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Mother of two stabs herself to death after fallout with husband
The incident comes as gender-focused groups and police raise concerns over a rising number of suicide cases in the lakeside town, mainly involving men and minors.
By 6 days ago
Mother of two stabs herself to death after fallout with husband
Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn
The recruitment of 10,000 police officers will proceed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of a petition filed at the Milimani High Court
By 6 days ago
Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn
Kengen, GDC seek 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields
Plans are underway to construct two power plants in Silali and Paka areas as demand for electricity in the country continues to increase.
By 6 days ago
Kengen, GDC seek 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields
Kengen and GDC seeks 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields
Plans are underway to construct two power plants in Silali and Paka areas as demand for electricity in the country continues to increase.
By 6 days ago
Kengen and GDC seeks 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields
Nakuru Senator calls for compensation of families displaced by Lake Naivasha
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has termed the situation in Kihoto estate, Naivasha, a time bomb, after more than 5,000 residents were displaced by the swelling Lake Naivasha
By 12 days ago
Nakuru Senator calls for compensation of families displaced by Lake Naivasha
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DPP wants a couple in the US extradited to face murder charges
DPP now wants two suspects who are charged with conspiracy to murder five of their family members extradited from the US.
By 12 days ago
DPP wants a couple in the US extradited to face murder charges
State needs Sh1.2b to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict
With the cases of human-wildlife conflict on the rise, the government has termed the trend worrying and blamed the incidents on climate change and increased population.
By 13 days ago
State needs Sh1.2b to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict
Former assistant chief, son on the run after deadly land attacks in Naivasha
The retired government officer is accused of planning the attacks over land ownership around the vast Ng’ati farm before fleeing to a neighboring county.
By 14 days ago
Former assistant chief, son on the run after deadly land attacks in Naivasha
Wildlife experts meet in Naivasha to address climate, conservation threats
Some of the topics to be discussed include Wildlife Population Dynamics, Ecosystem Connectivity and Human Dimensions in Wildlife Conservation
By 15 days ago
Wildlife experts meet in Naivasha to address climate, conservation threats
Electric vehicle company to open plant in geothermal green park in Olkaria
According to CS for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, an EV company is set to break ground for local manufacturing of climate-smart units, creating over 3,000 direct jobs.
By 15 days ago
Electric vehicle company to open plant in geothermal green park in Olkaria
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Tale of broke Kenyans borrowing billions to buy food
Kenyans are borrowing over Sh13 billion every month from digital loan lenders with most of the cash going towards buying food in a bid to address the harsh economic times.
By 17 days ago
Tale of broke Kenyans borrowing billions to buy food
Kengen seeking 200mw from wind power in Marsabit
The company has already embarked on feasibility studies in the region as the government gears towards fully phasing out thermal power in the next five years.
By 19 days ago
Kengen seeking 200mw from wind power in Marsabit
Nakuru County sets up Sh100 million fund to empower youths, women
County Assembly budget committee chairman Alex Mbugua, said each group will access up to Sh200,000, with additional funding guaranteed upon repayment..
By 20 days ago
Nakuru County sets up Sh100 million fund to empower youths, women
Habitat loss, change in land use hurt wildlife conservation
Change in land use, infrastructural development, increasing human and livestock population and habitat loss have been identified as some of the major challenges facing wildlife conservation.
By 21 days ago
Habitat loss, change in land use hurt wildlife conservation
Court orders murder case against 72-year-old man to start afresh
A Naivasha court has ordered that a case involving a 72-year-old man accused of plotting to murder five family members will start afresh after a one-year delay.
By 21 days ago
Court orders murder case against 72-year-old man to start afresh
Rising Lake Naivasha displaces wild animals
Tens of wild animals have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Naivasha, leading to increased human-wildlife conflicts.
By 24 days ago
Rising Lake Naivasha displaces wild animals
Tension high in Maella, Naivasha after three farmers are attacked and left for dead
Tension is high in the clash-torn area of Maella, Naivasha, after three people were attacked by a group of herders while farming.
By 26 days ago
Tension high in Maella, Naivasha after three farmers are attacked and left for dead
Research institute, KWS unite to combat bush meat menace
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute has identified the bush meat trade as one of the biggest threats currently facing wildlife conservation in the country.
By 27 days ago
Research institute, KWS unite to combat bush meat menace
Birthday celebration turns tragic as man drowns in Naivasha Spa
Dennis Gitonga, 44, was pronounced dead at Naivasha sub-county hospital, where he was rushed to following the midday incident at Kengen’s Geothermal Spa in Olkaria.
By 27 days ago
Birthday celebration turns tragic as man drowns in Naivasha Spa
'Nature fighting back': 4,000 displaced as Lake Naivasha floods, pollutes
The most affected areas are around Kihoto, Karagita landing beach and North Lake, which hosts dozens of small-scale farms and hotels.
By 27 days ago
'Nature fighting back': 4,000 displaced as Lake Naivasha floods, pollutes
Lavish state spending blamed as schools reel from capitation crisis
According to Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, the current financial crisis has led to food and learning material shortages, forcing schools to send students home.
By 29 days ago
Lavish state spending blamed as schools reel from capitation crisis
Family postpones burial after Governor Kihika fails to clear hospital bill
According to the Chairman of Naivasha boda boda operators, John Gitonga, soon after the promise, the family and friends embarked on burial preparations in Tetu, Nyeri.
By 29 days ago
Family postpones burial after Governor Kihika fails to clear hospital bill
Police arrest teen mum over death of toddler in Naivasha
Police are holding a 19-year-old girl over the controversial death of her two-year-old daughter in Mirera estate, Nakuru county.  
By 1 month ago
Police arrest teen mum over death of toddler in Naivasha
Naivasha residents oppose toll-stations on planned Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway
They have now challenged the Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) to make sure that there is an alternative road for those motorists not keen to use the expressway.
By 1 month ago
Naivasha residents oppose toll-stations on planned Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway
Yet another man dies by suicide in Naivasha
The body of the 23-year-old was found dangling from the rafters of  his room,  a couple of months after falling out with the family over his drinking habits.
By 1 month ago
Yet another man dies by suicide in Naivasha
Thousands of students to miss out on national exams as capitation crisis bites
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari has warned that thousands of students may miss out on sitting for the national exams due to the ongoing financial crisis in the education sector.
By 1 month ago
Thousands of students to miss out on national exams as capitation crisis bites
Organisation says secondary schools new market for illicit donkey meat
Farming Systems Kenya said that illegal traders are working with a section of head teachers to supply them with cheap meat amid the financial crisis in the education sector.
By 1 month ago
Organisation says secondary schools new market for illicit donkey meat
Alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors in Naivasha
Naivasha Gender Based Violence (GBV) cluster group has raised the alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors.
By 1 month ago
Alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors in Naivasha
Motorists spend night along highway following a major traffic snarl-up
According to Gilgil Deputy County Commissioner Willy Cheboi, as the crowd was leaving the town, there was an accident involving a trailer and personal car near the weighbridge.
By 1 month ago
Motorists spend night along highway following a major traffic snarl-up
Migori's Gogo plant boosts capacity to 8MW
The push to phase out thermal power by 2030 has received a major boost after the Gogo Hydropower Plant in Migori County received Sh8.3 billion for its rehabilitation.
By 1 month ago
Migori's Gogo plant boosts capacity to 8MW
Kikuyu council of elders backs state's war on illicit brew
The Kikuyu elders have raised concern over the rising consumption of illicit brew and drugs in central Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Kikuyu council of elders backs state's war on illicit brew
KWS raises concern as hyenas castrate buffaloes in Aberdares
According to KWS Director-General Dr Erastus Kanga, tens of buffaloes had been castrated by hyenas in the last couple of months.
By 1 month ago
KWS raises concern as hyenas castrate buffaloes in Aberdares
Prison warder dies by suicide in Naivasha
The lifeless body of the warder in his mid-30s was found hanging from a tree in the Marula area off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway by members of the public before police were called in.
By 1 month ago
Prison warder dies by suicide in Naivasha
The state waives over Sh5.3b interest accrued for SFT beneficiaries
In total, the government has so far waived Sh5.3B of interest on the principal amount of the Sh6.2B that Kenyans owe the government over the years.
By 1 month ago
The state waives over Sh5.3b interest accrued for SFT beneficiaries
Kengen to support Eswatini nation in geothermal exploration
The move comes a couple of weeks after engineers from the energy generation company also started drilling for geothermal power in the Mbeya area of Tanzania.
By 1 month ago
Kengen to support Eswatini nation in geothermal exploration
Shock as ten-year-old commits suicide in Naivasha
The lifeless body of the minor who was living with her grandparents was found hanging in his bedroom after failing to report for breakfast.
By 1 month ago
Shock as ten-year-old commits suicide in Naivasha
Lack of data hurting women empowerment in the country
Rural women remain disproportionately affected by the digital divide, largely due to insufficient statistical data to shape policies that meet their needs, particularly in access to finance.
By 1 month ago
Lack of data hurting women empowerment in the country
KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soars
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is in the process of exploring more geothermal fields in the country as electricity demand rises.
By 1 month ago
KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soars
Nakuru Senator raises concern over rising county pending bills
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja claims that the pending bills had risen from Sh840 million when the previous regime left office to Sh1.2 billion.
By 1 month ago
Nakuru Senator raises concern over rising county pending bills
Country's electricity demand rising by over 100mw every year
According to the PS for Energy, Alex Wachira, the ministry was working around the clock to make sure that demand did not outstrip power supply or generation capacity.
By 1 month ago
Country's electricity demand rising by over 100mw every year
Leaders' aversion to change is the fuel of growing youth discontent
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