Government banks on new strategy to increase tree cover

Kenya’s national tree cover has reached 12.13 per cent from the targeted 30 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Kenya Forest Service. 

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Medic raises alarm over growing number of abandoned patients in Bungoma

Bungoma County medics have raised concern over the growing number of patients being abandoned in hospitals by relatives, police officers, and even Good Samaritans.

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Kanu unveils Peter Kariuki as it's candidate for Kariobangi North by-election

Kanu has officially unveiled Peter Kariuki Nganga as its candidate for the upcoming Kariobangi North by-election, marking a renewed push by the party to reclaim political ground in Nairobi and beyond.

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Experts call for new strategies to address youth unemployment

ILO Regional Director for Africa, Fanfan Rwanyindo has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to create jobs, address structural barriers to employment and strengthen social cohesion.

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Shrinking donor aid spurs Bungoma to innovate in fight against tripple threat

According to Ministry of Health data (2025), Bungoma’s HIV prevalence stands at 2.3 percent, below the national average of 3.7 percent.

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Relief for police officer in 11-year Bungoma land dispute

The lease was duly extended for 66 years beginning January 1989, and in 2011, Mr Jiwa cleared outstanding payments to regularise the process.

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UoN medical students threaten shutdown over withheld exam results

The students declared that no academic activities would resume until their grievances are addressed.

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The skies beckon Lanet's rising female aviators

Moi Forces Lanet is among the first public girls schools to offer aviation under Competency Based Education.

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Leaders say women's empowerment key to economic transformation

Presidential Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriette Chiggai has emphasized the need for Kenya to urgently expand women’s participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and justice systems.

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Health experts warn delayed motherhood raises risk of ectopic pregnancy

Health experts said that delayed motherhood, infections, and lifestyle habits are increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

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Governor Lusaka signs deal with Amref to boost youth health

Statistics paint a grim picture showing that 19 percent of girls aged 15–19 in Bungoma are already mothers.

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From hope to betrayal: Kabarak varsity launches law books

ICJ-Kenya boss says 2010 Constitution was supposed to safeguard Kenyans from poor leadership. Kabarak University unveils two publications on the Constitution to help Kenyans understand it.

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Reprieve for children with sickle cell as Bungoma Hospital opens specialised clinic

Part of an expanded hospital building launched over the weekend, comes at a time when Sickle Cell cases are on the rise in the county, forcing many families to travel long distances to seek care. 

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Cultural barriers, weak policy enforcement keep girls out of school, experts say

Education advocates have raised concerns over cultural barriers that continue to keep girls out of school despite increased access to education and progress in policy reforms

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Sugar woes: Governor Nyong'o opposes redundancies

The decision is part of a broader restructuring process triggered by the state’s privatisation policy in the sugar sector.

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Africa to Spotlight Dyslexia as Landmark Conference Heads to Nairobi

The August 20–21 meeting at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) will be held under the theme “Rewriting the Neurodiversity Narrative- From Stigma to Strength.”

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Kenya Unveils Drafts guidelines to strengthen Faith-Health Partnerships

The framework, developed after consultations with more than 400 clerics across denominations, proposes a major shift in how government health teams engage with religious institutions.

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Why Education CS is under fire over under funding, corruption in Schools

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Julius Ogamba is under pressure to address the sector that is sinking into a crisis of corruption, underfunding, and betrayal of children’s rights.

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Richard Lesiyampe takes over as Kenyatta National Hospital CEO

Dr Richard Lesiyampe has officially taken over as acting Chief Executive Officer of KNH, succeeding Dr Evanson Kamuri in a leadership transition that marks a new chapter for the referral facility.

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Oluga promises bold hospital reforms as KNH gets acting CEO

Oluga stressed that the reforms will ensure hospitals align with the SHA tariffs and benefit packages while delivering quality and compassionate care.

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Report: Unpaid care work still burdens Kenyan women

A new report has revealed the significant toll unpaid care work continues to place on women and girls across the country.

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Wetang'ula vows to push for Bungoma's elevation to city status

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pledged to spearhead efforts to elevate Bungoma town to city status, saying the development must happen in his lifetime.

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UDA women leaders accuse Ruto of betrayal

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claimed the Parliament is “captured” by corruption and accussed President William Ruto of complicity.

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Why Bungoma's teenage girls get pregnant to stay in school

Bungoma is among Kenya’s hardest-hit counties in the face of the “triple threat” early pregnancy, new HIV infections, and high school dropout rates among teenagers.

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Fintechs urged to prioritise employee mental health

Burnout and workplace stress are silently eroding productivity but team-building retreats and fun corporate activities are critical business strategies for boosting staff morale and output.

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State steps up CBC teacher training with new partnership

The Ministry of Education has joined forces with the Foundations for Learning Project to enhance teacher skills, strengthen school leadership, and accelerate CBC reforms.

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Lusaka roots for agribusiness, value addition to drive Bungoma's economy

Lusaka reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revolutionizing the agricultural sector, which he described as the backbone of the county’s economy.

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Why Kuppet is demanding promotion of 130,000 teachers

Kuppet has accused the Teachers Service Commission of neglecting thousands of tutors who have stagnated in the same job groups for more than a decade.

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Wanyonyi promises inclusive leadership, participatory politics in Bungoma

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has pledged to champion inclusive governance and participatory politics if elected as Bungoma’s next governor.

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Western farmers embrace new technologies to boost food production

Farmers in Kenya’s Western region are increasingly adopting innovative agricultural technologies to boost food production and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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When family planning fails: Bungoma woman's IUD pregnancy sparks call for awareness

Among married women, injectables, implants and pills are the most commonly used.

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Kenyans back devolution, demand release of withheld county funds

A majority of Kenyans are throwing their weight behind devolution and demanding the immediate release of funds owed to counties.

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Ex-Irish envoy rallies schools to embrace science and tech

Former Irish Ambassador to Kenya, Dr Vincent O’Neill, has urged Kenyan schools and students to embrace science and technology,

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Nation Mourns Phoebe Asiyo, a Trailblazer for Women and Social Justice

In a ceremony suffused with solemnity and gratitude, speakers described Asiyo, 90, not merely as a politician, but as a movement and an institution.

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Audit reveals Inua Jamii paid stipends to 'dead' beneficiaries

PS Motari said that a recent system audit exposed widespread irregularities in the programme’s beneficiary database.

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Wajackoyah endorses Lusaka to champion Luhya unity talks

Wajackoyah called for an end to public spat among leaders and emphasised the importance of unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Catholic Bishops raise alarm over mental health crisis in schools

Kadima noted that reports from several dioceses point to increasing emotional distress and burnout, particularly among young and newly appointed teachers.

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Kakamega chief arrested for demanding bribe from bereaved family

The money was allegedly solicited to secure a letter introducing the family to relevant authorities as they sought to process inheritance documents following the death of their father.

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Bungoma MCA Barasa Mukhongo dies after a long illness

Chwele–Kabuchai Ward MCA Barasa Mukhongo passed away after a prolonged illness while receiving treatment at Hopekin Hospital in Bungoma town. on Monday.

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Intern nurses protest after MOH cancels placements

Over 300 nursing interns whose placements were recently revoked by the Ministry of Health have vowed to camp outside Afya House until they are reinstated.

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