Kihika warns against graft, non-performance as top county officials sign performance contracts
County chief says those involving themselves in corruption and offering poor services will be sacked.
By 16 days ago
Kihika warns against graft, non-performance as top county officials sign performance contracts
Race to find Kimathi's grave grows urgent
Kimathi was held at Kamiti Prison, sentenced to death for possessing a firearm, and executed on February 18, 1957. He is said to have been buried at Kamiti GK Prison, still in shackles.
By 25 days ago
Race to find Kimathi's grave grows urgent
Two years on, hope at last for completion of Afraha Stadium
Due to delays in completing the project, the County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) had to seek alternative grounds for its games this year.
By 1 month ago
Two years on, hope at last for completion of Afraha Stadium
Sh150m hospital built with Covid funds 'still under construction'
Kinyanjui, who is now a former governor, encountered public criticism, particularly from his political competitors who accused him of not correctly prioritising the needs of the county.
By 1 month ago
Sh150m hospital built with Covid funds 'still under construction'
Gachagua and Raila clash over dialogue
The two shared a podium during the burial of Mau Mau veteran John Kagwe, alias Brigadier Kiboko, in Kanjuiri, Nyandarua County.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua and Raila clash over dialogue
State comes to the rescue of Mau mau war veteran late Brig Kiboko's family
Brigadier Kiboko was among the lead Mau Mau freedom fighters who fought alongside the late Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi.
By 1 month ago
State comes to the rescue of Mau mau war veteran late Brig Kiboko's family
Government to offset deceased freedom fighter's Sh8 million hospital bill
Brigadier Kiboko died on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Nairobi Hospital where he had been admitted for three months; leaving behind a hospital bill of Sh8.2 million.
By 1 month ago
Government to offset deceased freedom fighter's Sh8 million hospital bill
33-year-old arrested for defiling two minors
The suspect identified as Joshua Kasitet Kangogo reportedly defiled the minors at their home in Lelcherai village on Saturday before retreating to a hideout, a few kilometers away.
By 1 month ago
33-year-old arrested for defiling two minors
Two die, seven hospitalized in Sobea accident
Two people die, seven hospitalised after accident at Sobea along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, Nakuru Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirms.
By 1 month ago
Two die, seven hospitalized in Sobea accident
Probe as police officer accused of shooting senior colleague dead
It was not immediately clear why the police constable shot and killed his supervisor.
By 1 month ago
Probe as police officer accused of shooting senior colleague dead
Probe as police officer shoots senior colleague dead
The suspect, a police constable, shot the sergeant under unclear circumstances. Some colleagues feel the two may have had personal differences.
By 1 month ago
Probe as police officer shoots senior colleague dead
Kabarak schools hold prayer day for candidates
Kabarak University Vice Chancellor Henry Kiplagat described the class of 2023, christened the Jonathans for primary and secondary schools, as the highest in the institution’s history.
By 2 months ago
Kabarak schools hold prayer day for candidates
Running battles as police engage protesters in Nakuru
At Mazembe Grounds, the police lobbed teargas canisters at the protesters who had blocked roads using burning tires.
By 2 months ago
Running battles as police engage protesters in Nakuru
Group seeks DP's help for Brigadier Kiboko
Maina Kiambati, the son of Mau Mau veteran General Kiambati, said Brigadier Kiboko’s family is struggling to cater for his medical care.
By 3 months ago
Group seeks DP's help for Brigadier Kiboko
Ruto marshals troops to pass controversial tax proposals
President William Ruto has accused those opposing the Finance Bill 2023, including his proposal for a housing fund levy of being dishonest and deceitful.
By 3 months ago
Ruto marshals troops to pass controversial tax proposals
Maina Njenga placed on DCI's wanted list
Twelve people arrested at Maina's Nakuru home were arraigned last week and charged with various offences including being members of the outlawed Mungiki sect.
By 4 months ago
Maina Njenga placed on DCI's wanted list
Sachang'wan accident leaves six dead
Six people have died after they were involved in a road accident at the Sachang'wan black spot along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
By 4 months ago
Sachang'wan accident leaves six dead
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Ruto and Raila tear into each on demos, cost of living and taxes
The two leaders who have been at loggerheads since the outcome of the August 9, 2022 presidential election results, shook hands at the event also attended by DP Gachagua.
By 4 months ago
Ruto and Raila tear into each on demos, cost of living and taxes
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'We know where Dedan Kimathi was buried, we dug his grave'
Brigadier John Kiboko revealed that Kimathi asked for Mukami to pay him a visit in Kamiti prison before his execution.
By 4 months ago
'We know where Dedan Kimathi was buried, we dug his grave'
Family pays glowing tributes to Mukami Kimathi at burial
President William Ruto, DP Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime CS Mudavadi among leaders attending the burial of Mukami Kimathi in Njabini, Nyandarua.
By 4 months ago
Family pays glowing tributes to Mukami Kimathi at burial
Two TVET teachers get global recognition for excelling in technical training
Senior educationists from Kenya Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutes have bagged two global awards.
By 4 months ago
Two TVET teachers get global recognition for excelling in technical training
Police intercept 55 Ugandan sect members
Isaac Adile, the only one who spoke in English said they had left Eastern Uganda on Sunday and got stranded at the Nakuru bus terminus after they ran out of busfare.
By 4 months ago
Police intercept 55 Ugandan sect members
Njoro woman arrested, 31 rescued from cult-like prayer home
Police in Nakuru are investigating a suspected cult-like organisation whose leader was found hosting members and their children at her home in Mugumoini village, Njoro.
By 5 months ago
Njoro woman arrested, 31 rescued from cult-like prayer home
Egerton University, Kisii National Polytechnic in Sh525m training treaty
The project is funded to the tune of more than Sh525 million by the German Development Bank under the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) programme.
By 5 months ago
Egerton University, Kisii National Polytechnic in Sh525m training treaty
KTDA, farmers in talks to cut operation costs
The review will improve the relationship between KTDA and the factories through improved management of tea firms.
By 5 months ago
KTDA, farmers in talks to cut operation costs
Will Matilda Sakwa turn around fortunes of struggling pyrethrum industry?
Before her appointment, Ms Sakwa was Director General of the National Youth Service. She is taking over the helm from Mary Ontiri who was appointed in 2021 by then President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By 5 months ago
Will Matilda Sakwa turn around fortunes of struggling pyrethrum industry?
Lands CAS Kimani Ngunjiri in gun drama over land
The CAS is said to have stormed Solai Ndungiri farm in Subukia at around 6 am with a tractor and destroyed a fence belonging to one of the residents adjacent to his land.
By 5 months ago
Lands CAS Kimani Ngunjiri in gun drama over land
Kihika spared as court strikes out suit on chief officer nominees
The Court of Appeal ruled that the Employment and Labour Relations Court had no jurisdiction to hear a petition challenging her nomination of 21 chief officers.
By 5 months ago
Kihika spared as court strikes out suit on chief officer nominees
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Sh305m pyrethrum plant lying idle 17 years after it was installed
Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK) does not have legal ownership documents for its parcels of land worth over Sh350 million.
By 5 months ago
Sh305m pyrethrum plant lying idle 17 years after it was installed
Mukumu Girls student died of dehydration, shock from stomach infection
Fourteen-year-old Abetty is one of two students who died after allegedly consuming contaminated food and water at the school last week with over 500 other students reporting health complications.
By 5 months ago
Mukumu Girls student died of dehydration, shock from stomach infection
Mwathi's family to wait a little longer to know cause of death
How Mwathi died remains a mystery, with the repeat autopsy unable to shed light on the exact cause of his death. It is difficult to conclude whether postmortem results were same.
By 5 months ago
Mwathi's family to wait a little longer to know cause of death
Kihika warns against graft, non-performance as top county officials sign performance contracts
County chief says those involving themselves in corruption and offering poor services will be sacked.
By 16 days ago
Kihika warns against graft, non-performance as top county officials sign performance contracts
Race to find Kimathi's grave grows urgent
Kimathi was held at Kamiti Prison, sentenced to death for possessing a firearm, and executed on February 18, 1957. He is said to have been buried at Kamiti GK Prison, still in shackles.
By 25 days ago
Race to find Kimathi's grave grows urgent
Two years on, hope at last for completion of Afraha Stadium
Due to delays in completing the project, the County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) had to seek alternative grounds for its games this year.
By 1 month ago
Two years on, hope at last for completion of Afraha Stadium
Sh150m hospital built with Covid funds 'still under construction'
Kinyanjui, who is now a former governor, encountered public criticism, particularly from his political competitors who accused him of not correctly prioritising the needs of the county.
By 1 month ago
Sh150m hospital built with Covid funds 'still under construction'
Gachagua and Raila clash over dialogue
The two shared a podium during the burial of Mau Mau veteran John Kagwe, alias Brigadier Kiboko, in Kanjuiri, Nyandarua County.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua and Raila clash over dialogue
State comes to the rescue of Mau mau war veteran late Brig Kiboko's family
Brigadier Kiboko was among the lead Mau Mau freedom fighters who fought alongside the late Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi.
By 1 month ago
State comes to the rescue of Mau mau war veteran late Brig Kiboko's family
Government to offset deceased freedom fighter's Sh8 million hospital bill
Brigadier Kiboko died on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Nairobi Hospital where he had been admitted for three months; leaving behind a hospital bill of Sh8.2 million.
By 1 month ago
Government to offset deceased freedom fighter's Sh8 million hospital bill
33-year-old arrested for defiling two minors
The suspect identified as Joshua Kasitet Kangogo reportedly defiled the minors at their home in Lelcherai village on Saturday before retreating to a hideout, a few kilometers away.
By 1 month ago
33-year-old arrested for defiling two minors
Two die, seven hospitalized in Sobea accident
Two people die, seven hospitalised after accident at Sobea along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, Nakuru Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirms.
By 1 month ago
Two die, seven hospitalized in Sobea accident
Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate
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