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Chogoria Fall In Love With New Market as Project Nears Completion 

An aerial view of the Chogoria ESP market under construction in Tharaka Nithi County.  Traders in Chogoria have expressed excitement and gratitude as the modern Chogoria ESP Market nears completion, saying the new facility is set to transform business operations and improve livelihoods for hundreds of local traders. Speaking in Chogoria, long-time trader Lawrence Kirimi…

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Kitui Green Run Targets 1,000 Participants in Push for Climate and Water Conservation

More than 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the upcoming Kitui Green Run as organizers intensify campaigns to position the event as a platform for climate awareness, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Running for Rain,” the marathon is expected to bring together elite athletes, amateur runners, environmental champions and local residents in…

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Chuka Modern Market: A New Economic Frontier for Tharaka Nithi  

The facility Launched by the president is designed to provide small-scale traders with a dignified working environment The economic landscape of Tharaka Nithi County is entering a new chapter following the official handover and completion of the Chuka Modern Market, a flagship project under the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programe. The ultra-modern facility, inaugurated by…

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Residents Hail Chuka-Kathwana Road Network and Expansion of Technical Training Opportunities

Construction of Chuka-Kathwana Road and Kaanwa- Chuka Technical Institute offers significant relief for locals, students and tutors who have borne the brunt of bad roads for years.  Residents and business people in Tharaka Nithi County have welcomed the ongoing expansion of road infrastructure and technical training institutions, saying the projects are transforming transport, trade, education,…

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Manufacturers Push for Faster Shift to Clean Energy Amid Rising Production Costs

Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…

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Earthbanc Donates Over 3 Million Seedlings to Boost Kenya’s Jaza Miti Initiative

Image Showing Earthbanc. Kenya Forest Service has received more than three million tree seedlings from Earthbanc in support of the Government’s national tree growing and restoration programme under the Jaza Miti Initiative. The donation is expected to strengthen Kenya’s target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, restoring about 5.1 million hectares of degraded land…

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Surveyors Back Riparian Protection but Demand Clarity on Property Rights and Compensation

Officials from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya address the media in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, outlining their position on riparian reserve demarcation, property rights, and compensation amid ongoing demolitions along river corridors. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves, but raised concerns over…

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Iten Affordable Housing Project Turns Work into Education Opportunities

In Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, a town globally known for producing elite athletes, a different kind of transformation is taking shape, one that is quietly reshaping livelihoods, education and the quality of life for residents working on the Affordable Housing Project. 27-year-old, Sharon Kosgei a resident engaged in general works at the construction site says…

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