Why KMFRI want to restore papyrus weed around Lake Naivasha

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has partnered with fishermen to restore the degraded papyrus weed around the troubled Lake Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga 3 days ago

Scabies outbreak plagues Naivasha prison as number of inmates hits new high

A scabies outbreak has been reported at Naivasha Medium Prison, with over 100 inmates and remand suspects affected by the skin disease.

By Antony Gitonga 7 days ago

Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over his utterances against the Kikuyu community.

By Antony Gitonga 8 days ago

Teacher dies by suicide after allegedly losing students' trip funds to betting

A teacher in Naivasha has died by suicide after losing Sh40,000 that was meant for an end-of-term trip for students, through betting.

By Antony Gitonga 9 days ago

Nakuru to set up Sh120m modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha

Nakuru County will invest Sh120 million in the first phase of a modern disaster and emergency centre in Naivasha to improve fire, flood and lake rescue response.

By Antony Gitonga 10 days ago

Water from shallow wells in Naivasha unfit for human consumption

The Department of Public Health has declared water from shallow wells in the populous Kihoto estate in Naivasha as unfit for human consumption.

By Antony Gitonga 10 days ago

Naivasha residents raise the alarm over donkey theft

Water vendors in Naivasha are up in arms over a resurgence of donkey theft and slaughter in the last two months.

By Antony Gitonga 11 days ago

Research institute to adopt drones in wildlife conservation census

The new technology is anticipated to enhance data collection, access difficult and dangerous terrains, and deliver high-quality images and videos for analysis and future use.

By Antony Gitonga 13 days ago

Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeat

The Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Tabitha Karanja Keroche, has blamed the woes facing UDA and the defeat in the Ol Kalou by-election on a powerful clique around President William Ruto.

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

Body of missing Naivasha businessman found dumped in cave

A five-day search for missing Naivasha businessman ended on a tragic note after his decomposing body was found dumped in a cave.

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

Vandals steal from submerged buildings around Lake Naivasha

Vandals and thieves are now targeting submerged and flood-damaged buildings around the swelling Lake Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

Utumishi Girls sued as two bodies seek to block re-opening of dormitory

KHRC and Elimu Bora Working Group have gone to court seeking to block the reopening of the Utumishi Girls dormitory where 16 students died until safety concerns are addressed.

By Antony Gitonga 27 days ago

Suspect linked to woman's murder lynched

A suspect in the murder of a woman whose head was severed in Naivasha has been lynched by a mob.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

State stops subdivision of 955-acre land in Naivasha

The government has stopped the subdivision of a 955-acre farm that is subject of a dispute among three parties, including a research institution, four traders, and the community. 

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Utumishi Girls students face 16 murder charges

Eight of the nine students of Utumishi Girls linked to the fire that killed fellow learners will be charged with murder in Nairobi on Friday.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Headless body of a woman found dumped by the roadside in Naivasha

Residents of Kinungi, Naivasha, are trying to come to terms with a bizarre incident where a decapitated body of a woman was found dumped off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Court halts Nakuru county's Sh400 cess on flower exporters

The High Court has temporarily stopped the Nakuru County Government from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters operating within the county.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to reverse the sluggish growth in the sector and attract more visitors.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Revealed: 49 Kenyans killed by police this year

A human rights group says 49 people have been shot dead by police this year and fears more violence during upcoming Gen Z anniversary protests.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Street children turn to risky sexual behaviour and drugs for survival

The 2025 census reveals early sexual activity, drug abuse and harsh living conditions among street children.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Nyandarua DCI boss dies in Nairobi-Nakuru highway crash

Nyandarua CCIO John Rioba died in a seven-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway caused by a lorry with suspected brake failure.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growth

County governments are pushing for a share of the National Infrastructure Fund to improve urban infrastructure and services amid rising urbanisation and growing pressure on municipalities.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Farmers reject Nakuru county's Sh400 per ton cess on flower exports

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC), has rejected the decision by the Nakuru County Government to impose cess on flower exports.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Girl, 12, dies by suicide in Naivasha

Residents of Ndabibi, Naivasha, are trying to come to terms with an incident where a 12-year-old girl took her life in the family’s house.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Five learners face arson charges after Sh5m school fire

Five students from Magereza Academy have been charged with arson and malicious damage after allegedly setting fire to a school dormitory.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

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Court detains nine students over deadly Utumishi Girls dorm fire

Nine students accused of causing a fire that left 16 girls dead at the Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, will spend another 21 days in custody.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Counties face solid waste nightmare

Counties are turning to public-private partnerships to tackle growing waste management challenges as population growth, industrial expansion and financial constraints strain existing systems.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Fire victims' parents to wait longer for DNA test results

Families of the 16 students who died in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire will have to wait for DNA testing to be completed before the bodies are released for burial.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Families confront horror as only 3 bodies identified after fire tragedy

A 2017 government report linked most school unrest to second term exam pressure, warning that many reforms and safety recommendations remain unimplemented.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deaths

Families of Utumishi Girls fire victims blame the school and Ministry of Education, questioning locked dormitories and ignored safety guidelines.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Grief, fury as families blame state, school over deadly dorm fire

Families of the 16 girls killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil have accused the school and the Ministry of Education of negligence.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Flower industry incurs Sh180 million losses per week

The county’s flower sector is losing over Sh180m every week due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has pushed up freight charges and reduced cargo capacity.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Speeding car kills four in Naivasha

Four middle-aged men died on the spot after they were involved in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on Sunday night.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

PSC warns against sexual harassment of interns

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has put on notice senior government officers who have been sexually harassing interns deployed to the various ministries.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Naivasha MP Kihara accuses Ruto, Omar of stoking ethnic hatred

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of allegedly fanning ethnic animosity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Naivasha MP Kihara's advice on high fuel price

Naivasha MP Jane Kihara is now calling for the suspension of capital projects, such as affordable housing, and the funds used to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Four students arrested over Magereza Academy fire

Four students from Four students from Magereza Academy in Naivasha have been arrested following a fire incident in the institution that left goods worth thousands of shillings in ashes.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Swelling Lake Naivasha displaces families again

As has been the norm, residents of Kihoto estate bore the brunt of the flooding even as experts continue to grapple in the darkness over the cause of the rare phenomena.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

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Why you could start paying less for electricity

KenGen says strong water levels at key hydro dams could lead to lower electricity tariffs and a stable power supply for Kenyan households and businesses.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Standard journalists barred from Ruto event in Naivasha

Standard Group journalists barred from covering event presided over by President Ruto at Lake Naivasha Resort, his communications team blocks them over claims of 'biased reporting.'

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago