up efforts to protect elephant migration corridors through regional collaboration, policy reforms and community-led conservation initiatives amid growing threats of the elephant survival due to human activities. Delegates from Kenya, Gabon, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Botswana and Namibia made the call during...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Kazakhstan-Kenya bilateral partnership to boost agricultural trade
Kenya's agricultural sector is set to improve after Kazakhstan showed keen interest in boosting the production and trade sector. The move comes as both nations seek to deepen their economic ties and explore new agricultural markets. Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Kenya, Barlybay Sadykov, said with the countrys huge wheat production and export capacity,...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Kazakhstan woos Kenyan investors to explore markets in Asia
Kazakhstan is wooing Kenyan investors to explore business opportunities in the resource-rich Central Asian country as it steps up efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand market access and investment partnerships. Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Kenya Barlybay Sadkov, challenged local investors to explore international markets by taking advantage of enormous opportunities in...
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@kna 21 hours ago
23 people perish in grisly accident, as 16 are admitted in hospital
23 people have perished, and 16 others are admitted in hospital for treatment after the vehicle they were travelling in lost control and collided head-on with a lorry along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday morning. The accident occurred at around 7.45 am at the Kanga area in Kambu Sub County, where 19 people perished on...
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@kna 22 hours ago
Cancer survivors call for affordable treatment and early screening in Meru
Cancer survivors and health stakeholders have called for increased investment in cancer prevention, early screening and affordable treatment to ease the burden of the disease on patients and families in Meru County. The call was made during a cancer awareness run held at Maua Stadium in Igembe South Sub-County, where survivors shared their experiences and...
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@kna 22 hours ago
PS lauds president William Ruto for initiating development projects in Makueni County
The Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresia Mbaika, has praised President William Ruto for initiating development projects in Makueni County and the Ukambani Region at large. Mbaika particularly singled out the completion of the Kyambeke-Kiko road that was tarmacked at a cost of Sh 1.5 billion and was commissioned officially...
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@kna 22 hours ago
Migori Youth play goalless with Mathare United in KPL
Migori Youth Football Club has played a goalless draw with Nairobi-based Mathare United at Awendo Green Stadium. Migori Youth welcomed Mathare Youth on Saturday evening, hoping to register their first-ever win in the Kenya Premier League (KPL), but their opponents ensured the match ended in a barren draw. Mathare United created more chances to score...
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