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@kna Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:12:34
Ruto unveils Tax Relief proposals, 50,000 more internship slots
President William Ruto has announced four proposed measures aimed at easing the cost of living, reducing the cost of property ownership, making digital technology more affordable and expanding employment opportunities for young people. The measures include a proposal to exempt workers earning Sh32,333 or less per month from Pay-As-You Earn (PAYE) income tax, waive stamp...
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@kna 54 minutes 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 44 minutes 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 38 minutes 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 14 minutes 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 19 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 19 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 19 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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@kna 18 hours ago
Enhancing productivity and management of irrigation schemes through benchmarking tours
Farmers from Nguruman Irrigation Scheme in Magadi, Kajiado County are in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, Baringo County for a three-day farmer-to-farmer learning exchange and benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening sustainable and climate-resilient irrigation production. The visit, facilitated by the State Department for Irrigation, is anchored on five key objectives: Governance and administration; Registration of IWUAs, by-laws...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Kenya railways advances land acquisition for Kisumu SGR terminus
Joint site inspections are underway in Kisumu County as Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and the National Land Commission (NLC) move to finalize land acquisition and technical alignment requirements for key facilities under Phase 2B of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Officials from KRC and NLC conducted field assessments at Kibos and Chiga, where...
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@kna 20 hours ago
UDA leaders intensify campaigns to reclaim lost political seats in Mt Kenya region
UDA leaders have intensified their campaigns to reclaim lost political seats in the Mt Kenya region, touting ongoing developments in various sectors worth billions of shillings. This comes after the ruling party lost grip of the voter-rich bloc, with residents blaming the government for the harsh economic hardships despite luring campaign promises. The leaders have...
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