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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:53:22
BAYER Africa trains Vihiga farmers on modern maize farming to boost yields
Thousands of maize farmers in Vihiga County are set to benefit from a new agricultural training programme by BAYER Africa aimed at increasing maize yields through improved planting practices and the use of high-performing seed varieties. The programme, which targets about 20,000 farmers in Vihiga and neighbouring counties, is promoting the one seed per hole...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:56:46
From forgotten crop to 'Black Gold': Vihiga's coffee revival restores farmers' hope
For decades, coffee was the pride of many households in Vihiga County. Proceeds from the crop paid school fees, built homes and sustained families, making it one of the regions most dependable sources of income. But as global prices plummeted in the 1990s and early 2000s, thousands of farmers uprooted their coffee trees or abandoned...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:59:41
Nakuru County activates committee on disaster preparedness ahead of El Niño
Nakuru County has activated an Ad Hoc Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response to coordinate Kenya's response to the forecast moderate-to-strong El Niño rains expected later this year. The committee, chaired by County Commissioner Dr Lyford Kibaara will oversee the implementation of urgent preparedness measures aimed at minimizing the impact of flooding and other...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:52
A 15-Year-old girl killed by a crocodile
A 15-year-old girl was killed by a crocodile while fetching water from Athi river, in Kibwezi Sub county on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at Ndalani Village, in Kikumbulyu North Ward at 6.30 p.m. while the Grade 10 student was drawing water from the crocodile infested Athi River. Efforts to rescue the girl last evening...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:22:46
The British government commits to investigate all atrocities committed by their soldiers in Kenya
British High commissioner to Kenya John Matt has assured that the British government is investigating all atrocities committed in Kenya by their soldiers. Speaking in Nanyuki during the commissioning of a dining hall built for Temakis comprehensive school by the British Army on Tuesday, Matt reassured them of their commitment to cooperate in the ongoing...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:27:29
Jubilee party set for a popularization tour of Mombasa
Jubilee Party aspirants from the coastal region have intensified grassroots mobilization ahead of an anticipated 10-day visit to the coastal region by the partys presidential aspirant, Dr. Fred Matiangi, as the party seeks to strengthen its presence in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders, drawn from the six sub-counties of Mombasa,...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:47:30
County issues balls and sporting outfits to 241 men and women teams
A total of 241 football and volleyball teams (men and women) were yesterday issued with balls and sporting gear, courtesy of the Department of Youth, Sports and Social Services. The ceremony which was held at Town Hall grounds and president by Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga also saw the awarding of certificates to eight referees who...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:50:00
From KCSE C minus to chasing athletics glory
"Sometimes life reveals your greatest strength outside the classroom." These words aptly describe 20- year- old Faith Chepkemoi, whose passion for long jump and triple jump, field events have propelled her into the national stage. A year after scoring a C minus grade in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), the budding athlete clinched...
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@standard Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:15:14
Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang
Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld Kenyas ban on bhang, ruling that the petition lacked merit, that cannabis use was not proved to be an essential element of the Rastafari faith.
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:15:30
Cherorot calls on students to prioritise discipline and academic excellence
Kipkelion East Member of Parliament Joseph Cherorot has urged students to uphold discipline, work hard in their studies and remain focused on their aspirations, saying education remains the most effective tool for transforming lives and communities. Cherorot made the remarks during a visit to Tendeno Secondary School in Tendeno/Sorget Ward while on his way to...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:18:06
Fishermen and BMUs trained on fisheries laws, governance
The Kenya Fisheries Service, in partnership with Community Action for Nature Conservation (CANACO), has intensified efforts to strengthen the capacity of Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Mombasa through a training workshop aimed at enhancing their understanding of fisheries laws, regulations and governance. CANACO (Community Action for Nature Conservation) is a leading Kenyan non-governmental organization dedicated...
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@kahawatungu Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:20
President Ruto donates Sh10 million to AFC Leopards, pledges Sh25 million annual sponsorship
President William Ruto on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, hosted AFC Leopards Sports Club at State House, Nairobi, where he congratulated the team on finishing second in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League and announced a Sh10 million donation to the club. The President said Sh5 million of the donation will be shared among the [...] The post President Ruto donates Sh10 million to AFC Leopards, pledges Sh25 million annual sponsorship appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:19:53
Mombasa, Zanzibar to boost regional tourism value in new partnership
The coastal city of Mombasa and the Tanzanian semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar seek to form new strategic partnership to boost regional trade, blue economy sectors and tourism value. The blue economy sector also known as the sustainable ocean-based economy encompasses fisheries, maritime biotechnology, aquaculture, tourism and marine transport and logistics. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:25:28
An Engineer who embraced goat farming
Agriculture is known as the backbone of Kenya's economy with the sector contributing about 30 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for 80 per cent of national employment, mainly in the rural areas. The sector provides employment to a significant number of Kenyans, with some estimates indicating that over 70 per...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:32:07
Leaders launch grassroots drive to boost ID uptake and voter numbers
The national government, through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and local leaders in Homa Bay have launched a countywide campaign to increase national identification card uptake and voter registration. Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting on voter registration in Ndhiwa Constituency, the County Commissioner, Ronald Mwiwawi said the county was working with various partners...
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@kna Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:39:13
Students in Kajiado urged to embrace Physics as pathway to STEM careers
Students in Kajiado County have been encouraged to embrace Physics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to prepare for careers in science, innovation, and industrial development. The call was made during a physics outreach programme at Oloolaiser High School organized by the African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications (ASP) in partnership...
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@kenyans Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:05:01
Lobby Group Deals Blow to Dangote's Ksh2.2 Trillion Refinery Plan, Gives Demands
The demands came days after a constitutional lawyer gave President William Ruto a one-week ultimatum to conduct public participation, or he would move to court to stop the project.
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