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Stephen Mkawale

Delicate balancing act as governors pick cabinets

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika plans to replace all 10 CECs and 19 chief officers, who served in the previous administration ahead of the next Tuesday's inaugural address at the county assembly.

By Stephen Mkawale 1 year ago

Delicate balancing act as governors pick cabinets

ICC cases sowed seeds of discord between the State and civil society

ICC cases sowed seeds of discord between the State and civil society

By Stephen Mkawale 1 year ago

Battle royale as Kihika and Lee set to face off

Battle royale as Kihika and Lee set to face off

By Stephen Mkawale 3 years ago

Nakuru estate shut over man with Covid-19

Nakuru estate shut over man with Covid-19

By Stephen Mkawale 3 years ago

Big rift as planned BBI rally venue and date changed

It was feared the meeting in Eldoret would deal a blow to peace efforts in the region

By Stephen Mkawale 4 years ago

Big rift as planned BBI rally venue and date changed

Gideon rolling up sleeves for race to succeed Uhuru?

Although he is yet to declare his interest for top seat, Gideon’s political exploits point at one thing - the presidency.

By Stephen Mkawale 4 years ago

Gideon rolling up sleeves for race to succeed Uhuru?

County presents Sh15b budget

Nakuru county government plans to spend Sh15.3 billion in the next financial year.

By Stephen Mkawale 4 years ago

County presents Sh15b budget

Isaac Ruto: CCM will play bigger role in 2022

CCM puts house in order with eyes on 2022 elections

By Stephen Mkawale 4 years ago

Isaac Ruto: CCM will play bigger role in 2022

Nakuru prepares for city status

The money is for improvement of drainage and other infrastructure in Nakuru and Naivasha .

By Stephen Mkawale 4 years ago

Nakuru prepares for city status

False start to the formation of Nakuru, Naivasha municipality boards

The Urban and Cities Act states that a municipal board will consist of nine members, who must include an executive and chief officer responsible for u

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

False start to the formation of Nakuru, Naivasha municipality boards

Audit reveals massive wastage by assemblies

Auditor General releases damning report on ward reps’ spending

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Audit reveals massive wastage by assemblies

Ward Reps adopt report to impeach Roads executive

Minister accused of failing to deliver on plan to improve rural feeder roads.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Ward Reps adopt report to impeach Roads executive

Ouko flags 6 South Rift counties’ spending

From hiring casual workers unlawfully to deviating funds meant for development to recurrent budget, Ouko reveals unchecked wastage in counties

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Ouko flags 6 South Rift counties’ spending

EACC hands over grabbed assets

Land, houses worth Sh780m recovered from politicians and former civil servants

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

EACC hands over grabbed assets

Give us guns, bodyguards, MCAs demand

The 78 MCAs said their safety was at stake outside the assembly chambers.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Give us guns, bodyguards, MCAs demand

Land prices soar as town readies for Sh3b airport

But property experts warn that the assumption fuelling high prices could be faulty.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Land prices soar as town readies for Sh3b airport

Lanet airport upgrade to be carried out in two phases at cost of Sh3bn

The second phase will entail expanding the runway from 1.7km to 3.6km.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Lanet airport upgrade to be carried out in two phases at cost of Sh3bn

Gender Rule debate driven by politics and would-be beneficiaries

The struggle has been reduced to political debate and the agenda is driven by the would-be beneficiaries.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Gender Rule debate driven by politics and would-be beneficiaries

County to host 100 firms for international investors' fair

Multinationals eyeing a share of the county’s Sh180 billion investment potential.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

County to host 100 firms for international investors' fair

Cattle herders enjoy sweetness of cane farming

From livestock keepers to sugarcane farmers: the story of Trans Mara herders turned sugarcane farmers

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Cattle herders enjoy sweetness of cane farming

MCA goes ‘berserk’ in club bar brawl

The video shows Mr.Minjire pinning Nderitu on the floor as his wife (Nyambura) hit him with the beer bottle several times.

By Stephen Mkawale and Kennedy Gachui 5 years ago

MCA goes ‘berserk’ in club bar brawl

Auctioneer impounds Egerton University cars over debt

The financial crisis facing Egerton University deepened on Tuesday when auctioneers impounded several vehicles

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Auctioneer impounds Egerton University cars over debt

Jubilee directs assembly to reinstate 12 female MCAs to committees

Jubilee now directs Assembly to reinstate nominated Ward reps to leadership of house committees

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Jubilee directs assembly to reinstate 12 female MCAs to committees

Governors in push to run water firms

Nanok said the council is committed to protecting the gains achieved in the water sector

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Governors in push to run water firms

I changed job ethic, nominee tells Nakuru House team

An administrator has defended his nomination as county secretary and head of public service.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

I changed job ethic, nominee tells Nakuru House team

Nakuru residents pleased by rehabilitation of infrastructure

The rehabilitation and upgrading of roads in Nakuru town has been speeded up as the town strives to attain city status by December.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Nakuru residents pleased by rehabilitation of infrastructure

Father devastated at son’s murder charge

Joseph Irungu’s father is devastated that his son is linked to the murder of Monica Kimani.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Father devastated at son’s murder charge

Five killed in clashes as politicians face probe

Administrator accuses local leaders of inciting residents against one another in bid to stop Mau Forest evictions.

By Stephen Mkawale and Robert Kiplangat 5 years ago

Five killed in clashes as politicians face probe

Five killed in Narok clashes as politicians face probe

Administrator accuses local leaders of inciting residents against one another in bid to stop Mau Forest evictions.

By Stephen Mkawale and Robert Kiplangat 5 years ago

Five killed in Narok clashes as politicians face probe

Jubilee urged to hold grassroots elections

Rift Valley legislators say elected officials will be better placed to push the party's agenda in Parliament.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Jubilee urged to hold grassroots elections

Audit warns of crisis over an ageing workforce

According to a staff audit report, close to 50 per cent of the 4,830 employees will retire in the next five years.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Audit warns of crisis over an ageing workforce

This man George Natembeya!

The name George Natembeya has become synonymous with Mau Forest reclamation and conservation.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

This man George Natembeya!

MCAs oppose nursery tutors' distribution plan

Ward representatives want to halt the deployment of nursery school teachers until they agree on a distribution formula.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

MCAs oppose nursery tutors' distribution plan

County halts payment of Sh1.6b pending bills

According to Governor Lee Kinyanjui an audit has unearthed massive irregularities and exposed deeply entrenched graft in procurement.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

County halts payment of Sh1.6b pending bills

Nakuru County to use Sh9.5b on recurrent expenses

MCAs raise concern over ballooning wage bill, say it has reached unsustainable levels.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Nakuru County to use Sh9.5b on recurrent expenses

How successive regimes sowed seeds of graft

Past governments have been riddled with corruption linked to senior officials who have escaped prosecution

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

How successive regimes sowed seeds of graft

Governor, ward reps agree on budget

The committee also deducted Sh532 million from the Executive’s Sh2 billion development budget.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Governor, ward reps agree on budget

A 24km buffer zone is at the heart of Mau eviction crisis

Government has vowed not to relent in its efforts to kick out all settlers.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

A 24km buffer zone is at the heart of Mau eviction crisis

Kinyanjui, Kihika renew political rivalry

The renewed rivalry involves vehicles the county government bought for schools that lack their own means of transport.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Kinyanjui, Kihika renew political rivalry

Still another snag in Nakuru 2018/2019 budget stalemate

Governor Lee Kinyanjui gathered ward reps for a weekend retreat to resolve a stalemate over his Sh15 billion budget.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Still another snag in Nakuru 2018/2019 budget stalemate

Nakuru County, the unsung birthplace of giant retailers

All the locally established supermarket brands trace their roots to the county in Rift Valley.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Nakuru County, the unsung birthplace of giant retailers

'Sierra Leone' settlers flee ahead of eviction

The forest inhabitants are also racing against time to harvest crops from their farms.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

'Sierra Leone' settlers flee ahead of eviction

Nakuru: Fate of 5,000 workers to be known

The fate of more than 5,000 employees at the Nakuru County government, who presented themselves for biometric registration, will be known next week.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

Nakuru: Fate of 5,000 workers to be known

More families to be evicted from the Mau

Another eviction looms in the Mau Forest. Several families have asked the Government not to evict them from Mau Forest.

By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago

More families to be evicted from the Mau

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