Bid to step up livestock feed production begins
The Ministry of Agriculture attributed the high cost of livestock feed in the country to low production and high post-harvest losses, which stood at 40 per cent.
By 29 days ago
Bid to step up livestock feed production begins
Koskei voices concern over civil service graft
Koskei admitted that graft was rife in the Public Service but was quick to add that the government was up to the task.
By 1 month ago
Koskei voices concern over civil service graft
Koskei voices concern over graft, drug abuse
The head of Public Service has vowed that the government would ruthlessly deal with those involved in corruption and those selling drugs.
By 1 month ago
Koskei voices concern over graft, drug abuse
Police launch manhunt for driver after man dies in hit-and-run incident
Police in Naivasha are looking for the driver of a car that hit and killed a middle-aged man near the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI).
By 1 month ago
Police launch manhunt for driver after man dies in hit-and-run incident
State commits to settle VAT refunds row between flower farmers and KRA
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi was quick to downplay the row, saying the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking at the issue on an individual basis.
By 2 months ago
State commits to settle VAT refunds row between flower farmers and KRA
Mental health issues among civil servants on the rise, PS warns
Uniformed officers have been the most affected, with cases of suicide becoming more common, particularly in the police and prison departments, due to their challenging working conditions.
By 2 months ago
Mental health issues among civil servants on the rise, PS warns
Judges: More cases regarding climate change reported
According to Judge Edward Wabwoto from the Environment and Land courts, the complete consequences of climate change have served as a wake-up call for Kenyans.
By 2 months ago
Judges: More cases regarding climate change reported
Skilled workers without papers get boost as government approves policy
Through the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), the policy will be launched mid-next month with hundreds of immigrants and refugees set to be among the beneficiaries.
By 2 months ago
Skilled workers without papers get boost as government approves policy
Ministry of Education approves Recognition of Prior Learning policy
Acting Director-General of KNQA Alice Kande said that once in place, the policy would recognise the thousands of skilled workers in the informal sector.
By 2 months ago
Ministry of Education approves Recognition of Prior Learning policy
Review law, let the president pick chancellors - Education ministry
Universities are grappling with a debt exceeding Sh62 billion, rendering them unable to settle payments.
By 2 months ago
Review law, let the president pick chancellors - Education ministry
Solai dam was legally constructed, trial hears
Solai Dam had undergone an audit and received legal permits from the Water Resource Authority before it burst, resulting in the deaths of 48 people.
By 2 months ago
Solai dam was legally constructed, trial hears
Underground faults led to collapse of Solai dam, experts tell court
The ill-fated dam had underground drainage faults which left the ground without adequate support before it collapsed, experts tell court as nine face 48 counts of manslaughter.
By 2 months ago
Underground faults led to collapse of Solai dam, experts tell court
Gilgil Psychiatric Hospital 'dangerously' full and short-staffed
Chief Officer for Health, Dr John Murima, termed the high number of abandoned patients as one of the major challenges the hospital is facing, as the county had to feed and clothe them.
By 3 months ago
Gilgil Psychiatric Hospital 'dangerously' full and short-staffed
Respect bipartisan talks, bishops warn
The bishops also warned over runaway graft, impunity, cases of extra-judicial killings and failure to respect the Constitution 13 years since it was promulgated.
By 3 months ago
Respect bipartisan talks, bishops warn
Israel's 400-acre avocado farm to offer 1,000 jobs
The 400-acre Granot International farm in Ndabibi is expected to employ 1,000 workers, with this number projected to triple over the next few years.
By 3 months ago
Israel's 400-acre avocado farm to offer 1,000 jobs
18 counties adversely affected by malnutrition
Narok and Nyeri among regions where the situation is getting worse. Low food purchasing power and a rise in the prices of basic commodities blamed for health crisis.
By 3 months ago
18 counties adversely affected by malnutrition
NEMA now bans use of plastic seedling potting bags
In a move that has met condemnation and praise in equal measures, the environmental authority has directed tree nursery growers to use alternative biodegradable bags.
By 3 months ago
NEMA now bans use of plastic seedling potting bags
Scramble for riparian land raises legal issues
The National Land Commission (NLC) has identified land left behind by receding water bodies as a new source of controversy and concern.
By 3 months ago
Scramble for riparian land raises legal issues
Government owes flower farmers Sh12b in VAT refunds, lobby says
Kenya Flower Council has petitioned the Treasury to either pay the refunds or offset some of the taxes that the sector faces to boost production.
By 3 months ago
Government owes flower farmers Sh12b in VAT refunds, lobby says
Report says 19 counties have recovered from long drought
Latest data from the authority show Isiolo, Marsabit and Kwale were in recovery phase while Taita Taveta was in the alert stage.
By 4 months ago
Report says 19 counties have recovered from long drought
Government warns Naivasha leaders against sabotaging Olkaria power projects
The government has warned against sabotaging the ongoing electricity-generating projects in Olkaria, Naivasha sub-county.
By 4 months ago
Government warns Naivasha leaders against sabotaging Olkaria power projects
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Senator Karanja warns against sacking 500 health workers on contract
Senator Tabitha Karanja says Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is going against her promise to hire them on permanent basis, and sending the workers home would weaken healthcare provision.
By 5 months ago
Senator Karanja warns against sacking 500 health workers on contract
Livestock diseases surge in drought-hit counties
To assist affected communities, NMDA said the government had up-scaled provision of food and cash transfers targeting households that were currently food insecure.
By 5 months ago
Livestock diseases surge in drought-hit counties
No partying, hawking along Safari Rally routes
Partying and hawking on Naivasha's Moi South Lake Road have been prohibited. Hawkers to be accommodated in hustlers’ bazaars in effort to reduce traffic jams.
By 5 months ago
No partying, hawking along Safari Rally routes
State banks on KenGen's clean energy to cut costs
The Ministry of Energy has challenged KenGen to increase its renewable energy as one way of reducing the high cost of electricity in the country.
By 5 months ago
State banks on KenGen's clean energy to cut costs
Workers' union backs housing levy fund
The union is seeking to be enjoined, as an interested party, in a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the Finance Bill, 2023.
By 5 months ago
Workers' union backs housing levy fund
African armyworm now breeding in game parks
The Ministry of Agriculture has identified game parks and national reserves as the new breeding grounds for the African armyworm that has re-emerged after 21 years.
By 5 months ago
African armyworm now breeding in game parks
Keroche gets new CEO after Tabitha Karanja takes a bow
Anaya takes over from Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja who has stepped down after 25 years at the helm of the first large breweries in Kenya owned by a non-multinational company.
By 5 months ago
Keroche gets new CEO after Tabitha Karanja takes a bow
Plan to hold wildlife census after drought
CS Peninah Malonza says move will establish current status of wildlife in the country. Census seeks to understand and identify challenges facing the sector.
By 5 months ago
Plan to hold wildlife census after drought
Naivasha SEZ needs Sh10b to be ready, agency chief says
SEZ Chief Executive Authority Kenneth Chelule said they require Sh3.5 billion for the construction of the warehouses.
By 6 months ago
Naivasha SEZ needs Sh10b to be ready, agency chief says
NTSA: More than 1,600 people have died in road accidents this year
NTSA Director-General George Njau said his agency has increased signage along major roads and is also focusing on improving roads by fixing potholes.
By 6 months ago
NTSA: More than 1,600 people have died in road accidents this year
Shortage of maize and beans, lack of capitation threaten closure of schools
According to Sister Florence Muia from Upendo Village in Naivasha, the shortage had adversely affected their operations in the facility that deals with HIV patients.
By 6 months ago
Shortage of maize and beans, lack of capitation threaten closure of schools
Geothermal power plant revamp to add 20MW
Under the two-year programme, total power production from the plant will increase to 63MW from the current 45MW using the same amount of steam.
By 6 months ago
Geothermal power plant revamp to add 20MW
Senate committee says housing levy a game changer for economy
The committee argued that if well handled, the levy could address ownership of houses under the affordable housing programme mainly among low-wage earners.
By 6 months ago
Senate committee says housing levy a game changer for economy
Flower farms put workers on contracts
Flower farmers in Naivasha are opting for seasonal employment in a bid to reduce the expensive labour that has been identified as one of the biggest challenges facing the horticultural sector.
By 6 months ago
Flower farms put workers on contracts
Mt Kenya leaders' plan to tame alcohol and substance abuse among the youth
Gachagua called for stringent laws and punitive fines which would make it impossible for those involved to return to business.
By 6 months ago
Mt Kenya leaders' plan to tame alcohol and substance abuse among the youth
DP Gachagua meets central MCAs over legislation to deal with alcoholism
DP Gachagua says five counties in Central region affected by illicit brews and drug abuse to come up with a common legislation to deal with the menace.
By 6 months ago
DP Gachagua meets central MCAs over legislation to deal with alcoholism
Police storm Naivasha church, arrest 12 over cult-like teachings
There was drama in Naivasha after police arrested 12 members of an evangelical church in one of the informal settlements following allegations that they were luring and radicalizing area youths.
By 6 months ago
Police storm Naivasha church, arrest 12 over cult-like teachings
Solai Dam tragedy: Farm owner, 8 others have a case to answer - court
In the case, the farm owner Perry Manusukh and the others, are charged with 48 counts of manslaughter and neglect of duty.
By 7 months ago
Solai Dam tragedy: Farm owner, 8 others have a case to answer - court
No relief in power bills despite pounding rains, says Energy PS
He says water levels at key dams are still low, hence the continued use of expensive thermal plants. This is on the back of the biting drought that saw water levels drop to record lows.
By 7 months ago
No relief in power bills despite pounding rains, says Energy PS
Current crises in education now affecting all economic sectors
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