Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya
These projects are spread across the region, with some residents arguing that excessive political focus is overshadowing service delivery.
By Phares Mutembei and Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya
Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot
Data from KNBS reveals that the real estate sector made a substantial contribution to Kenya's GDP in 2022, amounting to 10.5 per cent, an increase of 0.4 percent in 2021.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot
How property sector adapts to mitigate natural disaster risks
Natural disasters are an ever-present threat to the real estate industry, as vividly illustrated by the recent fires in Los Angeles, in America.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
How property sector adapts to mitigate natural disaster risks
Nanyuki's real estate boom attracts new investors
Nanyuki is fast becoming a hotspot for real estate investments with property developers and agents flocking to the town to capitalise on its booming market.
By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago
Nanyuki's real estate boom attracts new investors
More women defy traditions to lead in land purchases
Recent trends indicate that more women are purchasing property, challenging long-standing cultural norms that have historically favoured male landownership.
By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago
More women defy traditions to lead in land purchases
Experts urge adoption of solar for reliable, sustainable power
Despite Kenya's abundant solar resources, with an average solar insolation of 4-6 kWh per square meter per day, the country has historically underutilized this potential.
By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago
Experts urge adoption of solar for reliable, sustainable power
Bishop Muheria asks government to settle NHIF, SHA debts
Archbishop Anthony Muheria has made an urgent appeal to the government to disburse funds owed to hospitals under the now-defunct NHIF and its successor SHA.
By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago
Bishop Muheria asks government to settle NHIF, SHA debts
How Rigathi Gachagua is reshaping political future
Rigathi Gachagua has stated that all meetings held at his home in Wamunyoro in Nyeri county are not just for the benefit of the Mount Kenya region but for the entire country.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
How Rigathi Gachagua is reshaping political future
Government focused on service delivery, not politics, says Kindiki
Speaking in Nyeri during an inspection of the Endarasha-Kimunyuru road, Kindiki said the government focused on development and economic growth.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
Government focused on service delivery, not politics, says Kindiki
Impact of Gen Z protests ripples through real estate
The recent wave of Gen Z-led protests across Kenya has sent ripples through the economy, with the real estate sector among the hardest hit.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Impact of Gen Z protests ripples through real estate
Parents happy with changes after Hillside fire tragedy
Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri opened a fresh chapter as parents came in large numbers Tuesday to bring their children for first term.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Parents happy with changes after Hillside fire tragedy
Probe state sponsored gangs, Gachagua urges ICC
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the ICC to launch an investigation into the alleged resurgence of a criminal gang he claims is being sponsored by the government.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Probe state sponsored gangs, Gachagua urges ICC
Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change
Education and environmental stakeholders have called for the revival of 4K clubs in schools to equip students with practical skills in combating climate change.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change
CoG deal to benefit farmers in 34 counties
CoG vice chairman Mutahi Kahiga said the 34 county governments have established effective departments to roll out the program and ensure its success.
By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
CoG deal to benefit farmers in 34 counties
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Urban exodus: Kenyans flee congested cities for rural areas
The shine of urban living has begun to fade for many as these cities grapple with growing congestion, skyrocketing costs of living, and deteriorating quality of life.
By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
Urban exodus: Kenyans flee congested cities for rural areas
KSPCA banks on mass vaccination campaign to combat rabies
Communities need to be educated about rabies. Health workers should also receive more training on properly assessing, diagnosing, and treating rabies exposure.
By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
KSPCA banks on mass vaccination campaign to combat rabies
Nyeri residents rally behind Gachagua as impeachment motion tabled
Nyeri residents and leaders have come out to defend Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after Members of Parliament tabled an impeachment motion against him
By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
Nyeri residents rally behind Gachagua as impeachment motion tabled
DNA samples of Endarasha school fire victims matched
Oduor on Wednesday said the samples of each of the 21 pupils who perished in the fire tragedy have been positively identified and will be returned to their families for proper burial arrangements.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
DNA samples of Endarasha school fire victims matched
Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back
Duale on Friday said it is unfortunate that some of the top politicians within the Kenya Kwanza administration have resorted to disrespecting and undermining President William Ruto.
By Nikko Tanui and Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back
Villagers block Gen Z protesters from accessing Endarasha school
Demonstrators were demanding answers to questions about the fire that killed 21 pupils but the local community said they would not allow outsiders to hold a demo in their village.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Villagers block Gen Z protesters from accessing Endarasha school
Grief stricken parents demand answers for 70 missing students after school fire
Days after a devastating fire swept through Hillside Endarasha Academy, parents, and guardians are in anguish over the fate of 70 students who remain unaccounted for
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Grief stricken parents demand answers for 70 missing students after school fire
70 pupils still missing as Ruto declares three days of mourning
Ruto on Friday declared three days of national mourning in honour of the 18 students who lost their lives in a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.
By Esther Nyambura and Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
70 pupils still missing as Ruto declares three days of mourning
Tears and agony as 17 pupils die in school dormitory fire
Blaze, whose cause is still unknown, broke out on Friday morning at a Nyeri school. 27 pupils were admitted in hospital, and dozens missing in the incident that shocked the nation.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Tears and agony as 17 pupils die in school dormitory fire
Real estate firms tap diaspora market as housing deals surge
With over three million Kenyans living abroad, real estate firms see a significant opportunity to attract investment from this lucrative demographic.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Real estate firms tap diaspora market as housing deals surge
Pastoral women demand land title deeds from State to protect their rights
Women from pastoral communities have urged the government to make it easier for them to obtain official land titles.
By Amos Kiarie 9 months ago
Pastoral women demand land title deeds from State to protect their rights
Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition
Kalonzo said he cannot join a government that has already failed to deliver its promises to the people.
By Amos Kiarie 9 months ago
Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition
Residents to benefit from Sh6.7 million Mutitu water project
More than 5,000 residents in Nyeri, Laikipia, and Nyandarua counties are expected to benefit from two boreholes drilled as part of the Mutitu water project.
By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago
Residents to benefit from Sh6.7 million Mutitu water project
Governor calls on Ruto to face Mt Kenya in new Cabinet appointments
Governor Kahiga urged the president to ensure fair representation for the Mt Kenya region in the upcoming Cabinet appointments.
By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 10 months ago
Governor calls on Ruto to face Mt Kenya in new Cabinet appointments
DP urges Gen Z to call off anti-government demos
Rigathi Gachagua asked political leaders to tone down to avoid political tension.
By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago
DP urges Gen Z to call off anti-government demos
Developers harness the power of technology to reshape the industry
The real estate market is experiencing a surge in demand for affordable housing due to rapid urbanisation.
By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago
Developers harness the power of technology to reshape the industry
Coffee factory goes green with eco pulper machine
Kiandu Coffee Factory has embraced green energy to boost global competitiveness of the produce.
By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago
Coffee factory goes green with eco pulper machine
Tsavo's guardians get lessons on quelling human-wildlife conflict
Cases of human-wildlife conflict have plagued the communities living around Tsavo National Park, primarily due to high human populations and incompatible land use practices.
By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago
Tsavo's guardians get lessons on quelling human-wildlife conflict
We're wasting 40 per cent of our food FAO
Food waste in Kenya has far-reaching implications such as environmental impact. The decomposing food also produces methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas accelerating climate change.
By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago
We're wasting 40 per cent of our food  FAO
Laikipia residents benefit from 700 goats in restocking programme
Under the initiative, 700 gala goats have been distributed to improve the breed and assist 250 pastoral families in Laikipia North sub county.
By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago
Laikipia residents benefit from 700 goats in restocking programme
Conservancies woo landowners to mitigate conflict with wildlife
Amid growing concerns of human-wildlife conflict along the wildlife corridor in the Amboseli, conservancies are advocating for a shift from agriculture to livestock.
By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
Conservancies woo landowners to mitigate conflict with wildlife
How SMEs are diversifying to beat high costs, maximise profits
The number of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business owners embracing smaller stalls that accommodate multiple ventures under one roof is on the rise.
By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
How SMEs are diversifying to beat high costs, maximise profits
Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil
These cooking appliances not only consume large amounts of fuel but also emit copious amounts of harmful greenhouse gases.
By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil
Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors
Kahiga said a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) should be negotiated by the county and national governments
By Purity Mwangi, Amos Kiarie and Boniface Gikandi 1 year ago
Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors
Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast
From July to October, these marine mammals grace the shores during their migratory journey, making it a unique experience for locals and tourists alike.
By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast
Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets
The training by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is in response to the growing number of encounters between local fishermen and whales.
By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets
Mathias wins 97th KGU chairman's prize
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