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Antony Gitonga

KTB seeks to increase tourist numbers to 3 million

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is pursuing initiatives to increase the number of international tourist arrivals into the country from 1.9 to 3 million by the end of the year.

KTB seeks to increase tourist numbers to 3 million

Wanjigi, Kioni caught up in Ndabibi land chaos

Wanjigi, Kioni caught up in Ndabibi land chaos

Concern over closure of schools owned by flower farms

Concern over closure of schools owned by flower farms

Kuppet defends TSC over plight of teachers in hostile regions

Kuppet defends TSC over plight of teachers in hostile regions

The only landing beach at Lake Oloidien in Naivasha closed down

Lake Oloidien is located next to Lake Naivasha and has been a source of income for tens of residents of Kongoni and Maella areas.

The only landing beach at Lake Oloidien in Naivasha closed down

Kuppet, TSC agree on promotion of 30,000 teachers

TSC will also recruit 20,000 teachers to address the shortage in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in a joint exercise that will cost the exchequer more than Sh7.8 billion.

Kuppet, TSC agree on promotion of 30,000 teachers

Karua slams Ruto over inaction on doctors strike

Karua has lashed out at the Kenya Kwanza government for lavish spending as Kenyans continue to suffer in hospitals

Karua slams Ruto over inaction on doctors strike

Landowners, KWS differ over wildlife relocation

The landowners accuse the government agency of bypassing them in the process meant to decongest the area of high number of wild animals.

Landowners, KWS differ over wildlife relocation

Parliament to adopt AI to produce Hansard reports

National Assembly Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko said there is need to embrace AI in parliamentary reporting.

Parliament to adopt AI to produce Hansard reports

Koskei says state can't afford to pay intern doctors Sh206,000

Felix Koskei termed some of the demands by the KMPDU unattainable and unachievable due to the current economic times.

Koskei says state can't afford to pay intern doctors Sh206,000

KWS begins wildlife relocation from Naivasha to Laikipia

The move, according to KWS, is meant to decongest some of the conservancies for Laikipia where the number of wild animals is on the decline.

KWS begins wildlife relocation from Naivasha to Laikipia

No hawking of food, alcohol as 'Vasha' braces for rally fans

Government says the ban on all parties mainly along Moi South Lake Road is meant to avoid traffic jams. Those found flouting the traffic rules will see their cars detained until Tuesday.

No hawking of food, alcohol as 'Vasha' braces for rally fans

Waiganjo set free as magistrate drops police impersonation case

After more than 10 years in police cells, hospital beds, corridors of justice, and prison Joshua Karianjahi Waiganjo is now a free man.

Waiganjo set free as magistrate drops police impersonation case

Court denies farmers access to disputed Ndabibi land

Members of the Mwana Mwireri land company which lays claim to the property thanked the court saying that they legally bought the 343 acres from ADC in 1998.

Court denies farmers access to disputed Ndabibi land

Parents say delayed capitation funds to cripple school operations

The government has admitted challenges in releasing the full capitation due to the high number of students who joined Form One as part of the 100 transition plan.

Parents say delayed capitation funds to cripple school operations

MPs decry under-funding of critical ministries, state agencies

Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised the red flag over underfunding of critical departments.

MPs decry under-funding of critical ministries, state agencies

Wetang'ula says revenue sharing formula stalemate to impact budget

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has warned that failure to resolve the revenue sharing formula stalemate for the 2024/25 Financial Year could jeopardise the budget cycle.

Wetang'ula says revenue sharing formula stalemate to impact budget

Man kills wife, attempts suicide in Gilgil

The man allegedly wooed his estranged wife into a hotel to discuss their marital differences before whipping out a knife, slitting her throat and slashing her abdomen.

Man kills wife, attempts suicide in Gilgil

Head of Public Service decries graft, nepotism in counties

Felix Koskei has raised the red flag over runaway graft, nepotism and recruitment of unqualified staff by county governments.

Head of Public Service decries graft, nepotism in counties

Ombudsman wants counties to use Sh7.5 billion climate funds prudently

The Ombudsman has rolled out training for county government officers for effective implementation of the Sh7.4 billion Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme.

Ombudsman wants counties to use Sh7.5 billion climate funds prudently

Senate summons Kihika over War Memorial Hospital saga

The move comes as the wrangles between the county and the hospital management persist with the latter accused of ignoring six court orders.

By 2 months ago

Senate summons Kihika over War Memorial Hospital saga

Two Nakuru MPs warn senator over War Memorial Hospital saga

Samuel Arama and David Gikaria have cautioned area Senator Tabitha Karanja to tread carefully in her oversight role.

By 2 months ago

Two Nakuru MPs warn senator over War Memorial Hospital saga

Fishermen panic as hippos kill three in Lake Naivasha

Three middle-aged men were killed by hippos near Kihoto estate and Karagita landing beach in three separate incidents while on an illegal fishing mission.

Fishermen panic as hippos kill three in Lake Naivasha

Agency steps up bid to save rare monkeys, rhino from extinction

The numbers of Tana River Red colobus and the Tana River mangabey which are found in the Tana River Basin in the Coast has declined by over 50 per cent.

By 2 months ago

Agency steps up bid to save rare monkeys, rhino from extinction

Shock as another woman killed in Naivasha lodging

The naked body of the middle-aged woman was found at a lodging in town with the throat slit with a knife.

By 2 months ago

Shock as another woman killed in Naivasha lodging

British tourist dies in road accident

The 3am accident occurred after the vehicle the duo were travelling in rammed a lorry at Raini area, 20kms from Naivasha occurred.

By 2 months ago

British tourist dies in road accident

EACC to probe country's Sh11 trillion debt

MP opposes calls to give EACC prosecutorial powers, noting the commission could not investigate and prosecute at the same time.

By 2 months ago

EACC to probe country's Sh11 trillion debt

State blamed for slow growth of flower sector

The country’s horticulture sector has stagnated over the past ten years due to the failure by the government to support farmers through tax incentives

By 2 months ago

State blamed for slow growth of flower sector

Naivasha hospital in a spot as baby dies under unclear circumstances

Services at the hospital were paralysed for more than three hours as irate relatives and the public clashed with the hospital management over the death of the baby girl.

By 2 months ago

Naivasha hospital in a spot as baby dies under unclear circumstances

Pastoralist MPs want state to ban export of unprocessed leather

The Pastoralists Parliamentary Group has called for ban on export of unprocessed leather and the importation of leather products in the country.

By 2 months ago

Pastoralist MPs want state to ban export of unprocessed leather

State to double acreage under rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to increase rice production from 674,000 acres to 1 million to reduce importation, which stands at 80 per cent.

By 2 months ago

State to double acreage under rice production

Protests as State moves giraffes to Coast

It has emerged that the wild animals are being transported to a private sanctuary in Mombasa.

By 3 months ago

Protests as State moves giraffes to Coast

Government pledges seamless transfer of devolved functions

Chelugui said the government would ensure seamless transfer of devolved functions as enshrined in the Constitution to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

By 3 months ago

Government pledges seamless transfer of devolved functions

Aquaculture farmers hit hard by high cost of fish feed

The high cost of fish feed coupled with the lack of certified fingerlings have been identified as the major challenges facing aquaculture farming in the East and Central Africa region.

By 3 months ago

Aquaculture farmers hit hard by high cost of fish feed

MP petitions government to upgrade Gilgil Mental Hospital

The archaic Gilgil Mental Hospital, which serves over five counties, needs to be upgraded.

By 3 months ago

MP petitions government to upgrade Gilgil Mental Hospital

Why locals put KWS on the spot for moving giraffes

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has embarked on translocating the animals to the Coast, leading to a fall-out between landowners and ranchers.

By 3 months ago

Why locals put KWS on the spot for moving giraffes

Staff concerned over closure of flower farms

KEFHAU has expressed concern over the rising job losses in the sector.

By 3 months ago

Staff concerned over closure of flower farms

Group takes over land after 25-year legal battle

Members of Mwana Mwireri land company in Ndabibi Naivasha have moved to reclaim their land after years of infighting and court cases.

By 3 months ago

Group takes over land after 25-year legal battle

Man killed, body dumped along Naivasha-Mai Mahiu highway

Police in Naivasha are investigating an incident where the body of an unidentified man was found dumped off the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu road.

By 3 months ago

Man killed, body dumped along Naivasha-Mai Mahiu highway

Thirteen students from Njonjo Girls involved in road accident

The victims are admitted to Naivasha Level Four Hospital in stable condition.

By 3 months ago

Thirteen students from Njonjo Girls involved in road accident

Breakthrough in fight against malaria

The microbe in anopheles mosquitoes blocks transmission of Plasmodium, the malaria parasite from insects to people.

By 3 months ago

Breakthrough in fight against malaria

State shuts down controversial Naivasha church

Some members of the church, including minors, have died in their homes from undiagnosed illnesses.

By 3 months ago

State shuts down controversial Naivasha church

Confusion after secondary school is closed with two weeks to reopening

Students and parents of Oserian High School in Naivasha now have only days to look for an alternative after the management of the Oserian Flower Farm threw in the towel.

By 3 months ago

Confusion after secondary school is closed with two weeks to reopening

All ASAL counties have recovered from drought, new report shows

All 23 ASAL counties have fully recovered from the devastating drought that left a trail of livestock deaths and tears for hundreds of families.

By 4 months ago

All ASAL counties have recovered from drought, new report shows

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