Over 1,600 Marsabit youth to benefit from second phase of NYOTA Programme
More than 1,600 young people in Marsabit County are set to benefit from the second phase of the government’s NYOTA programme, funded by the World Bank, with beneficiaries expected to begin receiving payments from today. Speaking during the launch of the programme’s second phase at the Marsabit Stadium, Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo…
Turkana West among Kenya’s costliest seats as IEBC proposes Sh48.8 million campaign spending Cap
Aspiring Members of Parliament in Turkana West will require deep financial resources to mount competitive campaigns in the 2027 General Election after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) proposed a campaign expenditure ceiling of Sh48.8 million for the constituency. The proposed cap places Turkana West among the country’s most expensive constituencies to contest, underscoring…
Health CS Aden Duale urges police to intensify crackdown on crime in Garissa
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged security agencies in Garissa County to intensify the fight against crime, warning that no one should be spared in efforts to restore law and order. Speaking in Garissa during the second phase of the government’s NYOTA Programme funds disbursement to more than 5,000 youth, Duale called on police…
Government warns contractors of contract termination over delayed projects in North Eastern Kenya
The government has warned contractors undertaking development projects in Kenya’s North Eastern region that their contracts could be terminated if they continue to delay the implementation of key projects. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Affordable Housing and Urban Development, Pius Mugambi Murugu, issued the warning during an inspection tour of government projects in…
Taita Taveta MCA demands urgent action on Human-Wildlife conflict,pushes for faster compensation
Mbololo Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Laurence Mzugha has called for urgent government intervention to address the escalating human-wildlife conflict in Taita Taveta County, saying residents continue to bear the heavy cost of living alongside wildlife despite dedicating much of their land to conservation. Speaking on the persistent invasion of farms and villages by…
Technical Colleges hold the key to youth employment, leaders Say
Taita Taveta County Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo has underscored the critical role of technical and vocational education in addressing youth unemployment, urging young people to enrol in technical colleges to acquire market-driven skills and embrace entrepreneurship. Speaking during a youth empowerment workshop, Kilalo said technical training equips young people with practical skills that are increasingly…
Coast counties face looming water crisis as aging Mzima pipeline continues to fail
Four coastal counties are facing the threat of a severe water crisis as the aging Mzima Pipeline continues to suffer frequent bursts, prompting renewed calls for the urgent implementation of the long-delayed Mzima 2 Water Project. The warning follows a major pipeline burst that disrupted water supply and electricity in parts of Voi Town for…
IFAW hands over advanced conservation hub to TTWCA to strengthen wildlife protection in Taita Taveta
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has officially handed over a state-of-the-art coordination hub to the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association (TTWCA), marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation and reduce human-wildlife conflict across 34 community conservancies in Taita Taveta County. The facility, unveiled at Kasigau, will serve as the central…
World Bank: Corruption is denying Kenyans essential public services
The World Bank has urged Kenya to fast-track sweeping anti-corruption reforms, warning that billions of shillings lost through corruption and weak public financial controls continue to deny citizens access to quality healthcare, education and infrastructure. The warning comes after the World Bank approved a new lending programme for Kenya, having delayed its approval over concerns…
Tenwek shock Rift Valley giants as new champions emerge at 2026 RVSSSA games
Tenwek High School stunned the Rift Valley region after defeating Menengai High School 3-2 to win the boys’ football title for the first time in the school’s history, headlining a dramatic finale to the 2026 Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association (RVSSSA) Games at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok County on Friday, July 10….
