Konza city dream takes shape as utility agencies hit the ground

Kenya Power has started laying electricity transmission lines while the Kenya Urban Roads Authority is building roads within the upcoming tech city

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

93 per cent of Kenyans don’t know mandate of Land Commission

Majority of Kenyans do not know the functions of the National Land Commission (NLC), a survey released by the Land Development and Governance Institute (LDGI) in Nairobi has revealed.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Police not involved in Maina Njenga shooting, says Lenku

The Government has denied police involvement in Saturday’s shooting in Nyahururu that left five people dead and three others, including former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, injured.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Lenku responds to Ex-Mungiki leader claims

The Government has denied police involvement in Saturday’s shooting in Nyahururu that left five people dead and three others, including former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, injured.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Bodies in secret grave yet to be identified

Authorities are yet to establish the identities of the bodies recovered from two mass graves in Kitengela over the weekend.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Alcohol kills 3.3m people annually, WHO report

After an illicit brew killed more than 90 people and left 160 others hospitalised in five counties, a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that alcohol has overtaken the world’s leading killer diseases, killing 3.3 million people annually worldwide.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Bashir bows to Atwoli appeal on S Sudan talks

Sudan President Omar Bashir has offered to take part in the ongoing South Sudan peace talks.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Sh1b project to curb power blackouts in Nairobi

The Kenya Power Company (KP) commenced a Sh1 billion upgrade project for Nairobi industrial power supply.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Sweet news for nurses as pay raise approved

Nurses from all over the country will receive a salary increment from June, Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has said.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Unions face off over Labour day fete plans

Central Organisation of Trade Union (Cotu) and the Public Service Trade Union (Pusetu) are planning separate Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Park as the battle for supremacy ranges on.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Unions lock horns over venue to host Labour Day celebrations

The stage is set for what can only be billed as the ultimate supremacy showdown between the Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) and the Public Service Trade Union (PUSETU) as they both plan to hold Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Park.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

City medical centres face drugs crises

A spot check at drugs in Nairobi County revealed a sorry situation.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

Village yet to learn from '80s catastrophe

Hundreds of graves welcome you to Kambi Turkana village, Manyatta in Isiolo County, giving the impression of a ghost community.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

With no place to call home, fire victims allege foul play

It’s almost a month since a fierce fire gutted the homes of more than 50 families in Tigoni, Limuru County, but the smoke of uncertainty is yet to clear from their lives.

By Ngari Gichuki 11 years ago

We are finally part of Kenya, say Mandera residents at fete

Mandera County marked one year of devolution with pomp and colour, with area leaders saying they had finally started getting their share of the national cake.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Report shows Turkana dry spell to persist

There’s no end in sight for the drought in Turkana and the larger North western region as expected long rains have been projected to be highly below average.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Official explains 27-year delay in Knec office project

Political interference, corruption and misplaced priorities have been cited as the main reasons for the 27-year delay in construction of the new Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) centre.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Wabukala warns on governors, senators supremacy row

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has warned that the strained relations between governors and senators will undermine devolution.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Uhuru to attend wildlife conference in London

President Uhuru Kenyatta will attend a conference on illegal wildlife trade on Thursday in London.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Wetang’ula: Mudavadi above State jobs

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula has called on UDF leader Musalia Mudavadi to shun “petty” appointments by the Jubilee government that might come his way.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Make peace or leave office, Sonko tells duo

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has warned his two feuding colleagues in the county leadership to reconcile or risk being kicked out of office.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Uhuru lauds Equity’s scholarship programme as 2,000 benefit

Two thousand needy students will benefit from the Equity’s Wings to Fly scholarships that will see them access secondary education.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

State has not banned night buses, says Cabinet Secretary

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure engineer Michael Kamau has said the National Transport and Safety Authority will consider applications for night operations from public transport operators who have fully complied with the set regulations.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Transport chaos, hiked prices mark schools’ re-opening

Parents are having to contend with long queues and hiked bus fares in a chaotic back to school rush.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

High cost of living to dampen Christmas

Inflation and the general rise in the cost of living are factors likely to dampen the Christmas mood this year

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Tribalism is our greatest enemy, Kenyans told

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and the Arts Hassan Wario has appealed to Kenyans to shun tribalism.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Bill proposes life sentence for elephant poachers

Anyone convicted of poaching or facilitating the poaching of rhinos and elephants will be jailed for life.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Kibaki speaks against drunk driving

Retired President Mwai Kibaki has urged Kenyans to shun drunk driving as it is a major cause of road accidents.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Why Mututho might soon ‘invade’ house parties

NACADA boss John Mututho, in a bid to curb underage drinking, is now pushing for a law which will require anyone hosting a party at their residence to register with the police and pay a thousand shillings.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Uphold quality, Raila tells contractors

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has challenged those undertaking massive infrastructural projects to uphold quality and professionalism so that Kenyans get value for money.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

You risk Sh3m fine for illegal E-waste disposal

Persons found disposing E-waste material illegally will attract a penalty of Sh3 million or spend 36 months in jail or both.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Minister speaks against violence

Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru has described gender violence as an indication of the moral decay in society and challenged the public to aid in its eradication

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Westgate mall to resume operations after two years

It will take at least two years before operations can resume at the Westgate Shopping Mall.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Kuppet digs in over test markers’ pay

Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has criticised Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) boss’s recent statement that the union should keep off exam matters.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

NCCK supports push for deferral of Kenyan cases

The National Council of Churches has supported the push for the deferral of the International Criminal Court cases against President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Nairobi’s Westgate Mall siege didn’t shake tourism

The Ministry of Tourism has said tourists are still checking in and authorities are optimistic the numbers will rise despite the terrorist attack on Nairobi’s Westgate Mall.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Njue: Westgate attackers not religious group

Cardinal John Njue has said the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall should not be used to fan religious disharmony.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

AG advises on amending law

Attorney-General Githu Muigai has criticised proponents of ‘change-the-Constitution,’ saying the supreme law shouldn’t be amended for personal or political gain.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Bensouda censured over ‘shoddy probe’

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has been faulted over ‘shoddy investigations’ in the Kenyan cases.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago

Kidero: What was she doing around my lower abdomen?

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has apologised for slapping Nairobi Women representative Rachel Shebesh, but not without saying why.

By Ngari Gichuki 12 years ago