Man kills self after quarrel
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...
View ArticleEldoret 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...
View ArticleKingi 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...
View ArticleNyandarua 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...
View ArticleCleric 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...
View ArticleKwale 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...
View ArticleKiambu 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...
View ArticleODM 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...
View ArticleSh200,000 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...
View ArticleProtests 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...
View ArticleNewly 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...
View ArticleNarok 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...
View ArticleExecutive 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...
View ArticleCamp 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...
View ArticleFoot 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...
View ArticleNkedianye 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...
View ArticleCon 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...
View ArticleNyamira 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...
View ArticleSh15 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...
View ArticleWahome 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...
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