May 20, 2026

Bungoma Residents Encouraged to Undergo Health Screening

Bungoma: Health officials are calling on residents of Bungoma County to go for regular health screening in order to curb the rising cases of hypertension and cancer within the community.

According to Kenya News Agency, the County Non-Communicable Di…

Vihiga County Women Rep Empowers Local Grassroots Groups

Vihiga county: Vihiga County Women Representative, Beatrice Adagala, has intensified her community empowerment initiatives through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) by championing grassroots social development and economic activi…

Traders Count Losses After Demonstrations In Murang’a Town

Murang’a: Several traders in Murang’a town suffered huge losses after what started as peaceful protests against high fuel prices Monday morning, quickly turned into chaotic running battles between protesters and police extending late into the night, a…

Challenges Facing Fishing Sector In Homa Bay

Homa bay: Fishing communities along the shores of Lake Victoria are grappling with frequent conflicts associated with dwindling fish catches. The conflicts are threatening their livelihoods and the sustainability of the sector.

According to Kenya Ne…

Changamwe Youth Gain Employment From Maize Drying Business

Changamwe: A group of over 50 youth in Changamwe sub-county have turned the stringent moisture-content rejection criteria imposed by local grain millers into a thriving, self-sustaining informal employment venture. The youth, operating under the leade…

Kenya Boosts Maternal Healthcare Through Digital Health Reforms

Geneva: Kenya has intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths through strengthened surveillance systems, digital health transformation, and community-led interventions. This was showcased during a high-level side event conven…

High Fuel Prices Trigger Rising Food, Household Costs in Vihiga

Vihiga: The recent increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is gradually triggering a sharp rise in the prices of foodstuffs and household commodities in various markets and retail shops across Vihiga c…