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.
By Antony Gitonga 11 days ago
Outcry grows over withdrawal of security for Naivasha, Kipipiri MPs
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.
By Antony Gitonga 11 days ago
Well-wishers step in to resettle Mai Mahiu flood victims after government delays
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.
By Antony Gitonga 11 days ago
Tragedy strikes in Naivasha as two children die in house fire
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis
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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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Mai Mahiu flood victims wait for Ruto's promise, 12 months later
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Families displaced by Mai Mahiu floods yet to return to their farms
Sorry state of Nakuru level five hospital amid shortage of staff
Recent death of a new mother has exposed the wanting situation. The challenges coincide with the governor's long absence from the county.
By Ken Gachuhi and Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Sorry state of Nakuru level five hospital amid shortage of staff
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga, Ben Ahenda 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha
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.
By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six
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.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression
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.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs
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.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline
Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash
A sombre mood has descended on Kamirithu village in Limuru, Kiambu County, following the tragic deaths of seven family members in a road accident on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road on Sunday.
By Antony Gitonga and George Njunge 2 months ago
Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash
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 Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Nakuru women rally behind Governor Kihika amid absence controversy
Keep off politics, Gachagua tells military boss
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lashed out at the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Gen. Charles Kahariri and told him to keep off politics.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Keep off politics, Gachagua tells military boss
Nakuru MCA, bar owners want bar closed for selling cheap liquor
The parties have termed the new establishment as a threat to other bars, as liquor sourced from military barracks is sold at cheaper prices thus giving local traders unfair competition.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Nakuru MCA, bar owners want bar closed for selling cheap liquor
University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder
The High Court in Naivasha has sentenced a university student to twenty-five years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Valerian Njeri five years ago.
By Steve Mkawale, Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder
Nakuru County orders prison department to close bar along highway
Last month, the prison department opened the bar and has been selling cheaper liquor popularly known as "Afco" at low prices leading to an outcry from bar operators.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Nakuru County orders prison department to close bar along highway
Senator Karanja calls for Kihika's impeachment
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has challenged MCAs to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Susan Kihika as her long absence from office continues to draw mixed reactions.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Senator Karanja calls for Kihika's impeachment
Government rules out salary reviews for civil servants amid financial crisis
Civil Servants will have to tighten their belts longer as the government has no intention of reviewing their salaries anytime soon despite the harsh economic times.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Government rules out salary reviews for civil servants amid financial crisis
KenGen supporting five countries explore geothermal power
Currently, Kenya leads the region by generating 754 megawatts of geothermal power, with plans to double its green energy power sources to 1,500 megawatts by the year 2034.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
KenGen supporting five countries explore geothermal power
Hotels fully booked as CS Mvurya upbeat on rally
The CS for Sports Salim Mvurya has exuded confidence that this year's edition of World Rally Championship (WRC) will be a success.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Hotels fully booked as CS Mvurya upbeat on rally
Kuppet warns of crisis as Grade 10 transition faces major setbacks ahead
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has warned of a looming crisis in the transition of students from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary Schools.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Kuppet warns of crisis as Grade 10 transition faces major setbacks ahead
All set for Safari Rally as 100,000 fans expected
More than 100,000 motorsport enthusiasts are expected to flock to Naivasha town Thursday for the fourth edition of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally event.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
All set for Safari Rally as 100,000 fans expected
Naivasha residents want town's dumpsite relocated
Residents of Karai, Naivasha are calling for the relocation of the area dumpsite terming it as a deathtrap for tens of area residents, livestock and wildlife.
By Antony Gitonga and Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago
Naivasha residents want town's dumpsite relocated
Anger and despair as more than 100 families evicted from their homes
More than 100 families have been left homeless, property worth millions of shillings destroyed, and hundreds of acres repossessed in Ndabibi, Naivasha.
By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago
Anger and despair as more than 100 families evicted from their homes
University Fund calls for student-centered funding model
The University Fund (UF) has challenged academicians and learning institutions to seek ways of effectively implementing a Student-Centred Funding Model.
By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
University Fund calls for student-centered funding model
Country's ARVs stock can only last for six months
Kenya's ARVs stock can last for six months only following the move by USAID to freeze funding in the health sector.
By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
Country's ARVs stock can only last for six months
99,338 students with C plus may not go to university
Thousands of students who sat 2024 KCSE exams and attained the university entry grade could miss out on their dream courses as the government considers adjusting cut-off point.
By Antony Gitonga and Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago
99,338 students with C plus may not go to university
University funding model dilemma sparks fear of cash crunch
Students who sat their Form Four examinations last year face uncertainty on when to join universities.
By Lewis Nyaundi and Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
University funding model dilemma sparks fear of cash crunch
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