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@kna Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:07:17
Nakuru County, Girl Effect Kenya partner to advance reproductive health
The County Government of Nakuru has reaffirmed its partnership with Girl Effect Kenya to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensure equitable access to quality sexual and reproductive health services across the devolved unit. Through the corporation, a 30-month sexual and reproductive health programme, targeting adolescent girls and young women in all 11 sub-counties has...
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@kna 1 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 1 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 54 minutes 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 46 minutes 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 1 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 2 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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@kna 2 hours ago
County reviews care reform gains in two sub-counties
Children officers drawn from across Kiambu County converged at the County Commissioners boardroom f to review progress on the implementation of care reforms, factoring Kiambu and Githunguri sub-counties as case studies of areas that have already rolled out the interventions. The forum, convened by Child in Family Focus Kenya (CFFK), was graced by County Childrens...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kisumu residents call on government to invest more in cycling sports
Residents of Kisumu have called on the national and county governments to invest more in cycling sports through provision of quality bicycles and other gears, coaching and grassroots development to improve Kenya's performance in cycling competitions. The residents, who turned up in large numbers to watch the ongoing 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in the...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Teacher killed in suspected robbery attack at Ahero interchange
A primary school teacher was fatally attacked by suspected robbers at the Ahero interchange area in Kochogo North Sub-location, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County, on Saturday night. The victim, identified as Justus Abongo Agai, taught at Kagimba Primary School and operated two M-Pesa businesses in the Ahero interchange area. The robbery with violence incident was reported...
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@kna 17 hours ago
CS Ogamba assures on exam readiness, asks lecturers to end strike
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured candidates of adequate preparations for national examinations, saying contingency measures have been put in place to address possible disruptions caused by El Niño rains. Ogamba said examination materials for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which will begin on Monday,...
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@kna 23 hours ago
Kithinji declares interest in Chuka-Igambang'ombe parliamentary seat
Magumoni Member of County Assembly (MCA) Justin Kithinji has declared his intention to contest the Chuka-Igambang'ombe parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to promote development and ensure equitable distribution of resources across the constituency. Speaking at Chuka DCC grounds during the declaration, Kithinji said his experience in county leadership had enabled him to...
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@kna Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:04:58
IJM welcomes life sentence in Kwale child defilement case
The International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya has welcomed a life imprisonment sentence imposed on Athumani Juma for defiling a seven-year-old child, describing the ruling as a significant step towards justice for child survivors of sexual violence. Speaking during a media briefing at Msambweni Law Courts following the online delivery of the ruling, IJM Kenya Advocate...
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@kna Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:40:59
Garissa youth warned against fraudulent overseas recruitment agents
Kenyans in Garissa and across the country seeking employment opportunities abroad have been urged to be vigilant during the process to avoid being conned, trafficked, exploited or lured into dangerous conflict zones which endanger their lives. Over the past few years, there has been a growing fear among parents and teachers in Garissa over increasing...
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@kna Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:44:11
KenGen names Ronoh Kibet Charles as next chief executive
The board of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC has appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as Managing Director and CEO designate, selecting an executive with more than 17 years of experience in geothermal development, project delivery and commercial strategy. Mr. Kibet will assume the role on February 1, 2027, succeeding Eng. Peter Waweru Njenga upon his retirement....
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@kna Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:55:58
State cleans payroll in verification exercise of Inua Jamii beneficiaries
The government is conducting a proof-of-life exercise for Inua Jamii beneficiaries to verify their status, clean up the programme's payroll and facilitate the removal of deceased beneficiaries from the register. Ruth Gichuki, Social Services Officer in Maragua Constituency, said beneficiaries were required to present themselves physically at designated Chiefs' Offices, according to a scheduled programme. As programmed,...
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