Naivasha man's remains found eight years after he went missing

The remains of a casual labourer who disappeared from his workplace in Ihindu, Naivasha, have been recovered after eight years.

By Alexander Chagema 5 days ago

Kihoto residents urged to relocate ahead of El Nino rains as Lake Naivasha swells

The Department of Public Health has urged residents of flood-prone Kihoto estate in Naivasha to start relocating ahead of the expected El Niño rains.

By Alexander Chagema 5 days ago

Maella area in Nakuru hit by an acute water shortage, as residents plead with President Ruto

An acute water shortage has hit the Maella area of Naivasha, adversely affecting learning and business services over the last five months.

By Alexander Chagema 8 days ago

Naivasha woman fatally stabs husband following domestic row

A domestic dispute in a Naivasha estate ended tragically after a 20-year-old woman stabbed her husband to death following a row over money.

By Alexander Chagema 8 days ago

MOH activates El Nino contingency plans to mitigate health risks

 El Niño, coupled with heavy and potentially destructive rainfall, is expected to begin next month, with officials at the Meteorological Department warning that it is already building.

By Alexander Chagema 8 days ago

Fresh produce exporters call for a national aviation protocol for perishable exports

Kenya Flower Council is now calling for the urgent establishment of a National Aviation Contingency Protocol for Perishable Exports

By Alexander Chagema 8 days ago

Lake Naivasha fishermen back temporary fishing restrictions to restore stocks

Fishermen on Lake Naivasha have backed proposed temporary restrictions on fishing in areas with declining stocks but rejected a blanket ban on the lake to allow fish regeneration.

By Alexander Chagema 11 days ago

KTDA procures 2 million bags of fertiliser for tea farmers

The Kenya Tea Development Authority has procured two million bags of fertiliser, which will be issued to over 600,000 farmers starting next month.

By Alexander Chagema 26 days ago

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Gachagua slams Ruto, defends Uhuru as goons attack convoy

Rigathi accused Ruto of trying to divert Kenyans' attention from failed medical cover, the health sector, and the financial crisis by using Uhuru's name.

By Alexander Chagema 27 days ago

Fisherman feared dead in Lake Naivasha hippo attack

A licensed fisherman is feared dead after a boat capsized in Lake Naivasha today following a hippo attack.

By Alexander Chagema 29 days ago

How water hyacinth has paralysed fishing and tourism in Lake Naivasha

The water hyacinth that started as envy to many in Lake Naivasha is now turning into a nightmare, choking the water body and paralysing various economic activities.

By Alexander Chagema 29 days ago

MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failures

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060, claiming that it was a decoy to hide his administration's failures.

By Alexander Chagema 30 days ago

Flower farm worker dies by suicide in Naivasha

A flower farm worker in Naivasha died by suicide in what relatives suspect could be due to financial frustration.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Naivasha fishermen, block road to protest over arrest

Transport along the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road in Naivasha was temporarily paralysed after foot-fishermen blocked it to protest the arrest of their colleagues

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Decline in Lake Naivasha fish stocks sparks calls for annual fishing ban

Annual fish landings in the lake have dropped from 3,400 metric tonnes in 2019 to about 1,050 metric tonnes last year, largely due to overfishing and illegal fishing activities.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

One person killed as bus ferrying mourners to Uganda crashed in Naivasha

Residents of Naivasha were treated to a bizarre incident after a bus ferrying mourner to Uganda was involved in an accident, killing one person.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Tempers flare as community clash over 3,000 acres of land

There was a moment of anxiety in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, after two splinter groups from the Maasai community clashed over ownership of 3,000 acres donated by the government.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Why KMFRI want to restore papyrus weed around Lake Naivasha

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has partnered with fishermen to restore the degraded papyrus weed around the troubled Lake Naivasha.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Scabies outbreak plagues Naivasha prison as number of inmates hits new high

A scabies outbreak has been reported at Naivasha Medium Prison, with over 100 inmates and remand suspects affected by the skin disease.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over his utterances against the Kikuyu community.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Teacher dies by suicide after allegedly losing students' trip funds to betting

A teacher in Naivasha has died by suicide after losing Sh40,000 that was meant for an end-of-term trip for students, through betting.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Nakuru to set up Sh120m modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha

Nakuru County will invest Sh120 million in the first phase of a modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha to improve fire, flood and lake rescue response.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Water from shallow wells in Naivasha unfit for human consumption

The Department of Public Health has declared water from shallow wells in the populous Kihoto estate in Naivasha as unfit for human consumption.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Naivasha residents raise the alarm over donkey theft

Water vendors in Naivasha are up in arms over a resurgence of donkey theft and slaughter in the last two months.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Research institute to adopt drones in wildlife conservation census

The new technology is anticipated to enhance data collection, access difficult and dangerous terrains, and deliver high-quality images and videos for analysis and future use.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeat

The Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Tabitha Karanja Keroche, has blamed the woes facing UDA and the defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election on a powerful clique around President William Ruto.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Body of missing Naivasha businessman found dumped in cave

A five-day search for missing Naivasha businessman ended on a tragic note after his decomposing body was found dumped in a cave.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Vandals steal from submerged buildings around Lake Naivasha

Vandals and thieves are now targeting submerged and flood-damaged buildings around the swelling Lake Naivasha.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Utumishi Girls sued as two bodies seek to block re-opening of dormitory

KHRC and Elimu Bora Working Group have gone to court seeking to block the reopening of the Utumishi Girls dormitory where 16 students died until safety concerns are addressed.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Suspect linked to woman's murder lynched

A suspect in the murder of a woman whose head was severed in Naivasha has been lynched by a mob.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

State stops subdivision of 955-acre land in Naivasha

The government has stopped the subdivision of a 955-acre farm that is subject of a dispute among three parties, including a research institution, four traders, and the community. 

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

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Utumishi Girls students face 16 murder charges

Eight of the nine students of Utumishi Girls linked to the fire that killed fellow learners will be charged with murder in Nairobi on Friday.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Headless body of a woman found dumped by the roadside in Naivasha

Residents of Kinungi, Naivasha, are trying to come to terms with a bizarre incident where a decapitated body of a woman was found dumped off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Court halts Nakuru county's Sh400 cess on flower exporters

The High Court has temporarily stopped the Nakuru County Government from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters operating within the county.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to reverse the sluggish growth in the sector and attract more visitors.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

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Revealed: 49 Kenyans killed by police this year

A human rights group says 49 people have been shot dead by police this year and fears more violence during upcoming Gen Z anniversary protests.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

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Street children turn to risky sexual behaviour and drugs for survival

The 2025 census reveals early sexual activity, drug abuse and harsh living conditions among street children.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Nyandarua DCI boss dies in Nairobi-Nakuru highway crash

Nyandarua CCIO John Rioba died in a seven-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway caused by a lorry with suspected brake failure.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growth

County governments are pushing for a share of the National Infrastructure Fund to improve urban infrastructure and services amid rising urbanisation and growing pressure on municipalities.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Farmers reject Nakuru county's Sh400 per ton cess on flower exports

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC), has rejected the decision by the Nakuru County Government to impose cess on flower exports.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago