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@kna 4 hours ago
Bishop raises alarm over rising road deaths, calls for collective responsibility
The Anglican Bishop of Mombasa, Rev. Dr Alphonce Mwaro Baya, has raised concern over the rising number of road accident fatalities in the country, calling on motorists, vehicle owners, passengers and law enforcement agencies to take collective responsibility for improving road safety. Speaking during a memorial and candle-lighting service at Mombasa Cathedral Church for four...
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@kna 49 minutes ago
Kiambu's Youth Affairs Department feted for supporting sports development
The Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Communication has officially received special recognition from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kiambu County Branch for its extraordinary efforts in empowering young people through athletics across the region. Demonstrating a commitment to grassroots transformation, the honour was formally presented to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM)...
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@kna 47 minutes ago
Nakuru intensifies efforts to transform dairy farming
Nakuru County has intensified efforts to transform its dairy farming sector through an expanded partnership with international research bodies and local farmer organisations aimed at boosting milk yields and herd quality. Under the ambitious programme, the administration is leveraging advanced breeding techniques, digital performance tracking, and animal identification systems to turn dairy production into a...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Digital learning programme transforms classrooms in West Pokot
Pupils in public junior schools across West Pokot County are benefiting from enhanced digital learning following the governments nationwide rollout of interactive smart boards and teacher laptops aimed at transforming classroom instruction and equipping learners with essential digital skills. The initiative, implemented through the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and the ICT...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Nakuru farmers to get digital support via FarmerChat
The County Government of Nakuru has partnered with the Digital Green Foundation to expand digital agricultural advisory services for local farmers. The collaboration centers on the introduction of FarmerChat, a digital platform tailored to provide climate-smart agricultural advice, market-driven information, and enhanced production methods specifically targeting women and youth. According to County Executive Committee Member...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Govt launches free NYOTA digital training to unlock procurement opportunities
The government has launched a nationwide digital training programme targeting more than 600,000 young entrepreneurs, women and persons with disabilities, in a fresh push to increase their participation in public procurement opportunities. The fourth component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, dubbed the AGPO Digital Training Programme, seeks to equip beneficiaries with...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Adult learners encouraged to enrol ahead of final KCSE examination
As the country administers the second-last Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination cohort under the 8-4-4 education system, adult learners who wish to improve their academic qualifications have been encouraged to enrol in adult education programmes. More than 1,048,355 candidates are sitting this years national examination countrywide, with the final KCSE cohort under the...
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@kna 1 hours ago
Chiefs urged to ensure school-age children enroll in school
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has urged National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) to ensure all children who have attained school-going age are enrolled in learning institutions. He also challenged village elders, chiefs and their assistants to protect children in primary, junior secondary and senior schools from criminal activities and other...
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@kna 2 hours ago
Youth warned against being paid to fuel political violence
Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohammed has warned young people against being lured by politicians with small payments to insult or harm others. She spoke on Tuesday at the launch of a nationwide digital competition against hate and division at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM). The campaign is meant to contribute to a peaceful and...
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@kna 3 hours ago
EU hands Kenya navy equipment worth Sh3 billion to bolster maritime security
The Kenya Defence Forces has received non-lethal military equipment worth about Sh3 billion from the European Union (EU) in the first support package to the countrys military under the European Peace Facility (EPF). EU Ambassador to Kenya Andreas Peschke and the Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service (EEAS), Maciej...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Kenya targets to eliminate cataract blindness by 2045
Kenya has pledged to eliminate cataract-related blindness by 2045 through an ambitious national plan aimed at reducing avoidable vision impairment and restoring sight to millions of people. The commitment was announced during the Global Summit for Eye Health, where Kenya set a target of reducing the proportion of people aged 50 and above living with...
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@kna 3 hours ago
EAC seeks approval of new rules to lower regional roaming costs
The East African Community (EAC) is seeking approval of revised regional roaming regulations that could lower the cost of cross-border calls and data services, as telecommunications operators call for solutions to high interconnection costs, foreign exchange losses and infrastructure challenges. The proposed Enhanced EAC Regional Roaming Regulation, 2026, is awaiting approval by the EAC Council...
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@kna 3 hours ago
MP calls for unconditional ODM support for Ruto's re-election bid
Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has urged Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders and supporters to back President William Rutos re-election bid unconditionally instead of insisting on a written pre-election coalition agreement with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Nyamita said ODM should focus its engagement with the government on securing tangible development benefits for...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Internal auditors urged to embrace technology to curb fraud
Internal auditors have been challenged to embrace emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, strengthen accountability and curb fraud and the loss of public funds amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement in government institutions. Speaking during the opening of the 23rd Internal Audit Annual Seminar in Mombasa, Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakango said technology was steadily...
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@kna 4 hours ago
Fathers urged to support children with disabilities
Fathers have been urged to take a leading role in advocating for the rights and welfare of children with disabilities, as efforts to improve their access to quality education and support services intensify. The call was made during a meeting that brought together parents and caregivers at CDM Hall in Murang'a town to discuss ways...
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@kna 3 hours ago
Tinderet MP aspirants turn to roads, water projects to woo voters
The race to succeed, Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly is increasingly taking a development-oriented dimension, with aspirants stepping up grassroots initiatives targeting voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. With Melly shifting his political ambitions to the Nandi gubernatorial seat, prospective parliamentary candidates are seeking to establish their credentials through community projects, infrastructure improvements...
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