Parents, schools oppose deworming programme in Naivasha
They have accused the Ministry of Health of undertaking the exercise without involving them, leading to confusion and anxiety among the students.
By 18 days ago
Parents, schools oppose deworming programme in Naivasha
Energy CS defends Adani's Sh95b deal, says power costs won't rise
The Energy Ministry has defended the deal that Ketraco has signed with Adani Energy Solutions and refuted reports that it would result in a hike in power prices.
By 19 days ago
Energy CS defends Adani's Sh95b deal, says power costs won't rise
Wildlife census hit by financial constrains
Underfunding could affect the ongoing national wildlife census which seeks to establish the current wildlife population and impacts of ecological shocks.
By 22 days ago
Wildlife census hit by financial constrains
State sets up commission to audit co-operative societies debts
The government has formed a committee chaired by the Commissioner of Cooperatives to audit billions of shillings that co-operatives societies owe farmers.
By 23 days ago
State sets up commission to audit co-operative societies debts
Low body weight affects livestock exports
Low body weight of animals has hampered government’s efforts to export livestock to various countries mainly the Middle East, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has said.
By 29 days ago
Low body weight affects livestock exports
Alarm as fish catch in Lake Naivasha drops
The fishing sector in Lake Naivasha is on its knees due to poaching and failure by the Nakuru county government to restock.
By 30 days ago
Alarm as fish catch in Lake Naivasha drops
MPs support entry of Starlink into Kenyan market
The committee chairman, John Kiarie said the entrance Starlink would lead to a drop in internet charges, a move that was popular among Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
MPs support entry of Starlink into Kenyan market
Vets protest alleged state harassment of agrovets
The Kenya Veterinary Paraprofessional Association has criticised the Veterinary Medicine Directorate for allegedly harassing agrovets and private practitioners
By 1 month ago
Vets protest alleged state harassment of agrovets
CS Wandayi blames frequent power outages on aging lines
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the frequent power outages on aging power transmission lines.
By 1 month ago
CS Wandayi blames frequent power outages on aging lines
Government to automate procurement by January
The government is expected to save 30 per cent of public procurement resources once the procurement process is fully automated by January next year.
By 2 months ago
Government to automate procurement by January
Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off
The second phase of the national wildlife census will kick off next week with researchers targeting closed game reserves and water bodies.
By 2 months ago
Phase two of wildlife census set to kick off
Government releases Sh13 billion towards teachers salaries increase
Teachers in public schools will receive their July and August salary increments by the end of this week.
By 2 months ago
Government releases Sh13 billion towards teachers salaries increase
Mvurya gives investors six months to develop land
Trade CS Salim Mvurya accused some investors of hoarding parts of the allocated land for speculation purposes, locking out other potential companies.
By 2 months ago
Mvurya gives investors six months to develop land
Over 700,000 women benefit from KCB's Sh250b kitty for SMEs
Over 700,000 women in the country have benefited from the Sh250 billion kitty established by KCB Bank to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
By 2 months ago
Over 700,000 women benefit from KCB's Sh250b kitty for SMEs
Gilgil NG-CDF staff clash with youths over management of funds
During the incident, some of the youths were thrown out of the compound by police officers with a senior officer at the county under the spotlight for allegedly sponsoring the demo.
By 2 months ago
Gilgil NG-CDF staff clash with youths over management of funds
Locals drown in Lake Naivasha over use of makeshift boats
The introduction of makeshift boats has been blamed for the rise in drowning cases and hippo attacks in Lake Naivasha.
By 2 months ago
Locals drown in Lake Naivasha over use of makeshift boats
Mai Mahiu flood survivors petition Senate over resettlement
Survivors of the Mai Mahiu floods tragedy that left more than 60 people dead have appealed to the Senate to intervene over their resettlement and compensation.
By 2 months ago
Mai Mahiu flood survivors petition Senate over resettlement
Wildlife census kicks off in Athi-Kapiti ecosystem
The Athi-Kapiti ecosystem has been mapped out as a critical ecology for the Nairobi National Park and the Kitengela-Athi-Kaputiei ecosystem.
By 2 months ago
Wildlife census kicks off in Athi-Kapiti ecosystem
Mai Mahiu flood victims cry foul after failed State resettlement plan
The resettlement of 121 families displaced by floods in Mau Mahiu appears to have hit a snag. The national government had announced that it would spend Sh350 million to resettle them.
By 3 months ago
Mai Mahiu flood victims cry foul after failed State resettlement plan
Police in Naivasha seize Sh2 million bhang
Police in Naivasha have recovered bhang worth more than Sh2 million in Kayole estate following an operation.
By 3 months ago
Police in Naivasha seize Sh2 million bhang
Shock as flower farm worker electrocuted
Emotions ran high as police moved in to pick the body from the flower farm at Nyondia off the Naivasha-Kirima road.
By 3 months ago
Shock as flower farm worker electrocuted
Veterinary board say slums main market for illegal meat
The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has identified informal settlements as the main consumers of uninspected meat in the country.
By 3 months ago
Veterinary board say slums main market for illegal meat
Anger over county's plan to close down multi-million Naivasha slaughterhouse
The county government of Nakuru is in a spot over a plan to close down the multi-million slaughterhouse in Naivasha to pave the way for affordable housing and stadium projects.
By 3 months ago
Anger over county's plan to close down multi-million Naivasha slaughterhouse
Alarm over smuggling of donkey skin to Asian markets
The number of donkeys in the country is declining as demand for the skin continues to rise.
By 3 months ago
Alarm over smuggling of donkey skin to Asian markets
Ndabibi residents vow to thwart protesters' plan to invade Ruto's farm
The residents took to the streets saying that they would not allow protestors to invade the land as this would affect their business and lead to clashes.
By 3 months ago
Ndabibi residents vow to thwart protesters' plan to invade Ruto's farm
Catholic Bishop slams Ruto for recycling rejected Cabinet members
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Bishop Cleophas Oseso has dismissed President William Ruto's recent Cabinet changes as cosmetic and likely to embolden Generation Z protesters.
By 3 months ago
Catholic Bishop slams Ruto for recycling rejected Cabinet members
Farmers cry foul as KFS bans shamba system in Aberdare forest
Farmers have appealed for a six-month extension to allow them harvest crops in the forest.
By 3 months ago
Farmers cry foul as KFS bans shamba system in Aberdare forest
KWS raises concern over rising cases of ivory trafficking
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has raised a red flag over rising cases of ivory trafficking in the last couple of months.
By 3 months ago
KWS raises concern over rising cases of ivory trafficking
Flower farmers now employing workers on contract to cut costs
Flower farmers in Naivasha are now opting to employ workers on six-month contracts as part of cost-cutting measures due to harsh economic times.
By 3 months ago
Flower farmers now employing workers on contract to cut costs
Senator Tabitha Karanja calls for recall of poor-performing MPs
Senator Tabitha Karanja questioned the source of funds and opulence from some MPs when thousands of Kenyans were sleeping hungry due to the harsh economic times.
By 3 months ago
Senator Tabitha Karanja calls for recall of poor-performing MPs
Agency adopts new technology in wildlife census
The new platform will enhance patrols and offer real-time monitoring during the one-year exercise seeking to establish the current status of wildlife population and their distribution.
By 3 months ago
Agency adopts new technology in wildlife census
Man commits suicide by setting himself ablaze
Police in Naivasha are investigating two bizarre incidents in which two men took their lives over the weekend, with one of them setting himself ablaze.
By 3 months ago
Man commits suicide by setting himself ablaze
Police officer, civilian nabbed trafficking ivory worth Sh3 million
Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) officers in Naivasha have arrested two suspects, including a junior police officer, for trafficking elephant ivory worth close to Sh3m.
By 4 months ago
Police officer, civilian nabbed trafficking ivory worth Sh3 million
Cargo received at Naivasha ICD comes down by over 50 per cent
The facility is underutilized due to low business as neighbouring countries like Uganda prefer use of roads.
By 4 months ago
Cargo received at Naivasha ICD comes down by over 50 per cent
Finland lauds local horticulture export through sea freight
Finland has praised Kenya’s move to export horticulture produce by sea rather than air, terming it environmentally sustainable.
By 4 months ago
Finland lauds local horticulture export through sea freight
Police probe alleged love gone sour in supermarket manager's murder
Police have arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the brutal murder of the 38-year-old manager two weeks ago.
By 4 months ago
Police probe alleged love gone sour in supermarket manager's murder
5,000 people displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise
At least 5,000 people have been displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise sparking fears that the numbers could increase in the coming days.
By 5 months ago
5,000 people displaced as Lake Naivasha water levels rise
KHRC faults state over resettlement of Mai Mahiu flood victims
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised concerns over the planned resettlement of victims of Mai Mahiu flash floods tragedy.
By 5 months ago
KHRC faults state over resettlement of Mai Mahiu flood victims
New EU rules threaten to dampen flower sector
Flower farmers are crying foul over the move by the European Union (EU) to increase inspection checks by 25 per cent on all cut roses entering their market.
By 5 months ago
New EU rules threaten to dampen flower sector
Crisis looms as state delays to release JSS capitation
The Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) woes have deepened with the government yet to release capitation funds for the second term, three weeks after institutions reopened.
By 5 months ago
Crisis looms as state delays to release JSS capitation
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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