Antony Gitonga

Sex and mchele dominated Naivasha Safari Rally weekend

By Antony Gitonga   2023-07-01 10:55:15

For three days, the town was turned into Sodom and Gomorrah as the youths openly engaged in sex on the road, inside cars, and in any available space.

Government warns Naivasha leaders against sabotaging Olkaria power projects

By Antony Gitonga   2023-07-01 14:32:04

The government has warned against sabotaging the ongoing electricity-generating projects in Olkaria, Naivasha sub-county.

Report says 19 counties have recovered from long drought

By Antony Gitonga   2023-07-20 00:55:03

Latest data from the authority show Isiolo, Marsabit and Kwale were in recovery phase while Taita Taveta was in the alert stage.

Government owes flower farmers Sh12b in VAT refunds, lobby says

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-01 08:07:20

Kenya Flower Council has petitioned the Treasury to either pay the refunds or offset some of the taxes that the sector faces to boost production.

Scramble for riparian land raises legal issues

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-03 06:42:02

The National Land Commission (NLC) has identified land left behind by receding water bodies as a new source of controversy and concern.

NEMA now bans use of plastic seedling potting bags

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-08 17:01:58

In a move that has met condemnation and praise in equal measures, the environmental authority has directed tree nursery growers to use alternative biodegradable bags.

18 counties adversely affected by malnutrition

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-11 16:33:07

Narok and Nyeri among regions where the situation is getting worse. Low food purchasing power and a rise in the prices of basic commodities blamed for health crisis.

Israel's 400-acre avocado farm to offer 1,000 jobs

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-25 01:01:39

The 400-acre Granot International farm in Ndabibi is expected to employ 1,000 workers, with this number projected to triple over the next few years.

Respect bipartisan talks, bishops warn

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-25 18:08:49

The bishops also warned over runaway graft, impunity, cases of extra-judicial killings and failure to respect the Constitution 13 years since it was promulgated.

Gilgil Psychiatric Hospital 'dangerously' full and short-staffed

By Antony Gitonga   2023-08-28 12:51:05

Chief Officer for Health, Dr John Murima, termed the high number of abandoned patients as one of the major challenges the hospital is facing, as the county had to feed and clothe them.

Underground faults led to collapse of Solai dam, experts tell court

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-06 14:37:12

The ill-fated dam had underground drainage faults which left the ground without adequate support before it collapsed, experts tell court as nine face 48 counts of manslaughter.

Solai dam was legally constructed, trial hears

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-07 22:50:56

Solai Dam had undergone an audit and received legal permits from the Water Resource Authority before it burst, resulting in the deaths of 48 people.

Review law, let the president pick chancellors - Education ministry

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-11 00:00:17

Universities are grappling with a debt exceeding Sh62 billion, rendering them unable to settle payments.

Ministry of Education approves Recognition of Prior Learning policy

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-14 17:28:42

Acting Director-General of KNQA Alice Kande said that once in place, the policy would recognise the thousands of skilled workers in the informal sector.

Skilled workers without papers get boost as government approves policy

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-14 23:58:58

Through the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), the policy will be launched mid-next month with hundreds of immigrants and refugees set to be among the beneficiaries.

Judges: More cases regarding climate change reported

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-17 23:18:16

According to Judge Edward Wabwoto from the Environment and Land courts, the complete consequences of climate change have served as a wake-up call for Kenyans.

Mental health issues among civil servants on the rise, PS warns

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-19 00:06:41

Uniformed officers have been the most affected, with cases of suicide becoming more common, particularly in the police and prison departments, due to their challenging working conditions.

State commits to settle VAT refunds row between flower farmers and KRA

By Antony Gitonga   2023-09-27 00:32:36

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi was quick to downplay the row, saying the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking at the issue on an individual basis.

Police launch manhunt for driver after man dies in hit-and-run incident

By Antony Gitonga   2023-10-10 15:55:06

Police in Naivasha are looking for the driver of a car that hit and killed a middle-aged man near the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI).

Koskei voices concern over graft, drug abuse

By Antony Gitonga   2023-10-24 18:30:26

The head of Public Service has vowed that the government would ruthlessly deal with those involved in corruption and those selling drugs.