Government to issue 300,000 title deeds in 6 months
THE government will issue 300,000 title deeds within six months across Kenya, the National Land Commission chairman Mohammed Swazuri has said. Swazuri said the commission is in the process of...
View ArticleScientists seek cancer cure from 'sticky balls'
SCIENTISTS are researching on a possible prevention measure for cancer-killing "sticky balls" they say can destroy tumour cells in the blood. The revelation comes at a time when oncologists are warning...
View ArticleNairobi Water digital system to help fight vandalism
NAIROBI residents should make use of the recently launched “Maji voice” which is an electronic feedback system initiated by the Water Services Regulatory Board in conjunction with all Water Sector...
View ArticleMachakos, Kitui ordered to negotiate
Leaders both Kitui and Machakos Counties have been ordered to attend mediation over the sharing of water from Masinga Dam. The two counties have been wrangling over the implementation of the Sh2.5...
View ArticleSlow dryers stall work at NCPB depot
FARMERS in North Rift region have decried the slow pace of maize intake at the Eldoret National Cereals and Produce Board depot. They are currently selling their maize to the cereals but are worried...
View ArticleBus firms yet to get new permits
NO bus company in Coast has applied for the new license imposed on long distance public transport, the region’s traffic boss Martin Kariuki has said. Strict provisions contained in the new traffic...
View ArticleMuhuri to present dossier to police
A COAST lobby group has called on residents to express their queries on senior police officers serving the region. Muslim for human rights yesterday said it will share the concerns of the public with...
View ArticleMombasa free port to be launched in three months
A FREE port at the coastal town of Mombasa will be in place in three months time, governor Hassan Joho has announced. Joho yesterday said negotiations with both the national government and stakeholders...
View ArticleMombasa police impound 1,000 bags of sugar
POLICE are investigating a cartel of Somali nationals suspected to be behind the importation of millions of contraband sugar into the country. A joint operation on Tuesday this week led by several CID...
View ArticleDisabled fault Uhuru for excluding them in parastatal appointments
PERSONS living with disability have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent appointments parastatal heads. The said the appointments are against the Jubilee government manifesto since they were...
View ArticleUniversity of Eldoret set to expand to accommodate more students
The University of Eldoret has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan in and out of Eldoret town. It was awarded a charter to operate as a full public univeristy last year. The university is set to...
View ArticleSolar energy to boost Mombasa street lighting
MOMBASA is set to increase its street lighting to improve security and promote the 24 hour economy plans through a new solar street lighting system. County trade executive Mohammed Abdi said the new...
View ArticleNaivasha parents jailed for neglect
Two men have been jailed for denying their sick children medical attention in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha. Angry members of Kanitha Wa Ngai, who do not believe in medicine, marched to the childrens' office in...
View ArticleLawyers in court over Mui coal
Three Kitui lawyers have trashed the recent Mui coal basin mining concession agreement between the government and a Chinese firm. They have said it is unconstitutional and unacceptable to the...
View ArticleOfficers who opt out of vetting to retire
Police officers who will opt not to undergo the ongoing vetting process will be retired, the chairman of the National Police Service Commission Johnstone Kavuludi has said. Kavuludi said the officers...
View ArticleFerry stuck between rocks in Lake Victoria for five hours
A ferry in Lake Victoria hit a big rock and got stuck for five hours near Takawiri Island yesterday morning. The MV Nansio was travelling from Mfangano Island to Mbita. The passengers were rescued by a...
View ArticleCorridors of Power
US Ambassador Robert Godec caused quite an irritating stir on Muthaiga Road on Tuesday evening much to the chagrin of motorists. The top Uncle Sam diplomat was on his routine workout along the busy...
View ArticleNairobi members want one of their own at Orange helm
ODM leaders in Nairobi county yesterday said that they will front one of their own for the party chairmanship position. The leaders led by Embakasi East MP John Omondi were speaking at a Nairobi hotel....
View ArticleWoman in FGM case excused from plea
A case involving a woman accused of aiding and abetting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) could not take off in an Iten after the accused failed to take a plea following a request by the prosecution that...
View ArticleThika United coach Ruto tips goalkeeping recruits
THIKA United goal keeping coach Joseph Ruto has challenged the club’s two newly signed goalkeepers to give their all for the team in the 2014 season. The club signed Michael Wanyika from relegated side...
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