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Steve Mkawale

Nakuru sitting on time bomb as fissures emerge after heavy rains

Nakuru City sits on unstable soil structure resulting from volcanic activity that took place thousands of years ago.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

Nakuru sitting on time bomb as fissures emerge after heavy rains

One-man one-vote stirs up the hornets' nest in Rift Valley

One-man one-vote stirs up the hornets' nest in Rift Valley

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

At least 34 bodies identified as Red Cross, NYS take lead in recovery efforts

At least 34 bodies identified as Red Cross, NYS take lead in recovery efforts

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

Auditor General exposes state's poor disaster preparedness despite early warning

Auditor General exposes state's poor disaster preparedness despite early warning

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

North Rift: Kenya's valley of death

Heightened security operations have been witnessed in the area but bandits continue to strike, killing and stealing livestock and destroying property.

By Julius Chepkwony and Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

North Rift: Kenya's valley of death

Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties

The counties flagged are Baringo, Bomet, Samburu, Kericho, Laikipia, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties

Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'

Fondly referred to as Vasha, destination's attractiveness has been boosted by return of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to Kenya.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'

Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty

The history of Ndabibi ADC Farm dates back to pre-colonial days but it has since the 1990s been engulfed in controversy as top politicians, military and judiciary officers

By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty

Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land

The history of Ndabibi ranch dates way back to colonial times when the land totaling over 40,000 acres belonged to Gilbert Colville, a British settler.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land

Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift

According to Prof Gitile Naituli, the heckling of elected leaders in the region has one common denominator- the President's visit.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

Over 100 industrial ventures have closed shop in Nakuru over the past 30 years. Shortage of raw material, influx of cheap imports, high cost of electricity and taxes blamed.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

From Mwithaga, who was elected MP while in prison, to Koigi wa Wamwere, who gave Kenyatta and Moi a hard time, Nakuru has been home to dissidents.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on

To family and friends, trader was a representation of love, but to police, he was a criminal who deserved a long jail term. One day, Amario placed an advert in the newspapers seeking a woman to marry.

By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika's charm, wit and pleasant personality have had her allies and opponents underestimate her.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Three decades ago, police stormed his clinic and arrested him "for offering medical services to government dissidents."

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

The hospital is located in the up-market Mlimani Estate, a few hundred metres from State House Nakuru.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Ruto said the meeting was meant to rally the entire government to a united front in the fight against corruption, and state capture.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Ruto swallows bitter pill as citizens push back against excesses

Citizen litigations appear to be the thorn in the flesh for Kenya Kwanza government. A series of court rulings have dealt major blows to president's development plan.

By Steve Mkawale and Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

Ruto swallows bitter pill as citizens push back against excesses

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

Fallout said to have stemmed from county's decision to end contracts of over 500 health workers, sacking of 750 casuals. Kihika accuses Karanja of scheming to unseat her in 2027.

By Steve Mkawale 9 months ago

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

War Memorial Hospital takeover opens new battlefronts in Nakuru politics

The 44-bed capacity hospital employs 200 workers and five resident doctors. Three patients died during the standoff between the hospital and county government

By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 10 months ago

War Memorial Hospital takeover opens new battlefronts in Nakuru politics

Board protests county take-over of hospital

The county yesterday shut down the hospital after 101 years of operations. Samwel Mwaura, the County Secretary said the facility was treating 18 patients under different levels of care.

By Steve Mkawale 10 months ago

Board protests county take-over of hospital

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

As President William Ruto campaigned for State House last year, he made promises to residents of the South Rift region that projects initiated by his predecessor would be completed to benefit them.

By Steve Mkawale 11 months ago

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

Echoes of BBI verdict may deal death blow to Ruto-Raila talks

Analysts say going by a recent case filed in court by three petitioners, the process may come to a premature end, the BBI way.

By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 11 months ago

Echoes of BBI verdict may deal death blow to Ruto-Raila talks

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

The push by ward representatives for the financial autonomy of county assemblies by having a development kitty and better perks is slowly paying off.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

While attempts were made to gather current information, residents seemed disheartened and close to giving up hope that they would ever experience the benefits of these projects.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

The Ogiek community has been pushing the government to issue them with a communal title deed as part of the court's decision.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

The proposed agro-industrial park in Njoro will be located at Ngongongeri farm owned by Egerton University, which has allocated the project 200 acres of land.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

MCAs' association says members will not debate or approve county budgets until SRC reinstates scrapped sitting allowances.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Some 1.72 million bags of planting fertiliser have been purchased by farmers from the 40 counties. Uasin Gishu took the lead, redeeming 402,366 bags, followed by Trans Nzoia at 240,097.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Kajiado, Isiolo, Migori, and Wajir were flagged as counties that denied the public prerequisite documents for the preparation of budgets in 2022.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

More than 700 households in seven villages are served by the project, which has given them access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

The workers argue that the workplace compensation policy originates from the company headquarters in Scotland. But the company insists the lawsuit should be dealt with locally.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

Raila Odinga to sue William Ruto over 1982 coup claims

Raila described president Ruto as an anarchist who caused bloodshed, destruction and looting. Said he was discharged in 1983 for lack of evidence.

By Steve Mkawale and Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago

Raila Odinga to sue William Ruto over 1982 coup claims

James Finlay, tea pickers differ over funding of UK court case

Company seeks disclosure of how litigation by over 1,000 "poor" workers is being funded. Former and current employees want compensation for alleged injuries from unsafe working conditions.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

James Finlay, tea pickers differ over funding of UK court case

Hope wanes as biting hunger, insecurity take a toll on locals

Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit appealed to the national government to intervene, saying the situation was getting out of hand.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Hope wanes as biting hunger, insecurity take a toll on locals

Military, police offensive kicks off in North Rift

The President issued a three-day amnesty to illegal firearm holders to surrender them or face the full force of the law.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Military, police offensive kicks off in North Rift

Kioni, Murathe suspended as 30 Jubilee members quit opposition

Jubilee Party to immediately initiate the process of leaving the opposition coalition. Party members vow to support the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration.

By Steve Mkawale and Kennedy Gachui 1 year ago

Kioni, Murathe suspended as 30 Jubilee members quit opposition

Joy as town gets first sewerage project since independence

Residents of Narok town are in a celebratory mood after the completion of a Sh1.7 billion sewer system. Some 200 households out of over 100,000 households have been connected.

By Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

Joy as town gets first sewerage project since independence

Raila rallies Azimio governors against 'undemocratic' regime

The Azimio la Umoja Leaders deliberated on various issues, including the high cost of living and August 9 poll results.

By Steve Mkawale and Antony Gitonga 1 year ago

Raila rallies Azimio governors against 'undemocratic' regime

It's holiday for Uhuru after 20 years in murky world of politics

Uhuru Kenyatta has settled into the big farm overlooking the Mara Triangle, which is in the southwestern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

By Imende Benjamin and Steve Mkawale 1 year ago

It's holiday for Uhuru after 20 years in murky world of politics

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