TNA aspirants fear zoning fallout
TNA aspirants in Gilgil have called on the Jubilee coalition to rethink its zoning decision saying that it could lead to a major fall out. Addressing the press in Gilgil yesterday after a closed door...
View ArticleKerio Valley mudslide death toll reaches 20
The death toll from the mudslides caused by floods in the North Rift region has increased to 20 in the last three days. Five more people died while 26 others including 20 initiates were reported to be...
View ArticleSh20 bhang earns man 9 months in jail
A man who admitted keeping two rolls of bhang has been jailed for nine months. Geoffrey Karanja Kiiru, 28 was jailed after he failed to raise a Sh15,000 fine. Kiiru committed the offence on December 27...
View ArticleWoman pays for burning two jackets
A woman who damaged a boda boda operator jackets and helmet has been fined Sh5,000 . Ann Wairimu Muchiri, 23, will be jailed for six months if she does not pay the fine. Muchiri admitted committing the...
View ArticleGithunguri denies he has joined ODM
Kiambaa MP Stanley Githunguri has said he is not a member of ODM. The MP said he has juts been working with ODMon issues affecting his constituents. He said ODM holds ministries that are important in...
View ArticleThree Othaya hopefuls attend church together
THREE Othaya parliamentary aspirants attended a church service together on Sunday. In a show of unity, Peter King’ara, Mary Wambui and Gichuki Mugambi attended a family day church service at Birithia...
View ArticleBishop anoints Kabogo for Kiambu governor
AN archbishop has anointed Juja MP William Kabogo as Kiambu governor. African Independent Pentecostal Church of East Africa Archbishop Evanson Ndung’u also anointed businessman Kimani Wamatangi as...
View ArticleKibaki praised for MKU award
MKU chancellor Prof Victoria Wells Wulsin has hailed president Mwai Kibaki for awarding the university founder and chairman board of Trustee, Simon Nyutu Gicharu first class award of the chief of the...
View ArticleOver 2,000 get free treatment
A Nairobi lawyer as called for private sector to supplement government efforts in providing healthcare especially to the elderly and children. Joakim Kiarie Kamere, founder of Kiarie Kamere Foundation,...
View ArticleMP faulted over poor roads
GATUNDU North leaders have criticised the MP for the poor state of roads in the constituency. Led by a former Thika County Council chairman John Bosco Kimani, the leaders cited a recent press release...
View ArticleTop rated Laikipia West attracts CDF guests
Gatundu North CDF committee at the weekend paid a visit to Laikipia West to learn the secret reasons behind success of constituency's fund management. Laikipia West CDF committee was recently rated...
View ArticleMob razes suspected killers house
Residents of irati village in Kigumo, Murang’a county at the weekend set ablaze a house of a 25-year-old rape and murder suspect. The man was suspected of being involved with the rape and murder of...
View ArticleNyahururu AP chief cooks ugali for juniors
AP constables in Nyahururu district got a rare treat from their superiors who cooked for them during New Year party the senior officers had thrown for their men at the Nyahururu DC's office at the...
View ArticleOfficials say Shirikisho still in Pambazuka
COAST based Shirikisho Party of Kenya officials have dismissed reports that the party is out of the Pambazuka alliance. SPK chair Lina Mkasi and Kilifi senator aspirant Naomi Cidi yesterday said the...
View ArticleCurio trade booms in Malindi
CURIO traders in Malindi are making booming business during this festive season compared to the last few months. Speaking to the Star yesterday at Malindi Tourists Market, trader Teresia Edward said...
View ArticleKilifi leaders ask Kibaki to approve the National Land Commission
LEADERS and civil society organizations in Kilifi have expressed disappointment at the delay by President Kibaki to gazette the National Land Commission. Led by Mitangani ward civic leader Daniel Mangi...
View ArticleSh12m ferry security system yet to be fixed
SECURITY turnstiles installed at the Kenya Ferry Services to the tune of Sh12 million have failed to operate, putting the security of the ever busy Likoni channel in jeopardy. The turnstiles were...
View ArticleSecond cruise ship docks at the port with 400 tourists
KENYA Tourist Board boss Mureithi Ndegwa has said the arrival of another cruise ship in Mombasa is an indication that the tourism sector is slowly picking up. Ndegwa said this yesterday at Mombasa port...
View ArticleVote wisely, Coast told
ENVIRONMENT minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere has urged Coast residents to vote wisely in the March 4 polls. He said Coast has been marginalised because of lack of leaders who champion their rights at the...
View ArticleRevellers flock to Malindi
Thousands of revelers are flocking to the resort town of Malindi to usher in the New Year, 2013 that is being celebrated worldwide. Guests both locals and foreigners arriving in style by road, air both...
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