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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 35 minutes ago
KRA rolls out multi-vendor cargo seals to speed up flow at Mombasa port
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched its multi-vendor electronic cargo sealing system at the Port of Mombasa. The move ends the agency's reliance on its own seals and brings in private sector partners to ease congestion and speed up cargo movement. The system went live at the Kilindini arming area, where the first container...
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@kna 32 minutes ago
Stakeholders call for sustainable use of youth empowerment resources
The Coast Development Authority (CDA) has called for greater youth empowerment through the identification and sustainable utilisation of the region's resources to promote investment, create jobs and drive socio-economic development. Speaking during Pwani Innovation Week in Mombasa, the Authority's Acting Managing Director, Dr Mwanasiti Bendera, said there was a need to equip young people with...
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@kna 28 minutes ago
KenGen named among Africa's top 25 energy companies
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has been named among Africa's Top 25 Energy Companies by Pan African Voice, recognising its role in powering Kenya's economy and advancing the continent's clean energy transition. The recognition highlights KenGen's renewable energy leadership and growing contribution to Africa's energy development. More than 90 per cent of the company's...
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@kna 26 minutes ago
Youths urged to turn ideas into opportunities
Young people have been urged to use Pwani Innovation Week 2026 as a platform to showcase their innovations, seek mentorship, engage with employers and investors to explore opportunities for growth and collaboration. Speaking during the event in Mombasa, Swahilipot Hub Foundation Head of Programmes James Ndungu said the Coast region has immense potential in the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Governor Kahiga commissions health centre
Residents of Kirimukuyu Ward, Mathira constituency, have every reason to smile after the county government commissioned a new dispensary and an eco-coffee pulping machine in the area. The two projects which were officially opened by Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga yesterday will enhance the provision of health services to the public and undertake primary processing of...
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@kna 1 hours 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 5 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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