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A man wearing a helmet and headlamp climbs down a rope ladder inside a wooden-supported gold mine shaft in Kakamega County, Kenya.

Massive gold deposits discovered in Kakamega

A massive gold deposit valued at approximately Sh683 billion has been discovered in Kakamega County, marking what could…
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Posted by WKT November 12, 2025
Vihiga furniture dealer counts KSh 2 million losses after fire razes workshop

Vihiga furniture dealer counts KSh 2 million losses after fire razes workshop

A furniture dealer from Vihiga County is counting losses estimated at over KSh 2 million after a fire…
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Posted by Sam Oduor October 27, 2025
Kakamega County Government headquarters building with a water fountain in front.

Kakamega County announces 3,000 job vacancies for youth and women 

The County Government of Kakamega has announced the recruitment of 3,000 service men and women under the County…
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Posted by WKT October 2, 2025
Kakamega County announces 150 job vacancies

Kakamega County announces 150 job vacancies

Kakamega County Public Service Board has announced 150 job vacancies spread across 26 different positions, offering opportunities in…
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Posted by WKT September 26, 2025
Kitale business community counts over Sh1 billion losses in three weeks

Kitale business community counts over Sh1 billion losses in three weeks

The business community in Kitale is raising alarm over escalating insecurity that has forced traders to shut down…
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Posted by WKT September 14, 2025
Mediamax reportedly set to lay off 90% of employees

Mediamax reportedly set to lay off 90% of employees

Mediamax Network Limited is set to declare dozens of employees redundant in what will be its sixth major…
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Posted by WKT August 15, 2025
How the trade war between the US and China affects Kenya

How the trade war between the US and China affects Kenya

The ongoing trade standoff between the United States and China—two of the world’s largest economies—is sending ripples far…
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Posted by WKT April 9, 2025
Nabii Nabwera: Gold Processing Bill will transform miners’ livelihoods

Nabii Nabwera: Gold Processing Bill will transform miners’ livelihoods

Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera has hailed the Gold Processing Bill as a major breakthrough for Kenya’s…
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Posted by WKT February 26, 2025
USAID flag outside headquaters

USAID to place employees on administrative leave worldwide on Friday

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that, effective Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:59…
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Posted by WKT February 5, 2025
CBK rolls out new generation bank notes

CBK rolls out new generation bank notes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has rolled out a new generation of bank notes after taking into…
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Posted by WKT November 26, 2024

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  • A man wearing a helmet and headlamp climbs down a rope ladder inside a wooden-supported gold mine shaft in Kakamega County, Kenya.
    Massive gold deposits discovered in KakamegaNovember 12, 2025
  • Is Uganda preparing for war with Kenya?November 12, 2025
  • “You’re not the only man in Lugari, respect teachers!”: Bold teacher lectures Nabii NabweraNovember 12, 2025
  • Photo collage showing Munyuki Secondary School principal Simon Isiaho Shange and his crashed car found at Muge black spot near Turbo.
    PAG condemns ‘brutal killing’ of Munyuki principal, calls for justiceNovember 11, 2025
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