Fuel shortcut setting up pine forests for depletion
Pine sticks are commonly sold to people who light fires or jikos for cooking and are popular because, unlike matchsticks, they keep flames burning once lit.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 16 days ago
Fuel shortcut setting up pine forests for depletion
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Eight degrees discontinued at Egerton as redundancies begin
University receives Sh185 million from the exchequer and raises an additional Sh26 million from tuition. The VC announces that there will be a reorganisation of departments.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 20 days ago
Eight degrees discontinued at Egerton as redundancies begin
DP Gachagua defies court on eviction of 105 Nakuru families
Over 105 families belonging to Kiriko Farmers Company Limited were evicted after losing a court battle with Ngenia Farmers Company Limited.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
DP Gachagua defies court on eviction of 105 Nakuru families
Drama as family takes body of deceased kin to his debtor
The scene attracted hundreds of residents who were left in shock as their family and friends kept watch of the hotel, waiting for the man to show up.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Drama as family takes body of deceased kin to his debtor
105 families evicted as court ends four-decade land tussle
Bulldozers roared into Kiriko village in Solai early morning, flattening homes spread over the 434-acre piece of land on which two land-buying companies have been claiming since the 1970s.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
105 families evicted as court ends four-decade land tussle
605 low-cost houses to be ready this year
Buyers of the 605 Bondeni housing units built under the government's affordable housing programme in Nakuru will be able to move in by December 2023.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
605 low-cost houses to be ready this year
Lecturers blame oversight agencies for woes in public varsities
Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) Egerton chapter secretary Grace Kibue said that the government should look into who failed to perform their duties first.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Lecturers blame oversight agencies for woes in public varsities
Jubilee Party, UDA are brothers and will work together, assures Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated his readiness to work with leaders elected through other parties after he received Jubilee Party MPs.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Jubilee Party, UDA are brothers and will work together, assures Ruto
Ruto initiates talks on stalled Sh34 billion Itare dam project
The Italian-funded project had been slated for completion by April 2021 but stalled in September 2018 after the contractor, CMC DI Raveena filed for bankruptcy in their home country, Italy.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Ruto initiates talks on stalled Sh34 billion Itare dam project
Counties get Sh4.7bn extra in grants amid cash share stalemate
National government to relook at the proposed 2023/24 Budget and programmes within the next one week, agrees to allocate more grants for development projects.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Counties get Sh4.7bn extra in grants amid cash share stalemate
Jubilee MPs throw weight behind Ruto, attend thanksgiving service in Nakuru
The Jubilee leaders include EALA MP Kanini Kega who was on Friday appointed acting Secretary General of the party linked former president Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Jubilee MPs throw weight behind Ruto, attend thanksgiving service in Nakuru
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Ruto heads to Nakuru for prayers as Azimio sustains its challenge
Observers say that the move by the President to organise a national event in his backyard is not purely about thanksgiving but also to counter Azimio.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Ruto heads to Nakuru for prayers as Azimio sustains its challenge
Jubilee Party suspends Jeremiah Kioni and David Murathe
Jubilee Party’s National Executive Committee has suspended Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni and replaced him with Kanini Kega.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Jubilee Party suspends Jeremiah Kioni and David Murathe
Nakuru quintuplets buried in one coffin
The quintuplets who died at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital on Thursday, February 2, a few hours after birth, were on Friday, February 3 buried at the Nakuru South Cemetery.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Nakuru quintuplets buried in one coffin
Five babies born to one mother in Nakuru die
The five babies, who were born to one mother in Nakuru County on Tuesday, January 31, have died, family has confirmed.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Five babies born to one mother in Nakuru die
2NK driver whose wife has given birth to 5 babies: 'I'm now a father of six at 28'
Simon Ndungu, a 28-year-old man from Bahati in Nakuru County who works as a driver for 2NK Sacco, is now a father of six.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
2NK driver whose wife has given birth to 5 babies: 'I'm now a father of six at 28'
Courts to review cases of mothers in jail with children
PS at the Department Mary Muthoni on Monday made an impromptu visit to the Nakuru Prison where she said the move was aimed at alleviating the suffering of the children.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Courts to review cases of mothers in jail with children
Joy as Nakuru woman delivers five babies
Margaret Wairimu was received at the facility on January 27 for a checkup during which it was established she was at risk and placed under special observation.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Joy as Nakuru woman delivers five babies
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Ruto accuses Raila of pushing selfish agenda to benefit just a few
Ruto warns Raila against attempts to divide Kenyans and vows to serve country without discrimination. Gachagua says the government will only sit down with Raila to discuss his retirement from politics
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Ruto accuses Raila of pushing selfish agenda to benefit just a few
Agony of officer stuck in Indian hospital with sick children
The National Police Service terminated its contract with NHIF in December last year. The new insurer, CIC, does not cover the hospital treating Chepng’etich’s children.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Agony of officer stuck in Indian hospital with sick children
Sh1.2b projects fund was diverted, says Governor Kihika
The first-term governor said this could derail project implementation in the current financial year.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Sh1.2b projects fund was diverted, says Governor Kihika
At Kemu, education fit for the body also takes care of mind
At KeMU, students were sent away for not adopting appropriate grooming, as stipulated in a recent circular by the institution.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
At Kemu, education fit for the body also takes care of mind
State moots new funding plan for Sh160b highway
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta initiated the expansion of a 175km section of the highway between Rironi and Mau Summit.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
State moots new funding plan for Sh160b highway
More than one million farmers sign up for input and fertiliser
Rift Valley region, which has 14 counties, is among the country’s main food baskets. The region is known for maize production, the country's staple food.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
More than one million farmers sign up for input and fertiliser
Spending cuts loom as Egerton rolls out restructuring strategy
Vice Chancellor Isaac Kibwage says restructuring is aimed at making the institution more competitive in the future.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Spending cuts loom as Egerton rolls out restructuring strategy
Egerton University to sack lecturers, scrap five degree courses
Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kibwage said the move will also play a key role in enhancing financial stability of the institution while countering risks, such as frequent strikes.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Egerton University to sack lecturers, scrap five degree courses
Egerton University lecturers issue 21-day strike notice
“The industrial action is on account of the University’s failure to comply with a court order issued on May 30, 2022, directing it to pay 100 percent salaries as at November 2021.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Egerton University lecturers issue 21-day strike notice
Union protests as Kihika sacks 605 casual workers
The workers have been replaced by another group after their contracts expired on December 31, 2022.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Union protests as Kihika sacks 605 casual workers
Woman killed, son injured by police car in Nakuru
Atanus Njagi, a resident of Muriricua village in Njoro, Nakuru County could not hold his tears as he explained the sudden loss of his wife in the fatal accident that also involved a bodaboda.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Woman killed, son injured by police car in Nakuru
Counties fail to meet set revenue targets in first quarter of the year
All county governments, cumulatively, generated Sh6.17 billion against the total annual target of Sh57.01 billion.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Counties fail to meet set revenue targets in first quarter of the year
Full in tray for new Rift regional commissioner
Stamping out banditry along Kerio Valley belt, resettling displaced families and re-opening closed schools top of agenda for Hassan who will also coordinate development projects.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Full in tray for new Rift regional commissioner
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Sins, scars and mutation of killer 'Confirm' gang
The history of the Confirm Group dates back to 2007 when mobile money transfer services were first introduced.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Sins, scars and mutation of killer 'Confirm' gang
NG-CDF is back! First batch disbursed
The office of the Attorney General last month instructed to National Treasury to proceed with releasing the funds after a legal battle that saw the Fund suspended.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
NG-CDF is back! First batch disbursed
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Susan Kihika, MCAs ignore court orders, push ahead with nominees' vetting
The county said it had not been served with the court order, so they decided to proceed with the vetting. They have ignored court orders for the second time in the ongoing legal battle.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Susan Kihika, MCAs ignore court orders, push ahead with nominees' vetting
Don't interfere in recruitment of teachers, Ruto tells politicians
Some politicians, however, sought to influence the recruitment process for political mileage. President says more vacancies be announced once the current shortage is addressed.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago
Don't interfere in recruitment of teachers, Ruto tells politicians
Auditor queries GDC over Sh4b idle supplies and equipment
In her recent report, Gathungu has raised concerns over supplies and equipment worth Sh4.4 billion held by the company when it only utilised items valued at below Sh400 million.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago
Auditor queries GDC over Sh4b idle supplies and equipment
KANU members back Nick Salat's suspension as SG over 'misconduct'
Leaders hinted that Salat had made derogatory statements against the party as they hope the internal disciplinary committee will accord him a fair hearing and determination.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago
KANU members back Nick Salat's suspension as SG over 'misconduct'
Woman's body to be flown home, four months after death
Jackson Karanja said officials from the embassy contacted him, saying that the body of his wife Hannah Njeri would arrive on Friday.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago
Woman's body to be flown home, four months after death
Crash death toll rises as State announces fresh safety measures
The Tuesday evening accident involved a trailer that rammed two 14-seater matatus and killing eight on the spot and injuring 20 others.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago
Crash death toll rises as State announces fresh safety measures
Elders link gender-based violence to poor upbringing
Kikuyu elders have urged parents to play an active role in shaping the character of their children in the face of shocking crime waves and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago
Elders link gender-based violence to poor upbringing
Why funding eludes Kenyan startups
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