Category: Nakuru news

Kihika: Kenyans not interested in handshake or BBI, but grassroot service delivery

Pristone Mambili

Kenyans are not interested in handshake or Building Bridges initiative but service at grassroot-Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika has stated. Addressing media in Nakuru, Kihika said despite the many wrangles facing Jubilee Party and administration, the Jubilee elected leaders have a legacy to leave behind, that of service to the people. “Regardless of the many problems here and there within Jubilee Party, there must be a legacy of some kind and that is to ensure our counties have equitable allocation for service delivery” said Kihika. Senator Kihika argues that the ongoing…

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Nakuru Lawmakers back effective, fair revenue allocation formula for counties

Pristone Mambili

Two Nakuru Jubilee Lawmakers have called on Senators to put aside their political differences and adopt the third basis formula for effective sharing  of revenue among counties. Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika and Bahati Member of Parliament Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri while lauding the formula said it will address the challenges that counties have been facing. Addressing media jointly  in Bahati Constituency, the duo backed the formula as it is stating that it has focused on population of counties which is key on  matters revenue and service delivery. Senator Kihika taking issue…

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MCA,activist want Senate called to order over revenue formula

Pristone Mambili

The failure by Senate on Thursday to adopt the third basis formula for sharing revenue among counties has elicited mixed reactions among leaders and civil society groups in Nakuru County. This is the fifth time the Senate has failed to agree on the third-generation formula that will determine how the counties share Sh316.5 billion allocated to them in the 2020-21 budget.   Responding to the Thursday scenario that took place at the Senate, Nakuru’s Kabazi Ward MCA Dr.Peter Mbae said the Senate is playing around with devolution matters. He says…

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Joy as Karuswa-Kirima village get piped water after decades of waiting  

Pristone Mambili

Residents of Karuswa in Dundori Ward of Nakuru County will now have water supply thanks to Menengai Community Water Project. The locals majority of who leave on the upper end of Kirima Village have not been able to access the services since 1965. Menengai Community Borehole Project Chairman Francis Thimba says a Borehole was sunk in 2002 but lacked better facilities to pump water up end. He is however quick to note that the 7.5 force power pump that has been installed will enable the residents to get water. “We…

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IFC announces Sh500m loan to Equity Bank to support Kenyan SMEs during COVID-19

Pristone Mambili

International Finance Corporation(IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a Sh500 million loan to Equity Bank Kenya to help it increase working capital and trade-related lending to its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients, especially those facing COVID-19 related challenges. The loan, which will ultimately support hundreds of Kenyan businesses in the manufacturing, health, trade, transport, and consumer goods sectors, is part of IFC’s global $8 billion fast-track COVID-19 facility, announced in March and designed to help businesses maintain operations and jobs during—and after— the COVID-19 crisis.…

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GDC boosts county’s effort in cushioning locals amidst COVID-19

Pristone Mambili

Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has joined other corporates in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The Geothermal Company on Tuesday donated food and non food items worth Sh1.3 Million towards  cushioning families living around Menengai,Nakuru county. Speaking  when he flagged off the items at Nakuru County headquarters, Managing Director and CEO Eng.Jared Othieno said this will go a long way in addressing challenges faced by families during this COVID-19 pandemic. While noting that Nakuru county is a significant Stakeholder,the GDC Managing Director said as a company they felt time is now…

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Why London residents are a worried lot

Pristone Mambili

London Ward MCA Samuel Mbugua in Nakuru West Sub County has called on Nakuru County security team led by County Commissioner Erastus Mbui to address emerging trend of criminal gangs terrorizing residents in London Estates. According to the MCA, the Hilton village is the most affected where youths armed with knives are attacking residents  at odd hours. While citing a Sunday incident where an alarm was raised after the group attempted to rape a woman in the area, the MCA was categorical that time is now for security agencies to…

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DCC Elmi Shaffie refutes claims of ‘protecting errant’ local chief

Pristone Mambili

Nakuru West Deputy County Commissioner Elmi Shaffie has refuted claims by a section of Nakuru residents that he is ‘protecting’ Chief Douglas Nyandika of Viwanda Location. Nakuru residents under the umbrella Nakuru County Leaders caucus had on Monday morning stormed the chief’s office demanding his ouster due to what they termed as incompetent and acting rudely towards members of the public seeking services. The group had also claimed that Chief Nyandika has no qualifications to serve as chief in the area as his credential s are questionable. However, addressing media…

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MP Kositany faults government over age restrictions at worship places

Pristone Mambili

Even as worship places resume, Soi Member of Parliament Caleb Kositany has faulted the government over restriction on age. The government has barred citizens of 58 years and above from worship places due to the risk they are at. However, Kositany who is also the Deputy Secretary General Jubilee Party says the restriction is uncalled for as the 58 years and above citizens still mingle with the other members at home. Kositany who spoke in Nakuru on Saturday says the government should allow worship places to go about with their…

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