Antony Gitonga

Landowners, KWS differ over wildlife relocation

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-03 10:55:36

The landowners accuse the government agency of bypassing them in the process meant to decongest the area of high number of wild animals.

Koskei says state can't afford to pay intern doctors Sh206,000

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-03 20:51:18

Felix Koskei termed some of the demands by the KMPDU unattainable and unachievable due to the current economic times.

Parliament to adopt AI to produce Hansard reports

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-03 19:29:33

National Assembly Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko said there is need to embrace AI in parliamentary reporting.

Karua slams Ruto over inaction on doctors strike

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-08 18:28:15

Karua has lashed out at the Kenya Kwanza government for lavish spending as Kenyans continue to suffer in hospitals

Kuppet, TSC agree on promotion of 30,000 teachers

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-11 20:53:37

TSC will also recruit 20,000 teachers to address the shortage in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in a joint exercise that will cost the exchequer more than Sh7.8 billion.

The only landing beach at Lake Oloidien in Naivasha closed down

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-12 16:08:24

Lake Oloidien is located next to Lake Naivasha and has been a source of income for tens of residents of Kongoni and Maella areas.

Kuppet defends TSC over plight of teachers in hostile regions

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-15 20:43:04

While vowing to protect the teachers, Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori termed the escalating insecurity serious as more teachers seek transfers.

Concern over closure of schools owned by flower farms

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-19 11:11:56

Karuturi Secondary School was closed by a receiver manager after the parent company, Karuturi flower farm was placed under receivership.

Wanjigi, Kioni caught up in Ndabibi land chaos

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-22 17:54:21

Jimmy Wanjigi and Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni were caught up in the melee that saw police arrest residents.

KTB seeks to increase tourist numbers to 3 million

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-24 10:07:32

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is pursuing initiatives to increase the number of international tourist arrivals into the country from 1.9 to 3 million by the end of the year.

Over 42 people dead after Kijabe dam burst its banks

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-29 20:59:53

More than 40 people have been killed in Nakuru County after a dam burst its banks following weeks of torrential rains that also forced thousands from their homes.

At least 48 killed after dam burst its banks

By Antony Gitonga   2024-04-30 20:43:25

It’s now emerging that hours before the Dark Tunnel Valley dam burst its banks, killing close to 50 people, area residents had raised concerns over rising water levels.

Pain as families identify bodies of kin swept by raging waters

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-01 20:05:56

At Mai Mahiu Police Station, families whose kin had boarded an ill-fated Easy Coach bus were seeking information on the passengers after some were reported missing.

Mai Mahiu flood death toll hits 50, KDF on site

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-02 15:00:24

Through the local churches, the families had been warned that the water could spill over but many ignored the advice.

51 bodies may never be found, families fear

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-03 15:45:51

Interior ministry says 52 bodies have been recovered.

Hippos kill two flower farm workers in Lake Naivasha

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-08 16:15:19

The incident comes barely a fortnight after an official of the Kamere Landing Beach was attacked and killed by a hippo while on guard at the busy facility.

State to use Sh300m to settle flood victims

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-10 23:55:02

Each family that lost a relative will get between Sh150,000 and Sh200,000.

Tears as 13 Mai Mahiu flood tragedy victims are buried, 37 still missing

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-11 14:57:41

The government has pledged to resettle the families elsewhere and help them rebuild their homes and lives.

Puzzle of 2,000 absentee pupils in flood-ravaged Mai Mahiu school

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-18 20:09:45

Parents and teachers attribute learners absence to trauma caused by the tragedy.

State starts resettlement of Mai Mahiu landslide affected families

By Antony Gitonga   2024-05-19 20:47:01

The team will audit the loss suffered by the families, property damaged by floods, and craft the resettlement plan.