The newly appointed Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Board of Directors Chairman, Mr Irungu Nyakera has expressed his commitment to transforming KICC into a leading tourism hub, capable of competing with other regional powerhouses. Last weekend, President William Ruto revoked Nyakera’s appointment as the Chairman of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), a role he […]
In a nation where the men and women in uniform are often hailed as the backbone of national security, a significant wage disparity has brought attention to the plight of Kenya’s army personnel. While those in positions of power enjoy high salaries, the country’s disciplined forces, especially the army, are at the bottom of the […]
The County Government of Nakuru is negotiating with various state corporations to settle debts amounting to billions of shillings owed to the devolved unit. Governor Susan Kihika stated that her administration faces development challenges due to a lack of funds caused by the nonpayment of over Ksh 7 billion in land and property rates. During […]
Governor Susan Kihika has expressed serious concerns regarding the substantial payments owed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to the County Government of Nakuru in lieu of rates, a substitute for property taxes. According to official records, Lake Nakuru National Park has an outstanding debt of KShs3,761,454,708, the accumulated annual payments that the KWS is […]
In an effort to improve access to clean and affordable water in rural communities, World Vision and KenGen have inaugurated a 30,000-liter masonry water tank valued at KShs700,000 at Mimwaita Primary School in Rongai, Nakuru County. The facility is set to benefit over 350 children from the school and the neighboring town of Salgaa, an […]
Nauru County stands to benefit significantly from the establishment of a geothermal-powered Kshs130 billion data center by Microsoft Corp. and G42 at Olkaria in Naivasha, Governor Susan Kihika has stated. A letter of intent formalizing the development initiative was signed on Friday as part of President William Ruto’s state visit to Washington, D.C., the United […]
In a move set to reshape the urban landscape, the County Government of Nakuru and China’s Jiangsu Province have signed a historic deal, paving the way for an unprecedented Nakuru and Nanjing cities-twinning initiative. Nanjing City, the former capital of China from 1912 to 1949, is located about 300 kilometres up the Yangtze River from […]
A Nakuru court has issued a warrant of arrest against the grandson of the late former President Daniel Moi, who has failed to honor court summons for months. The court had on four occasions summoned Kibet, who is the late Jonathan Toroitich’s elder son, to appear and explain why he had not honored child maintenance […]
An alumni association has launched an initiative to establish a state-of-the-art digital library at the school, aiming to provide high-quality resources and educational opportunities in Laikipia and Nyandarua counties. The Nyandarua Boarding Primary School Alumni is ambitiously seeking support, to raise over Ksh70 million from its members, current students, and well-wishers to actualize the dream. […]
The County Government of Nakuru is testing and providing treatment regimens to individuals at a higher risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB) as part of routine health checks for its workforce. In preparation for World TB Day, the Department of Health is screening all healthcare workers to identify cases and raise awareness of the TB burden. […]