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Antony Gitonga

Farmers cry foul over increase in export, import taxes

The Kenya Flower Council has termed the move by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to increase export and import taxes by 25 per cent a threat to the country’s horticulture sector.

Farmers cry foul over increase in export, import taxes

Schools may miss ball-games as cash crunch bites

Schools may miss ball-games as cash crunch bites

IEBC selection panel assures new electoral body will in office by May

IEBC selection panel assures new electoral body will in office by May

Kenya exports over 4, 200 tonnes of flowers ahead of Valentine

Kenya exports over 4, 200 tonnes of flowers ahead of Valentine

State stops well-wishers from building houses for Mai Mahiu flood victims

Mai Mahiu flood victims woes have deepened after the State barred two charitable organisations from rebuilding houses for the families.

State stops well-wishers from building houses for Mai Mahiu flood victims

Senators reject new revenue sharing formula for counties

During a heated debate, most of the senators termed the new proposal as defective, while a few benefitted.

Senators reject new revenue sharing formula for counties

Rescue turns tragic as ambulance hits and kills a minor in Naivasha

An attempt by medics to rescue a patient ended on a sour note after an ambulance they were riding hit and killed an11-year-old minor in Longonot, Naivasha.

Rescue turns tragic as ambulance hits and kills a minor in Naivasha

Stalled Sh350m market turning into an eyesore

Fishmongers along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway have challenged the Nakuru County government to complete the stalled Sh350m fish market located in Karai, Naivasha.

Stalled Sh350m market turning into an eyesore

Couple killed in light aircraft crash in Naivasha

Two people killed, others feared trapped after a light aircraft crashes in Kedong, Naivasha, OCPD Charles Mwai confirms; poor terrain and bad weather hamper rescue operation.

Couple killed in light aircraft crash in Naivasha

Speaker Wetangula hits out at MPs opposing SHIF in public

Speaker Moses Wetangula has lashed out at members opposed to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) yet they loudly voted for the scheme in parliament.

Speaker Wetangula hits out at MPs opposing SHIF in public

Pastoralist MPs reject Cabinet's plan to dissolve nomadic education council

Speaking in Naivsha, the over 100 legislators criticised the decision made last week, warning they are ready to seek legal redress to prevent the dissolution of the Council.

Pastoralist MPs reject Cabinet's plan to dissolve nomadic education council

Court finds university student guilty of murdering 15-year-old girl

A Machakos University student accused of killing a 15-year-old girl five years ago has been found guilty of murder by the High Court in Naivasha.

Court finds university student guilty of murdering 15-year-old girl

NCIC cautions Kenyans on reemergence of criminal gangs

NCIC has identified five counties where organised criminal gangs, some with the backing of politicians, have reemerged.

NCIC cautions Kenyans on reemergence of criminal gangs

NCIC wants over 10 MPs to be arrested for hate speech

NCIC has written to the DCI seeking the arrest of over ten politicians including Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi for hate speech.

NCIC wants over 10 MPs to be arrested for hate speech

Family cries foul over DPP's handling of attempted murder case

A family whose patriarch is charged with attempting to murder his wife and four children over a parcel of land is crying foul over how the ODPP is handling the case.

Family cries foul over DPP's handling of attempted murder case

MP claims state behind resurgence of outlawed sects in Mt Kenya

Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has accused the government of allegedly being behind the resurgence of outlawed sects in Mt Kenya to disrupt political and church events.

MP claims state behind resurgence of outlawed sects in Mt Kenya

Fear engulfs fishermen as Naivasha hippo attacks increase

Fishermen in Lake Naivasha have renewed their calls to the Ministry of Wildlife of Tourism to either cull or relocate the rising numbers of hippos in the water body.

Fear engulfs fishermen as Naivasha hippo attacks increase

Harsh weather pushes wildlife into homes, farms in Naivasha

Dry weather conditions have pushed wild animals from their habitats into homes and farms in search of water and pasture.

Harsh weather pushes wildlife into homes, farms in Naivasha

Eight Tana River county officials arrested over Sh9m fraud

EACC arrests eight senior Tana River County officials over alleged involvement in Sh9m graft; six other suspects at large, spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirms.

Eight Tana River county officials arrested over Sh9m fraud

Naivasha MP Kihara calls out alleged bias in TSC teacher recruitment

The ongoing recruitment of 20,000 teachers by TSC is skewed to favour pro-government Members of Parliament, Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has claimed.

Naivasha MP Kihara calls out alleged bias in TSC teacher recruitment

Mai Mahiu floods victims resettlement hits a snag

Families displaced by floods that killed 60 people in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru county, are languishing in misery despite promises by the government to resettle them.

Mai Mahiu floods victims resettlement hits a snag

Financial crisis in public schools deepens over delayed capitation funds

Public schools could be forced to close early or ask parents to chip in after the National Treasury said that it would release Sh48 billion capitation funds next month.

Financial crisis in public schools deepens over delayed capitation funds

Leaders urge KeNHA to repair Nairobi-Nakuru highway

The Kenya National Highway Authority has been urged to urgently repair damaged sections of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway to curb accidents.

Leaders urge KeNHA to repair Nairobi-Nakuru highway

MP Jane Kihara dismisses UDA summons

Naivasha MP Jane Kihara said that she had not officially received the summons, adding that she does not have time for petty politics.

MP Jane Kihara dismisses UDA summons

Gachagua now accuses Ruto of paying off MPs in fresh tirade

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued attacks against his former boss President William Ruto, accusing him of bribing MPs to support his administration.

Gachagua now accuses Ruto of paying off MPs in fresh tirade

Hippos turn Lake Naivasha into death trap

In the last 11 months, scores of people have been killed by the hippos and tens others maimed due to rise in water levels that flooded the animals’ pastures.

By 2 months ago

Hippos turn Lake Naivasha into death trap

Ministry unveils tourism training revolving fund

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has introduced a Tourism Training Revolving Fund targeting students undertaking tourism and wildlife courses.

By 2 months ago

Ministry unveils tourism training revolving fund

KenGen worker found dead in geothermal well

Operations at the Olkaria Geothermal Power station in Naivasha were temporarily paralysed after a worker from KenGen died in one of the wells in unclear circumstances.

By 2 months ago

KenGen worker found dead in geothermal well

Union: SHA exclusion threatens closure of clinics

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has warned that over 60 percent of private health facilities in the country face closure due to the new rules introduced by the SHA.

By 2 months ago

Union: SHA exclusion threatens closure of clinics

Why clinical officers want SHA board disbanded

Members of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) will on Monday next week take to the streets to demand the disbandment of the Social Health Authority board.

By 2 months ago

Why clinical officers want SHA board disbanded

Fishermen desperate as fish stocks decline in Lake Naivasha

At Lake Naivasha, one of Rift Valley's freshwater lakes, the fish stocks are steadily declining due to climate change and the introduction of invasive species.

By 2 months ago

Fishermen desperate as fish stocks decline in Lake Naivasha

KenGen to pump another 42MW from solar to the national grid

The push for green energy has received a major boost after KenGen announced plans to tap into the national grid an extra 42 megawatts (MW) in the next one year.

By 2 months ago

KenGen to pump another 42MW from solar to the national grid

Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

Education CS Julius Ogamba said each of the affected schools was given a report identifying gaps and how they should be rectified.

By 2 months ago

Parents back move to close 348 boarding schools

KenGen seeks funding for 1,500MW project

KenGen has embarked on raising $4.2 billion (Sh546 billion) as part of its 10-year plan to pump an extra 1,500 megawatts (MW) into the national grid.

By 2 months ago

KenGen seeks funding for 1,500MW project

KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Eswatini

Under the Sh250 million contract, the power generating company will work with the State-owned Eswatini Electricity Company in the feasibility studies.

By 2 months ago

KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Eswatini

Clinicians countrywide to down tools in three weeks

Clinicians countrywide to down tools in three weeks from December 23.

By 2 months ago

Clinicians countrywide to down tools in three weeks

Cases of extremism and terror attacks on the decline

Cases of extremism and terror attacks in the country have dropped sharply in the last two years, the Ministry of Internal Security and National Administration has said.

By 2 months ago

Cases of extremism and terror attacks on the decline

Ministry warns of looming energy crisis if moratorium on power is not lifted

The Ministry of Energy has warned of a looming energy crisis if the National Assembly fails to lift the moratorium on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

By 2 months ago

Ministry warns of looming energy crisis if moratorium on power is not lifted

Varsities, counties owe over Sh600m Sacco money

Universities and county governments owe their workers more than Sh600 million in unremitted Sacco deductions, according to the Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs.

By 3 months ago

Varsities, counties owe over Sh600m Sacco money

Ruto suffers setback as court blocks Adani-Ketraco deal

The agreement between the Kenyan firm and the Indian conglomerate involved the construction of electricity lines and substations.

By 3 months ago

Ruto suffers setback as court blocks Adani-Ketraco deal

TVETs record low enrollment in Naivasha

The number of youths seeking enrolment at technical institutions in Naivasha is on the decline despite the low fees charged by government institutions.

By 3 months ago

TVETs record low enrollment in Naivasha

State raises concern over invasive weeds in rangelands amid overstocking

The government has termed as worrying the spread of invasive species in rangelands due to continued overstocking that has reduced land available for grazing in ASALs.

By 3 months ago

State raises concern over invasive weeds in rangelands amid overstocking

KenGen to add 1,500MW of power to grid in Sh560b financing plan

KenGen has announced an ambitious ten year programme plan to double the country’s electricity production at a cost of more than Sh550 billion (USD4.3 billion).

By 4 months ago

KenGen to add 1,500MW of power to grid in Sh560b financing plan

Parents, schools oppose deworming programme in Naivasha

They have accused the Ministry of Health of undertaking the exercise without involving them, leading to confusion and anxiety among the students.

By 4 months ago

Parents, schools oppose deworming programme in Naivasha

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