Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says

KNCHR says that a significant number of Kenyans, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities, continue to face barriers to essential health services.

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Makongeni residents demand demolition of 'nuisance' garage

Residents of Makongeni Estate in Nairobi are calling for the swift eviction and demolition of Gadano Garage, accusing its owners of defying government directives to vacate the land.

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Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership

Teenagers in Nairobi’s Kibera slums are learning how to become champions of environmental conservation through a new initiative led by local community organisation Penda Mama Earth.

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Experts call for digitisation of public procurement

Kenyan governance experts, civil society actors and county leaders have intensified calls for full digitisation of public procurement.

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Gachagua claims DCP's influence is rising after three victories in polls

The by-election results, Gachagua claims, demolished assertions that DCP is a regional or ethnically based outfit. 

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From lending to loan repayment history, bank CEO's call for SME governance reforms

Borrowers with strong repayment records will soon enjoy cheaper loans and better access to credit under Kenya’s new loan pricing formula, bank CEO’s have said.

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Don't rely on wife's HIV test results, official warns men

New data shows infections remain higher among women largely because men are not turning up for testing. 

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Ministry targets 2 million Tvet trainees by 2027

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said plans were underway to place the two million trainees in technical institutions by 2027. 

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Mobile courts return in bid to curb road crashes during festive season

Kenyan road safety authorities are reintroducing mobile courts in a multi-agency crackdown aimed at curbing the expected spike in festive-season accidents.

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Bungoma's GBV burden grows with 253 cases before court

Bungoma County is battling a surge in sexual and gender-based violence, with officials saying that 253 cases have been reported this year.

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Hotels urged to roll out sexual abuse policies

For years, they say, staff endured inappropriate advances, unwelcome comments, and other violations without formal guidance or protection.

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Why Nubians are renewing push for legal ethnic recognition

Mohamed said this history continues to shape the community’s struggle for land rights, documentation and political inclusion.

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Kenya presses for stronger global backing on refugee burden

Murkomen revealed that Kenya is now hosting over 860,000 refugees

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EAC offers demographic advantage for long-term growth, investors told

Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi on Friday said the EAC region, specifically Kenya, now offers the scale, stability and demographic advantage for long-term growth.

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Kenya flags dark web anonymity as major cyber threat

Interior PS Raymond Omollo, said anonymity is now fueling an underground digital economy where criminal enterprises thrive beyond the reach of law enforcement.

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Murang'a inks deal to scale up circular waste management

Murang’a County Government, Haco industries and Progreen Innovations have formalised a partnership to advance plastic recycling.

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Ogamba pushes universities to innovate for long-term survival

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on public universities to rethink their sustainability models.

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CBE in limbo as JSS intern teachers threaten boycott

The timing of the unrest is particularly worrying to schools and parents.

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Bungoma's Matulo airstrip ready for commercial flights

Inspection by a joint team from the Kenya Airports Authority and Skyward Express established that the refurbished facility now meets key safety and operational requirements.

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Africa urged to seize control of Global Health Agenda

Dr Catherine Kyobutungi said Africa continues to operate within systems built without its input, a reality that undermines the continent’s capacity to set its own priorities.

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Banks push for SME governance reforms as technology redefines credit assessment

National Bank of Kenya MD George Odhiambo said many SMEs struggle to move from founder-led operations to structured enterprises with proper boards and independent oversight.

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TVS Motor eyes Kenya's market with premium models

The Apache line, which enjoys a cult following globally for its racing DNA, now joins Kenya’s increasingly competitive performance bike segment. ‎

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Health workers protest 16 months without pay, urge government action

The demonstration, led by Peterson Wachira, National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, brought together clinical officers and laboratory staff from 31 counties.

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Bungoma medics raise alarm as 30 of newborn admissions are preterm

Health experts in Bungoma County have raised concern over a surge in premature births.

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Intergovernmental committee honoured with PELL award

The IGRTC emerged winners, having been nominated top three in the same category with Ministries and Technical Directorates from Senegal, Rwanda, Angola and Cote d’ Ivoire

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Kenyans abroad face harsh justice

With over 1,000 Kenyans incarcerated overseas, many face severe conditions. Back home, foreigners accused of similar crimes often escape accountability, prompting calls for equal treatment.

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Kenyans still seeking answers of kin missing after Dar polls chaos

Many of the missing persons are traders, cross-border drivers or Kenyans living and working in Tanzania.

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KNH opens first Immediate Kangaroo Care Unit to reduce newborn deaths

Immediate skin-to-skin contact has been shown to reduce mortality, minimise the risk of hypothermia and infection.

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Kenya launches ultra poor graduation strategy to combat poverty

Kenya has unveiled a new plan to confront the number of citizens living below the poverty line, one of the most persistent challenges facing the country.

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United opposition will break before 2027 election, Lusaka says

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has cast doubt on the opposition’s ability to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Court throws out petition challenging appointment of Bungoma service board

The Employment and Labour Relations Court, in its ruling, said the petitioner, Mr Rodgers Siboe Muyala, was ineligible for the appointment after he contested for a political seat in 20222.

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Teachers' transfer to SHA won't solve their problems, KUPPET official says

David Barasa argues that during his interactions with teachers across Bungoma, majority raised concerns that the new scheme might worsen an already dire situation.

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How AI is redefining mental health diagnosis and treatment in Africa

For decades, diagnosing and treating mental health challenges in Africa has been hindered by limited data, cultural mismatches in diagnostic tools, and a shortage of trained professionals.

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Bungoma signs MOU to strengthen community health systems

Governor Lusaka said the partnership is a transformative step in bringing quality healthcare closer to the people.

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Kenyan lenders rethink trust and access in collateral-free credit

Kenya’s long-entrenched dependence on collateral and guarantors in its credit markets is facing new criticism as lenders re-examine what truly drives repayment performance.

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Why Asige wants therapy for learners with disability

Nominated senator Crystal Asige has called for therapy services to be integrated into schools across the country to better support learners with disabilities.

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Organisations turn to homegrown sustainability plans as donor funding shrinks

As donor funding continues to dwindle, local organisations are increasingly turning to homegrown sustainability strategies to keep their programs running and impactful.

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Kirinyaga to spend Sh 100 million in a clean water supply expansion programme

The county government of Kirinyaga has announced the allocation of Sh100 million for the expansion of bulk water supply systems to serve 30,000 households in Mwea sub-county.

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Lack of risk awareness blamed for business closures, unemployment surge

Experts are urging the government to take a leading role in educating companies to help prevent avoidable failures.

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Governor Lusaka orders audit of VTC enrolment to seal capitation loopholes

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has ordered a full audit of student enrolment in all Vocational Training Centres.

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