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Nakuru was once a factory for politicial heavyweights

Due to its ethnic diversity and intense political interests from virtually all key personalities from different parts of the country, Nakuru has witnessed intense political competition.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Nakuru was once a factory for politicial heavyweights

Dazed, defeated, jobless: Pain and trauma of losing an election

Dazed, defeated, jobless: Pain and trauma of losing an election

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

There will be no poll violence in Rift Valley, says regional leader

There will be no poll violence in Rift Valley, says regional leader

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

By Steve Mkawale 14 days ago

Suswa, where Maa community meets for key political decisions

Here is where the Maasai leaders meet to make critical decisions on important matters to the community. Whenever there are critical national debates, Maasai leaders and elders converge at Suswa.

By Steve Mkawale 19 days ago

Suswa, where Maa community meets for key political decisions

ADB approves Sh18b funding to upgrade, maintain key highway

Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau-Summit highway set to be transformed into a four-lane carriageway. Project aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and plan to support industrialisation.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

ADB approves Sh18b funding to upgrade, maintain key highway

Scramble for Rift Valley's 5.4 million votes picks up as Uhuru enters fray

Analysts say voter turnout and voter conversion will be the two elements in the August 9 contest. While Ruto is determined to retain stronghold, Raila hopes to benefit from Uhuru support.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Scramble for Rift Valley's 5.4 million votes picks up as Uhuru enters fray

Revenue, crime top takeaways from Nakuru governor debate

Incumbent Governor Lee Kinyanjui, who is seeking a second term, had to withstand an onslaught of attacks from his rival candidates while making no major errors.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Revenue, crime top takeaways from Nakuru governor debate

Why Nakuru is most preferred trade hub

Economic survey findings by various institutions show Nakuru is fast rising. The county saw its land prices rise by an average of 12.7 per cent in 2017.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Why Nakuru is most preferred trade hub

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Statistics from the previous elections seem to favour Jubilee and Kanu, key Azimio members. Clan, age set and political affiliation will play key roles in determining the winner.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Statistics from the previous elections seem to favour Jubilee and Kanu, key Azimio members. Clan, age set and political affiliation will play key roles in determining the winner.

By Steve Mkawale 1 month ago

Four in race to take over after Lenolkulal term comes to an end

Trouble in Ruto strongholds as Ngunjiri, Kihika go for each other's throats

In Nakuru County , the political differences Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika and Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, is seen as a major threat to UDA unity.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Trouble in Ruto strongholds as Ngunjiri, Kihika go for each other's throats

Leaders make dry port campaign agenda to win over the electorate

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya are using the dry port as bait to win votes in Coast and Central Rift regions.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Leaders make dry port campaign agenda to win over the electorate

William Ruto resorts to economic forums to woo voters in Rift Valley home

As the clock ticks towards the August 9 General Election, Ruto’s brigade has pitched camp in the region, hosting economic forums in at least four counties.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

William Ruto resorts to economic forums to woo voters in Rift Valley home

Lee Kinyanjui, Susan Kihika size up each other in a two-horse race

For his re-election bid, Kinyanjui is banking on his development record. Kihika, the current Nakuru senator, hopes to ride on UDA wave in Rift Valley.

By Steve Mkawale 2 months ago

Lee Kinyanjui, Susan Kihika size up each other in a two-horse race

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Susan Kihika said that she had picked a group of elders to help her select a running mate. George Natembeya ignored the names from a task force that vetted potential candidates.

By Steve Mkawale 3 months ago

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Will Kinyanjui’s ‘decent politics’ transcend UDA, Azimio rivalry?

Although Kinyanjui is counting on his development record to retain seat, Senator Kihika of UDA has been his vocal critic since 2017.

By Steve Mkawale 4 months ago

Will Kinyanjui’s ‘decent politics’ transcend UDA, Azimio rivalry?

'Ghost' village where residents live in constant fear of death, attacks

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 1,000 livestock stolen. Some residents have fled the village and sought refuge in Isiolo County.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

'Ghost' village where residents live in constant fear of death, attacks

Case against Finlays tea brews in Scotland, more set to join the suit

A judge in Scotland has allowed current and former workers of James Finlay Tea Company to join group proceedings filed in the UK against the company.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Case against Finlays tea brews in Scotland, more set to join the suit

Tea workers case against Finlay brews in Scotland

More than 700 employees have sued the company claiming to have suffered from musculoskeletal injuries while employed as tea pickers.

By Steve Mkawale 6 months ago

Tea workers case against Finlay brews in Scotland

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