MP furious as ministry delays release of capitation to schools

Gilgil MP Martha Wangari is warning that gains made in the education sector could be eroded in months due to failure by the national government to release capitation funds to public schools.

By Antony Gitonga 25 days ago

KenGen spreads its geothermal expertise to Bhutan, Asia

KenGen's expertise in geothermal exploration has continued to draw more admiration, with the Bhutan Kingdom in South Asia

By Antony Gitonga 27 days ago

Six motorcyclists die as WRC winds up in Naivasha

Six motorcycle riders and their passengers died in four different incidents along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway during the final stage of the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga 28 days ago

Informal livestock trade continues to hurt Africa's pastoral economies

Informal livestock trading systems have continued to dominate Africa’s pastoral economies, undermining efforts to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Grade 10 students face learning materials, teacher shortage months after transition

Learning materials and teacher shortage remain major challenges for some Grade 10 students months after transiting from Junior to Senior Secondary School.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Kin wants politician questioned over journalist's murder

The family of a freelance journalist who was brutally murdered in Naivasha last week wants a politician in Nyakach, Kisumu County, to be questioned over the beastly killing.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

NCIC on the spot over hate speech targeting women leaders

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) faces criticism for failing to act as hate speech and abuses against women leaders escalate.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

High cost of living pushes up GBV cases in Naivasha

Rising living costs in Naivasha are linked to an increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly in informal settlements near flower farms.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Freelance journalist murdered and body dumped in Naivasha

Police in Naivasha are investigating an incident where a mutilated body of a man was found dumped off the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu road.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Nakuru leaders up in arms over the World Bank funding miss

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja and local MCAs accuse Governor Susan Kihika of failing to secure a Sh1.2 billion World Bank fund meant for improving municipal infrastructure.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Why Mai Mahiu flood survivors are seeking answers

Survivors of the deadly Mai Mahiu floods are demanding accountability from Kenya Railways as a resettlement exercise begins two years after the tragedy that killed over 60 people.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Mai Mahiu flood victims get plots, tenants miss out

Two years after the infamous Mai Mahiu floods that left over 60 people dead, the government has finally acquired land to resettle victims of the tragedy. ut.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

WRTI, KWS map out wildlife sanctuaries hardest hit by drought

WRTI and KWS are mapping wildlife sanctuaries hardest hit by the ongoing drought to guide response and conservation efforts.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Capital projects pose challenge to wildlife conservation, says PS Museiya

The ongoing capital projects have displaced tens of animals while exposing others to poachers, leading to a drop in the number of some species.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

State agency decries low uptake of e-procurement by counties

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority says Murang’a was the only county that had wholly embraced the system, which faced opposition from the Council of Governors.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Over 100 Kenyans detained in Saudi as State dithers

One victim said they were living on one meal per day, sleeping on the floor and in inhumane conditions at the infamous Samasco deportation camp in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Police arrest man over killing of stepson

Police in Naivasha have apprehended a 32-year-old male who was responsible for the death of his four-year-old stepson by inflicting a head injury using a rungu.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Body of KDF officer found hanging from a tree in Gilgil

The body of the 57-year-old soldier, who was dressed in civilian clothes, was discovered by residents before they alerted police.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Court suspends affordable housing project in Naivasha

The Environment and Lands Court in Naivasha has suspended the construction of more than 1,000 units under the affordable housing project.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Government clears Sh225 billion pending bill for payment

PS Chris Kiptoo assured supplies to National government that all the approved pending bills would be paid within the next two fiscal years

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Sh11bn lost to SHA fraud as government closes 1,118 health facilities

CS Aden Duale said the government would not relent to close more facilities that will be involved in fraud. 

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Wetang'ula says 56pc of MPs will not be re-elected

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula said the upcoming general election would be tough and tricky, citing the rising political temperatures.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Trade ministry seeks urgent action on VAT refunds

The Ministry of Trade has called for urgent action to clear VAT refunds owed to companies, saying the delays are undermining industrial growth and discouraging investment.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Court orders govt to compensate families displaced by rising waters of L. Naivasha

Under a certificate of urgency also wanted CS for Interior, his Lands counterpart and the County Government of Nakuru compelled to evacuate and resettle them.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Scare as trailer rams school bus carrying students in Naivasha

Residents took the opportunity to loot sodas from the trailer before the traffic police moved in to contain the situation.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Traders storm KPLC offices in Naivasha over extortion

Led by area MCAs, the traders and workers camped in the offices for over three hours, demanding action against the cartel that includes a group of workers.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Kenya targets 5.5m international tourists in the next two years

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the country has high potential in the tourism sector, which could be achieved through collaboration with the counties.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Fears of job losses over rising taxes in flower sector

The Kenya Plantations and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) has warned that high taxes are eroding investor confidence among flower farm farmers.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Catholic catechist dies with wife and children in Naivasha accident

Catechist James Njoroge, his wife Teresia and their two children were killed in a road accident when their car was hit by a speeding bus near Karai centre along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Slaughterhouse workers cry foul over attack by Naivasha gang

There was a moment of anxiety in Naivasha after workers from the town’s slaughterhouse stormed the area police station to protest attacks by a gang from one of the estates.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

6,000 post-election violence victims yet to get compensation years later

Close to two decades after the 2007/2008 post-election violence that left tens dead and hundreds displaced, about 6,000 victims are yet to be compensated or resettled despite a court directive.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Bodies of four youths recovered from Lake Naivasha

The bodies of four fishermen who drowned while illegally fishing in Lake Naivasha have been recovered following a two-day search around the scene of the incident.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Nine killed, including two minors, after bus collides with matatu near Naivasha

The accident occurred after the Greenline bus collided with the oncoming Nissan, killing six occupants on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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NCIC urged to act against Moses Kuria over abuse of Naivasha MP

While condemning the statement by Kuria, he said that they were following keenly to see if NCIC would take any action.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Four feared dead after hippo attack

Four ‘foot-fishermen’ are feared dead after drowning while on an illegal fishing mission in Lake Naivasha on Friday evening.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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Nakuru Senator sounds alarm over revenue drop from Sh3.6bn to Sh792m

This comes a week after the Controller of Budget flagged Nakuru as one of the counties where revenue collection had dropped

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Naivasha residents lynch three chicken thieves as crime surges

The incident came a day after a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly mugging workers was beaten to death in Kabati estate while his colleagues managed to escape. 

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Teen robber lynched by irate residents in Naivasha

In the latest incident, a group of youths had mugged several workers near the Kabati Mosque before members of the public cornered them.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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How water hyacinth has paralysed fishing activities in Lake Naivasha

Fishermen around Lake Naivasha are now challenging the county government to hasten the process of dealing with the water hyacinth.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago