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@kna 2 hours ago
MTRH prepared to handle Ebola outbreak, says CEO
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), has assured the public of its preparedness to handle suspected Ebola cases and other emerging infectious diseases. The Hospital's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Philip Kirwa, said the facility had established isolation capacity and received medical supplies from the Ministry of Health, to support the management of suspected cases...
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@kna 41 minutes ago
Nakuru prioritises Ebola preparedness in supplementary budget
Nakuru County is reviewing additional funding for disease surveillance, emergency response and infection prevention as it prepares supplementary estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year, amid heightened regional vigilance following confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Kenya. The County Health Management Team (CHMT) reviewed the Department of Health Services' funding priorities on Monday, identifying preparedness...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Rapid units deployed to tame illicit brew and crime in Nandi
Nandi County Commissioner Wilberforce Kilonzo has ordered a ruthless crackdown on criminals and illicit brew dens, warning that those behind the vices will face the full force of the law. Kilonzo has directed all Deputy County Commissioners in the six Sub-Counties to form Rapid Deployment Units to work jointly with chiefs and village elders in...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Judiciary commits to amicably resolve 2027 election disputes
As the country prepares for the 2027 General Elections, the Judiciary is taking deliberate steps to ensure that it is adequately prepared to discharge its constitutional mandate of resolving electoral disputes independently, fairly and expeditiously. Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome says the judiciary recognizes the importance of early preparation given that electoral disputes are governed...
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@kna 1 hours ago
House Committee give MTRH clean bill of health
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has expressed satisfaction with the utilization of public funds and progress of ongoing development projects at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) following an oversight visit to the facility. The Committee, led by its acting Chairperson, Kilgoris MP, Julius Sunkuli, said its assessment focused on expenditure under the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
KRA rolls out new cargo tracking model to ease trade delays
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a new framework for electronic cargo tracking in a move aimed at easing delays at border points and improving efficiency in cross-border trade. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, KRA said it has commenced the rollout of a Multi-Vendor User-Owned Electronic Seals Framework that...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Mombasa governor wants stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called on the national government, private sector, community organizations and young people to work together to address youth unemployment, describing the county's growing youth population as both a challenge and an opportunity for economic development. Speaking during the official opening ceremony of Pwani Innovation Week, Nassir said the biggest...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Senate Committee faults Treasury over lapse in procurement rules
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has faulted Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, for allowing government procurement worth trillions of shillings, to continue without valid regulations. Committee Chairperson, Moses Kajwang ,said the High Court nullified the procurement regulations in December last year for lack of public participation, and the Treasury and the Attorney Generals office let...
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@kna 1 hours ago
NTSA launches 24/7 road safety crackdown ahead of Festive Season
In preparation for the upcoming holiday travel season, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has rolled-out day-and-night enforcement along primary transit routes. The initiative aims to enhance compliance and eliminate critical road violations such as drunk driving, speeding and vehicle overload. Conducted in partnership with law enforcement, the "Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani "initiative...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Boost for dairy farmers as Kirinyaga expands milk cooling facilities
Dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County have received a major boost following the county government's effort to expand distribution of milk cooling facilities to the grassroots. The empowerment initiative is now reaching the smaller producer organisations, thus reducing transport expenses. Through the provision of milk coolers, backup power generators, cooperatives and producer organisations, losses have been...
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@kna 4 hours ago
AgriFin seeks affordable AI tools to reach smallholder farmers
Agricultural technology experts are seeking affordable and locally adapted Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve smallholder farmers' access to weather forecasts, agricultural advice, financial services and markets. As funding for digital agriculture programmes comes under pressure, Siaka Gatabaki, Programme Director at Prosper Global AgriFin, said fewer than 10 per cent of the more than 20...
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@kna 4 hours ago
AgriFin seeks affordable AI tools to reach smallholder farmers
Agricultural technology experts are seeking affordable and locally adapted Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, to improve smallholder farmers' access to weather forecasts, agricultural advice, financial services and markets. As funding for digital agriculture programmes comes under pressure, Siaka Gatabaki, Programme Director at Prosper Global AgriFin, said fewer than 10 percent of the more than 20 million...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Pastors Fellowship calls for dual carriageway after Mtito Andei crash
The Mombasa Pastors Fellowship has announced a major fundraiser for the Second Thursday of November to support families affected by a fatal bus crash that killed 24 people, near Mtito Andei on October 25. The Fellowship at the same time renewed calls for the government to expand the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway into a dual carriageway. The...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Centres for special needs candidates set-up in Nyahururu
As thousands of learners across the country sit their 2026 National Examinations, education authorities in Nyahururu Sub-county have put measures in place, to ensure that no candidate is left behind, including leaners with special needs. While speaking, Tuesday, to KNA in his office on the examination preparedness and administration, Nyahururu Sub-county Director of Education, Murage...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Taita Taveta opts for potato farming to boost incomes
Taita Taveta County is seeking to raise farmers income and create jobs by improving Irish potato productivity and market access, as Kenya works to address production challenges and expand the crop's economic potential. The County has 750 hectares under Irish potato cultivation, producing an estimated 11,250 tonnes annually at an average yield of 15 tonnes...
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@kna 6 hours ago
Sh6.2 million disbursed to groups in Kiambu Township
Thirty-one women, youth and men's groups in Kiambu Township Constituency have received Sh6.2 million from Uwezo Fund to support their businesses and strengthen their economic activities. The cheques were disbursed by Kiambu Township Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka, accompanied by Kiambu County Director of Youth Affairs John Mwangi with the aim to promote entrepreneurship, expand...
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