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Antony Gitonga

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.

By Antony Gitonga 12 days ago

Poor pest control hurting maize production in the country

Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU

Hundreds of flower farm workers threaten to walk out of COTU

By Antony Gitonga 13 days ago

Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce

Pyrethrum farmers complain about low prices of the produce

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis

Mass livestock vaccination stalls over funding crisis

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 18 days ago

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

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.

By Antony Gitonga 23 days ago

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

Sorry state of Nakuru level five hospital amid shortage of staff

Recent death of a new mother has exposed the wanting situation. The challenges coincide with the governor's long absence from the county.

By Ken Gachuhi and Antony Gitonga 24 days ago

Sorry state of Nakuru level five hospital amid shortage of staff

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.

By Antony Gitonga 24 days ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 26 days ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga, Ben Ahenda 29 days ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Police hunt for boda boda operators who torched vehicle in Naivasha

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

MP decries rise in road accidents as family buries six

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Government denies plans to muzzle freedom of expression

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Social media use raises alarm among East African security chiefs

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Geothermal still tops Kenya's energy mix despite output decline

Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash

A sombre mood has descended on Kamirithu village in Limuru, Kiambu County, following the tragic deaths of seven family members in a road accident on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road on Sunday.

By Antony Gitonga and George Njunge 1 month ago

Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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

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.

By Steve Mkawale, Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

University student jailed 25 years for Valerian Njeri murder

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Nakuru County orders prison department to close bar along highway

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Senator Karanja calls for Kihika's impeachment

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Government rules out salary reviews for civil servants amid financial crisis

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

KenGen supporting five countries explore geothermal power

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Hotels fully booked as CS Mvurya upbeat on rally

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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

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.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

All set for Safari Rally as 100,000 fans expected

Naivasha residents want town's dumpsite relocated

Residents of Karai, Naivasha are calling for the relocation of the area dumpsite terming it as a deathtrap for tens of area residents, livestock and wildlife.

By Antony Gitonga and Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Naivasha residents want town's dumpsite relocated

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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Country's ARVs stock can only last for six months

99,338 students with C plus may not go to university

Thousands of students who sat 2024 KCSE exams and attained the university entry grade could miss out on their dream courses as the government considers adjusting cut-off point.

By Antony Gitonga and Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

99,338 students with C plus may not go to university

University funding model dilemma sparks fear of cash crunch

Students who sat their Form Four examinations last year face uncertainty on when to join universities.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

University funding model dilemma sparks fear of cash crunch

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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Schools may miss ball-games as cash crunch bites

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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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

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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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

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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

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

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