Tough times as maize production dips

Seasonal maize production in the country is estimated to be below-average due to inadequate rains that affected crop germination and development, the United Nations has said.

By Naftali Makori 11 years ago

More Kenyans facing starvation

At least 11 million people (26 per cent of the population) in Kenya were undernourished in the 2011-13 period, compared to 8.4 million (35 per cent) two decades ago, according to a report released yesterday.

By Naftali Makori 11 years ago

Calm in Kisii and Nyamira during Saba Saba

There was relative calm in Kisii and Nyamira counties as the much hyped Saba Saba went on at Uhuru Park in Nairobi. However, residents expressed disappointment at not being able to follow the event live from the venue.

By Naftali Makori 11 years ago

PSV operators want cartel reined in

A section of matatu operators in Kisii town have appealed to the county government to rid the main bus park of cartels extorting money from them.

By Naftali Makori and Eric Abuga 11 years ago

Insurance firm manager defends Sh30 million county tender

The manager behind the insurance brokerage firm at the centre of a suspicious Sh30 million tender for Nyamira Members of the County Assembly has defended the deal, saying it was above board.

By By NAFTALI MAKORI 11 years ago

Several parents arrested in Migori over female circumcision

Police in Kuria, Migori County, have arrested nine people, including a female circumciser as circumcision season kicked off.

By NICK OLUOCH and NAFTALI MAKORI 12 years ago

Kidero escapes accident, proceeds to funds drive

Nairobi County governor Dr Evans Kidero was injured in a road accident at Kegati area, along the Kisii-Sotik road.

By By Cyrus Ombati and Naftali Makori 12 years ago

Raila blasts MPs over Media Bill

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has criticised MPs for passing a ‘draconian’ Media Bill aimed at gagging journalists.

By KENAN MIRUKA and NAFTALI MAKORI 12 years ago

Marketer turns to repairing tyres for daily bread

Mr Ben Mosaisi earns a living repairing flat tyres. It’s a far cry from the job of his dreams as a graduate of the Kenya Institute of Professional Studies

By By Naftali Makori 12 years ago