News
Tobacco Bill draws mixed reactions from Kisumu, Laikipia residents
On Saturday, the Departmental Committee on Health concluded receiving public views on a legislative proposal seeking to strengthen tobacco control measures.
Laikipia
Politics
Kagiri: Keep foreigners out of these four businesses
The Laikipia legislator said Kenya has a large number of young people looking for ways to earn a living and should therefore ensure they are not pushed out of small-scale trade by foreign competitors.
Counties
KETRACO energises Nanyuki-Isiolo power line in major grid boost
The project comprises a 132kV single-circuit transmission line linking Nanyuki and Isiolo, a new 132kV substation in Isiolo and expansion works at the existing Nanyuki Substation.
News
Batuk agreement stalls as MPs push UK to accept Kenya jurisdiction
Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations chairman Nelson Koech said Thursday that Britain had not provided a written commitment to comply with resolutions adopted by the House follo...
News
Government raises wheat price to Sh5,100 per bag for 2026 season
The new producer price will apply at designated aggregation centres where the government has already begun the annual wheat mop-up exercise ahead of any wheat importation. The ministry explained that the arrang...
Politics
Gachagua vows county-by-county campaign against UDA leaders over Ol Kalou poll
Gachagua also announced plans to take his campaign to Nakuru County, where he said he will spend three days beginning Friday, August 7, campaigning against Governor Susan Kihika.
News
Kenya-UK defence row halts planned Batuk military exercise
The disagreement revolves around the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement, which is awaiting approval by the National Assembly. Kenyan lawmakers want key changes made before the deal can take effect, insistin...
Health and Wellness
Katiba Institute, Muite question reported quarantine of US aid workers at Laikipia Base
Katiba Institute said it was closely monitoring reports that the seven foreign nationals had been admitted into Kenya and placed under quarantine at the contested facility under a bilateral arrangement.
News
NLC unveils dryland natural assets inventory for Isiolo, Laikipia and Samburu
The reports provide an extensive record of natural assets found in the three counties and are expected to serve as a key reference in land-use planning, conservation, climate adaptation and future development d...
Rift Valley
State pays out Sh243 million to Laikipia victims of wildlife attacks
State Department for Wildlife Director of Administration Vincent Ongere said the government had so far compensated more than 700 residents in Laikipia through the programme and was working to settle additional...
News
Barrack Muluka faults government over handling of public concerns in Ebola facility plan
Muluka argued that elected and appointed leaders cannot invoke legal authority to override public sentiment, insisting that citizen concerns should not be dismissed as insignificant
Health and Wellness
Duale dismisses US-linked Ebola quarantine claims, cites 2015 health deal
Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, the CS said Kenya’s cooperation with Washington dates back to a 2015 agreement and has significantly strengthened the health sector.