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CoG accuses executive, MPs of frustrating devolution
The Council of Governors (COG) accuses the executive and National Assembly of frustrating counties under the pretext of oversight.
By 9 days ago
CoG accuses executive, MPs of frustrating devolution
KenGen monitoring rising water levels at Masinga dam
KenGen says it has implemented a real-time monitoring system across the dams that will provide early warnings for potential risks and ensure efficient water usage.
By 8 days ago
KenGen monitoring rising water levels at Masinga dam
Outcry grows over withdrawal of security for Naivasha, Kipipiri MPs
Naivasha residents are reading mischief in the move by the government to withdraw the security personnel for area MP Jane Kihara and her Kipipiri counterpart Wanjiku Muhia.
By 10 days ago
Outcry grows over withdrawal of security for Naivasha, Kipipiri MPs
MP Kihara condemns security withdrawal, alleged intimidation of Gachagua allies
Her remarks follow the recent abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, who was later found abandoned in a coffee plantation, with police implicated in the incident.
By 9 days ago
MP Kihara condemns security withdrawal, alleged intimidation of Gachagua allies
Tragedy strikes in Naivasha as two children die in house fire
One other child managed to escape unharmed as the house and its contents were completely destroyed, resulting in property damage worth thousands of shillings.
By 10 days ago
Tragedy strikes in Naivasha as two children die in house fire
Well-wishers step in to resettle Mai Mahiu flood victims after government delays
According to Job Okello, the regional coordinator for Rotary in Nakuru, the 18 families were the most affected after losing all their property and their kin.
By 10 days ago
Well-wishers step in to resettle Mai Mahiu flood victims after government delays
Plans to phase out fossil energy by 2030 hang in balance
Plans to phase out fossil energy in the country by 2030 hang in the balance due to financial constraints.
By 15 days ago
Plans to phase out fossil energy by 2030 hang in balance
Naivasha peasant farmers to get piped water after 18-year wait
According to Hellsgate Ward MCA Virginia Wamaitha, the project collapsed after the community was overwhelmed by the rising power bills.
By 15 days ago
Naivasha peasant farmers to get piped water after 18-year wait
52-year-old night guard found dead after losing job in Naivasha
The move comes a week after health practitioners in Naivasha raised their concern over an increase in cases of suicide among school-going children.
By 16 days ago
52-year-old night guard found dead after losing job in Naivasha
Power imports from region rise by 79pc
The move to import electricity in the period affected geothermal production, which fell by over five per cent with the country relying on the imports.
By 17 days ago
Power imports from region rise by 79pc
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Who killed Father Ndegwa? Church silent as mystery surrounds priest's death
On Thursday of last week, Father Ndegwa, was reportedly kidnapped by unknown assailants and driven towards Gilgil.
By 16 days ago
Who killed Father Ndegwa? Church silent as mystery surrounds priest's death
Residents raise concern over accidents along Naivasha-Maraigushu road
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has been urged to erect speed bumps along the Naivasha-Maraigushu road following an increase in road accidents.
By 18 days ago
Residents raise concern over accidents along Naivasha-Maraigushu road
Union says special schools could close as cash crunch bites
Over 2,000 special schools across the country face closure in the next two weeks due to delayed capitation that has also affected learning in primary and secondary schools across the country.
By 18 days ago
Union says special schools could close as cash crunch bites
MP questions source of millions distributed by Kindiki
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has questioned the source of millions of shillings being dished out by DP Kindiki Kithure through the economic empowerment programme.
By 20 days ago
MP questions source of millions distributed by Kindiki
Maasai demand jobs in geothermal-rich Olkaria
The move comes days after a section of residents accused leaders from nearby Narok County of interfering with an upcoming 58mw geothermal project.
By 22 days ago
Maasai demand jobs in geothermal-rich Olkaria
Ministry of Education gives schools six months to acquire title deeds
The Ministry has directed County Directors to work with the school principals and board of management to acquire the ownership documents from the Ministry of Land.
By 21 days ago
Ministry of Education gives schools six months to acquire title deeds
DP blames soaring land prices for flood victims' resettlement delay
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has attributed the rising land prices, driven by traders, to the delayed resettlement of the flood victims from Mai Mahiu.
By 22 days ago
DP blames soaring land prices for flood victims' resettlement delay
Naivasha leaders protest Narok MP's 'interference' in geothermal project
Agnes Leshishi, a resident affected by the project, expressed confusion over the actions of some Narok residents.
By 23 days ago
Naivasha leaders protest Narok MP's 'interference' in geothermal project
Building Code out to address safety, set standards in construction sector
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has intervened to bring structure and regulation to the construction industry by unveiling the nation’s second Building Code.
By 24 days ago
Building Code out to address safety, set standards in construction sector
Couple under probe after 13-year-old son found dead outside gate
They believe he may have been struck by a sharp object, leading to his death, following an alleged confrontation with his stepfather.
By 29 days ago
Couple under probe after 13-year-old son found dead outside gate
Naivasha MP atrtributes Ruto's shoe attack to unnecessary campaign meetings
Kihara condemned the incident, which took place in Kuri, stating that those responsible should be arrested to prevent it from setting a bad precedent.
By 30 days ago
Naivasha MP atrtributes Ruto's shoe attack to unnecessary campaign meetings
Poor pest control hurting maize production in the country
As a result the country has for decades resulted in the import of millions of tonnes of maize to address the shortages and feed its increasing population.
By 1 month ago
Poor pest control hurting maize production in the country
Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU
The workers questioned the Cotu leadership, noting that it was led by people who were over 70 years old and were no longer conversant with their needs.
By 1 month ago
Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU
Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce
Pyrethrum farmers in Naivasha want the prices of the produce increased due to a sharp rise in the cost of production and weather vagaries.
By 1 month ago
Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce
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Mai Mahiu flood victims wait for Ruto's promise, 12 months later
For tens of families, the flash floods marked the darkest night of their lives, and one year on, not a single government promise has been fulfilled as they try to come to terms with the incident.
By 1 month ago
Mai Mahiu flood victims wait for Ruto's promise, 12 months later
Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis
The national mass livestock vaccination campaign aimed at combating diseases and securing export markets, has stalled due to a lack of funding.
By 1 month ago
Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis
Families displaced by Mai Mahiu floods yet to return to their farms
On April 29, a blocked railway culvert in Kijabe burst, flooding several villages in Mai Mahiu. The deluge killed more than 60 people and left a trail of destruction in its wake.
By 1 month ago
Families displaced by Mai Mahiu floods yet to return to their farms
Geothermal energy continues to dominate electricity production
According to the Daily System Operation and Dispatch Analysis Report, last week, geothermal power plants contributed the highest in the generation mix.
By 1 month ago
Geothermal energy continues to dominate electricity production
Pressure mounts to relocate hazardous Naivasha dumpsite
According to the Senator, the dumpsite was now an eyesore and public nuisance, with tonnes of waste finding its way into nearby schools and homes.
By 1 month ago
Pressure mounts to relocate hazardous Naivasha dumpsite
Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships
Boxers from league champions Kenya Defence Forces and Nakuru County made a good start on the first and second days of the Kenya Open Championships at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
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Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships
Kenya Power loses over 24 per cent of electricity to illegal connections
According to a report from the authority, 24.2 per cent of the total energy purchased by the national utility during the review period was lost.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Power loses over 24 per cent of electricity to illegal connections
CS Barasa launches Sh230m project to rehabilitate Lake Naivasha
The Ministry of Environment has raised concern over pollution around Lake Naivasha, caused unsustainable and uncontrolled use of agrochemicals and wastewater from hotels.
By 1 month ago
CS Barasa launches Sh230m project to rehabilitate Lake Naivasha
Contractors in the spot for delayed government projects
To address this, the State has promised to introduce a limit on the number of projects one contractor can undertake in the wake of tens of stalled projects across the country.
By 1 month ago
Contractors in the spot for delayed government projects
Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption
Addressing the magistrates, Koome said that Judiciary performance was currently under public scrutiny as was the quality of service provision across the country.
By 1 month ago
Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption
MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six
Among those who died were three brothers and three minors, with the burial slated for today at the family’s home in Eburru, Gilgil.
By 1 month ago
MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six
Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha
Police in Naivasha are hunting for boda boda operators who torched a vehicle that was involved in an accident along North Lake road leaving one person dead.
By 1 month ago
Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha
Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs
A meeting of top security officials from East Africa was yesterday told that the continent is grappling with rising radical extremism and terrorism.
By 2 months ago
Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs
Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression
The government has denied that it intends to muzzle freedom of expression following the recent outcry on social media.
By 2 months ago
Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression
Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline
This is as it emerged that during the review period, no new power plants were connected to the national grid despite the rising energy demand in the country.
By 2 months ago
Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline
Nakuru women rally behind Governor Kihika amid absence controversy
Since mid-last year, the governor's absence has raised concerns among county residents, with allegations that numerous projects have stalled and funds have been misappropriated.
By 2 months ago
Nakuru women rally behind Governor Kihika amid absence controversy