Four, including teenagers from initiation, die in Njoro crash
Police said three of the Njoro crash victims died on the spot, while one died while receiving treatment in hospital.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Four, including teenagers from initiation, die in Njoro crash
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Meet the 29-year-old who dared to take on Ruto for UDA presidential ticket
Orina, a father of one who hails from Kisii County, said it was not a stunt. He however was disqualified after failing to pay the Sh1m nomination fee.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Meet the 29-year-old who dared to take on Ruto for UDA presidential ticket
Uproar over electricity poles in the middle of road in Njoro
The government has been urged to relocate power supply poles erected in the middle of a 2.5km road connecting Erithia and Mwegito estates in Njoro.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Uproar over electricity poles in the middle of road in Njoro
Kerio Valley: ‘Poor network to blame for increased banditry’
A security chief has cited poor telecommunication networks as a major challenge in the fight against banditry in Kerio Valley.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Kerio Valley: ‘Poor network to blame for increased banditry’
Heavyweights to square off in the Nakuru Town East parliamentary race
Battle of titans as former Nakuru mayors, MPs and politicians face off. Clean and reliable water supply is a major challenge in Nakuru East.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Heavyweights to square off in the Nakuru Town East parliamentary race
One dead, four injured in brawl involving South Sudan nationals
The attack on foreigners was sparked by a row between one man and a woman which escalated.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
One dead, four injured in brawl involving South Sudan nationals
Rongai boarding schools to tame teen pregnancies
Between 2020 and 2021, CDF allocated funds for the construction of dormitories in select schools, with each project costing Sh2.5 million.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Rongai boarding schools to tame teen pregnancies
Support young mothers, cleric urges community
Rev Mwangi said: “This is an example of what society should be. These are children who need love and support.”
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Support young mothers, cleric urges community
Ruto to Uhuru: Let me battle Raila on level playing field
Deputy President William Ruto has sustained his call on President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off succession politics.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Ruto to Uhuru: Let me battle Raila on level playing field
Guard who helped Uhuru flout security protocol at State House
Uhuru would request to be allowed out on his own for a short walk. The now President would keep his word to return within agreed time.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Guard who helped Uhuru flout security protocol at State House
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Nostalgic memories of retired presidential guard who protected the Kenyattas
Kiprotich recalls President Uhuru Kenyatta, as a youth, took risks and managed to secretly sneak out though for a limited time.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Nostalgic memories of retired presidential guard who protected the Kenyattas
We've requested Treasury to send Egerton Sh935m - Magoha to MPs
The university was grappling with a Sh1.6 billion hole in its budget.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
We've requested Treasury to send Egerton Sh935m - Magoha to MPs
Reject political incitement, Raymond Moi urges youth
Raymond Moi challenged the leaders to instead focus on projects that empower the youth as groups or individuals.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Reject political incitement, Raymond Moi urges youth
Inter and intra-coalition clashes loom in Nakuru West MP contest
The race for Nakuru Town West parliamentary seat will be interesting to watch.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Inter and intra-coalition clashes loom in Nakuru West MP contest
Relief for locals as health centre finally opens after 19-year wait
Residents of Aldai village in Mosop Ward can now breathe a sigh of relief after a health facility was finally opened.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Relief for locals as health centre finally opens after 19-year wait
Jubilee defectors paying nomination fees to other parties to lose their seats
Leaders who were elected on Jubilee Party tickets and who have paid nomination fees to other parties but haven't resigned risk losing their positions.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Jubilee defectors paying nomination fees to other parties to lose their seats
Gideon hints at Kanu joining Azimio 'soon'
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has indicated that Kanu will join Azimio la Umoja coalition which currently has Raila Odinga as its presidential candidate.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Gideon hints at Kanu joining Azimio 'soon'
Why it may take aspirants more than luck to win Bahati MP seat
Current MP Kimani Ngunjiri unsuccessfully vied for the seat since 1997 clinching it for the first time in 2013.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Why it may take aspirants more than luck to win Bahati MP seat
Shock as father, 101, and son, 69, killed in Njoro house fire
A 69-year-old man and his father died following a house fire in Njoro, Nakuru County on Friday night.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Shock as father, 101, and son, 69, killed in Njoro house fire
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Whose daughter am I? Woman seeks to reunite with parents after 22 years
Eunice Achieng’ left home when she was only six, lost contact with family and can’t remember her village.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Whose daughter am I? Woman seeks to reunite with parents after 22 years
Father 101, son 69 die in Njoro house fire
Subuku residents were left in shock after the man, 69, set the house on fire leaving him and his 101-year-old father dead.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Father 101, son 69 die in Njoro house fire
Raila says he will make Molo town centre of peace, growth
Molo, a dusty town 48km west of Nakuru City was the centre of national politics yesterday, rising above its dark past.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Raila says he will make Molo town centre of peace, growth
After Jubilee, ODM endorsement, Raila heads to Nakuru
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the Azimio la Umoja brigade will today traverse Nakuru County in a fresh vote hunt ahead of the August election
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
After Jubilee, ODM endorsement, Raila heads to Nakuru
Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated
It is feared that insecurity in the counties of West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and Laikipia will cause some candidates to miss their exams.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated
No learning at Egerton as defiant lecturers maintain strike still on
Learning is yet to resume at Egerton University a week after the management recalled students amid an ongoing strike by lecturers.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
No learning at Egerton as defiant lecturers maintain strike still on
Missing blogger Bogonko’s father dead, family says
Missing blogger Bogonko Bosire’s father has died at his Kamuri village home in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Missing blogger Bogonko’s father dead, family says
Bogonko’s father dies days after recovering from memory loss
Bogonko’s father David Bosire died on Monday afternoon at their home in Kamuri village, Kuresoi North
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Bogonko’s father dies days after recovering from memory loss
Bogonko Bosire’s father dies after recovering from memory loss
Bogonko’s father, David Bosire, died on Monday afternoon at their Kamuri village home in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Bogonko Bosire’s father dies after recovering from memory loss
Shun fear and focus on success, Gideon tells exam candidates
Gideon Moi, who is also the school’s board chairman, exuded confidence that the students would excel.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Shun fear and focus on success, Gideon tells exam candidates
Jubilee, ODM talks on fielding ‘joint’ candidates
The two parties are also in talks on how they will field candidates and minimise competition between themselves while locking out rivals in Nakuru.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Jubilee, ODM talks on fielding ‘joint’ candidates
Jesuits to construct Sh2.7b varsity campus in Molo
The Jesuit Congregation has already acquired a 75-acre piece of land for the construction of a branch of the US-headquartered Layola University.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Jesuits to construct Sh2.7b varsity campus in Molo
Lawyers outside of Nairobi throw hats in the ring for top LSK posts
The LSK is set to hold elections on March 17, to replace the outgoing council whose members were prematurely removed from office.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Lawyers outside of Nairobi throw hats in the ring for top LSK posts
Jubilee welcomes NYS graft suspect Anne Ngirita, changes mind minutes later
Jubilee party changes its mind after initially welcoming NYS graft suspect Anne Ngirita
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Jubilee welcomes NYS graft suspect Anne Ngirita, changes mind minutes later
NYS scandal suspect Anne Ngirita to seek Nakuru Woman Rep seat on Jubilee ticket
Anne Ngirita is seeking to run for the seat on a Jubilee Party ticket.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
NYS scandal suspect Anne Ngirita to seek Nakuru Woman Rep seat on Jubilee ticket
Egerton varsity future bleak as it chokes under Sh6 billion debt
Prof Isaac Kibwage told The Standard says the institution is grappling with a Sh77 million deficit for its payroll alone every month.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Egerton varsity future bleak as it chokes under Sh6 billion debt
Egerton University reopens as varsity sinks into Sh6 billion debt
Egerton University needs in excess of Sh6 billion bail out to be debt-free.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Egerton University reopens as varsity sinks into Sh6 billion debt
Fresh storm over Sabina Chege’s rigging claim during Azimio rally
Electoral agency summons Murang’a Women Rep to explain herself. Ruto and allies vow to jealously guard their votes in the coming polls.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Fresh storm over Sabina Chege’s rigging claim during Azimio rally
Uhuru did not rig 2017 election- Ruto
In a surprise turn of events, Ruto changed to a great defender of President Uhuru who has been on a charm offensive against him recently.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Uhuru did not rig 2017 election- Ruto
Parliament petitioned over Egerton University stalemate
The university was closed on November 26 following a lecturers' strike that had started two weeks earlier.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Parliament petitioned over Egerton University stalemate
Four arrested and tax stamps impounded in brewery raid
Four people were arrested during a raid on an alcohol distillery in Elburgon area, Molo.
By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 years ago
Four arrested and tax stamps impounded in brewery raid
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