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Antony Gitonga

Plan to hold wildlife census after drought

CS Peninah Malonza says move will establish current status of wildlife in the country. Census seeks to understand and identify challenges facing the sector.

By Antony Gitonga 6 days ago

Plan to hold wildlife census after drought

Naivasha SEZ needs Sh10b to be ready, agency chief says

Naivasha SEZ needs Sh10b to be ready, agency chief says

By Antony Gitonga 8 days ago

NTSA: More than 1,600 people have died in road accidents this year

NTSA: More than 1,600 people have died in road accidents this year

By Antony Gitonga 14 days ago

Shortage of maize and beans, lack of capitation threaten closure of schools

Shortage of maize and beans, lack of capitation threaten closure of schools

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

Geothermal power plant revamp to add 20MW

Under the two-year programme, total power production from the plant will increase to 63MW from the current 45MW using the same amount of steam.

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Geothermal power plant revamp to add 20MW

Senate committee says housing levy a game changer for economy

The committee argued that if well handled, the levy could address ownership of houses under the affordable housing programme mainly among low-wage earners.

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Senate committee says housing levy a game changer for economy

Flower farms put workers on contracts

Flower farmers in Naivasha are opting for seasonal employment in a bid to reduce the expensive labour that has been identified as one of the biggest challenges facing the horticultural sector.

By Antony Gitonga 30 days ago

Flower farms put workers on contracts

Mt Kenya leaders' plan to tame alcohol and substance abuse among the youth

Gachagua called for stringent laws and punitive fines which would make it impossible for those involved to return to business.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Mt Kenya leaders' plan to tame alcohol and substance abuse among the youth

DP Gachagua meets central MCAs over legislation to deal with alcoholism

DP Gachagua says five counties in Central region affected by illicit brews and drug abuse to come up with a common legislation to deal with the menace.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

DP Gachagua meets central MCAs over legislation to deal with alcoholism

Police storm Naivasha church, arrest 12 over cult-like teachings

There was drama in Naivasha after police arrested 12 members of an evangelical church in one of the informal settlements following allegations that they were luring and radicalizing area youths.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Police storm Naivasha church, arrest 12 over cult-like teachings

Solai Dam tragedy: Farm owner, 8 others have a case to answer - court

In the case, the farm owner Perry Manusukh and the others, are charged with 48 counts of manslaughter and neglect of duty.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Solai Dam tragedy: Farm owner, 8 others have a case to answer - court

No relief in power bills despite pounding rains, says Energy PS

He says water levels at key dams are still low, hence the continued use of expensive thermal plants. This is on the back of the biting drought that saw water levels drop to record lows.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

No relief in power bills despite pounding rains, says Energy PS

MPs blame IPP firms for high power bills

The Parliamentary Committee on Energy now says intentional failure to phase out thermal power companies owned by powerful individuals is to blame for the high cost of electricity.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

MPs blame IPP firms for high power bills

Despite rains, 21 counties still facing drought challenges

Marsabit and Turkana counties were noted to have remained in the emergency drought phase while Isiolo, Mandera, Kajiado, Samburu, Tana River, Wajir, Kilifi and Kitui were in the alarm phase.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Despite rains, 21 counties still facing drought challenges

Pain, anguish as families throng Naivasha morgue

On Tuesday, a matatu ferrying 11 students from Mbihi High school in Mbale, Vihiga County hit a trailer near Naivasha town killing five of the girls on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Pain, anguish as families throng Naivasha morgue

Funding hamper feeding programme in public schools

At Mirera High School, the biggest public school in Naivasha with over 1,600 students, there are fears that learners from the nearby Karagita slums could miss out on lunch.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Funding hamper feeding programme in public schools

Turkish investor secures over 400 acres at Naivasha's industrial park

Turkish Industry Holding has committed Sh48 billion towards the construction of five industries, says the industries will be fully operational in five years, creating 2,500 jobs.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Turkish investor secures over 400 acres at Naivasha's industrial park

Ndabibi land invaders asked to vacate property

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has issued a notice to all squatters who invaded private land Naivasha to move out.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Ndabibi land invaders asked to vacate property

Donkey population has gone down by 800,000

The number of donkeys has reduced by over 800,000 in the last seven years. In 2016, the country had 1.8 million donkeys, but this has since reduced to a million.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Donkey population has gone down by 800,000

MPs in plea for Sh4.5b funding to Naivasha Special Economic Zone

MPs say they will push for Sh2.5 billion funding from State to the facility in the next financial year. Lack of good roads, electricity and water has affected development in the 1,000-acre zone

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

MPs in plea for Sh4.5b funding to Naivasha Special Economic Zone

8,000 members of land-buying firm can access their land after 40 years

For years, the members’ efforts to occupy the land failed due to protracted court cases and attacks by herders. However, some herders are still occupying a section of the land despite a court order.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

8,000 members of land-buying firm can access their land after 40 years

Death toll in Pwani University bus crash rises to 17

Survivors of the accident narrated how they were advised to wear safety belts minutes before the bus rammed into a matatu and crashed into a ditch.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Death toll in Pwani University bus crash rises to 17

Calls to re-open closed Gorge in Hell's Gate Park

In September 2019, a family of six and their tour guide died in the gorge after they were swept by flash floods while visiting the park.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Calls to re-open closed Gorge in Hell's Gate Park

Three million livestock 'died during drought'

Close to three million livestock in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) counties have died due to drought that has hit the country in the last four years.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Three million livestock 'died during drought'

Water crisis in Lake Naivasha basin will impact capital projects

Demand for water is on the rise as more investors move in.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Water crisis in Lake Naivasha basin will impact capital projects

Farmers seek law review on certified seeds

The agriculture expert also called for a review of the country’s laws on certified seeds, noting that the farming sector should be allowed to embrace farmers-managed seeds systems.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Farmers seek law review on certified seeds

Kindiki: Phase two of security operation in North Rift to start Saturday

CS Kindiki said that the joint operation between the police and the military would dismantle and bring down the organized gangs mainly in North Rift.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Kindiki: Phase two of security operation in North Rift to start Saturday

60 per cent of water bodies in 32 counties have dried up, NDMA report indicates

According to a report by the drought management authority, over six million people in 32 counties are facing acute food shortage.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

60 per cent of water bodies in 32 counties have dried up, NDMA report indicates

EU gives Sh6b for rehabilitation of Olkaria geothermal power plants

According to the Energy CS Chirchir, the country was keen to phase out fossil sources of energy by 2030, with clean energy such as geothermal, solar and wind being the alternatives.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

EU gives Sh6b for rehabilitation of Olkaria geothermal power plants

KenGen planning to venture into the production of solar energy

KenGen acting CEO Abraham Serem said harsh weather had adversely affected water levels in the hydro-dams, thus reducing electricity generation.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

KenGen planning to venture into the production of solar energy

Herders invade Hell's Gate Park as drought worsens

The herders drawn from neighbouring counties have left a trail of destruction in the park and neighbouring farms as the drought continues to wreak havoc in the country.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Herders invade Hell's Gate Park as drought worsens

KenGen assures Kenyan of continuous power supply despite drought

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reassured the country of full electricity supply despite the ongoing drought that has adversely affected hydro-power plants.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

KenGen assures Kenyan of continuous power supply despite drought

Fly over accident leaves four medics dead

The accident occurred after a lorry heading to Nairobi from Naivasha veered off its lane and hit the van that was carrying the medics.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Fly over accident leaves four medics dead

Wiper: We are in Azimio to stay, won't work with Kenya Kwanza

Kalonzo said the invites to State House were meant to divide the opposition. ODM had at least six of its MPs meet Ruto, in what was termed an act of betrayal.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Wiper: We are in Azimio to stay, won't work with Kenya Kwanza

Not-so-rosy Valentine as farmers battle high taxation, low profits

The sector has yet to fully recover from the effects of Covid-19, with the situation exacerbated by the Russian war. Council CEO says flower prices in the EU market increased in the last year.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Not-so-rosy Valentine as farmers battle high taxation, low profits

Three businessmen arrested with 58kg of ivory

Kenya Wildlife Services officers in Naivasha have arrested three suspects and recovered nine pieces of elephant tusks. A private vehicle used to ferry the illegal cargo was also seized.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Three businessmen arrested with 58kg of ivory

CJ Koome directs courts to conclude cases in 3 years

CJ Martha Koome has asked courts to prioritise old cases and recommended cases over three years should be listed for mention before judicial officers for parties to take directions.

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

CJ Koome directs courts to conclude cases in 3 years

TSC to promote graduate primary school teachers to teach JSS students

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will promote graduate teachers from primary schools to teach in Junior Secondary School (JSS).

By Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

TSC to promote graduate primary school teachers to teach JSS students

Irony of communities who host electricity projects lacking power

Stakeholders are calling for concerted efforts as the country shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy, noting that affected communities should be deeply engaged.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Irony of communities who host electricity projects lacking power

Nakuru County activates disaster response team following frequent fire incidents

According to the Chief Officer in charge of Disaster management Joyce Cece, cases of bushfires in the county were on the rise.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Nakuru County activates disaster response team following frequent fire incidents

Primary school in Naivasha closed indefinitely after classrooms develop cracks

The school was closed after classrooms constructed in 2012 and 2017 developed cracks.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Primary school in Naivasha closed indefinitely after classrooms develop cracks

Seven die in grisly road accident at Kikopey

Seven people have died and eight others injured following a grisly road accident at Kikopey trading centre on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Seven die in grisly road accident at Kikopey

KeNHA raises concern over overloading along northern corridor

According to Danka Africa Kenya Limited, a company contracted to manage the Gilgil and Suswa weighbridges, trailers with six axles were the most affected.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

KeNHA raises concern over overloading along northern corridor

Naivasha level IV hospital board dissolved after woman's death

Residents held demonstrations after 23-year-old Rebecca Wangari who had been admitted to the facility for three days died while delivering alone.

By Antony Gitonga 4 months ago

Naivasha level IV hospital board dissolved after woman's death

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