Obure allays fears on ODM’s seat-sharing proposal in Kisii
Voters will have the final say on the party's flagbearers despite a formula to share seats, the Kisii ODM chair has said. Outgoing chair Chris Obure said the party members will make the final decision...
View ArticleKagwe pledges to upgrade Nyeri roads
NYERI senator aspirant Mutahi Kagwe has promised to improve roads in the county if elected. Kagwe, who is vying for the seat on a Narc ticket, said his first priority is to ensure that the poor roads...
View ArticleMathira coffee factory guards held over theft of 90 bags
TWO night guards have been arrested in Mathira after coffee worth thousands of shillings was stolen yesterday morning. The suspects were arrested after 90 bags of coffee were stolen at Rui Ruiru Coffee...
View ArticleKiambu TNA aspirants sign pact to support nominations winners
Losers in the Kiambu TNA nominations have agreed not to hop to other parties but render their support to the winners. Led by Kiambu senator aspirant Kimani Wamatangi, Thika Town and Juja parliamentary...
View ArticleNarok mum gives birth to quadruplets in Kijabe
A woman from Narok is rejoicing after she gave birth to four kids at the Kijabe Mission Hospital on January 1. Thirty-five-year old Regina Nyambura said she was scanned months before the delivery and...
View ArticleAspirant asks IEBC to punish errant rivals
As the poll aspirant’s criss-cross the country hunting for votes, an Mp from Murang’a has called upon the IEBC and the police to punish those conducting night campaigns. Kiharu Mp Muturi Mwangi said...
View ArticleSaba Saba Asili blasts Nyanja over claims
Saba saba Asili party has dismissed former Limuru MP George Nyanja for claims that he has joined the party as their governor aspirant. Speaking at a Ruiru Hotel yesterday, Kiambu County Party Chairman...
View ArticleMungiki gang batters youth in Nyeri ambush
TENS of youth from Nyeri County have asked police to take action against suspected Mungiki sect adherents who recently beat them up. The youth, who demonstrated at Ruring'u stadium near Nyeri town,...
View ArticleCID ordered to probe ID issuance puzzle
Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate circumstances under which a similar ID was issued to two people. Terry Kairu had...
View ArticleKuguru warns over Hague cases
The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has warned Kenyans against electing persons facing cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The party Central region coordinator Peter Kuguru said if Deputy...
View ArticleAll TNA aspirants to fight it out for party tickets
The National Alliance (TNA) interim party officials in Murang’a County have pledged not give direct nominations to candidates wishing to contest for various seats in the March elections. The officials...
View ArticleShun tribalist leaders, Kaya elders say
KAYA elders from Kilifi county have warned voters against electing leaders who are inclined to tribalism. Speaking to the Star in Kilifi town yesterday, Kaya Godoma chief elder Mangi Mitsanze said...
View ArticleNyali aspirant urges youth sobriety in poll
NYALI parliamentary aspirant John Mburu has asked the youth to be sober during the campaign period so that they are not used to cause chaos. Mburu, who is gunning the newly created seat on a TNA...
View ArticleMalindi eyes high-end tourists to top Africa
Malindi investors are drawing up a five-year master plan to make the area the best tourism destination in Africa. The grand strategy is meant to improve infrastructure to attract visitors that can...
View ArticleIEBC to educate locals on voting
IEBC has embarked on an extensive civic education programme in Kwale. The region experienced a low turnout during the voter registartion which was blamed on threats by the Mombasa Republican Council...
View ArticleAspirant says ODM’s a letdown
An aspirant in Taita Taveta has accused ODM of sabotaging voters despite the huge support the party enjoys in the area. Senator aspirant Mwakazi Mtongolo said said the party hierarchy has not addressed...
View ArticleResidents urged to get checkups
Wundanyi MP Thomas Mwadeghu has urged his constituents to go for medical checkups. He said many people suffer in silentce when they can get help. Mwadeghu cited cancer, heart diseases, high blood...
View ArticleThree in court for theft of water pump
THREE men including a senior maintenance officer were yesterday charged with the theft of a water pump at the Uhuru na Kazi Building that houses the Coast PC. Jerad Musau, the maintenance officer,...
View ArticleKnut wants House to endorse Sh17million pay
KENYA National Union of Teachers executive member at the Coast Dan Aloo has asked Parliament to speed up the motion to pay teachers Sh17 billion set aside by Treasury. Aloo said Parliament should...
View ArticleItalian billionaire Briatore praying for peacefull elections
Italian billionaire and international investor Flavio Briatore has urged Kenyans to conduct peaceful elections for the sake of the tourism sector. The Formula One former boss who is putting up a Sh500...
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