Solai dam had been declared stable before it burst, killing 48 people

This emerged during the hearing of a case where the owner of the dam and the expansive farm where it is located, Perry Manusukh, is charged with 48 counts of manslaughter.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 3 years ago

State defends wage increase as employers threaten staff layoffs

The State said it engaged various stakeholders, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, before President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the wage increase on Labour Day.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 3 years ago

AG cleared Queen’s Counsel in Mwilu’s case

The Attorney General’s office cleared a private counsel to prosecute a high profile case that has generated debate in the legal fraternity.

By Everlyne Kwamboka and Mwaniki Gitonga 7 years ago

Counties warned over liqour permits

Some counties have been accused of flouting the law that governs liquor licences.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 9 years ago

Nacada warns counties over liqour permits

The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) warned that licensing officers in counties would be arrested and prosecuted, adding that the irregularities were affecting efforts to deal with illicit brews.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 9 years ago

Kenya, Rwanda enter crime-war deal

Kenya and Rwanda have entered into a pact, which will see them share information and intelligence in order to deal with transnational crimes.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 10 years ago

Danish government commits Sh10b for green growth initiatives

The Danish government has committed Sh10 billion in support of the green growth initiative that seeks to sustain resources and increase efficiency.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 10 years ago

70 per cent of buildings below par, says National Construction Authority

The National Construction Authority (NCA) has raised an alert over the rising number of unsafe high-rise buildings in Naivasha town.

By Mwaniki Gitonga and Mercy Kahenda 10 years ago

Speeding trailer kills 56 sheep in Naivasha

A Naivasha farmer is counting losses running into thousand of shillings after a lorry killed his 56 goats and sheep in a road accident.

By Mwaniki Gitonga 10 years ago