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Kennedy Gachuhi

Pyrethrum pensioners demand Sh2.5 billion arrears

After a long wait, the pensioners have appealed to Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi to intervene so they can get their payment.

Pyrethrum pensioners demand Sh2.5 billion arrears

Armed gunmen storm church, rob worshipers their phones and cash

Armed gunmen storm church, rob worshipers their phones and cash

Government partly lifts two decades land caveats in Nakuru

Government partly lifts two decades land caveats in Nakuru

Clerics tell State to step up efforts to restore peace in the North Rift

Clerics tell State to step up efforts to restore peace in the North Rift

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two die, seven hospitalized in Sobea accident

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