MIGORI A man yesterday committed suicide by hanging himself in his bedroom. Aloyce Waria, 36, from Kanguka village in Suna East constituency, used an electric wire to take away his life. Migori police boss Joshua Opiyo said Waria returned home at around 10 pm while drunk and picked up a quarrel with his wife and children. Opiyo said Waria’s wife Jackline Akoth left the house after her husband chased her away from their matrimonial home.
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Man kills self after quarrel
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Eldoret police intensify swoop on criminals
POLICE in Eldoret town have intensified a crackdown on criminal gangs, which have been terrorising the residents. So far, two guns and several bullets have been recovered in the swoop. Two suspects have been arrested and three thugs were shot dead in the town on Tuesday. Uasin Gishu acting police boss Nelson Taliti yesterday said police have been deployed to all areas to hunt down criminals. "We have declared war on them. If you are one of those engaging in crime in this region then know that your days are numbered," Taliti said. The two suspects arrested include a woman at a home where a gun...
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Kingi blames hunger 17 fishermen from on historic neglect
Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi yesterday blamed neglect by previous governments for the persistent famine and poverty in his county. He said Kilifi is rich in resources which, if exploited, can produce enough food for residents and commercial purposes. “Locals have never been enlightened on modern methods of farming," Kingi said. He was speaking in Magarini yesterday when he distributed seeds and relief food. Kingi said it is a shame that locals still depend on relief 50 years after independence. He said food is shops and hotels is grown or processed outside Kilifi. Kingi said his government...
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Nyandarua land team sworn in
Nyandarua county has formed a task force on land planning and development. The eight-member team was appointed by Governor Daniel Waithaka at the county headquarters in Ol Kalou town yesterday. It will be chaired by Joseph Njugi and Mary Njogo is the secretary. Other members include Julius Muhanwa, John Macharia, Gitau Thabanja, Miriam Waweru, Stephen Gathiaka and Harrison Wachira. The task force will investigate all previous land allocations by the now defunct Nyandarua county and Ol Kalou town councils. The former local authorities have been accused of messing up land allocations especially...
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Cleric calls for vote on wage bill
KAKAMEGA The chairman of the Kenya Church, Western region Bishop Nicholas Olumasai has called for a referendum to change the constitution to bring down the public wage bill. He said the high wage bill should be blamed on the constitution which created numerous new governance posts. Olumasai was speaking to the Star in Kakamega town yesterday. He said the wage bill will not go down through mere pay cuts by elected leaders and civil servants and reduce travel and hospitality spending.
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Kwale Sugar ignores High Court order
MANAGERS of Kwale International Sugar Company risk arrest after they disobeyed a court order restraining them from encroaching on disputed land in Msambweni. Mombasa High Court judge Edward Muriithi directed the plaintiffs' lawyer Christine Kipsang to apply for contempt of court against the the sugar company. “The company, despite stay orders, brought 10 trucks to demolish my clients properties,” said Kipsang. She asked for a hearing date to be set as soon as possible sine her clients are "suffering". Earlier, judge Mary Kasango had enforced the stay order issued in 2011. Kassim Ali and 610...
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Kiambu traders told to pay levies
The Kiambu government has asked traders not to be misled on the payment of rates and charges. The county government said there are people spreading rumours and misinformation that the charges are high making traders to protest. Speaking in Thika town yesterday, county Enforcement, Monitoring and Compliance director Kang'ethe Nungari asked traders to seek for the right and information as contained in the Kiambu County Finance Act 2013. He said the information is available in all subcounty offices across the county. "This will help avoid traders within the county not to refuse to pay levies...
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ODM branch tells 'Men in Black' to apologise
A section of ODM members from Western region want the “men in black suits” who disrupted the party’s National Delegates Conference on February 28 to apologise to the party. Kakamega branch secretary Paul Posho said the men are well known individuals and investigations into who was behind the Kasarani chaos are a waste of time and money. “Party elections’ board officials and party chief executive officer Magerer Langat should tell us what happened because it is them who hired the men in black suits. They did not drop from heaven,” Posho said. Vihiga nominated MCA Ben Ombima said the probe will...
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Sh200,000 for maternal health
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos has donated Sh200,000 towards the First Lady’s Half Marathon Trust. The First Lady arrived in Eldoret on Sunday for a week-long residential training in Elgeyo Marakwet. In a meeting at the Eldoret State Lodge on Wednesday, Tolgos said the First Lady’s initiative will address challenges women. “Your campaign on maternal health will ensure mothers and children deep in the rural areas are reached because they are the most affected,” he said. Tolgos said marginalised communities in Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot and Turkana counties are the most...
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Protests in Butere over Toboso's pictures
RESIDENTS of Butere constituency on Wednesday demonstrated against MP Andrew Toboso’s portraits on CDF projects. They said Toboso has been using CDF projects for political mileage. Led by Julius Matendechere, the residents threatened to move to court to stop the MP from using his portraits on CFD funded projects. They trekked from Butere market to Sabatia market to protest Toboso’s decision to display his portrays on solar lights installed in five markets in the constituency. “It is unlawful to used taxpayers’ money on projects and then label them as done by you. We shall go to court to stop...
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Newly wed man drowns in Ikutha
Police and residents yesterday continued with the search for a man who was swept away by waters in Ikutha district of Kitui county. The newly wedded man, Mumo Ndonga, was coming from his farm in the company of his friends on Tuesday evening when he drowned in Tiva seasonal river at Ndandini village in Athi location. His colleagues’ attempts to rescue him were futile. Ikutha AP boss Peter Odour yesterday said hopes of finding the 28-year-old Ndonga alive have dwindled. “We are continuing the search because we believe the body may be buried in the sand not far away from the crossing point where...
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Narok to conserve Masai Mara
THE Narok government has reiterated its commitment in conserving and improving Masai Mara Game Reserve to attract more tourists. Trade executive Allan Twala said the county government is keen in ensuring that the lodges in the area are registered and meet international standards. “Plans to reduce illegal camps in the reserve are underway as the presence of many camps scares wild animals,” Twala said. Speaking to the Star on Wednesday, he blamed the former County Council for allowing many camps at the expense of the animals. Twala said elephants, rhinos and zebras are still being poached. He...
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Executive denies graft in Embu
Embu Lands executive Gitonga yesterday defended himself over claims of corruption in delivering four graders and the high amount of money spent in paving a road. The MCAs said none of the 4 graders the county inherited from the defunct Municipal Council is functioning yet Gitonga is not speeding up the process of acquiring new others. Gitonga however said he took up the matter some months ago and will ensure Coopers Motors Cooperation delivers the first grader today. He told the county committee on roads that CMC has promised to deliver the remaining three graders by April 17 and train the...
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Camp offers free fistula surgeries
Gem Sagam Community Hospital has organised a 10-day free surgical camp for women with fistula. Speaking to the Star at the hospital yesterday, general manager Walter Obita said the camp started on Monday and will run through to 28 March. Fistula is an abnormal condition that leads to uncontrolled continuous leakage of urine and faecal matter in women, which can be corrected through surgery. Obita said women in rural women are the most affected and some suffer in silence for fear of stigmatisation. He said screening will be done daily.
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Foot and mouth hits Eldoret, Nandi
COUNTY governments have been told to set aside money to tackle foot and mouth disease in Rift Valley. Rift Valley Veterinary Association chairman Toroitich Kisa said many counties in the region have been put on quarantine due to high cases of the disease being reported. He was speaking on Wednesday during the association's AGM and field day in Uasin Gishu county. Veterinary officers from Vihiga, Kisii and Kakamega counties attended. More than 1,700 cattle and 100 dogs were vaccinated against foot and mouth disease and rabies. Kisa said foot and mouth has killed thousands of cattle as farmers...
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Nkedianye reviews one year in office
Kajiado Governor David Nkedianye and his executive board held a consultative meeting on Wednesday to review his government’s performance in the last one year. Nkedianye said he convened the meeting in Amboseli Serena Lodge to harmonise service delivery in the various departments of his government. He said this will culminate in the rating of his administration's overall performance. Nkedianye said the meeting primarily focused on the county's governance structure and general operations. He asked the executive board to cultivate team spirit as success in service delivery will only be achieved...
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Con game by Thika four flops
THE Nyeri county government will create a 25-kilometre wide elephant migration corridor connecting Mt Kenya and Aberdare forests. Governor Nderitu Gachagua said the corridor was is an initiative of his government, Kenya Wildlife Services and conservationists to preserve wildlife and the environment as well as promote tourism in the area. Speaking on Tuesday in Nyeri town after an aerial tour of the two water towers, Gachagua said once the corridor is fenced the county expects to benefit immensely from tourism proceeds, as the elephant migration will be a spectacle to behold almost similar to...
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Nyamira buys five ambulances, Sh44m drugs for public hospitals
THE Nyamira government has acquired five ambulances to boost emergency services in the county. Governor John Nyagarama said the vans worth Sh33 million will be stationed in Nyamira South, Nyamira North, Masaba North, Manga and Borabu subcounties. Speaking when unveiling the vehicles, Nyagarama warned against misuse of the ambulances. He said the vans are fully owned by the county. Nyagarama said the county administration will recruit drivers, who will first be trained on basic emergency skills. Reaffirming his commitment to improve healthcare, the governor said the county has procured...
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Sh15 million for Lamu polytechnics
THE Lamu government has set aside Sh15 million to buy learning materials for polytechnics in the county. Education executive Khamis Kaviha said the funds are intended to help improve education and talent. Speaking to the Star on the phone yesterday, Kaviha said Lamu, Mpeketoni and Witu polytechnics will receive Sh4 million each, while Faza will get Sh3 million. “Youth should consider education as key. Avoid engaging in drugs. You should acquire education that will enable you get a chance to be employed in the Lapsset project," he said. Elsewhere, plans to employ 50 early childhood teachers...
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Wahome Mutahi's brother dies at 55
HUMAN rights crusader from Nyeri county Njuguna Mutahi has passed on after long illness. The 55-year-old crusader who was the brother of the late humourist Wahome Mutahi died after a long illness at Outspan Hospital near Nyeri town on Wednesday. Njuguna with Maina Kiai were some of the founders of the Kenya National Human Rights Commission. His brother Richard Wahome said Njuguna has been treated in many hospitals for the last few years before succumbing to illness. He leaves behind widow and two sons.
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