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@kna 35 minutes ago
Senator Mofire seeks national recognition for uragate cultural festival
Tharaka Nithi Senator Mwenda Gataya Mofire has called on the national government to formally recognise and support the Uragate Cultural Festival, citing its role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Tharaka community, promoting tourism and improving local livelihoods. In a request presented before the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, the Senator...
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@kna 34 minutes ago
Kibabii University student held over alleged KCSE papers leak
A Kibabii University student is in police custody in Bungoma after detectives arrested him over the alleged circulation and sale of 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers on Telegram. The suspect, identified as John Odhiambo Opiyo, was arrested after detectives received intelligence linking his Telegram account to the circulation of examination materials,...
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@kna 28 minutes ago
DPP calls for stronger global cooperation to crush wildlife trafficking networks
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for stronger international cooperation and intelligence sharing to dismantle sophisticated criminal networks behind wildlife trafficking, warning that the illegal trade is increasingly linked to corruption, money laundering and organized crime. Ingonga said wildlife trafficking had evolved into a complex transnational criminal enterprise that exploits digital platforms, encrypted...
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@kna 28 minutes ago
Taita Taveta to tap satellite data for planning, resource management and development
Taita Taveta County is set to harness satellite technology to improve development planning, agricultural productivity, mineral resource management and revenue collection following the launch of an Earth Observation Innovation Laboratory at Taita Taveta University in Voi. The facility will provide access to satellite imagery, geospatial data and technical tools that can help the county monitor...
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@kna 54 minutes ago
Trans Nzoia County Deputy Speaker released unconditionally by Kapenguria court
Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker and Matisi Ward MCA Obed Mwale has been released unconditionally by the Kapenguria Law Courts after spending hours in police custody over allegations of financing criminal activities in Trans Nzoia County. Mwale, who was arrested on Monday night, was presented before the court on Tuesday after the investigating officer...
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@kna 52 minutes ago
Baraka dispensary edges closer to opening
In a significant step towards better healthcare for rural communities, the County Government of Uasin Gishu is finalising preparations to open Baraka Dispensary in Kipsomba Ward, Soy Sub-County. The facility is poised to offer primary healthcare services closer to home, easing the burden of long-distance travel for thousands of residents who have long relied on...
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@kna 1 hours 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 1 hours 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 1 hours 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 2 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 2 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 2 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 2 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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