Antony Gitonga
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EU gives Sh6b for rehabilitation of Olkaria geothermal power plants
European Investment Bank (EIB) vice-president Thomas Ostros (centre) with KenGen staff during a tour of Olkaria geothermal power plants in Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The European Union (EU) has committed Sh6 billion towards rehabilitating Olkaria I and IV power plants in Naivasha. The move will enhance the government's target of increasing the use of renewable energy in the country by… → Read More
KenGen planning to venture into the production of solar energy
Solar panels on the rooftop at the Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] KenGen is conducting a feasibility study on having solar panels on hydro dams to increase electricity production. With water levels in the dams dropping due to drought, the power generator noted that this technology would assist the country tap in more renewable energy. The company exuded confidence that… → Read More
KenGen assures Kenyan of continuous power supply despite drought
KenGen building in Parklands, Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has reassured the country of full electricity supply despite the ongoing drought that has adversely affected hydro-power plants. The power-generating company identified geothermal, wind and solar as the alternative sources of energy even as the harsh weather conditions continue to… → Read More
Wiper: We are in Azimio to stay, won't work with Kenya Kwanza
Wiper Democratic Movement Kalonzo Musyoka and the party members during a two-day retreat in Naivasha where they vowed to remain in the Azimio La Umoja One alliance. February 19, 2023. [Anthony Gitonga, Standard] Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said the party is in Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance to stay. Speaking in Naivasha on Sunday, February 19, Kalonzo said Azimio’s election… → Read More
Seven die in grisly road accident at Kikopey
A grisly road accident at Kikopey trading centre near Gilgil on Thursday, January 26. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Seven people have died and eight others injured following a grisly road accident at Kikopey trading centre on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Nakuru police commander Peter Mwanzo said the accident, which occurred at around 4am, involved two 14-seater-matatus and a lorry. Mwanzo said the… → Read More
KeNHA raises concern over overloading along northern corridor
A fleet of trucks near Gilgil weighbridge along the Naivasha - Nakuru highway on January 20, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has raised its concern over increased cases of overloading by trailers along the Northern Corridor. While launching a crackdown against drivers involved, the authority warned that any driver found guilty faced a three-year jail… → Read More
Naivasha level IV hospital board dissolved after woman's death
Members of the public hold a peaceful demonstration outside Naivasha Level IV hospital on January 17, 2023, after a woman died while in delivery. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Nakuru County government has dissolved the board of Naivasha Level IV hospital due to poor governance and failure to oversight the facility’s management. The board was sent packing following an outcry from members of the… → Read More
Speakers Wetangula, Kingi pledge to support push for gender rule
Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly )and Amason Kingi (Senate). [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate have promised to support women parliamentarians to achieve two-thirds gender rule. The Speakers regretted the delay to enact the law and promised to fast-track the process. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula noted that the country had made… → Read More
Maize production declined by 15 percent in Nakuru County
Consumers have been warned to brace for shortage and harsh times with the prices of maize flour expected to rise further. → Read More
Riparian land around Lake Naivasha set for rehabilitation
Tens of people have invaded riparian land in recent years, cutting down acacia trees and papyrus plants, and negatively impacting the lake’s ecosystem. → Read More
Government's tough warning as illegal loggers invade Mau Forest
Naivasha East MCA Stanley Karanja called on the government to use inmates, army and students to plant more trees. → Read More
Alert as six million Kenyans to be hard hit by drought by January
The government had planned a multi-agency assessment in January that would give a clearer picture of the impact of the 2022 short rain season. → Read More
Country headed for fifth failed rain season amid rising cases of hunger, malnutrition reported
With over 4 million people in need of relief food, the authority warned that the short rains had little impact with 20 of the 23 Asal counties in critical condition. → Read More
Farmers seek Sh12b tax refund amid soaring production costs
Through the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA), the farmers said the refunds could be used to cushion them against the ongoing drought and harsh economic conditions. → Read More
Police arrest 4 students in possession of a toy pistol at a supermarket in Naivasha
The four were trying to enter one of the supermarkets along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway when guards arrested them. → Read More
CoG in bid to train county staff on human resource management
The Council of Governors (COG) and the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) have entered into a pact to train county officials. → Read More
County bosses now seek share of Sh67b Health ministry allocation
Governors say the Sh67b allotted to the Ministry of Health to deal with pandemics is excessive. They want money to be channelled to county hospitals burdened by communicable diseases. → Read More
County bosses say settling pending bills to take longer than expected
The Council of Governors is concerned over the soaring wage bill in all the counties due to ghost workers in the previous administrations. → Read More
Operations at the Naivasha dry port ongoing
According to a senior officer in the Naivasha facility, it was business as usual as they had not received a formal directive from the government. → Read More
Treasury CS Yatani dismisses claims that Government is broke
Treasury CS Ukur Yattani dismisses claims that government is broke, says revenues collected daily and disbursed depending on competing needs. → Read More