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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
Flower farmers now employing workers on contract to cut costs
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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
Agency adopts new technology in wildlife census
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 Antony Gitonga 3 months ago
Senator Tabitha Karanja calls for recall of poor-performing MPs
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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 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 Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
KHRC faults state over resettlement of Mai Mahiu flood victims
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 Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Crisis looms as state delays to release JSS capitation
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 Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
New EU rules threaten to dampen flower sector
National Biosafety Authority ready to release three GMO crops
The authority has fully developed maize, cassava, and potato varieties of GMO.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
National Biosafety Authority ready to release three GMO crops
Horticulture farmers cry foul over delayed Sh12 billion VAT refunds
The situation has been worsened by ongoing rains that have wiped out produce worth millions of shillings amid plans by the Government to increase some taxes in the Finance Bill 2024.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Horticulture farmers cry foul over delayed Sh12 billion VAT refunds
Kuppet: JSS tutors strike goes on until demands are met
Kuppet says the ongoing strike by Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers will continue until their demands are met.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Kuppet: JSS tutors strike goes on until demands are met
KenGen sets aside 300 hectares for green industrial park
KenGen has set aside more than 300 hectares of land in Olkaria, Naivasha, Nakuru county for a green energy park.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
KenGen sets aside 300 hectares for green industrial park
Supermarket manager murdered in Naivasha
Police in Naivasha are investigating the brutal murder of a senior manager of a supermarket in his house, hours after leaving work.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Supermarket manager murdered in Naivasha
Brace for vegetable shortage after rains destroyed farms
Vegetable farmers from Kinungi, Nakuru county have warned of acute shortage of fresh vegetables in the coming months due to the effects of ongoing heavy rains.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Brace for vegetable shortage after rains destroyed farms
Ministry seeks to harmonise education system
Principal Secretary Esther Mworia said a harmonised education system would help maximise and leverage existing and emerging skills.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Ministry seeks to harmonise education system
State starts resettlement of Mai Mahiu landslide affected families
The team will audit the loss suffered by the families, property damaged by floods, and craft the resettlement plan.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
State starts resettlement of Mai Mahiu landslide affected families
Puzzle of 2,000 absentee pupils in flood-ravaged Mai Mahiu school
Parents and teachers attribute learners absence to trauma caused by the tragedy.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Puzzle of 2,000 absentee pupils in flood-ravaged Mai Mahiu school
Tears as 13 Mai Mahiu flood tragedy victims are buried, 37 still missing
The government has pledged to resettle the families elsewhere and help them rebuild their homes and lives.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
Tears as 13 Mai Mahiu flood tragedy victims are buried, 37 still missing
State to use Sh300m to settle flood victims
Each family that lost a relative will get between Sh150,000 and Sh200,000.
By Antony Gitonga 5 months ago
State to use Sh300m to settle flood victims
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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