kenyanews.go.ke

@kna Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:50:51

New Kenyatta University welcomes 'freshers'

Newly installed Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu has been challenged to build on the institution's achievements and steer it towards greater excellence, sustainability, innovation, and global impact. Prof. Okumu formally assumed leadership of the university during an installation ceremony held at the Graduation Square at the Main Campus on Friday, where university leaders called...

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kenyanews.go.ke

@kna Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:09:58

Maritime awards to showcase excellence, boost blue economy

Kenya's shipping, maritime, and blue economy sectors are set to receive a major boost as outstanding individuals, institutions, companies, and innovators are lined up for recognition at the prestigious Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards (KMEA). The inaugural awards are expected to bring together key players across Kenya's maritime ecosystem to celebrate exceptional achievements, promote excellence, and...

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kenyanews.go.ke

@kna Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:21:39

Ministry steps up measures for El Niño-related setbacks

The Ministry of Health has stepped up preparedness for possible disease outbreaks linked to the anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño rains. According to the ministry, particular focus will be on typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and other water- and food-borne illnesses. In a press release, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni Muriuki said heavy...

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kahawatungu.com

@kahawatungu Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:48:31

President William Ruto hosts Teso community, installed as Elder at State Lodge Eldoret

President William Ruto on Saturday hosted members of the Teso community from Busia County at the State Lodge in Eldoret, where he was installed as a Teso elder. During the meeting, Ruto was installed as an Iteso elder by His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng III with the title Ojokotau, a Teso [...] The post President William Ruto hosts Teso community, installed as Elder at State Lodge Eldoret appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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nation.africa

@nation Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:04:52

From 'Bishop' to fugitive: How robbery suspect met his end in Embu

He would strike and retreat to his hiding den, but it seems he had run out of luck.' — Vincent...

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nation.africa

@nation Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00

Rachel Ruto's new battle: Saving girls from HIV, GBV and teenage pregnancy

Leaders call for stronger child protection, reproductive health services and support to keep...

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nation.africa

@nation Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:09:57

'Do not be like a fish': President Samia tells new VP Ndejembi

President Samia urged Ndejembi to prioritise wisdom over age.

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kenyanews.go.ke

@kna Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:45:33

Ruto's aide wooes Butere residents to broad-based bandwagon

President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet has stepped up the governments grassroots mobilization in Western Kenya, urging residents to embrace economic empowerment programmes targeting boda boda operators, womens groups, and other small-scale traders. Kibet spoke Friday at Marenyo Market in Butere Sub-County, Kakamega County, during a broad-based leaders' empowerment drive that brought together senior national...

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kenyanews.go.ke

@kna Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:16:08

Graduates urged to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship

The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, has challenged university graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning as they venture into a rapidly changing world. Speaking during the Murang'a University of Technology (MUT) 10th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Inyangala reminded the graduates that the degrees they had received were not the destination but...

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:41:11

Businesses, Motorists Face Disruptions as KeNHA Advances Nanyuki Highway Upgrade

Earlier this week, KeNHA announced that construction of the Ksh5.5 billion upgrade had commenced, ending a long wait for residents.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:13:36

Ruto Issues Way Forward on Housing Levy Deductions

President Ruto's statement comes amid growing concerns over the continued deduction of the housing levy, which has sparked criticism from many salaried workers.

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