County presents Sh15b budget
Nakuru county government plans to spend Sh15.3 billion in the next financial year.
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
County presents Sh15b budget
Isaac Ruto: CCM will play bigger role in 2022
CCM puts house in order with eyes on 2022 elections
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Isaac Ruto: CCM will play bigger role in 2022
Nakuru prepares for city status
The money is for improvement of drainage and other infrastructure in Nakuru and Naivasha .
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Nakuru prepares for city status
False start to the formation of Nakuru, Naivasha municipality boards
The Urban and Cities Act states that a municipal board will consist of nine members, who must include an executive and chief officer responsible for u
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
False start to the formation of Nakuru, Naivasha municipality boards
Audit reveals massive wastage by assemblies
Auditor General releases damning report on ward reps’ spending
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Audit reveals massive wastage by assemblies
Ward Reps adopt report to impeach Roads executive
Minister accused of failing to deliver on plan to improve rural feeder roads.
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Ward Reps adopt report to impeach Roads executive
Ouko flags 6 South Rift counties’ spending
From hiring casual workers unlawfully to deviating funds meant for development to recurrent budget, Ouko reveals unchecked wastage in counties
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Ouko flags 6 South Rift counties’ spending
EACC hands over grabbed assets
Land, houses worth Sh780m recovered from politicians and former civil servants
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
EACC hands over grabbed assets
Give us guns, bodyguards, MCAs demand
The 78 MCAs said their safety was at stake outside the assembly chambers.
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Give us guns, bodyguards, MCAs demand
Land prices soar as town readies for Sh3b airport
But property experts warn that the assumption fuelling high prices could be faulty.
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Land prices soar as town readies for Sh3b airport
Lanet airport upgrade to be carried out in two phases at cost of Sh3bn
The second phase will entail expanding the runway from 1.7km to 3.6km.
By Stephen Mkawale 5 years ago
Lanet airport upgrade to be carried out in two phases at cost of Sh3bn
Gender Rule debate driven by politics and would-be beneficiaries
The struggle has been reduced to political debate and the agenda is driven by the would-be beneficiaries.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Gender Rule debate driven by politics and would-be beneficiaries
County to host 100 firms for international investors' fair
Multinationals eyeing a share of the county’s Sh180 billion investment potential.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
County to host 100 firms for international investors' fair
Cattle herders enjoy sweetness of cane farming
From livestock keepers to sugarcane farmers: the story of Trans Mara herders turned sugarcane farmers
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Cattle herders enjoy sweetness of cane farming
Auctioneer impounds Egerton University cars over debt
The financial crisis facing Egerton University deepened on Tuesday when auctioneers impounded several vehicles
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
 Auctioneer impounds Egerton University cars over debt
Jubilee directs assembly to reinstate 12 female MCAs to committees
Jubilee now directs Assembly to reinstate nominated Ward reps to leadership of house committees
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Jubilee directs assembly to reinstate 12 female MCAs to committees
Governors in push to run water firms
Nanok said the council is committed to protecting the gains achieved in the water sector
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Governors in push to run water firms
I changed job ethic, nominee tells Nakuru House team
An administrator has defended his nomination as county secretary and head of public service.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
I changed job ethic, nominee tells Nakuru House team
Nakuru residents pleased by rehabilitation of infrastructure
The rehabilitation and upgrading of roads in Nakuru town has been speeded up as the town strives to attain city status by December.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Nakuru residents pleased by rehabilitation of infrastructure
Father devastated at son’s murder charge
Joseph Irungu’s father is devastated that his son is linked to the murder of Monica Kimani.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Father devastated at son’s murder charge
Jubilee urged to hold grassroots elections
Rift Valley legislators say elected officials will be better placed to push the party's agenda in Parliament.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Jubilee urged to hold grassroots elections
Audit warns of crisis over an ageing workforce
According to a staff audit report, close to 50 per cent of the 4,830 employees will retire in the next five years.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Audit warns of crisis over an ageing workforce
This man George Natembeya!
The name George Natembeya has become synonymous with Mau Forest reclamation and conservation.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
This man George Natembeya!
MCAs oppose nursery tutors' distribution plan
Ward representatives want to halt the deployment of nursery school teachers until they agree on a distribution formula.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
MCAs oppose nursery tutors' distribution plan
County halts payment of Sh1.6b pending bills
According to Governor Lee Kinyanjui an audit has unearthed massive irregularities and exposed deeply entrenched graft in procurement.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
County halts payment of Sh1.6b pending bills
Nakuru County to use Sh9.5b on recurrent expenses
MCAs raise concern over ballooning wage bill, say it has reached unsustainable levels.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Nakuru County to use Sh9.5b on recurrent expenses
How successive regimes sowed seeds of graft
Past governments have been riddled with corruption linked to senior officials who have escaped prosecution
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
How successive regimes sowed seeds of graft
Governor, ward reps agree on budget
The committee also deducted Sh532 million from the Executive’s Sh2 billion development budget.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Governor, ward reps agree on budget
A 24km buffer zone is at the heart of Mau eviction crisis
Government has vowed not to relent in its efforts to kick out all settlers.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
A 24km buffer zone is at the heart of Mau eviction crisis
Kinyanjui, Kihika renew political rivalry
The renewed rivalry involves vehicles the county government bought for schools that lack their own means of transport.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Kinyanjui, Kihika renew political rivalry
Still another snag in Nakuru 2018/2019 budget stalemate
Governor Lee Kinyanjui gathered ward reps for a weekend retreat to resolve a stalemate over his Sh15 billion budget.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Still another snag in Nakuru 2018/2019 budget stalemate
Nakuru County, the unsung birthplace of giant retailers
All the locally established supermarket brands trace their roots to the county in Rift Valley.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Nakuru County, the unsung birthplace of giant retailers
'Sierra Leone' settlers flee ahead of eviction
The forest inhabitants are also racing against time to harvest crops from their farms.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
'Sierra Leone' settlers flee ahead of eviction
Nakuru: Fate of 5,000 workers to be known
The fate of more than 5,000 employees at the Nakuru County government, who presented themselves for biometric registration, will be known next week.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Nakuru: Fate of 5,000 workers to be known
More families to be evicted from the Mau
Another eviction looms in the Mau Forest. Several families have asked the Government not to evict them from Mau Forest.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
More families to be evicted from the Mau
China, Jubilee discuss control of counties
China’s ruling party has begun a series of workshops to train Jubilee Party leaders on leadership.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
China, Jubilee discuss control of counties
Middlemen exploiting us, say wheat farmers
Growers want millers to buy produce directly from them to eliminate exploitative middlemen.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Middlemen exploiting us, say wheat farmers
Release Sh14b equalisation funds, State told
West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo has joined his counterparts from northern Kenya counties demanding Sh14 billion equalisation fund.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Release Sh14b equalisation funds, State told
Will fifth eviction attempt restore vital water tower?
Politics rears ugly head once again as evictees claim they are selectively targeted because they support the Deputy President.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Will fifth eviction attempt restore vital water tower?
Alarm in county as budget delay
Assembly accuses executive for not keeping deadlines for tabling estimates.
By Stephen Mkawale 6 years ago
Alarm in county as budget delay
Sudi awarded honorary doctorate degree
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