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  The first phase of the national jobs recruitment initiative has successfully concluded in the lower eastern counties of Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui. During the final event at Mulango Technical Vocational College in Kitui, Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua, encouraged the youth to seize this opportunity …

Kitui County and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of residents in Kitui County. This collaboration was formalized on Monday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kitui County government and NCCK. The partnership, …

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured residents that his administration is dedicated to fixing the city’s deteriorating roads, which have been neglected for several months. In a meeting with the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC), Sakaja confirmed that talks with the National Government had resulted in a …

An 88-year-old man has died after being attacked by bees in Bungoma County. The incident has cast a shadow over Nabing’enge village in Milima Ward. According to locals, Alfred Muchele was attacked by bees and died early Friday morning while receiving treatment at Naitiri Hospital, as shared by Patrick Wekesa, …

A 34-year-old mother of three from Kocholwo village in Keiyo South Sub County has become the latest victim of gender-based violence (GBV) after being forced by her husband to undergo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) while pregnant, resulting in her death from excessive bleeding. Keiyo South Deputy County Commissioner, Diana Wekesa, …

The Nyeri High Court has temporarily halted the relocation of matatu operators from three major bus stages in Nyeri to a newly built Sh600 million facility in the Asian Quarters. Judge Mogare Dennis Kizito issued a conservatory order on Friday, preventing the relocation after matatu SACCOs filed an urgent petition. …

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 In a significant legislative development, the Kitui County Assembly has approved the Supplementary Budget I for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The budget, amounting to Kshs. 14,840,016,748, is set to fund both recurrent and development expenditures aimed at advancing the county’s agenda and addressing pressing local needs. …

A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning in the Obunga slums in Kisumu Central, destroying 14 houses. The blaze, which began around 4 a.m., left nothing behind, as all belongings were consumed by the flames. ALSO READ: Polio Vaccine Safe and Effective, Says Amoth Local resident Edward Onyango reported that …

On Wednesday, the Lamu County Assembly turned down James Gichu’s nomination for Deputy Governor. Currently serving as the County Executive Committee member for Agriculture, Gichu was nominated by Governor Issa Timamy to fill the vacancy left by Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua, who passed away last month due to health issues. …

Security has been intensified in Angata Barikoi, located in Trans Mara South Sub County, due to recurring clashes between two neighboring communities at the border of Narok and Migori counties. During a visit to the area, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Dr. Abdi Hassan reported that recent conflicts resulted in four …