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Sh1.2 billion Kitui–Wote power line set to improve electricity supply
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Managing Director Tom Imbo has said the Sh1.2 billion 66-kilometre and 132-kilovolt Kitui–Wote electricity transmission has improved power supply in the Lower South Eastern region. The transmission line, commissioned Monday by president Dr. William Ruto, connects Kitui and Wote substations, Makueni County, and is now providing an alternative route...
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@kna 32 minutes ago
Uasin Gishu eyes lifesaving partnership with St. John Ambulance
Uasin Gishu is moving closer to a strategic partnership with St John Ambulance Kenya that could transform emergency medical response, expand first aid skills at the community level and strengthen preparedness across the county. The County Executive for Health Services Janet Kurgat hosted a high-level delegation from St John Ambulance Kenya Tuesday, led by Council...
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@kna 27 minutes ago
Governor Bii courts Polish investors
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has extended a warm invitation to Polish investors, urging them to seize the county's untapped economic potential and forge partnerships that will elevate it as a premier investment destination in Kenya. Speaking during a courtesy call by a high-level Polish delegation at the County Government offices on Tuesday,...
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@kna 25 minutes ago
Government strengthens innovation support to empower youth
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen innovation and bring all hubs under a unified framework to accelerate the commercialization of ideas, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities for young people. Speaking during the official opening of Pwani Innovation Week in Mombasa, Science, Research and Innovation PS Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said a coordinated...
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@kna 21 minutes ago
Muhoroni cane farmers give views on proposed crops bill
Sugarcane farmers and stakeholders in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County have strongly opposed the proposed Crops Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could undermine ongoing reforms in the sugar industry. The cane growers, transporters, members of the local business community, sugar-sector processor groups and miller representatives raised concerns over the proposed Bill, warning that...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Nyamira, Bomet youths hold peaceful sensitization forum
Youths drawn from Nyamira and Bomet counties are participating in peaceful sensitization forum focused on the various government initiatives, aimed at empowering the young population to become independent and dependable citizens. Speaking Tuesday during the official opening ceremony of the two-day forum dubbed Kikao at the Nyamira Uhuru Gardens, County Commissioner (CC) Benson Leparmorijo, said...
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@kna 1 hours ago
How herbal products are bearing sway over conventional remedies, amid a sharp rise in lifestyle diseases
As the world witnesses an exponential growth in lifestyle diseases, more and more people are now taking to herbal products and natural spices to stay healthy. Today, non-communicable diseases account for 39 per cent of all deaths in Kenya and account for more than 50 per cent of all hospital admissions, according to statistics from...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
Kericho County Multisectoral Coordinating Committee on health evaluates Triple Threats
Kericho County had an estimated 18,179 people living with HIV as of September 2026, with 16,009 receiving care, underscoring the need to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and support services. According to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council's, South Rift Region Coordinator, Nickson Chepkwony, 110,142 people underwent HIV testing between July 2025 and June 2026, with...
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@kna 57 minutes ago
Irrigation Department using exchange programme to woo farmers
The State Department for Irrigation is rolling out a transformative exchange programme to mobilize farmers to shift from traditional rain-fed agriculture to modern irrigation farming to boost agricultural productivity, improve livelihoods and increase household incomes. According to the Director, Management of Irrigation Schemes, State Department for Irrigation, Moris Opondo, the department is using farmers' field...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Homa Bay farmer named UN Person of the Year 2026
Homa Bay County farmer and gender champion Boniface Otieno Owino has been named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2026 for empowering women and young people through agriculture, mentorship, and sustainable farming. Owino, 29, was recognised during celebrations marking the 81st Anniversary of the United Nations at the United Nations Office in...
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@kna 13 hours ago
Kenya seeks investment to boost potato farming and processing
Kenya is seeking to attract investment in potato processing, seed production and commercial farming to reduce reliance on imported potato products and increase farmers' incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe made the call when he opened the 13th World Potato Congress, which has brought together 1,000 delegates from 67 countries. The long...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Early warning initiative launched to contain risks ahead of 2027 elections
As the country gears towards next year's general elections, a new peacebuilding initiative has been launched to track early warning signs and formulate early responses to conflicts, misinformation and other risks that may cause violence or disrupt activities before, during and after the elections. The project dubbed 'Peace pulse' brings together the youth, security actors,...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Uasin Gishu Road network opens markets to farmers' produce
The Uasin Gishu roads network revolution is more than just grading and gravelling; it is transforming livelihoods, connecting farmers to markets, opening the county for businesses, bridging communities and unlocking economic growth. Since taking office, Governor Jonathan Chelilim, through Pillar Six of his Nguzo Kumi agenda on Infrastructure Development, has registered a major breakthrough by...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Taita Taveta seeks partnership with Konza for digital services
Taita Taveta County is seeking to leverage Kenya's technology infrastructure and expertise at Konza Technopolis to accelerate the digitisation of public services, strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and improve access to government services. The County Deputy Governor Christine Saru Kilalo led a county delegation to Konza Technopolis to explore areas of collaboration with...
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@kna 17 hours ago
Absa launches Eldoret City Run to promote wellness
Absa Bank Kenya has launched the inaugural Absa Eldoret City Run, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, community participation and the development of athletics. The event, which will make Eldoret the first host of the Absa City Run series, is open to the public and will bring...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Uasin Gishu opens new investment links with Polish companies
Uasin Gishu County is ready to partner with both local and international investors in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing and technology as part of its strategy to fully tap the great economic potential of the region. The County Director of Investment, Erustus Kerich, revealed that the County leadership, under Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim, has in...
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