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Antony Gitonga

DP blames soaring land prices for flood victims' resettlement delay

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has attributed the rising land prices, driven by traders, to the delayed resettlement of the flood victims from Mai Mahiu.

DP blames soaring land prices for flood victims' resettlement delay

Naivasha leaders protest Narok MP's 'interference' in geothermal project

Naivasha leaders protest Narok MP's 'interference' in geothermal project

Building Code out to address safety, set standards in construction sector

Building Code out to address safety, set standards in construction sector

Couple under probe after 13-year-old son found dead outside gate

Couple under probe after 13-year-old son found dead outside gate

Naivasha MP atrtributes Ruto's shoe attack to unnecessary campaign meetings

Kihara condemned the incident, which took place in Kuri, stating that those responsible should be arrested to prevent it from setting a bad precedent.

Naivasha MP atrtributes Ruto's shoe attack to unnecessary campaign meetings

Poor pest control hurting maize production in the country

As a result the country has for decades resulted in the import of millions of tonnes of maize to address the shortages and feed its increasing population.

Poor pest control hurting maize production in the country

Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU

The workers questioned the Cotu leadership, noting that it was led by people who were over 70 years old and were no longer conversant with their needs.

Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU

Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce

Pyrethrum farmers in Naivasha want the prices of the produce increased due to a sharp rise in the cost of production and weather vagaries.

Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce

Mai Mahiu flood victims wait for Ruto's promise, 12 months later

For tens of families, the flash floods marked the darkest night of their lives, and one year on, not a single government promise has been fulfilled as they try to come to terms with the incident.

Mai Mahiu flood victims wait for Ruto's promise, 12 months later

Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis

The national mass livestock vaccination campaign aimed at combating diseases and securing export markets, has stalled due to a lack of funding.

Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis

Families displaced by Mai Mahiu floods yet to return to their farms

On April 29, a blocked railway culvert in Kijabe burst, flooding several villages in Mai Mahiu. The deluge killed more than 60 people and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Families displaced by Mai Mahiu floods yet to return to their farms

Geothermal energy continues to dominate electricity production

According to the Daily System Operation and Dispatch Analysis Report, last week, geothermal power plants contributed the highest in the generation mix.

Geothermal energy continues to dominate electricity production

Pressure mounts to relocate hazardous Naivasha dumpsite

According to the Senator, the dumpsite was now an eyesore and public nuisance, with tonnes of waste finding its way into nearby schools and homes.

Pressure mounts to relocate hazardous Naivasha dumpsite

Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships

Boxers from league champions Kenya Defence Forces and Nakuru County made a good start on the first and second days of the Kenya Open Championships at Charter Hall, Nairobi.

Nakuru and KDF boxers shine in Kenya Open Championships

Kenya Power loses over 24 per cent of electricity to illegal connections

According to a report from the authority, 24.2 per cent of the total energy purchased by the national utility during the review period was lost.

Kenya Power loses over 24 per cent of electricity to illegal connections

CS Barasa launches Sh230m project to rehabilitate Lake Naivasha

The Ministry of Environment has raised concern over pollution around Lake Naivasha, caused unsustainable and uncontrolled use of agrochemicals and wastewater from hotels.

CS Barasa launches Sh230m project to rehabilitate Lake Naivasha

Contractors in the spot for delayed government projects

To address this, the State has promised to introduce a limit on the number of projects one contractor can undertake in the wake of tens of stalled projects across the country.

Contractors in the spot for delayed government projects

Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption

Addressing the magistrates, Koome said that Judiciary performance was currently under public scrutiny as was the quality of service provision across the country.

Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption

MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six

Among those who died were three brothers and three minors, with the burial slated for today at the family’s home in Eburru, Gilgil.

MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six

Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha

Police in Naivasha are hunting for boda boda operators who torched a vehicle that was involved in an accident along North Lake road leaving one person dead.

Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha

Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs

A meeting of top security officials from East Africa was yesterday told that the continent is grappling with rising radical extremism and terrorism.

Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs

Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression

The government has denied that it intends to muzzle freedom of expression following the recent outcry on social media.

Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression

Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline

This is as it emerged that during the review period, no new power plants were connected to the national grid despite the rising energy demand in the country.

Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline

Nakuru women rally behind Governor Kihika amid absence controversy

Since mid-last year, the governor's absence has raised concerns among county residents, with allegations that numerous projects have stalled and funds have been misappropriated.

Nakuru women rally behind Governor Kihika amid absence controversy

Keep off politics, Gachagua tells military boss

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lashed out at the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Gen. Charles Kahariri and told him to keep off politics.

Keep off politics, Gachagua tells military boss

Nakuru MCA, bar owners want bar closed for selling cheap liquor

The parties have termed the new establishment as a threat to other bars, as liquor sourced from military barracks is sold at cheaper prices thus giving local traders unfair competition.

Nakuru MCA, bar owners want bar closed for selling cheap liquor

Nakuru County orders prison department to close bar along highway

Last month, the prison department opened the bar and has been selling cheaper liquor popularly known as “Afco” at low prices leading to an outcry from bar operators.

Nakuru County orders prison department to close bar along highway

University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder

The High Court in Naivasha has sentenced a university student to twenty-five years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Valerian Njeri five years ago.

University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder

Government rules out salary reviews for civil servants amid financial crisis

Civil Servants will have to tighten their belts longer as the government has no intention of reviewing their salaries anytime soon despite the harsh economic times.

Government rules out salary reviews for civil servants amid financial crisis

Senator Karanja calls for Kihika's impeachment

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has challenged MCAs to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Susan Kihika as her long absence from office continues to draw mixed reactions.

Senator Karanja calls for Kihika's impeachment

KenGen supporting five countries explore geothermal power

Currently, Kenya leads the region by generating 754 megawatts of geothermal power, with plans to double its green energy power sources to 1,500 megawatts by the year 2034.

KenGen supporting five countries explore geothermal power

All set for Safari Rally as 100,000 fans expected

More than 100,000 motorsport enthusiasts are expected to flock to Naivasha town Thursday for the fourth edition of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally event.

All set for Safari Rally as 100,000 fans expected

Kuppet warns of crisis as Grade 10 transition faces major setbacks ahead

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has warned of a looming crisis in the transition of students from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary Schools.

Kuppet warns of crisis as Grade 10 transition faces major setbacks ahead

Hotels fully booked as CS Mvurya upbeat on rally

The CS for Sports Salim Mvurya has exuded confidence that this year’s edition of World Rally Championship (WRC) will be a success.

Hotels fully booked as CS Mvurya upbeat on rally

Anger and despair as more than 100 families evicted from their homes

More than 100 families have been left homeless, property worth millions of shillings destroyed, and hundreds of acres repossessed in Ndabibi, Naivasha.

By 2 months ago

Anger and despair as more than 100 families evicted from their homes

University Fund calls for student-centered funding model

The University Fund (UF) has challenged academicians and learning institutions to seek ways of effectively implementing a Student-Centred Funding Model.

By 2 months ago

University Fund calls for student-centered funding model

Country's ARVs stock can only last for six months

Kenya’s ARVs stock can last for six months only following the move by USAID to freeze funding in the health sector.

By 2 months ago

Country's ARVs stock can only last for six months

University debts drop by Sh3 billion in the last two years

University debts have dropped from Sh75 billion to Sh72 billion in the last two years, according to the latest data from the Universities Fund (UF).

By 2 months ago

University debts drop by Sh3 billion in the last two years

Kenyans to automatically get IDs on hitting 18 years

The Ministry of Interior now says that Kenyans will in the future be automatically issued identity cards (ID) on turning 18 years old based on data collected from birth.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans to automatically get IDs on hitting 18 years

Farmers cry foul over increase in export, import taxes

The Kenya Flower Council has termed the move by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to increase export and import taxes by 25 per cent a threat to the country’s horticulture sector.

By 2 months ago

Farmers cry foul over increase in export, import taxes

Schools may miss ball-games as cash crunch bites

The annual school ball games held in the first term may not take place this year due to the financial crisis in the education sector.

By 2 months ago

Schools may miss ball-games as cash crunch bites

IEBC selection panel assures new electoral body will in office by May

More than 339 individuals have applied for commissioner’s positions ahead of the application deadline on February 15. The team will conduct interviews and submit names of successful.

By 3 months ago

IEBC selection panel assures new electoral body will in office by May

Kenya exports over 4, 200 tonnes of flowers ahead of Valentine

The country exported over 4,200 tonnes of roses in the last week ahead of Valentine's Day despite the rising freight charges and stringent rules in the horticulture market.

By 3 months ago

Kenya exports over 4, 200 tonnes of flowers ahead of Valentine

State stops well-wishers from building houses for Mai Mahiu flood victims

Mai Mahiu flood victims woes have deepened after the State barred two charitable organisations from rebuilding houses for the families.

By 3 months ago

State stops well-wishers from building houses for Mai Mahiu flood victims

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