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Antony Gitonga

Why 40pc of local supply chain practitioners are quacks

An investigation in 109 institutions by the Kenya Institute of Supply Management has revealed a troubling trend of noncompliance by staff.

Why 40pc of local supply chain practitioners are quacks

Senate orders flower farm to compensate sacked workers

Senate orders flower farm to compensate sacked workers

Engineers cry foul over infrastructural projects

Engineers cry foul over infrastructural projects

Murkomen calls for punitive action to tame enforced disappearance

Murkomen calls for punitive action to tame enforced disappearance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Power imports from region rise by 79pc

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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