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ANTONY GITONGA

State adamant as Raila weighs in on health crisis

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said some of the demands made by KMPDU were unattainable and unachievable due to the current economic times.

By Antony Gitonga and Grace Ng'ang'a 15 days ago

State adamant as Raila weighs in on health crisis

Koskei says state can't afford to pay intern doctors Sh206,000

Koskei says state can't afford to pay intern doctors Sh206,000

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Parliament to adopt AI to produce Hansard reports

Parliament to adopt AI to produce Hansard reports

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Landowners, KWS differ over wildlife relocation

Landowners, KWS differ over wildlife relocation

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty

The history of Ndabibi ADC Farm dates back to pre-colonial days but it has since the 1990s been engulfed in controversy as top politicians, military and judiciary officers

By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 19 days ago

Ndabibi land saga continues to suck in the high and mighty

KWS begins wildlife relocation from Naivasha to Laikipia

The move, according to KWS, is meant to decongest some of the conservancies for Laikipia where the number of wild animals is on the decline.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

KWS begins wildlife relocation from Naivasha to Laikipia

No hawking of food, alcohol as 'Vasha' braces for rally fans

Government says the ban on all parties mainly along Moi South Lake Road is meant to avoid traffic jams. Those found flouting the traffic rules will see their cars detained until Tuesday.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

No hawking of food, alcohol as 'Vasha' braces for rally fans

Waiganjo set free as magistrate drops police impersonation case

After more than 10 years in police cells, hospital beds, corridors of justice, and prison Joshua Karianjahi Waiganjo is now a free man.

By Antony Gitonga 22 days ago

Waiganjo set free as magistrate drops police impersonation case

Court denies farmers access to disputed Ndabibi land

Members of the Mwana Mwireri land company which lays claim to the property thanked the court saying that they legally bought the 343 acres from ADC in 1998.

By Antony Gitonga 25 days ago

Court denies farmers access to disputed Ndabibi land

Fertiliser scandal probe to unearth truth, says CS

MPs warn that unless the matter is addressed with the seriousness it deserves, the country might be plunged into a food crisis next year.

By Antony Gitonga and Peter Ochieng 26 days ago

Fertiliser scandal probe to unearth truth, says CS

Parents say delayed capitation funds to cripple school operations

The government has admitted challenges in releasing the full capitation due to the high number of students who joined Form One as part of the 100 transition plan.

By Antony Gitonga 26 days ago

Parents say delayed capitation funds to cripple school operations

Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self

the estranged man slashed his 17-year-old daughter to death using a machete at Munyaka trading centre in Kinangop, Nyandarua.

By Antony Gitonga and Martin Ndiema 1 month ago

Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self

MPs decry under-funding of critical ministries, state agencies

Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised the red flag over underfunding of critical departments.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

MPs decry under-funding of critical ministries, state agencies

Wetang'ula says revenue sharing formula stalemate to impact budget

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has warned that failure to resolve the revenue sharing formula stalemate for the 2024/25 Financial Year could jeopardise the budget cycle.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Wetang'ula says revenue sharing formula stalemate to impact budget

Man kills wife, attempts suicide in Gilgil

The man allegedly wooed his estranged wife into a hotel to discuss their marital differences before whipping out a knife, slitting her throat and slashing her abdomen.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Man kills wife, attempts suicide in Gilgil

Head of Public Service decries graft, nepotism in counties

Felix Koskei has raised the red flag over runaway graft, nepotism and recruitment of unqualified staff by county governments.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Head of Public Service decries graft, nepotism in counties

Ombudsman wants counties to use Sh7.5 billion climate funds prudently

The Ombudsman has rolled out training for county government officers for effective implementation of the Sh7.4 billion Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Ombudsman wants counties to use Sh7.5 billion climate funds prudently

Fishermen panic as hippos kill three in Lake Naivasha

Three middle-aged men were killed by hippos near Kihoto estate and Karagita landing beach in three separate incidents while on an illegal fishing mission.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Fishermen panic as hippos kill three in Lake Naivasha

Senate summons Kihika over War Memorial Hospital saga

The move comes as the wrangles between the county and the hospital management persist with the latter accused of ignoring six court orders.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Senate summons Kihika over War Memorial Hospital saga

Two Nakuru MPs warn senator over War Memorial Hospital saga

Samuel Arama and David Gikaria have cautioned area Senator Tabitha Karanja to tread carefully in her oversight role.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Two Nakuru MPs warn senator over War Memorial Hospital saga

Don't claw back on devolution, governors tell CSs

CoG Chair Ann Waiguru told the President how governors had been forced to restrain from fighting some CS who were taking up their duties.

By Antony Gitonga and Ken Gachuhi 1 month ago

Don't claw back on devolution, governors tell CSs

Agency steps up bid to save rare monkeys, rhino from extinction

The numbers of Tana River Red colobus and the Tana River mangabey which are found in the Tana River Basin in the Coast has declined by over 50 per cent.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Agency steps up bid to save rare monkeys, rhino from extinction

Ruto furious at lawmakers ignorance on foreign jobs

Ruto took issue with what he considered ignorance by parliamentarians for not doing enough to link Kenyans with foreign job opportunities.

By Antony Gitonga and Ken Gachuhi 2 months ago

Ruto furious at lawmakers ignorance on foreign jobs

Shock as another woman killed in Naivasha lodging

The naked body of the middle-aged woman was found at a lodging in town with the throat slit with a knife.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Shock as another woman killed in Naivasha lodging

Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on

To family and friends, trader was a representation of love, but to police, he was a criminal who deserved a long jail term. One day, Amario placed an advert in the newspapers seeking a woman to marry.

By Antony Gitonga and Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Amario: Memories of Kenya's most eccentric son linger 14 years on

British tourist dies in road accident

The 3am accident occurred after the vehicle the duo were travelling in rammed a lorry at Raini area, 20kms from Naivasha occurred.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

British tourist dies in road accident

EACC to probe country's Sh11 trillion debt

MP opposes calls to give EACC prosecutorial powers, noting the commission could not investigate and prosecute at the same time.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

EACC to probe country's Sh11 trillion debt

State blamed for slow growth of flower sector

The country's horticulture sector has stagnated over the past ten years due to the failure by the government to support farmers through tax incentives

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

State blamed for slow growth of flower sector

Naivasha hospital in a spot as baby dies under unclear circumstances

Services at the hospital were paralysed for more than three hours as irate relatives and the public clashed with the hospital management over the death of the baby girl.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Naivasha hospital in a spot as baby dies under unclear circumstances

Pastoralist MPs want state to ban export of unprocessed leather

The Pastoralists Parliamentary Group has called for ban on export of unprocessed leather and the importation of leather products in the country.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Pastoralist MPs want state to ban export of unprocessed leather

State to double acreage under rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to increase rice production from 674,000 acres to 1 million to reduce importation, which stands at 80 per cent.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

State to double acreage under rice production

Karanja-Kihika wars: Senator calls for Kihika's ouster as War Memorial hospital saga rages

Citing the events at the War Memorial Hospital, Karanja challenged the MCAs to take up their oversight role and initiate the removal of the governor from office.

By Antony Gitonga and Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Karanja-Kihika wars: Senator calls for Kihika's ouster as War Memorial hospital saga rages

Government pledges seamless transfer of devolved functions

Chelugui said the government would ensure seamless transfer of devolved functions as enshrined in the Constitution to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Government pledges seamless transfer of devolved functions

Protests as State moves giraffes to Coast

It has emerged that the wild animals are being transported to a private sanctuary in Mombasa.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Protests as State moves giraffes to Coast

Aquaculture farmers hit hard by high cost of fish feed

The high cost of fish feed coupled with the lack of certified fingerlings have been identified as the major challenges facing aquaculture farming in the East and Central Africa region.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Aquaculture farmers hit hard by high cost of fish feed

MP petitions government to upgrade Gilgil Mental Hospital

The archaic Gilgil Mental Hospital, which serves over five counties, needs to be upgraded.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

MP petitions government to upgrade Gilgil Mental Hospital

Why locals put KWS on the spot for moving giraffes

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has embarked on translocating the animals to the Coast, leading to a fall-out between landowners and ranchers.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Why locals put KWS on the spot for moving giraffes

Group takes over land after 25-year legal battle

Members of Mwana Mwireri land company in Ndabibi Naivasha have moved to reclaim their land after years of infighting and court cases.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Group takes over land after 25-year legal battle

Staff concerned over closure of flower farms

KEFHAU has expressed concern over the rising job losses in the sector.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Staff concerned over closure of flower farms

Man killed, body dumped along Naivasha-Mai Mahiu highway

Police in Naivasha are investigating an incident where the body of an unidentified man was found dumped off the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu road.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Man killed, body dumped along Naivasha-Mai Mahiu highway

Thirteen students from Njonjo Girls involved in road accident

The victims are admitted to Naivasha Level Four Hospital in stable condition.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Thirteen students from Njonjo Girls involved in road accident

Breakthrough in fight against malaria

The microbe in anopheles mosquitoes blocks transmission of Plasmodium, the malaria parasite from insects to people.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Breakthrough in fight against malaria

State shuts down controversial Naivasha church

Some members of the church, including minors, have died in their homes from undiagnosed illnesses.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

State shuts down controversial Naivasha church

Confusion after secondary school is closed with two weeks to reopening

Students and parents of Oserian High School in Naivasha now have only days to look for an alternative after the management of the Oserian Flower Farm threw in the towel.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Confusion after secondary school is closed with two weeks to reopening

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