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Steve Mkawale

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

The push by ward representatives for the financial autonomy of county assemblies by having a development kitty and better perks is slowly paying off.

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

By 2 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By 2 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By 2 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By 2 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By 2 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

MCAs' association says members will not debate or approve county budgets until SRC reinstates scrapped sitting allowances.

By 3 months ago

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Some 1.72 million bags of planting fertiliser have been purchased by farmers from the 40 counties. Uasin Gishu took the lead, redeeming 402,366 bags, followed by Trans Nzoia at 240,097.

By 3 months ago

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Kajiado, Isiolo, Migori, and Wajir were flagged as counties that denied the public prerequisite documents for the preparation of budgets in 2022.

By 3 months ago

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

More than 700 households in seven villages are served by the project, which has given them access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

By 4 months ago

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

The workers argue that the workplace compensation policy originates from the company headquarters in Scotland. But the company insists the lawsuit should be dealt with locally.

By 5 months ago

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By 2 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By 2 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By 2 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By 2 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

MCAs' association says members will not debate or approve county budgets until SRC reinstates scrapped sitting allowances.

By 3 months ago

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Some 1.72 million bags of planting fertiliser have been purchased by farmers from the 40 counties. Uasin Gishu took the lead, redeeming 402,366 bags, followed by Trans Nzoia at 240,097.

By 3 months ago

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Kajiado, Isiolo, Migori, and Wajir were flagged as counties that denied the public prerequisite documents for the preparation of budgets in 2022.

By 3 months ago

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

More than 700 households in seven villages are served by the project, which has given them access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

By 4 months ago

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

The workers argue that the workplace compensation policy originates from the company headquarters in Scotland. But the company insists the lawsuit should be dealt with locally.

By 5 months ago

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By 2 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By 2 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By 2 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By 2 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

MCAs' association says members will not debate or approve county budgets until SRC reinstates scrapped sitting allowances.

By 3 months ago

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Some 1.72 million bags of planting fertiliser have been purchased by farmers from the 40 counties. Uasin Gishu took the lead, redeeming 402,366 bags, followed by Trans Nzoia at 240,097.

By 3 months ago

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Kajiado, Isiolo, Migori, and Wajir were flagged as counties that denied the public prerequisite documents for the preparation of budgets in 2022.

By 3 months ago

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

More than 700 households in seven villages are served by the project, which has given them access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

By 4 months ago

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

The workers argue that the workplace compensation policy originates from the company headquarters in Scotland. But the company insists the lawsuit should be dealt with locally.

By 5 months ago

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

MCAs' association says members will not debate or approve county budgets until SRC reinstates scrapped sitting allowances.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

County budgets in limbo as MCAs suspend sittings to protest withdrawal of allowances

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Some 1.72 million bags of planting fertiliser have been purchased by farmers from the 40 counties. Uasin Gishu took the lead, redeeming 402,366 bags, followed by Trans Nzoia at 240,097.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

Fertiliser uptake crosses 3 million bags as North Rift region tops list

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Kajiado, Isiolo, Migori, and Wajir were flagged as counties that denied the public prerequisite documents for the preparation of budgets in 2022.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

Counties lack transparency in budgeting process, says report

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

More than 700 households in seven villages are served by the project, which has given them access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

Agencies' solar-powered water projects bring smiles to women

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

The workers argue that the workplace compensation policy originates from the company headquarters in Scotland. But the company insists the lawsuit should be dealt with locally.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Why Finlay tea pickers want to pursue health issues in UK court

James Finlay, tea pickers differ over funding of UK court case

Company seeks disclosure of how litigation by over 1,000 "poor" workers is being funded. Former and current employees want compensation for alleged injuries from unsafe working conditions.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

James Finlay, tea pickers differ over funding of UK court case

Hope wanes as biting hunger, insecurity take a toll on locals

Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit appealed to the national government to intervene, saying the situation was getting out of hand.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Hope wanes as biting hunger, insecurity take a toll on locals

Military, police offensive kicks off in North Rift

The President issued a three-day amnesty to illegal firearm holders to surrender them or face the full force of the law.

By Steve Mkawale 7 months ago

Military, police offensive kicks off in North Rift

Joy as town gets first sewerage project since independence

Residents of Narok town are in a celebratory mood after the completion of a Sh1.7 billion sewer system. Some 200 households out of over 100,000 households have been connected.

By Steve Mkawale 9 months ago

Joy as town gets first sewerage project since independence

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