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Gen Z gene out of the bottle and saying what the majority desire

Gen Z have awakened a goading feeling that representation can be deceit for tyranny if eternal vigilance is not exercised.

By 4 months ago

Gen Z gene out of the bottle and saying what the majority desire

Plot against Mudavadi is baton for self-harm in Kenya Kwanza

Plot against Mudavadi is baton for self-harm in Kenya Kwanza

By 6 months ago

ANC and Ford-K in dilemma ahead of 2027

ANC and Ford-K in dilemma ahead of 2027

By 7 months ago

The rains are innocent; we are all guilty of wounding Nature

The rains are innocent; we are all guilty of wounding Nature

By 7 months ago

30pc slots 'pledge' is magic vote getter for Ruto in western

The unfazed duo of Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula have taken the cheeky test in stride.

By Kibisu Kabatesi 2 years ago

30pc slots 'pledge' is magic vote getter for Ruto in western

Luxury resorts open up Naivasha

Naivasha is becoming a magnet for luxury estates, one of its attractions being the town’s proximity to Nairobi. The Sh120 billion Aberdare Hills Golf Resort, Longonot Gate and Osotua Villas are some of the high-end estates coming up in the area.

By Boniface Thuku 7 years ago

Luxury resorts open up Naivasha

‘I saw the light while behind bars’

Now that my community has accepted me as a pastor, I will continue to preach the word of God for the rest of my life.

By Boniface Thuku 8 years ago

‘I saw the light while behind bars’

Homeowners reap big as they turn homes into guest houses

Recently, Meru Governor Peter Munya was in the news asking people hailing from the county but live in Nairobi to convert their rural homes into paid-for accommodation facilities.

By Boniface Thuku 8 years ago

Homeowners reap big as they turn homes into guest houses

Thomson Falls’ changing fortunes

“We decided to settle at Thomson Falls as it is one of the largest attraction sites for both local and foreign tourist who are passing by Aberdare, Samburu, Mt Kenya and ranches within Laikipia and in Lake Olbolosat in Nyandarua,” he says.

By Boniface Thuku 8 years ago

Thomson Falls’ changing fortunes

Locked in for life, handcuffs instead of wedding rings

Usually, couples put rings on each other’s fingers while tying the knot. This is symbolic that the two will be tied together till death. By and large, this used to be the case in Kenya.

By Boniface Thuku 8 years ago

Locked in for life, handcuffs instead of wedding rings

Hostels liven up once sleepy town

The only visible building on top of the hill is a learning institution, which has greatly changed the area; opening up opportunities area residents had never thought of.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Hostels liven up once sleepy town

Sub-divisions threaten Nakuru farmlands

Land-buying companies in the western part of Nakuru are making a killing sub-dividing land parcels and selling them to housing developers.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Sub-divisions threaten Nakuru farmlands

Hood that is Nakuru’s new hospitality hub

Sandwiched between Nakuru’s central business district (CBD) and the famous Lake Nakuru, well-known for its flamingos, Freehold Estate is slowly becoming a hospitality hub.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Hood that is Nakuru’s new hospitality hub

Naivasha dog trainer reaping big, sells man’s best friend for Sh0.7million

The sound of barking dogs welcomes you to Timothy Githogori’s dog-training school in Naivasha.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Naivasha dog trainer reaping big, sells man’s best friend for Sh0.7million

Residents protest over poor healthcare

Business was disrupted for hours at Nesuit trading centre in Njoro after residents held demonstrations accusing the county government of neglecting them.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Residents protest over poor healthcare

Nakuru estate rises from poll-chaos ashes

As one changes direction to the south, the landscape changes drastically. The area has since healed and is now attracting real estate developments, with rental houses sprouting everywhere.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Nakuru estate rises from poll-chaos ashes

School lands lucrative deal following coverage by Smart Harvest

The Ministry of Education has selected a school in Bahati, Nakuru County to offer pupils and farmers from across the country, agriculture training to improve their skills.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

School lands lucrative deal following coverage by Smart Harvest

Milimani West, Nakuru: From grazing land to real estate hotspot

A sharp increase in demand for housing has triggered a fierce competition for investors in Milimani West Estate in Nakuru Town.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Milimani West, Nakuru: From grazing land to real estate hotspot

NYS officers cry foul over unpaid allowances

Over 40 junior officers in the National Youth Service (NYS) band have accused their bosses of not paying their allowance's after performing in Nyeri on Madaraka Day.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

NYS officers cry foul over unpaid allowances

Nakuru school farm feeds, sharpens pupils' farming prowess

Agri-business is now the in-thing, and nearly everybody wants a piece of the farm. Schools have not been left behind.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Nakuru school farm feeds, sharpens pupils' farming prowess

Clergy: Invest in education to curb banditry

Nakuru Catholic Diocese Bishop Maurice Muhatia has urged the Government to invest fully in education and infrastructure to end the cattle rustling menace in Baringo County.

By Boniface Thuku 9 years ago

Clergy: Invest in education to curb banditry

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