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Antony Gitonga

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

Varsities, counties owe over Sh600m Sacco money

Ruto suffers setback as court blocks Adani-Ketraco deal

Ruto suffers setback as court blocks Adani-Ketraco deal

TVETs record low enrollment in Naivasha

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

Mai Mahiu flood victims cry foul after failed State resettlement plan

Police in Naivasha seize Sh2 million bhang

Police in Naivasha have recovered bhang worth more than Sh2 million in Kayole estate following an operation.

By 3 months ago

Police in Naivasha seize Sh2 million bhang

Shock as flower farm worker electrocuted

Emotions ran high as police moved in to pick the body from the flower farm at Nyondia off the Naivasha-Kirima road.

By 3 months ago

Shock as flower farm worker electrocuted

Veterinary board say slums main market for illegal meat

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has identified informal settlements as the main consumers of uninspected meat in the country.

By 3 months ago

Veterinary board say slums main market for illegal meat

Anger over county's plan to close down multi-million Naivasha slaughterhouse

The county government of Nakuru is in a spot over a plan to close down the multi-million slaughterhouse in Naivasha to pave the way for affordable housing and stadium projects.

By 3 months ago

Anger over county's plan to close down multi-million Naivasha slaughterhouse

Alarm over smuggling of donkey skin to Asian markets

The number of donkeys in the country is declining as demand for the skin continues to rise.

By 3 months ago

Alarm over smuggling of donkey skin to Asian markets

Ndabibi residents vow to thwart protesters' plan to invade Ruto's farm

The residents took to the streets saying that they would not allow protestors to invade the land as this would affect their business and lead to clashes.

By 3 months ago

Ndabibi residents vow to thwart protesters' plan to invade Ruto's farm

Catholic Bishop slams Ruto for recycling rejected Cabinet members

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Bishop Cleophas Oseso has dismissed President William Ruto's recent Cabinet changes as cosmetic and likely to embolden Generation Z protesters.

By 4 months ago

Catholic Bishop slams Ruto for recycling rejected Cabinet members

Farmers cry foul as KFS bans shamba system in Aberdare forest

Farmers have appealed for a six-month extension to allow them harvest crops in the forest.

By 4 months ago

Farmers cry foul as KFS bans shamba system in Aberdare forest

KWS raises concern over rising cases of ivory trafficking

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has raised a red flag over rising cases of ivory trafficking in the last couple of months.

By 4 months ago

KWS raises concern over rising cases of ivory trafficking

Flower farmers now employing workers on contract to cut costs

Flower farmers in Naivasha are now opting to employ workers on six-month contracts as part of cost-cutting measures due to harsh economic times.

By 4 months ago

Flower farmers now employing workers on contract to cut costs

Senator Tabitha Karanja calls for recall of poor-performing MPs

Senator Tabitha Karanja questioned the source of funds and opulence from some MPs when thousands of Kenyans were sleeping hungry due to the harsh economic times.

By 4 months ago

Senator Tabitha Karanja calls for recall of poor-performing MPs

Agency adopts new technology in wildlife census

The new platform will enhance patrols and offer real-time monitoring during the one-year exercise seeking to establish the current status of wildlife population and their distribution.

By 4 months ago

Agency adopts new technology in wildlife census

Man commits suicide by setting himself ablaze

Police in Naivasha are investigating two bizarre incidents in which two men took their lives over the weekend, with one of them setting himself ablaze.

By 4 months ago

Man commits suicide by setting himself ablaze

Police officer, civilian nabbed trafficking ivory worth Sh3 million

Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) officers in Naivasha have arrested two suspects, including a junior police officer, for trafficking elephant ivory worth close to Sh3m.

By 4 months ago

Police officer, civilian nabbed trafficking ivory worth Sh3 million

Cargo received at Naivasha ICD comes down by over 50 per cent

The facility is underutilized due to low business as neighbouring countries like Uganda prefer use of roads.

By 4 months ago

Cargo received at Naivasha ICD comes down by over 50 per cent

Finland lauds local horticulture export through sea freight

Finland has praised Kenya’s move to export horticulture produce by sea rather than air, terming it environmentally sustainable.

By 5 months ago

Finland lauds local horticulture export through sea freight

Police probe alleged love gone sour in supermarket manager's murder

Police have arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the brutal murder of the 38-year-old manager two weeks ago.

By 5 months ago

Police probe alleged love gone sour in supermarket manager's murder

5,000 people displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise

At least 5,000 people have been displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise sparking fears that the numbers could increase in the coming days.

By 5 months ago

5,000 people displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise

KHRC faults state over resettlement of Mai Mahiu flood victims

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised concerns over the planned resettlement of victims of Mai Mahiu flash floods tragedy.

By 5 months ago

KHRC faults state over resettlement of Mai Mahiu flood victims

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