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Antony Gitonga

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

Naivasha MP Kihara calls out alleged bias in TSC teacher recruitment

Mai Mahiu floods victims resettlement hits a snag

Mai Mahiu floods victims resettlement hits a snag

Financial crisis in public schools deepens over delayed capitation funds

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Parents, schools oppose deworming programme in Naivasha

Energy CS defends Adani's Sh95b deal, says power costs won't rise

The Energy Ministry has defended the deal that Ketraco has signed with Adani Energy Solutions and refuted reports that it would result in a hike in power prices.

By 3 months ago

Energy CS defends Adani's Sh95b deal, says power costs won't rise

Wildlife census hit by financial constrains

Underfunding could affect the ongoing national wildlife census which seeks to establish the current wildlife population and impacts of ecological shocks.

By 3 months ago

Wildlife census hit by financial constrains

State sets up commission to audit co-operative societies debts

The government has formed a committee chaired by the Commissioner of Cooperatives to audit billions of shillings that co-operatives societies owe farmers.

By 3 months ago

State sets up commission to audit co-operative societies debts

Low body weight affects livestock exports

Low body weight of animals has hampered government’s efforts to export livestock to various countries mainly the Middle East, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has said.

By 3 months ago

Low body weight affects livestock exports

Alarm as fish catch in Lake Naivasha drops

The fishing sector in Lake Naivasha is on its knees due to poaching and failure by the Nakuru county government to restock.

By 3 months ago

Alarm as fish catch in Lake Naivasha drops

MPs support entry of Starlink into Kenyan market

The committee chairman, John Kiarie said the entrance Starlink would lead to a drop in internet charges, a move that was popular among Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

MPs support entry of Starlink into Kenyan market

Vets protest alleged state harassment of agrovets

The Kenya Veterinary Paraprofessional Association has criticised the Veterinary Medicine Directorate for allegedly harassing agrovets and private practitioners

By 4 months ago

Vets protest alleged state harassment of agrovets

CS Wandayi blames frequent power outages on aging lines

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the frequent power outages on aging power transmission lines.

By 4 months ago

CS Wandayi blames frequent power outages on aging lines

Government to automate procurement by January

The government is expected to save 30 per cent of public procurement resources once the procurement process is fully automated by January next year.

By 4 months ago

Government to automate procurement by January

Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off

The second phase of the national wildlife census will kick off next week with researchers targeting closed game reserves and water bodies.

By 4 months ago

Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off

Government releases Sh13 billion towards teachers salaries increase

Teachers in public schools will receive their July and August salary increments by the end of this week.

By 4 months ago

Government releases Sh13 billion towards teachers salaries increase

Mvurya gives investors six months to develop land

Trade CS Salim Mvurya accused some investors of hoarding parts of the allocated land for speculation purposes, locking out other potential companies.

By 4 months ago

Mvurya gives investors six months to develop land

Over 700,000 women benefit from KCB's Sh250b kitty for SMEs

Over 700,000 women in the country have benefited from the Sh250 billion kitty established by KCB Bank to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

By 4 months ago

Over 700,000 women benefit from KCB's Sh250b kitty for SMEs

Gilgil NG-CDF staff clash with youths over management of funds

During the incident, some of the youths were thrown out of the compound by police officers with a senior officer at the county under the spotlight for allegedly sponsoring the demo.

By 5 months ago

Gilgil NG-CDF staff clash with youths over management of funds

Locals drown in Lake Naivasha over use of makeshift boats

The introduction of makeshift boats has been blamed for the rise in drowning cases and hippo attacks in Lake Naivasha.

By 5 months ago

Locals drown in Lake Naivasha over use of makeshift boats

Mai Mahiu flood survivors petition Senate over resettlement

Survivors of the Mai Mahiu floods tragedy that left more than 60 people dead have appealed to the Senate to intervene over their resettlement and compensation.

By 5 months ago

Mai Mahiu flood survivors petition Senate over resettlement

Wildlife census kicks off in Athi-Kapiti ecosystem

The Athi-Kapiti ecosystem has been mapped out as a critical ecology for the Nairobi National Park and the Kitengela-Athi-Kaputiei ecosystem.

By 5 months ago

Wildlife census kicks off in Athi-Kapiti ecosystem

Mai Mahiu flood victims cry foul after failed State resettlement plan

The resettlement of 121 families displaced by floods in Mau Mahiu appears to have hit a snag. The national government had announced that it would spend Sh350 million to resettle them.

By 5 months ago

Mai Mahiu flood victims cry foul after failed State resettlement plan

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