Category Archives: Counties
Leaders Call for Joint Fight Against Drug Abuse After Destruction of Seized Contraband
Jun 26, 2026 at 02:47 PM
By Monica Nashon Government officials have called for greater public support in the fight against drug abuse after more than 700 kilograms of cannabis and 500 kilograms of illegal sugar were destroyed in Kisii. The destruction exercise, conducted at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital under court orders, involved exhibits that had been stored since 2018. […]
Nakuru Farmer Leads the Way in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Jun 26, 2026 at 06:45 AM
By Job Maangi A gentle morning breeze sweeps through rows of avocado trees as Henry Ogalo bends to inspect a young seedling at his Henflo Farm in Mossop, Rongai, Nakuru County. Around him, birds dart between mango and pawpaw trees while a worker tend a thriving nursery packed with thousands of seedlings awaiting new homes. […]
Parliament Approves KSh 428 Billion Allocation to Counties for 2026/27
Jun 25, 2026 at 04:08 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of KSh 428 billion to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. The Bill was passed without amendments and provides the legal framework for the distribution of nationally raised revenue to county […]
Kabete Open Tees Off With Regional Stars
Jun 25, 2026 at 02:46 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit resumes this weekend with 130 golfers set to battle at VetLab Sports Club in the 13th edition of the NCBA Kabete Open. Running from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, the tournament is one of the most competitive on the KAGC calendar, offering […]
Duale Unveils Digital Platforms to Transform Kenya’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Jun 25, 2026 at 02:36 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, has announced sweeping reforms to strengthen Kenya’s pharmaceutical sector during the 46th Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Conference in Mombasa. Speaking at Pride Inn Paradise Hotel on Wednesday, Duale emphasised that pharmacists are central to achieving Universal Health Coverage and advancing the Bottom-Up Economic […]
EAC Moves to Harmonise Cross-Border Digital Frameworks
Jun 25, 2026 at 02:28 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) is building a trusted and integrated regional digital economy as regional data protection experts convene in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a validation workshop on the harmonisation of cross-border data flow frameworks. The five-day meeting, running from 23–27 June 2026, has brought together experts from EAC Partner […]
EAC Moves to Fast-Track Digital Single Market for 330 Million East Africans
Jun 24, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has stepped up efforts to accelerate regional digital integration by convening a high-level forum aimed at turning digital policies into practical investments and services. The 2026 Digital for Development (D4D) Forum, held at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, brought together policymakers, regulators, parliamentarians, central banks, private […]
Security Firm Director Charged Over Alleged KSh 5.4 Million Tender Fraud
Jun 24, 2026 at 06:01 PM
By Monica Nashon The Director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited has been charged before the Kisii Law Courts. He is accused of fraud in the award of a multi-million-shilling security services contract at Keroka Technical Training Institute. Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe appeared before Magistrate Ada Mildred Obura and was charged with fraudulent practice in […]
Nyamira Graduates 709 TVET Trainees as County Deepens Skills Training Drive
Jun 24, 2026 at 05:47 PM
By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira County has intensified its push for vocational and technical skills training after graduating 709 trainees from 26 Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres. County Governor Amos Nyaribo and KCB Foundation said the initiative is aimed at producing entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. The graduates were awarded certificates during a ceremony held […]
DPP Approves Murder Charges in Utumishi Girls Arson Tragedy
Jun 23, 2026 at 07:49 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against students implicated in the deadly arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, an incident that claimed sixteen lives last month. Following a review of the inquiry file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the DPP confirmed that the […]