Judiciary calls for more engagement on climate change

The Judiciary has raised concern over exclusion from climate change forums despite increasing environmental cases before the courts.

By Antony Gitonga 6 days ago

KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Tanzania's Mbeya region

In a company bulletin, it was reported that the workers are on-site to set up a drilling rig.

By Antony Gitonga 9 days ago

Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed

According to the association, thousands of parents rely on this capitation, and the planned reduction spells disaster for the education sector.

By Daniel Chege, Antony Gitonga 12 days ago

Deadly waters: Lake Naivasha claims over 20 lives in hippo attacks, drownings

The most affected are former flower farm workers and residents of various informal settlements that surround the lake with the numbers rising by the week.

By Antony Gitonga 13 days ago

Electricity demand rises to record high of 2,362MW

Kenya's daily electricity demand hit a record high of 2,362.28 MW on July 23, driven by industrial expansion, increased urbanisation, and rising domestic energy use.

By Antony Gitonga 15 days ago

Syndemic diseases to be reduced by 95 per cent in five years

The fight against syndemic diseases has faced various challenges, including operational fragmentation and a heavy reliance on external donor funding.

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

Fish from Lake Naivasha fit for human consumption

KMFRI has certified fish from Lake Naivasha as fit for human consumption amid fears of pollution on rivers flowing into the water body from the catchment.

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

Principals warn of crisis in transition to Grade 10

The situation has been worsened by the government's failure to remit the second term's capitation, a move that has affected the payment of salaries and suppliers.

By Antony Gitonga 18 days ago

Man kills his brother using a jembe in Naivasha

Trouble started after the two brothers confronted each other over a flash disc that had some songs, with each claiming ownership before the fight broke out.

By Antony Gitonga 22 days ago

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara livestreams arrest after defying DCI summons

The arrest came a day after she rejected the DCI summons, terming Section 132 of the Penal Code, which had been used to summon her, as unconstitutional.

By Antony Gitonga 23 days ago

Shot from behind: Family seeks justice for fisherman killed during Saba Saba protests

Emotions ran high at the facility as the family tried to come to terms with the incident that occurred last week during the demonstrations in the lakeside town.

By Antony Gitonga 24 days ago

Bodies of three missing men found at Naivasha mortuary

The bodies of three men who went missing two days ago from Kiambogo village in Naivasha have been found at the Naivasha sub-county hospital mortuary.

By Antony Gitonga 24 days ago

Autopsy shows two Saba Saba protestors died of gunshot wounds

A post-mortem report has revealed that the two youth killed in Naivasha during Saba Saba protest died of gunshot wounds to the stomach.

By Antony Gitonga 25 days ago

Demonstrations rattle Naivasha's economy, raise fears of job losses

Wamaitha underscored the need for peace, noting that the protests have negatively impacted the local economy, particularly the flower and fishing industries.

By Antony Gitonga 26 days ago

Medic reported missing last week found dead

Decomposing body of Jane Wambui Njoroge, a clinical officer stationed at Naivasha sub-county hospital was discovered buried in a shallow grave in her compound in Raini village.

By Antony Gitonga 30 days ago

Ndindi faults state over failure to tame violent protests

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government over the killing of 50 Kenyans within a month during protests across the county.

By Antony Gitonga, Boniface Gikandi 30 days ago

Naivasha business community puts goons on notice over looting, vandalism

The business community in Naivasha has vowed to use all means to protect their property and deal with the goons involved in looting and vandalism.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Another protester shot during Saba Saba demos succumbs to injuries

All three victims of the police shooting suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach in Naivasha, according to a report from the hospital.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

The Nairobi Hospital dismisses report of a takeover by splinter group

The chairman accused certain individuals of attempting to mislead the public by promoting a false narrative, describing these attempts as baseless.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Youths block roads in Naivasha ahead of Saba Saba Day

The most affected areas included Kayole, Kinungi, Ihindu, and the Flyover, where the youths demanded fees from drivers to allow their vehicles to pass.

By AFP, Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Kenya approves trials for genetically modified vaccines to combat livestock diseases

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved field trials for testing Genetically Modified (GM) vaccines aimed at controlling various livestock diseases.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Police arrest 41 suspects of vandalism and looting in Naivasha

Police in Naivasha have arrested 41 suspects linked to the looting and destruction of property worth millions of shillings during last week's demonstrations.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

NHC, Machakos University ink Sh1b hostel deal to ease student housing crisis

Machakos University will benefit from the construction of 3,000 hostel units through a partnership with the National Housing Corporation.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

CS Ruku visits NYS Gilgil Academy in preparation for 20,000 new recruits

Ruku assessed emphasised that the government is fully committed to expanding the service as a key strategy for youth empowerment and national development.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Eight new GMO cassava varieties set for final trials

Eight new varieties of genetically modified cassava are ready for trials, according to the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Government fails to meet its target in reducing HIV infections

In the joint annual programme review, HIV-Aids deaths between 2020 and 2024 reduced by a mere 2.5 percent against the targeted 50 percent.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Concern over rising HIV infections among the youth

New cases of HIV-AIDS infections in the country are on the rise, mainly among the youth.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

KenGen to add 63MW to grid by 2026

According to the power generation company, rehabilitation of the Olkaria I power plant was at 70 percent complete.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Dam tragedy survivors get mental health help

According to Pastor John Njoroge from PISGHA Academy, the medical camp had come at the right time, as families were undergoing untold suffering.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Cases against GMOs hurting agriculture sector, Kagwe says

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, cases of new pests and diseases could be dealt with through biotechnology, but the litigations were affecting this.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Lake Naivasha fish fit for consumption, county says

The Department of Fisheries in Nakuru County has declared fish from Lake Naivasha safe and fit for human consumption.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Naivasha lorry driver arrested in multi-million shilling smuggling sting

According to Naivasha DCIO Isaac Kiama, police acting on a tip-off had flagged down the lorry as part of ongoing investigations.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Senators raise alarm over theft of research land

According to Wakoli, unscrupulous people, in collusion with government officials, have been targeting KALRO land for illegal acquisition.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Why 40pc of local supply chain practitioners are quacks

An investigation in 109 institutions by the Kenya Institute of Supply Management has revealed a troubling trend of noncompliance by staff.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Engineers cry foul over infrastructural projects

The Institute of Engineers of Kenya has accused the government of failing to involve the association in capital projects, instead relying on foreign contractors.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Senate orders flower farm to compensate sacked workers

The Senate has declared illegal a move by a Naivasha-based flower farm to terminate the services of over 500 workers in 2023.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Murkomen calls for punitive action to tame enforced disappearance

Murkomen wants the law to introduce punitive fines to those found culpable of 'self-kidnapping' in the wake of the saga surrounding Juja MP George Koimburi.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

KenGen monitoring rising water levels at Masinga dam

KenGen says it has implemented a real-time monitoring system across the dams that will provide early warnings for potential risks and ensure efficient water usage.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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CoG accuses executive, MPs of frustrating devolution

The Council of Governors (COG) accuses the executive and National Assembly of frustrating counties under the pretext of oversight.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

MP Kihara condemns security withdrawal, alleged intimidation of Gachagua allies

Her remarks follow the recent abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, who was later found abandoned in a coffee plantation, with police implicated in the incident.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago