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Kiambu Unveils High-Capacity Manlift to Accelerate Solar Streetlight Installation

Kiambu: Kiambu county has unveiled one of Kenya’s highest-capacity manlifts, a 23-metre platform designed to fast-track the installation of thousands of solar-powered street lights under the county’s flagship renewable energy programme. The launch also marked the completion of Phase Two of the Sh1 billion initiative, aimed at reducing electricity costs,

Kenya’s Vision 2030 Anchors Sustainability and Governance Reforms

Nairobi: The government has committed to deepening sustainability reforms in Kenya’s fiscal and development agenda, anchoring them on Vision 2030 and the country’s broader economic transformation framework. The pledge was delivered during the official opening of The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Connect: Africa 2025 in Nairobi, with the government

Kikuyu Elders Defend Traditions Amid Allegations of Promoting Alcohol Consumption

Gatundu south: The Kikuyu Council of Elders has dismissed claims by a section of church leaders that their cultural practices encourage alcohol consumption among the youth, stressing that traditional brews such as Muratina are symbolic and reserved for rituals, not for recreational drinking. Speaking in Gatundu South during a Kikuyu

CS Murkomen Announces Crackdown on Businesses Selling Illicit Alcohol

Kiambu: The government will revoke the licences of all alcohol businesses and factories in Kiambu and Nairobi counties that are involved in the production and sale of illicit alcohol according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Speaking in Kiambu Town on Monday, Murkomen remarked that he would meet with security

Tax Awareness Compositions Light Up National Music Festivals

Meru: The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has partnered with the Kenya Music Festival to create a set piece aimed at raising tax awareness among the young generation. According to Kenya News Agency, the set piece titled ‘Miaka 30 ya Ushirikiano’ is a celebration of 30 years since the establishment of

Massive Drainage Works Underway in Uasin Gishu to Curb Flooding

Uasin gishu: As the North Rift region continues to witness heavy downpour, Uasin Gishu county administration is implementing measures that had been put in place to mitigate the effects of the heavy rains in some parts of the region. The County Executive Committee Member for Roads Dr Abraham Serem said

Ex-Siaya County Assembly Clerk Shot Dead in Police Raid

Nairobi: Police in Kisumu County are investigating a shocking incident in which former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Olwero, was shot dead early Monday at a pub he owned in Wang’arot, Seme Sub-county. Confirming the incident, Kisumu County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo said police officers from Kombewa Police Station responded to

Officers Commended for Role in Disseminating Government Agenda

Nairobi: Deputy Head of the Public Service (DHOPS), Amos Gathecha, has praised Communication and Information Officers for their significant efforts in amplifying government messaging and enhancing the visibility of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This comes despite the evolving nature of communication styles and the shift away from traditional practices.