Kibaki makes Kibosia full CEO of Moi Hospital
President Kibaki has confirmed Dr John Kibosia as the CEO of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.Kibosia will now head Kenya's second largest for three years, begining December 14. "I...
View ArticleNCPB pays farmers Sh1.6bn for 500,000 bags of maize
The National Cereals and Produce Board has paid out Sh1.6 billion to farmers in the last two month.The board has purchased more than 500,000 bags of maize from farmers in all of its depots, mostly in...
View ArticleEmbu house razed in morning gas explosion
A family in Embu was yesterday morning rendered homeless after a gas cylinder exploded in Kibuga village. Michael Kevuti said he placed water on the cooker and went out to a nearby shop to buy milk...
View ArticleMandera leaders ask PS to stop sale of council plots
Mandera residents have asked Local Government PS Karega Mutahi to reverse the sale of 4,000 plots by council officials despite a ban by the ministry. Led by Abdi Noor, a parliamentary aspirant, the...
View Article23-year-old held over 0.5 acre Kitui bhang haul
Police in Kitui yesterday stumbled on a 0.5 acre plantation of bhang concealed as a kitchen garden in Ikutha district.The police officers, led by area AP commander Wekesa Mukwana, took several hours to...
View ArticlePolice to guard Isiolo churches in New Year
ENTERTAINMENT joints, churches and other public places in Isiolo have been asked to beef up their security during the New Year festivities. Isiolo county commissioner Wanyama Musiambo directed all...
View ArticleYouth urged to shun handouts
BUTERE YOUTH in Butere have been advised to shun politicians who engage in petty issues instead of progressive politics. A parliamentary aspirant for Butere parliamentary seat Julius Matendechere alias...
View ArticleOne more for women’s rep
AMAGORO The wife of State House employee, Livingstone Wainga has entered the race for Busia Women representative.Florence Wainga launched her bid in Amagoro in style by donating jembes and lessos to...
View ArticleMan kills self as wife leaves
GEM A 26-year-old man yesterday committed suicide following a domestic feud with the wife in Gem district.Benson Onyango Okoyo is alleged to have differed with his wife over unknown domestic issues...
View ArticleDC issues warning over dumping of children in Teso
TESO North DC Josephine Onunga yesterday condemned the abandonment of children.She said it has led to an "overflow" in children’s homes. Speaking at Sunbeam Children’s Home in Keng’atuny where she...
View ArticleJubilee predicts Uhuru to win by 52 per cent
Strategists within the Jubilee Coalition are predicting a first-round win with its flagbearer Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta beating Cord's Raila Odinga with close to one million votes. A...
View ArticleKibaki details his legacy in State House
President Kibaki will exit the political scene after the March 2013 General Election with a mixed record of success and disappointment, according to a fresh analysis. In 2002, Kibaki then opposition...
View ArticleTHE PEOPLE TO WATCH IN 2013
As Kenya enters a busy political start to 2013, focus is shifting to a number of individuals and institutions expected to steer the country through this period. These individuals and institutions’...
View ArticleNOW THAT THE ALLIANCE DUST HAS SETTLED, HERE COMES THE 4TH PRESIDENT OF KENYA...
It was the year both the 11th General Election and the End of the World were forecast, the former in Kenya and the latter among far-flung mystics around the globe. At the end of the day, neither took...
View ArticleWekesa, rival trade accusations
Trans Nzoia governor’s seat aspirants Noah Wekesa and former PS Patrick Khaemba intensified campaigns over the weekend with each accusing the other of spreading propaganda. Speaking in Kitale during...
View ArticleMt Kenya University to expand Kitale campus
MOUNT Kenya University has set aside Sh500 million for construction of facilities at its Kitale campus, chairman Simon Gicharu has said. Gicharu said more than Sh300 million will be spent on putting up...
View ArticleCharity to build Sh2 billion Eldoret children’s hospital
A new children's hospital is to be built in Eldoret at a cost of Sh2 billion. It will be funded by the Shoe4Africa Foundation charity as part of the Moi teaching hospital. The Moi hospital CEO Dr John...
View ArticleChurch gives hopefuls campaign platform
Over 100 aspirants in Nakuru county were given a rare opportunity by the church to sell their policies if elected to office. In the event organized by major churches in the county and attended by over...
View ArticleKericho residents urged to be peaceful at polls
An aspirant for the Kericho senator sear has called on Kipkelion residents to ensure peace prevails during and after this year's general election. Belgut MP Charles Keter told residents to make sure...
View ArticleMan kills wife as child watches
A domestic row in Naivasha turned tragic after a man hacked his wife to death as his three year old son watched. It was however unclear how the child sustained head injuries during yesterday's argument...
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