Catholic catechist dies with wife and children in Naivasha accident

Catechist James Njoroge, his wife Teresia and their two children were killed in a road accident when their car was hit by a speeding bus near Karai centre along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Slaughterhouse workers cry foul over attack by Naivasha gang

There was a moment of anxiety in Naivasha after workers from the town's slaughterhouse stormed the area police station to protest attacks by a gang from one of the estates.

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

6,000 post-election violence victims yet to get compensation years later

Close to two decades after the 2007/2008 post-election violence that left tens dead and hundreds displaced, about 6,000 victims are yet to be compensated or resettled despite a court directive.

By Antony Gitonga 18 days ago

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NCIC urged to act against Moses Kuria over abuse of Naivasha MP

While condemning the statement by Kuria, he said that they were following keenly to see if NCIC would take any action.

By Antony Gitonga 19 days ago

Nine killed, including two minors, after bus collides with matatu near Naivasha

The accident occurred after the Greenline bus collided with the oncoming Nissan, killing six occupants on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

Bodies of four youths recovered from Lake Naivasha

The bodies of four fishermen who drowned while illegally fishing in Lake Naivasha have been recovered following a two-day search around the scene of the incident.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

Four feared dead after hippo attack

Four 'foot-fishermen' are feared dead after drowning while on an illegal fishing mission in Lake Naivasha on Friday evening.

By Antony Gitonga 21 days ago

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Nakuru Senator sounds alarm over revenue drop from Sh3.6bn to Sh792m

This comes a week after the Controller of Budget flagged Nakuru as one of the counties where revenue collection had dropped

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Naivasha residents lynch three chicken thieves as crime surges

The incident came a day after a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly mugging workers was beaten to death in Kabati estate while his colleagues managed to escape.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Teen robber lynched by irate residents in Naivasha

In the latest incident, a group of youths had mugged several workers near the Kabati Mosque before members of the public cornered them.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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How water hyacinth has paralysed fishing activities in Lake Naivasha

Fishermen around Lake Naivasha are now challenging the county government to hasten the process of dealing with the water hyacinth.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

DPP given deadline in murder suit against 73-year-old granny

A Naivasha court has given the DPP two months to release a file in which a 73-year-old man is charged with planning the murder of five members of his family.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Families displaced by rising waters of Lake Naivasha start returning

The county warned that it would not go back to relocate the returning families if the water levels from the troubled water level rose again.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Woman dies after throwing herself under a moving trailer in Naivasha

Residents of Naivasha are trying to come to terms with a shocking incident where a woman committed suicide by throwing herself under a moving trailer.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Mai Mahiu dry port to create 100,000 job opportunities

The Mai Mahiu dry port in Naivasha has attracted investments worth billions of shillings that are expected to change the fortunes of locals.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Why elephant numbers are rising while buffaloes decline

Aquatic ecosystems show worrying trends where wetland bird populations have fallen by 8-97 percent in key habitats.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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How ex-Cabinet minister died in late night crash

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died after the car he was travelling in was involved in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga and Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Woman who stabbed and killed her newly wed husband arrested

Police in Naivasha have arrested a 23-year-old woman who stabbed and killed her newly wed husband following a domestic row.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Former Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo is dead

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo dies in road accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway after a head-on collision, Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement Officer Sarah Chumo confirms.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Over 2 million in need of food supplies as drought crisis deepens

The number of people in need of urgent food supply will hit 2.1 million by January next year as the drought situation in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands counties continue to deteriorate.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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High Court suspends Sh2.1B deal between Nakuru county and NYS

They further wanted the county barred from approving or realising any payments to NYS until the petition was heard and determined.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Kenya targets to produce 6 million pneumonia vaccines every month

Kenya BioVax Institute said the locally produced pneumonia vaccines would be ready by mid-2027 as the country shifts from importation.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Police probe death of man found floating on Lake Naivasha shores

In the last year, over 20 illegal fishermen have been killed by hippos or drowned while fishing in the lake.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Hydro-power generation stable despite harsh weather conditions

Data from the company indicated that total hydro generation from the system stood at 473.14MW against an installed capacity of 600.4MW.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Domestic row ends in death as bride stabs groom in Naivasha

Trouble started at around 9pm when the man returned home allegedly drunk leading to a fight between him and the runaway wife.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Nakuru County Sh2.1 billion road deal with NYS on the spot

A section of Nakuru residents have protested against a Sh2.1 billion agreement between the county government and the National Youth Service to maintain feeder roads, terming it illegal.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Seven counties on drought alert as NDMA warns crisis is worsening

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has placed seven counties on the alert stage as the biting drought continues to be felt in parts of the country.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Trade CS says litigation, bureaucracy eroding investor confidence

Protracted litigation, coupled with long procedures to start an industry in the country are eroding investor confidence and doubling the time taken to start production.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Anxiety as hiker plunges inside Mt Longonot Crater

The hiker who was in the company of his colleagues landed on the edge of a rock fracturing his left leg as KWS moved to rescue him.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Governors call for grain, hay reserves amid looming drought

Governors have called for urgent strategic grain, livestock and hay reserves following the warning by the Meteorological Department of depressed short and long rains.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Security guard jailed 20 years for raping 80-year-old granny

The court heard that the convict had, on several occasions, tried to no avail to break in and sexually assault the woman

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Over 200,000 refugees and asylum seekers on holding list

Kenya is currently host to over 860,000 refugees and asylum seekers

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Lake Naivasha's rising waters submerge fuel pipeline, threaten power station

Rising floodwaters in Kihoto, Naivasha have submerged a key fuel pipeline, threatened a major power sub-station, displaced thousands of families, and raised health and wildlife risks.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Why 90pc of land for affordable housing projects lack title deeds

More than 90 per cent of land set aside for the affordable housing programme does not have title deeds.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Government announces plan to privatise cash-strapped KCC company

The government has announced plans to privatise struggling Kenya Co-operative Creameries as part of addressing farmers' payments and productivity.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Governors express frustrations with SHA as maternal deaths increase

COG pointed an accusing finger at the Ministry of Health for micromanaging health, which is a devolved function under the new constitution.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Why Mai Mahiu residents want a share of sand revenue

Over 10,000 direct beneficiaries of the business accused Nakuru County of giving them a raw deal.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Naivasha man dies by suicide after jumping under moving train

The victim left his wallet and shoes by the side of the railway line before taking his life due to what friends described as depression.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

KWS races to save displaced wildlife as lake waters rise

Tens of animals have been displaced after grazing areas were flooded.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Governor Kihika on the spot over Sh2 billion disaster fund as flood families suffer

Senator Karanja claimed the county has allocated over Sh2 billion for disasters and humanitarian assistance over the last three financial years yet families impacted by calamities continue to suffer.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago