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@kna Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:20:59
Nairobi–Thika commuter train route to receive major upgrade
A major upgrade is underway for the fifty-seven-kilometre Nairobi Central–Thika commuter corridor, as Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) targets fifteen stations for modern development through a World Bank-funded transport programme. The modernised rail route will directly connect downtown Nairobi with key population and business hubs in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, providing faster commutes for residents in...
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@kna 5 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 5 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 5 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 6 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 6 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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@kna 6 hours ago
Some 35,000 Ethiopians seek refuge in Moyale-Kenya as conflict escalates
About 35,000 Ethiopians have reportedly sought refuge in Kenya following violent clashes in neighbouring Moyale, Ethiopia, prompting calls for urgent humanitarian assistance. Business operations at the Kenya-Ethiopia border in Moyale have been disrupted, with trucks unable to transport goods across the border in either direction. Several shops near the Kenyan side of the One-Stop Border...
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@kna 6 hours ago
KMA issues warnings for rough seas, strong winds along the coastline
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a maritime warning along the coastline regarding high sea waves that may pose serious navigation dangers. KMA has previously issued warnings for strong winds, high waves, and rough sea conditions affecting the coastal region during rainy and stormy seasons. The Authority was established with the mandate to regulate,...
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@kna 7 hours ago
Government launches a health facility in Suba
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his Treasury counterpart John Mbadi have defended the broad-based government's development track record, saying all regions of the country were now receiving equal development. The two cabinet secretaries called for President William Ruto's re-election next year for continuity in economic prosperity across the country. They made the remarks over the...
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@kna 8 hours ago
Kenya's Mercy Aragae shines in the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu
Kenyan cyclist Mercy Aragae is edging closer to becoming a champion after improving from 13th position in last year's competition to winning a bronze medal at the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu. Aragae attributed her improved performance to proper training, which helped her qualify for the continental competition and compete against some of...
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