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@kna 1 hours ago
Over 300 residents benefit from free eye check-up
More than 300 residents in Eldoret have benefited from a free eye check-up and awareness campaign organized by Siloam Eye Hospital. The hospital organized a free medical camp on eye screening and treatment, targeting residents with eye complications who are unable to access regular eye care. Speaking during the exercise, Eye Specialist Dr. Amos Kiptoo...
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@kna 44 minutes ago
ODM leaders urged to shun divisive politics
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have been urged to avoid divisive politics and focus on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo said differences among senior party officials over the proposed pre-election coalition with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) risked undermining ODMs unity. The disagreements centre on...
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@kna 40 minutes ago
Hope for local communities as Garissa level 5 Hospital eyes Level 6 elevation
Residents of the North Eastern region and the surrounding counties are set to benefit from improved and specialized healthcare services from the Garissa level 5 hospital which is set for a major upgrade into a level 6 hospital. While the hospital is currently a major hub especially in the region serving Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo,...
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@kna 34 minutes ago
Kirinyaga economy grows by 66pc as county expands development projects
Kirinyaga Countys economy has grown by 66 per cent over the last nine years, driven by investments in agriculture, healthcare, water, road infrastructure and industrial development, Governor Anne Waiguru has said. Waiguru said the countys Gross County Product had increased from Sh114.9 billion in 2017 to Sh190.79 billion in 2025, with the economy recording a...
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@kna 1 hours ago
NCAJ unveils five-year plan to strengthen justice delivery
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has unveiled a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening coordination among justice sector institutions, enhancing accountability and improving access to justice across the country. The NCAJ Strategic Plan 2026–2030 was launched alongside the Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report 2025/2026 and the End-Term Review Report...
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@kna 49 minutes ago
MP roots for Ruto's re-election, says president has put country on right track
Chesumei Member of Parliament Paul Biego has rooted for President William Rutos re-election, saying the head of state has put the country on the right development trajectory and should be supported to complete his vision. Biego cited various infrastructural projects spread across the country, including the affordable housing programme, roads, markets and sports stadia, which...
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@kna 48 minutes ago
Candidate dies after sitting first day exam papers
It was shock and disbelief in Kanyaliech Village in Homa Bay County after a Form Four candidate died shortly after she finished sitting the first day of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The deceased identified as Congestina Achieng, who was a student at Alaro Central Secondary School, died on Monday evening after complaining...
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@kna 46 minutes ago
Gatanga teams shine at FKF Murang'a Youth League play-offs
Gatanga Sub-County emerged among the biggest winners at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Murang'a Youth League Under-15 play-offs after its teams, Ndunyu Chege and Kamunyaka Queens, clinched the boys' and girls' titles respectively. The two teams triumphed in the finals played at Kimorori Grounds in Kenol over the weekend, giving Gatanga a double victory in...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Men urged to take active role in maternal and newborn healthcare
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative, has called on men to take a more active role in maternal and newborn healthcare to help reduce preventable deaths among mothers and babies. The call was made during a male engagement forum held at Dandora Social Hall on Tuesday, bringing...
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@kna 1 hours ago
KEMRI joins global dengue research alliance
Kenya has become the first African country to join the global Dengue Alliance, strengthening efforts to improve research, diagnosis and treatment of a mosquito-borne disease whose burden is increasingly being recognized across the continent. The Alliance, established in 2022, brings together research institutions in dengue-endemic countries to accelerate the development of safe, effective and affordable...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Man fined Sh30,000 for stealing 41 pineapples
A 28-year-old man has been fined Sh30,000 or to serve four months in prison for stealing 41 pineapples worth Sh4,100 from Del Monte Farms. Stanley Kamau Mugure appeared before Kenol Resident Magistrate Delroy Mwasaru, where he pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea. The court heard that Mugure committed the offence on October...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Government backs justice sector reforms to support Vision 2060
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening justice sector institutions, saying efficient and coordinated justice delivery is essential to national development, economic growth and public confidence. Deputy Chief of Staff Josphat Nanok, representing Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, said institutional fragmentation and delays in resolving disputes continued to undermine the effectiveness of the justice...
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@kna 18 hours ago
African scientists challenged to develop solutions to women health issues
African scientists have been urged to strengthen research and innovation to address neglected womens health conditions and develop affordable solutions tailored to the continents needs. The call was made during the Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women's Health (LEA-WH) Fellowship, Women's Health Ecosystem Forum, hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute...
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@kna 18 hours ago
Kenya's banking sector challenged to finance projects that protect environment
Kenya's banking industry has been challenged to prioritise investments that protect the environment and strengthen the country's resilience to climate change, as the sector moves towards a more sustainable approach to financing businesses and development projects. The call was made on Tuesday during the launch of the Kenya Banking Industry Sustainable Finance Roadmap, where government...
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@kna 19 hours ago
KUPPET demands immediate release of 20,000 deployed JSS teachers from KNUT restraint
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has demanded the immediate transfer of more than 20,000 graduate teachers deployed to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), accusing the rival union of unlawfully retaining members who have expressed their desire to join KUPPET. The Union has given the Teachers...
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@kna 19 hours ago
Governors want County Land Restoration Programme funds released
Governors have called for the immediate release of funds to counties, to accelerate the implementation of a major land and watershed restoration programme, warning that administrative delays could undermine its five-year objectives. Speaking during the launch of the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP) in Nairobi, Monday, Laikipia Governor. Joshua Irungu, who also chairs the...
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