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Safaricom creates Sh1.25 trillion in value for Kenyan society
Safaricom has created Sh1.25 trillion in value for Kenyan society in the year to March 2026, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the company's 15th Sustainable Business Report. The value reflects Safaricom's wider contribution to the economy and society through its operations, digital and financial services, infrastructure investment, employment, and livelihoods supported...
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@kna 23 minutes ago
Nakuru receives Sh56M brachytherapy applicators to boost regional cancer care
The Nakuru County Government has received brachytherapy applicators worth Sh56 million from the Ministry of Health to strengthen cancer treatment services at the Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH). The major infrastructure boost is expected to significantly improve access to specialised oncology care for patients across Nakuru and neighboring counties. The equipment, delivered to...
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@kna 20 minutes ago
PS calls for greater investment in modern livestock technologies
The government has called for greater investment in modern technologies, scientific research and climate-resilient livestock breeds to boost animal production, improve food security and reduce Kenya's reliance on imports. The Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak said Kenya must embrace innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), precision livestock farming and biotechnology...
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@kna 16 minutes ago
Othaya Stadium contractor given December deadline to complete project
The contractor building the Mwai Kibaki Othaya Stadium has until December this year to complete the Sh55 million project whose construction has stalled for months. Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki said that the government had held discussions with officials from Sports Kenya and the contractor to unlock the gridlock that had occasioned the delay in...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Peace caravan commits to peaceful existence along Mandera corridor
A peace caravan along the Mandera North -Lafey corridor has ended with communities agreeing to share pasture and water resources peacefully and resolve conflicts through dialogue. The initiative, which began in Mandera north, brought together community elders, religious leaders, women, youth and other stakeholders from the Murulle and Degodia communities to address tensions along the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
MTRH Kiplombe project reaches 11pc completion
Construction of the Sh29 billion Multi-Specialty Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County, has reached 11 per cent completion, with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health calling for adequate funding to sustain the project. Committee member and Kilgoris Member of Parliament (MP) Julius Sunkuli said the committee had inspected the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
URWASCO to hold public forums on takeover of community water projects
The Uasin Gishu Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) is preparing to hold public participation forums across the county from November 4 to 6, 2026, to discuss the proposed takeover of management of community water projects. The exercise seeks to inform residents about the company's operations and the proposed management arrangement while giving community members a...
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@kna 2 hours 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 1 hours 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 1 hours 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 1 hours 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 2 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 3 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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