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Steve Mkawale

Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties

The counties flagged are Baringo, Bomet, Samburu, Kericho, Laikipia, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru.

Auditor general queries the use of Sh5.4b in eight South Rift counties

Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'

Naivasha lives up to its billing as modern day 'Happy Valley'

Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land

Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land

Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift

Battle for 2027 elections causing jitters and recent heckling in South Rift

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

Over 100 industrial ventures have closed shop in Nakuru over the past 30 years. Shortage of raw material, influx of cheap imports, high cost of electricity and taxes blamed.

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

From Mwithaga, who was elected MP while in prison, to Koigi wa Wamwere, who gave Kenyatta and Moi a hard time, Nakuru has been home to dissidents.

By 2 months ago

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika’s charm, wit and pleasant personality have had her allies and opponents underestimate her.

By 2 months ago

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

The hospital is located in the up-market Mlimani Estate, a few hundred metres from State House Nakuru.

By 2 months ago

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Three decades ago, police stormed his clinic and arrested him “for offering medical services to government dissidents.”

By 2 months ago

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Ruto said the meeting was meant to rally the entire government to a united front in the fight against corruption, and state capture.

By 2 months ago

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

Fallout said to have stemmed from county's decision to end contracts of over 500 health workers, sacking of 750 casuals. Kihika accuses Karanja of scheming to unseat her in 2027.

By 4 months ago

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

Board protests county take-over of hospital

The county yesterday shut down the hospital after 101 years of operations. Samwel Mwaura, the County Secretary said the facility was treating 18 patients under different levels of care.

By 5 months ago

Board protests county take-over of hospital

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

As President William Ruto campaigned for State House last year, he made promises to residents of the South Rift region that projects initiated by his predecessor would be completed to benefit them.

By 6 months ago

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

The push by ward representatives for the financial autonomy of county assemblies by having a development kitty and better perks is slowly paying off.

By 8 months ago

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

While attempts were made to gather current information, residents seemed disheartened and close to giving up hope that they would ever experience the benefits of these projects.

By 8 months ago

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

The Ogiek community has been pushing the government to issue them with a communal title deed as part of the court’s decision.

By 8 months ago

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

The proposed agro-industrial park in Njoro will be located at Ngongongeri farm owned by Egerton University, which has allocated the project 200 acres of land.

By 9 months ago

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By 9 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By 9 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By 9 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By 9 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

Over 100 industrial ventures have closed shop in Nakuru over the past 30 years. Shortage of raw material, influx of cheap imports, high cost of electricity and taxes blamed.

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

From Mwithaga, who was elected MP while in prison, to Koigi wa Wamwere, who gave Kenyatta and Moi a hard time, Nakuru has been home to dissidents.

By 2 months ago

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika’s charm, wit and pleasant personality have had her allies and opponents underestimate her.

By 2 months ago

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

The hospital is located in the up-market Mlimani Estate, a few hundred metres from State House Nakuru.

By 2 months ago

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Three decades ago, police stormed his clinic and arrested him “for offering medical services to government dissidents.”

By 2 months ago

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Ruto said the meeting was meant to rally the entire government to a united front in the fight against corruption, and state capture.

By 2 months ago

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

Fallout said to have stemmed from county's decision to end contracts of over 500 health workers, sacking of 750 casuals. Kihika accuses Karanja of scheming to unseat her in 2027.

By 4 months ago

Hospital row sparks supremacy battle between Kihika, Karanja

Board protests county take-over of hospital

The county yesterday shut down the hospital after 101 years of operations. Samwel Mwaura, the County Secretary said the facility was treating 18 patients under different levels of care.

By 5 months ago

Board protests county take-over of hospital

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

As President William Ruto campaigned for State House last year, he made promises to residents of the South Rift region that projects initiated by his predecessor would be completed to benefit them.

By 6 months ago

Unmet promises put a damper on spirit of voters in South Rift region

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

The push by ward representatives for the financial autonomy of county assemblies by having a development kitty and better perks is slowly paying off.

By 8 months ago

MCAs' push for ward fund, better perks slowly paying off

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

While attempts were made to gather current information, residents seemed disheartened and close to giving up hope that they would ever experience the benefits of these projects.

By 8 months ago

Residents in the South Rift wait for Ruto to keep word on projects

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

The Ogiek community has been pushing the government to issue them with a communal title deed as part of the court’s decision.

By 8 months ago

Ogiek pile pressure on State over court decision

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

The proposed agro-industrial park in Njoro will be located at Ngongongeri farm owned by Egerton University, which has allocated the project 200 acres of land.

By 9 months ago

Inside Nakuru's quest to regain vibrant industrial hub status

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

State has pledged to release Sh1 billion for the construction of park, county will provide 500 acres of land. Anti-graft agency says land worth Sh1.6 billion was grabbed by private developers.

By 9 months ago

Egerton's agro-city park in Mau area sparks fresh fears for planners and land grabbers

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

According to a section of leaders from the region, lifting the caveat on land in the fringes of the expansive forest will spur development and growth.

By 9 months ago

MPs in fresh push to lift expansive Mau forest complex land ban

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

MP has weathered storms, including a conviction which was later overturned, and a turbulent clash with opponents. Raised eyebrows, often changing allegiances.

By 9 months ago

Samuel Arama: Lawmaker defies law suits and political waves to stay afloat

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Governor has refuted claims the county fired 583 staff from the referral hospital, insisting that all the staff were on three-month contracts which had ended.

By 9 months ago

Governor gives new recruitment rules after health workers saga in Nakuru

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

Over 100 industrial ventures have closed shop in Nakuru over the past 30 years. Shortage of raw material, influx of cheap imports, high cost of electricity and taxes blamed.

Spectacular collapse of Nakuru's once-budding top industries

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

From Mwithaga, who was elected MP while in prison, to Koigi wa Wamwere, who gave Kenyatta and Moi a hard time, Nakuru has been home to dissidents.

By 2 months ago

War Memorial Hospital's land dispute cements Nakuru's place as hotbed of politics

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika’s charm, wit and pleasant personality have had her allies and opponents underestimate her.

By 2 months ago

Kihika's abrasive politics rub many the wrong way

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

The hospital is located in the up-market Mlimani Estate, a few hundred metres from State House Nakuru.

By 2 months ago

Battle for War Memorial's prime land since Jomo era

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Three decades ago, police stormed his clinic and arrested him “for offering medical services to government dissidents.”

By 2 months ago

Meet doctor at centre of War Memorial Hospital land tussle

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

Ruto said the meeting was meant to rally the entire government to a united front in the fight against corruption, and state capture.

By 2 months ago

Ruto defends meeting with CJ, vows to eradicate graft

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