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@kna 3 hours ago
Kiambu to host 2026 World Children's Day
In recognition of its advancements in early childhood development and child welfare, Kiambu County has been chosen to host the 2026 World Children's Day celebrations on November 20. Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services through the State Department for Children Services, the national commemoration is set to take place at Kirigiti...
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@kna 59 minutes ago
Parents brace for long school holiday as parenting experts offer caution
Schools across the country have officially closed for the third term, ushering in a long 10-week holiday that will see learners remain at home as ahead of the festive season. The National assessments for the Grade 6 learners that saw 1,380,483 learners sit the Kenya primary School Education Assessment ( KPSEA) were concluded Wednesday, with...
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@kna 44 minutes ago
Tarmacking of 95km roads gains momentum in Gichugu
The tarmacking of roads covering about 95 kilometres in Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, has gained momentum following the return of contractors to construction sites, raising hopes among residents and farmers of improved transport and access to markets. The project is expected to open up several areas, linking Njukiini through Ngariama to Karumande and connecting the...
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@kna 44 minutes ago
Judiciary Sensitises Kitengela Residents on Alternative Justice System
The Nairobi Employment and Labour Relations Court has conducted a community engagement in Kitengela to sensitise residents on the importance of embracing the Alternative Justice System (AJS) in resolving disputes as part of activities marking 10 years of AJS. Speaking to the media after the sensitisation exercise, Acting Registrar of the Employment and Labour Relations...
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@kna 39 minutes ago
Kamangu market ready as county expands trade facilities
The newly completed Kamangu Market in Nachu Ward, Kikuyu Municipality, is now ready for occupation, marking yet another milestone in the countys ongoing drive to provide traders with modern, dignified working spaces. The ultra-modern market is expected to accommodate more than 200 traders, who will now carry out their businesses in a cleaner, safer and...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Health stakeholders in Tana River urged to consolidate efforts, avoid duplication
The Tana River County Department of Health has called for consolidation of all efforts in the health sector by various development partners with an aim to strengthen coordination among its partners and improve the delivery of healthcare services to the countys residents. This was during a two-day forum in Hola, which brought together non-governmental organizations,...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Kisii traders urged to observe cleanliness
More than 30,000 traders who visit Daraja Mbili market in Kisii town every week have been urged to maintain cleanliness in order to promote cleaner, healthier and more livable urban spaces. Speaking after leading a clean-up exercise at the market which serves South Nyanza counties ahead of the World Cities Day 2026 celebrations, stakeholders drawn...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Murang'a County promotes Agroecology to improve soil, health and food safety
Murang'a County government is stepping up efforts to promote agroecology as part of measures to improve soil health, enhance food safety and encourage sustainable farming practices. The county administration through its Department of Agriculture and in collaboration with development partners, is training farmers on sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides and industrial fertilizers including the use...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Joint police operation targets illicit alcohol in Ndumberi
Police in Kiambu East Sub-County on Wednesday, October 28, conducted a scaled-up joint operation targeting wines and spirits outlets, bars and restaurants and local pubs in Ndumberi, checking for illicit brews and counterfeit alcoholic drinks. The operation, authorized by Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Kiambu East Elema Sora, was led by Officer Commanding Station (OCS)...
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@kna 2 hours ago
A multi-agency team targets illegal bars near schools in alcohol crackdown in Murang'a
Bars operating illegally near schools in Murang'a County risk closure as a multi-agency team steps up enforcement against illicit alcohol and moves to protect learners during the long school holiday. The crackdown will target liquor outlets operating within 300 metres of learning institutions, unlicensed establishments and businesses violating regulations on the sale and consumption of...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Uasin Gishu seals strategic ties with Poland investors
Uasin Gishu County is deepening its partnership with Poland, combining high-level investment talks with a practical boost to healthcare services, as a Polish delegation led by Anna Bańkowska, Deputy Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, engages local leaders on economic cooperation and hands over essential medical equipment. The multi-day engagements brought together the County Government,...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Men urged to seek breast cancer screening
Men in Busia County have been urged to undergo breast cancer screening to promote early detection and treatment, as patients raise concerns over stigma, high medical costs and the lack of specialized cancer treatment facilities in the county. Speaking during the Bare for a Reason Run organized to create breast cancer awareness in Busia town,...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Ndau residents protest exclusion from Vipingoni title deed allocation
Residents of Ndau Island in Lamu County have raised concern over alleged irregularities in the processing of title deeds for their Vipingoni farmland on the mainland. They urged the County and National governments to ensure that deserving residents who missed out are considered, and that titles issued to non-residents are cancelled, alleging that hundreds of...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Mombasa County extends free healthcare for a month
Mombasa county government has extended the monthlong free healthcare to thousands during 'Mwezi wa Baba' initiative to November 30,2026. The initiative has been ongoing throughout the month of October across all public health facilities under the 'BabaCare' initiative, also known as ''Mwezi wa Baba'. The BabaCare initiative was meant to ease the burden of medical...
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@kna 5 hours ago
Marsabit governor condemns Ethiopia border violence, appeals for more humanitarian aid
Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali has condemned ongoing violence in Ethiopia, calling for an immediate ceasefire, peaceful dialogue and increased humanitarian assistance for displaced families seeking refuge in Moyale Sub-County of Kenya. Speaking during a visit to Odda Mission Church (OMC) Secondary School in Moyale, where approximately 4,800 Ethiopians refugees are sheltered, Ali expressed concern over...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Safaricom launches 2026 sustainability report
Climate risk disclosures will now be subjected to the exact same standards of corporate governance, audit and regulatory assurance as financial statements, the Government of Kenya has announced. Speaking during the official launch of Safaricom PLC's 2026 Sustainable Business Report at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi, Environment and Climate Change PS Dr Eng. Festus...
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