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Antony Gitonga

Flyover accident leaves six dead, scores injured

Six people died while scores sustained serious injuries after a matatu was involved in an accident with a lorry along the along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

Flyover accident leaves six dead, scores injured

Catholic priest dies, scores of passengers injured in night pile-up on highway

Catholic priest dies, scores of passengers injured in night pile-up on highway

KCPE results to be released by November 30

KCPE results to be released by November 30

Water Resources Authority issues floods alert as rains intensify

Water Resources Authority issues floods alert as rains intensify

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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