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@kna 2 hours ago
Exercise responsible use of social media spaces, youth urged
As the country prepares for the high-stake 2027 General Election the political conversation is already taking shape across social media, where a comment, meme, video or reshare, can reach thousands of people within minutes. Media experts and civil society organizations in the coastal city of Mombasa, have already intensified calls for the responsible use of...
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@kna 32 minutes ago
Zamzam drums-up support for Ruto, takes swipe at opposition
Mombasa Woman Representative, Zamzam Mohamed, has intensified her campaign for President William Ruto's re-election, assuring supporters that the relationship between UDA and the ODM remains cordial despite claims of growing political differences. The ODM Legislator took a swipe at opposition leaders, accusing them of opposing development projects for political expediency at the expense of thousands...
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@kna 26 minutes ago
A Murang'a lobby group support bright but needy students
Bright but financially disadvantaged children from rural families in Gitugi, Mathioya, are set to benefit from increased community support, following an initiative by local professionals to raise funds for their education. The Gitugi Development Initiative (GDI) is rallying residents, professionals and other stakeholders to support academically gifted learners whose families cannot afford school fees, in...
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@kna 43 minutes ago
Nandi eyes economic revival as Sh24bn dam project takes shape
The Sh24 billion Keben Dam project in Nandi County, is expected to create about 3,000 jobs during construction, supply 24 million litres of treated water daily and open-up new economic opportunities in agriculture, housing and small businesses. The multi-billion-shilling investment, which includes a 100-metre-high embarkment, a water treatment plant and an 82-kilometre transmission and distribution...
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@kna 39 minutes ago
PS Mukhwana calls for increased maize production to avert import
The country's milling industry faces growing pressure from rising demand for maize, with the government calling for enhanced local production, to reduce reliance on imports from neighbouring countries. Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Industry, Dr Juma Mukhwana, said the country must invest in expanding maize production to ensure adequate supplies of the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Mombasa residents embrace proactive effort to minimize El Niño impact
Residents of flood-prone informal settlements in Mombasa are stepping-up community-led efforts to avert flooding and protect their homes and livelihoods, as the El Niño rains approaches, amid fears of displacement and disease outbreaks. The residents, working with community-based organizations, are clearing blocked drainage systems, unclogging waterways and removing garbage that obstructs the flow of storm...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Government moves to stem over Sh11B yearly water losses
The water sector in Kenya loses over Sh11 billion annually through physical leaks or spillage, illegal connections, faulty or unmetered connections, and billing inefficiencies, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa has revealed. CS Mugaa said about 242 million cubic metres out of 504 million cubic metres of total water...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Government moves to stem over Sh11B yearly water losses
The water sector in Kenya loses over Sh11 billion annually through physical leaks or spillage, illegal connections, faulty or unmetered connections, and billing inefficiencies, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa has revealed. CS Mugaa said about 242 million cubic metres out of 504 million cubic metres of total water...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Polish envoy toasts to strong ties with Uasin Gishu at colorful gala dinner
A high-level Polish business and government delegation has capped a successful multi-day tour of Uasin Gishu County with a vibrant gala dinner hosted by the County Government, signaling growing interest in long-term investment partnerships. The event, held under the leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, brought together county officials, local business leaders and members...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Absa Marks 100 years in Eldoret with Week-long Customer and Community Celebrations
Absa Bank Kenya is commemorating 100 years of successful operations in Eldoret with a week-long series of customer, colleague, and community engagements across Uasin Gishu County, celebrating a century of partnership, growth, and contribution to the regions economic development. The celebrations bring together customers, colleagues, community leaders, and other stakeholders through a diverse list of...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Seven Administration Police Officers Promoted in Laikipia East
Some seven Administration Police officers in Laikipia East Sub-County have been promoted to various ranks in recognition of their service and commitment to duty. The promotions saw officers rise from the ranks of Administration Police Constable (APC) to Inspectors (IP), with others elevated to Senior Sergeant, Sergeant and Corporal. Among those promoted was Sergeant Cecilia...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Airtel Africa posts 28 percent revenue surge as half-year profit jumps to $452 million
Airtel Africa Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the half year ended 30 September 2026, with revenue increasing by 28.2 percent to US$3.82 billion, driven by sustained growth in data and mobile money services across its 14 African markets. In constant currency, revenue grew by 20.8 percent, reflecting continued demand for mobile connectivity...
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@kna 20 hours ago
Nakuru Intensifies awareness drives on Breast Cancer Screening
Nakuru County is stepping up breast cancer awareness and early detection efforts as national cancer data highlights the scale of the disease and the consequences of delayed diagnosis. Clinical Radiation Oncologist Dr Dulcie Wanda of Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH) said early medical assessment improves the chances of successful treatment, urging residents to...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Ng'elechei empowers Marakwet West residents
Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative Caroline Ngelechei has extended her countywide community empowerment programme to Marakwet West Sub-County, distributing agricultural inputs, livestock and equipment to support livelihoods and community development. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who is the patron of the Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen (OKM) Foundation, presided over the programme as chief guest....
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@kna 21 hours ago
LSK, University of Embu Launch Free Legal Aid Clinics to Bridge Justice Gap
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in conjunction with the University Of Embu School Of Law has organized a series of free legal aid clinics to provide residents with expert legal counsel and access to justice. The initiative is aimed at enhancing legal literacy and empowering residents in understanding their constitutional rights with land disputes...
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@kna 21 hours ago
Moi University Mourns 'Dean of Deans' David Mureithi
Soft afternoon light settles over the Main Campus in Eldoret as news of the passing on of former Dean of Students David Mwenje Mureithi, popularly known as D.O.D Mureithi, continues to ripple through the Moi University community. The 78-year-old administrator, whose firm yet caring presence defined student life for more than three decades, has left...
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