Garissa: The Kenyan government is calling for stronger collaboration between national and county administrations to promote inclusive development for both host and refugee communities under the recently launched Shirika Plan. Anchored in the Refugee Act, the Shirika Plan marks a major policy shift, moving refugee management from a purely humanitarian
Nairobi: Health officials in Kenya are intensifying efforts to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) as 25 million Kenyans face the risk of infection. The Ministry of Health’s Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases Unit (VBNTDU) has launched initiatives to tackle these diseases, with an additional 10 million Kenyans requiring treatment.
Nairobi: It’s a relief for patients in Elgeyo Marakwet county after nurses in the county called off a strike which had paralysed health services since August 8. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives Elgeyo Marakwet branch Secretary Benson Biwott said the strike was called off after the county
Homa bay: Germany has praised Kenya’s devolution journey over the past decade, citing its transformative impact on governance, service delivery, and citizen engagement across the country. Speaking during the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, German Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth emphasized the significant role devolution has played in bringing
Kisii: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing creative talent among the youth by fast-tracking the completion of Studio Mashinani. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has set aside Sh35 million in the 2025/2026 budget to revive the stalled project, which aims to provide accessible, well-equipped
Ndune village: Residents of arid Ndune Village in Makima Ward, Embu County, are celebrating a historical milestone following the successful completion of a borehole water project that promises to transform lives. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative, spearheaded by Embu County Woman Representative Pamela Njoki, has reignited new hope
Iten: Elgeyo Marakwet County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for lands, Thomas Maiyo, has urged communities without title deeds to cooperate with the county’s efforts in land registration and adjudication. Maiyo emphasized that obtaining title deeds will facilitate long-term development projects by enabling clans, families, and individuals to secure their land
Embu: Soccer stakeholders and enthusiasts in Embu County have hailed the National Harambee Stars team for its performance in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). They said the win against DRC and powerhouse Morocco and a draw against Angola was a testament that soccer had finally come of age in