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Antony Gitonga

Governors Kinyanjui, Kimemia fault results

Lee Kinyanjui and Francis Kimemia led the coalition candidates in faulting the results, saying the voting was marred with irregularities, including voter bribery and violence.

By Antony Gitonga 2 days ago

Governors Kinyanjui, Kimemia fault results

Students arrested smoking bhang put on probation

Students arrested smoking bhang put on probation

By Antony Gitonga 15 days ago

Family wants the UK to refund school fees after visa denial

Family wants the UK to refund school fees after visa denial

By Antony Gitonga 28 days ago

One killed, several injured after mushroom boiler explodes in Mai Mahiu

One killed, several injured after mushroom boiler explodes in Mai Mahiu

By Antony Gitonga 28 days ago

Municipalities: Is new status of Molo, Gilgil a blessing or curse?

Most residents have welcomed the elevation to municipalities, saying it will improve service delivery. There are fears that the move might see enhanced taxation by the municipalities for services.

By Antony Gitonga 29 days ago

Municipalities: Is new status of Molo, Gilgil a blessing or curse?

IEBC rejects nomination lists from all 79 parties

The political parties have been given seven days to review the lists and resubmit them. Most parties failed in gender representation and candidates nominated themselves.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

IEBC rejects nomination lists from all 79 parties

Tax dispute back in court after Keroche, taxman fail to agree

CEO Tabitha Karanja confirmed the new development saying the courts were the only hope for the company and its workers.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Tax dispute back in court after Keroche, taxman fail to agree

Brothers dead after row over alcohol bill

The two aged 31 and 29 years old were drinking in a local bar when they differed over the bill leading to a confrontation.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Brothers dead after row over alcohol bill

Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly

Millers are warning consumers to brace for harsh times due to the current shortage. Maize flour costs Sh220 per 2kg packet and millers blame the rise on high fuel prices.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly

Safari Rally: Traders bag mixed fortunes as fans rev up sleepy lake town

Hotels in Naivasha booked to full capacity as fans throng town for annual rally event. Food traders count losses despite paying hefty county licence fees.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Safari Rally: Traders bag mixed fortunes as fans rev up sleepy lake town

Keroche workers seek President's intervention in KRA tax dispute

Employees face job loss following the closure of Keroche Breweries by the taxman last week.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Keroche workers seek President's intervention in KRA tax dispute

Keroche workers seek President Uhuru's intervention in KRA tax dispute

Employees face job loss following the closure of Keroche Breweries by the taxman last week.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Keroche workers seek President Uhuru's intervention in KRA tax dispute

KRA shuts down Keroche again over tax dispute

The taxman is accusing the company of defaulting on an earlier agreed plan to repay tax arrears.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

KRA shuts down Keroche again over tax dispute

KRA shuts down Keroche Breweries again over tax row

The tax collector is accusing the company of defaulting on an earlier agreed plan to repay tax arrears totalling Sh300 million.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

KRA shuts down Keroche Breweries again over tax row

Lake Naivasha choking under abandoned nets

The nets which are spread in most parts of the Lake are affecting navigation and are also killing fish, in the process adversely affecting the fisheries sector.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Lake Naivasha choking under abandoned nets

Matiang'i says State can't shut down internet during elections

The CS warned that the government will not stand back and watch as some people interfere with the rights of the majority.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Matiang'i says State can't shut down internet during elections

Banks set to review their lending charges after CBK rate hike

The move by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to raise its lending rate from 7 to 7.5 per cent could force banks to also adjust their charges.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Banks set to review their lending charges after CBK rate hike

Leaders make dry port campaign agenda to win over the electorate

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya are using the dry port as bait to win votes in Coast and Central Rift regions.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Leaders make dry port campaign agenda to win over the electorate

One dead, scores injured after lorry rams into seven vehicles near Kinungi

Naivasha OCPD Samuel Waweru said the injured were rushed to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

One dead, scores injured after lorry rams into seven vehicles near Kinungi

Tribal clash victims from Narok to be finally resettled after a 30-year wait

Those set to benefit are victims of the Enoospukia tribal clashes evicted from Narok in 1992 and temporarily resettled in Maella, Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Tribal clash victims from Narok to be finally resettled after a 30-year wait

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

Seven of the victims died on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

Eight mourners killed in accident on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

The eight are believed to be flower farm workers who were on their way back from the burial before the 2 am accident occurred.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Eight mourners killed in accident on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

Seventy-eight elephants in Kenya have died this year due to drought; Tsavo National Park has the highest number of deaths, Tourism PS Zeinab Hussein says.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

Construction of a Sh249m 'smart' market to end fish hawkers' woes

The modern market in Karai Centre, Naivasha, will provide cold storage facilities powered by solar energy.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Construction of a Sh249m 'smart' market to end fish hawkers' woes

Ruto remarks on Naivasha dry port economic sabotage, Lee Kinyanjui says

Ruto promised that should Kenya Kwanza win the August 9 election, they will undertake administrative and legal steps to reverse some aspects on the operations of the project.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Ruto remarks on Naivasha dry port economic sabotage, Lee Kinyanjui says

Matiang'i: Money launderers are buying their way to Parliament

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has questioned the sources of funding for some of the top politicians as the country heads in the August elections.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Matiang'i: Money launderers are buying their way to Parliament

Public prosecutor hits out at police over bodies in River Yala

The recent discovery of close to 30 bodies in River Yala has tarnished the image of the criminal justice system, the DPP Noordin Haji said yesterday.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Public prosecutor hits out at police over bodies in River Yala

Boost to traders, farmers as Naivasha wholesale market nears completion

The Sh400m Naivasha wholesale market will be completed in two months.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Boost to traders, farmers as Naivasha wholesale market nears completion

County government of Nakuru to provide fish hawkers with cooler boxes

The county government of Nakuru has said it will provide fish hawkers along the highway with freezers and cooler boxes.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

County government of Nakuru to provide fish hawkers with cooler boxes

Police in Naivasha probe cleric's death after body found in house

Police in Naivasha are investigating the death of a cleric whose body was found in his house near Mai Mahiu town.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Police in Naivasha probe cleric's death after body found in house

Unions seek review of flower workers' terms

Farm workers left at the mercy of employers as they cannot be represented by unions. Union leaders vow to address issue amicably.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Unions seek review of flower workers' terms

Five vehicles damaged, one injured after tree crashes in Naivasha camp

A weekend outing for a group of families in a Naivasha hotel ended on a sour note after an Acacia tree crashed, extensively damaging their cars.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Five vehicles damaged, one injured after tree crashes in Naivasha camp

Naivasha family seeks justice for murdered daughter

A family in Naivasha is demanding justice over the murder of their 24-year-old daughter.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Naivasha family seeks justice for murdered daughter

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has embarked on an ambitious project of transporting flowers by sea following a rise in air-freight charges.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

After avoiding politics for years, Tabitha Karanja finally takes the plunge

The move by Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja Keroche to enter politics caught friends and foes by surprise.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

After avoiding politics for years, Tabitha Karanja finally takes the plunge

Six people die in separate road accidents in Naivasha

Six people including a police officer died along the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road this morning in two separate accidents.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Six people die in separate road accidents in Naivasha

How drought has exposed wild animals to accidents

Motorists in Naivasha have been put on high alert following an increase in the number of wild animals seeking pasture along major roads.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

How drought has exposed wild animals to accidents

Demand for electric cars rises amid high cost of fuel

As the country continues to record high prices of fuel, demand for electric vehicles is on the rise, with projections that the numbers could double by the end of the year.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Demand for electric cars rises amid high cost of fuel

Planned special economic zone becoming reality

The planned special economic zone in Mai Mahiu is coming to fruition after Nakuru County Government built a 10 km buffer zone around the targeted land.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Planned special economic zone becoming reality

African cricket to be used to fortify porridge

Researchers have discovered new insect nutrients that can be used to fortify porridge.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

African cricket to be used to fortify porridge

Major towns hit by shortage of milk, eggs

The situation has been worsened by the ongoing drought coupled with the rising cost of fuel which has seen the prices shoot up by over 40 per cent.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Major towns hit by shortage of milk, eggs

Ruto blames rising cost of living on ‘Handshake’ effects

Claiming the regime has ignored suffering Kenyans, Ruto says current challenges started soon after ‘Handshake’, which fanned collapse of Big4.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Ruto blames rising cost of living on ‘Handshake’ effects

Experts begin testing quality of water on rivers flowing into Lake Naivasha

The information collected would be shared with government agencies for appropriate actions to make the water from the rivers cleaner.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Experts begin testing quality of water on rivers flowing into Lake Naivasha

Structures around Lake Naivasha on riparian land

More than 50 per cent of structures around Lake Naivasha are on riparian land, an ongoing survey by the Lands ministry has shown.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Structures around Lake Naivasha on riparian land

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