Kenya to host conference linking climate change and health

The conference, themed Harnessing Science, Policy and Partnerships for Environmental Sustainability and Climate and Health Resilience, will emphasise the link between research and policymaking.

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Tourism sector lauded for accelerating global aviation links

The additional frequencies are expected to increase seat capacity, enhance traveller convenience and open up fresh opportunities for trade and tourism between Kenya and the Gulf region.

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Grade 10 rollout in limbo as MPs demand CBC textbook audit

Grade 10 learners may be unable to open school in January next year after Members of Parliament demanded a thorough audit of the Sh11.3 billion pending bill owed to publishers.

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Government banks on new initiative to strengthen healthcare infrastructure

NESP is a government-driven initiative designed to equip public hospitals with advanced medical equipment and ensure consistent functionality through maintenance and servicing contracts.

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How educated women are leading Kenya's quiet land ownership revolution

Educated women are emerging as the new face of progress in Kenya’s ongoing struggle for gender equality in land ownership.

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Private sector joins efforts to restore Mt Elgon forest

As Kenya marked Mazingira Day celebrations on October 10, 2025, a major reforestation effort took root on the slopes of Mt Elgon, in Kiptogot Forest, Bungoma County.

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Fintechs prioritise experience, financial education during customer service week

As customer service week folds, fintech companies across the country shifted their focus from product innovation to the heart of customer satisfaction, experience and education.

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Grade 10 rollout in peril over Sh11b publishers' debt

The transition of learners to Grade 10 under the CBC is in jeopardy as KPA warns of an impending textbook shortage caused by a staggering Sh11.4 billion government debt.

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Prof Arthur Obel remembered as brilliant, controversial scientist at requiem mass

Prof Arthur Othieno Obel was remembered as a brilliant yet controversial medical scientist whose ground-breaking ideas, intellect left a lasting mark on Kenya’s scientific landscape.

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CoG defends Wamatangi amid growing Kiambu health crisis concern

The Council of Governors has defended Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, dismissing reports that 136 newborns have died in the county due to an ongoing doctors’ strike.

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Cracks in Ford Kenya as Kabuchai MP plots to unseat Wetang'ula

A simmering row in Ford Kenya has erupted after Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga declared his intention to challenge Speaker Moses Wetang’ula for the party’s leadership.

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Opposition leaders fault government over teachers' pay, CBC crisis

Opposition leaders from the Kenya Moja coalition have condemned government’s handling of education, accusing it of neglecting teachers.

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Hospitals lobby warns teachers against transition to SHA

RUPHA Chairperson Brian Lishenga has cautioned teachers against transferring their medical scheme to SHA, warning they risk losing enhanced benefits unless the law is amended.

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New pest management trials offer hope against fall armyworm in Bungoma

According to FAO, unchecked infestations can cause yield losses of up to 50 percent, threatening food security in maize-producing regions.

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Nairobi health workers protest salary delays as county pledges payment soon

The protesting workers said they are demanding their unpaid salaries since July, even as county officials moved to reassure them that funds would soon be released.

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Teachers to lead in planting one million trees in Western Kenya

The initiative, announced by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Western Region Director Wilson Koros on Wednesday, aligns with the government’s national target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.

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Governor Lusaka promotes 305 medics to boost healthcare

The promotions cut across different health cadres in a bid to improve medical services in the Bungoma county.

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Solar push set to transform East Africa's farms and food systems

A new regional initiative is banking on solar energy to reshape agriculture and food systems across East Africa, with the aim of improving resilience, reducing post-harvest losses.

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Nurse accused of raping teen patient during hospital visit

Police in Bungoma have launched investigations after a nurse at Elgon View Hospital allegedly raped a teenage patient.

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Kenyan female journalists face rising online harassment amid tech promises

And industry leaders are warning that unchecked digital abuse is silencing women’s voices and weakening democracy.

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How universities risk shutdown as students threaten to back striking dons

Student leaders expressed their frustrations over the sorry state of higher education in the country.

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How St Aquinas turned the tide on teenage pregnancies

Two years ago, St Aquinas Chesikaki Secondary had 54 pregnant students.

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Why more Kenyan women are turning to IUD for family planning

For many Kenyan women, the road to effective family planning is long and difficult—often marked with trial and error, in search of something that works for their bodies.

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Why Kenyan women are no longer interested in having children

For many Kenyan women, the decision not to have more children is rooted in lived experiences like cost of living, limited job opportunities, and the desire for quality over quantity.

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Kenya marks World Contraception Day with call for greater investment in family planning

Kenya marks World Contraception Day with a call for greater investment in family planning.

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Kenya pushes for AI innovation in waste management to tackle climate crisis

This comes as stakeholders rush to combine AI innovation, incentive-based e-waste management, and tree-growing campaigns to promote a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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We shall not budge until you pay us, university staff unions tells State

Lecturers and non-academic staff demand Sh7.9 billion arrears and a new CBA.

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Kenya reframes labour migration as development tool amid global commitments

Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime described migration as an inevitable process that, if well-structured, can transform livelihoods while strengthening Kenya’s economy.

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Siaya targets diaspora investors in first-ever International Trade and Investment Conference

The three-day forum, slated for October 15–17, will be opened by the President of Kenya on October 16 and closed by Azimio leader Raila Odinga on October 17.

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Family seeks clarity on officer's death in Haiti

A heavy cloud of grief hangs over the home of Benedict Kabiru, an officer who went missing after he was deployed to Haiti, last year.

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Why Sh3 billion debt puts Grade 10 textbook distribution at risk

The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) chairman, Kiarie Kamau, said the money is owed for books supplied to Grade 9 and other levels earlier this year.

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University dons dig in, demand Sh7.3b more despite state payout

UASU demands full payment of their outstanding salaries and allowances. They maintain 2025–2029 CBA must address persistent discrimination in allowances.

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Longhorns, Starlets shine at inaugural Ask Foundation basketball cup

The South Sudanese Longhorns and the Starlets were crowned men’s and women’s champions, respectively in the inaugural Ask Foundation Basketball Tournament.

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Trans Nzoia banks on new seed technology to boost farmers' resilience

With this technology, the seeds are coated with fertiliser to enhance germination and resilience against harsh weather conditions.

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Kenya's hustle culture: How youth juggle jobs to stay afloat

“I can’t depend on one income,” Brian says, wiping sweat from his forehead. “Life in this city is too expensive. You must have at least two or three things going on.”

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'Keep off', Lusaka tells politicians over Sh7.5b hospital

Lusaka stressed that the KSh7.5 billion project, backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is designed to serve not just Bungoma but the wider Western region.

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Seth Panyako gets direct DAP-K ticket for the Malava parliamentary race

DAP-K has handed a direct ticket to Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako to contest the Malava parliamentary seat.

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Kenya launches Sh1.5 billion Mau Forest restoration plan to rehabilitate 33,138 hectares

A Sh1.5 billion tree planting initiative to restore the Mau Forest Complex has been launched.

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KeNHA bets on digitisation to end corruption at weighbridges

The agency credited this to its push for driving compliance levels to 98 per cent and reducing opportunities for corruption.

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Envoy told to refund Sh1.8m over illegal hire

Tribunal found DRC ambassador liable for irregular KMTC corporation secretary pick.Inspectorate confirmed appointee lacked legal qualifications for the senior role.

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