Hailstorm destroys tea worth millions in Kericho
TEA worth millions of shilling was yesterday destroyed by a hailstorm in Kericho. Farmers at Saoset village are counting. Former deputy chief of general staff Rtd Lt. Gen John Koech’s 21-acre tea...
View ArticleMPs cry foul over manure
KITALE-Four elected leaders from Trans Nzoia have accused the government of letting down farmers by delaying delivery of subsidised fertiliser. Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi, Kiminini’s Chris Wamalwa,...
View ArticleRutto clarifies Naivasha issues
BOMET governor Isaac Rutto has criticised the Media for what he said was 'inappropriate coverage during our retreat in Naivasha last week.' Rutto said the coverage misled the country by implying the...
View ArticleFactories told to stop logging
NAIVASHA Experts in the forestry sector have asked the government to stop excessive logging of trees by factories. Speaking at Naivasha Heritage hotel, the head of Central Highland Conservancy John...
View ArticleGrain farmers get fertiliser
ELDORET- The National Cereals and Produce Board has distributed about 100,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser to farmers in Rift Valley region. Hundreds of farmers are still queuing at Eldoret, Kitale,...
View ArticleWomen's rep urges Trans Nzoia youth to shun crime
TRANS Nzoia women representative Janet Nangabo has asked the youth to stay away from crime.Speaking in Kitale during the weekend, Nangabo said she was disappointed with reports that most youth are...
View ArticleNarok governor opens office to deal with floods
NAROK county government has set up an office to provide emergency services in case of natural calamities.Governor Samuel Tunai said his administration was forced to open the office because of recent...
View Article12 schools closed early in Baringo due to insecurity
INSECURITY in Baringo has led to the closing of twelve schools until next term. Marigat DC Saul Muyaywa said its not possible for the schools to resume learning because many families fled from villages...
View ArticleNarok Conservationists decry poaching in the Mara
CONSERVATION groups in the Maasai Mara game reserve have decried the killing of elephants in the park.Led by Narok Wildlife Forum Cordinator Nicholas ole Morero, they said that if the trend continues...
View ArticleItaly gives Kenya Sh1bn for Kerio farm irrigation
THE Italian government has released Sh1 billion to ensure food security in West Pokot and Turkana. The money was given to the Kerio Valley Development Authority to expand irrigation projects in Pokot....
View ArticleNyeri governor blocks accounts
NYERI governor Ndiritu Gachagua has stopped withdrawal of cash from accounts of the four councils in the county. Gachagua said Karatina Municipal, Nyeri Municipal, Othaya Town and Nyeri County councils...
View ArticleCourt remands theft suspect
Thika- A court had declined to release on bond a man, 42, who denied a charge of stealing a calf as he has another pending case in court. Jackson Kariuki Wahome was remanded in custody by principal...
View ArticleBhang smoker jailed for 1 year
THIKA-A bhang smoker who was found in possession of a half smoked roll of the drug has been jailed for one year.George NJoroge Chege, 18, was sentenced by senior principal magistrate D A Orimba The...
View ArticleThieving cashier fined Sh50,000
THIKA-A cashier who pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing Sh100,000 from her employer has been fined Sh50,000 by a Thika court.Senior principal magistrate D A Orimba ordered Nancy Wanjiru Mwangi to...
View ArticleFour deny trafficking in drugs
Four suspects arrested on Saturday with a haul of bhang with a street value of Sh1.6 million were yesterday charged in a Kwale court. The accused Benard Okelo, Faruk Abubakar, David Omondi and Joseph...
View ArticleKabogo told to honour pledges
Kiambu businessman Nginyo Kariuki has urged governor William Kabogo to honour his election pledges."During the campaigns, the governor would say he represents the 'hustlers'. He should show commitment...
View ArticleMukogodo East Ward loser files poll petition
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Mukogodo east ward representative in Laikipia have been served with papers challenging the election results. A court server, Josephat Gatheru...
View ArticlePentacostal priest reject state plan to vet religious groups
The church is concerned over the proliferation of fake priests, bible schools and religious groups that are conning Kenyans of cash. Speaking at a Murang’a hotel, members of the National Congress of...
View ArticleKabogo tells Uhuru not to appoint Balala, Ngilu
Kiambu governor William Kabogo has asked President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta not to appoint losers in the March 4 elections or sitting MPs to the Cabinet. Kabogo claims those who lost in the March 4...
View ArticleWomen angry over attacks
A cross-section of activists have condemned regular attack of women by mobs and urged Police Inspector General David Kimaiyo to arrest the attackers. The women said cases of women being undressed by...
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