Topic: #news
Kiamunyi Residents Raise Safety Concerns After a Near Miss on Busy Highway
05 Sep, 2024 11:55 AM
SAFETY CONCERNS
According to the driver, who spoke to Nax today, the situation unfolded rapidly. “I was driving down from the Kabarak side when a matatu stopped in front of me. I had the option to overtake, but I couldn’t because schoolchildren were crossing the road. I
According to the driver, who spoke to Nax today, the situation unfolded rapidly. “I was driving down from the Kabarak side when a matatu stopped in front of me. I had the option to overtake, but I couldn’t because schoolchildren were crossing the road. I
Debate Over University Funding: What went Down at the Education Discussion In JKUAT
04 Sep, 2024 01:13 PM
FUNDING CRISIS
“The financial crisis arose partly because universities have not been transparent,” he explained. The government's decision to cut capitation funding was based on estimated earnings, leaving universities in a precarious situation. “Public universities c
“The financial crisis arose partly because universities have not been transparent,” he explained. The government's decision to cut capitation funding was based on estimated earnings, leaving universities in a precarious situation. “Public universities c
Nakuru Journalist Receives Threats After Shooting Incident
03 Sep, 2024 01:11 PM
POLICE THREATS
The reporter says that she has been receiving numerous calls from strangers, one of whom wants to help her track down the police who shot her three times on July 16, 2024, while she was covering the GEN-Z riots in Nakuru.
The reporter says that she has been receiving numerous calls from strangers, one of whom wants to help her track down the police who shot her three times on July 16, 2024, while she was covering the GEN-Z riots in Nakuru.
IPOA’s Test of Credibility as Mediamax Journalist Seeks Justice
03 Sep, 2024 12:28 PM
IPOA SIEGE
Recent social media posts reveals a pervasive lack of confidence in the IPOA(Independent Policing Oversight Authority), with detractors claiming that it has devolved from being legitimate arbiters of justice to little more than political toolboxes.
Recent social media posts reveals a pervasive lack of confidence in the IPOA(Independent Policing Oversight Authority), with detractors claiming that it has devolved from being legitimate arbiters of justice to little more than political toolboxes.
Criticism Surrounds President Ruto's Nyanza Development Tour
30 Aug, 2024 11:35 AM
WATER WOES
Governor Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay took to her X account to celebrate the launch, stating, "The Oyugis Water Supply and Sanitation Project, launched this morning by His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto, will be a source of clean and safe water to over 11
Governor Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay took to her X account to celebrate the launch, stating, "The Oyugis Water Supply and Sanitation Project, launched this morning by His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto, will be a source of clean and safe water to over 11
IEBC Enlists Auctioneers for Debt Recovery
29 Aug, 2024 03:27 PM
COMMISSION DEBTS
Hussein Marjan, the IEBC Chief Executive Officer, says politicians who lost their cases in election disputes against the Commission and were directed by the courts to bear their own costs have since devised ways to evade payment responsibility.
Hussein Marjan, the IEBC Chief Executive Officer, says politicians who lost their cases in election disputes against the Commission and were directed by the courts to bear their own costs have since devised ways to evade payment responsibility.
State Department Urges Kenyans to Pick Up Uncollected National IDs
28 Aug, 2024 11:25 AM
UNCLAIMED IDs
Nairobi leads the list with the highest number of uncollected IDs, totaling 55,327, followed by Kiambu with 37,708 and Nakuru with 28,581. Other counties with a higher number of uncollected ID cards are Kisumu (18529), Mombasa (17, 140), Kisii (15, 842),
Nairobi leads the list with the highest number of uncollected IDs, totaling 55,327, followed by Kiambu with 37,708 and Nakuru with 28,581. Other counties with a higher number of uncollected ID cards are Kisumu (18529), Mombasa (17, 140), Kisii (15, 842),
Netizens Claim President Ruto Broke Promises with New Government Appointments
26 Aug, 2024 01:07 PM
NETIZEN OUTCRY
These appointments come in the wake of the protests by the Gen Z population that rocked the country in June and July 2024. President William Ruto made several concessions to quell these protests, including reducing the number of his advisors by 50 per cen
These appointments come in the wake of the protests by the Gen Z population that rocked the country in June and July 2024. President William Ruto made several concessions to quell these protests, including reducing the number of his advisors by 50 per cen
Dorcas Oduor Becomes Kenya's First Female Attorney General
20 Aug, 2024 11:41 AM
HISTORIC MILESTONE
President William Ruto has expressed confidence in Oduor, saying she did not get the position because she was a woman but because she was competent.
President William Ruto has expressed confidence in Oduor, saying she did not get the position because she was a woman but because she was competent.
Kabarak University Student Wins Prestigious Radio 47 Talent Search, Gets a Job
19 Aug, 2024 11:33 AM
TALENT SHINES
The second-year student at Kabarak University, Department of Mass Communication, has won Radio 47’s Nakuru Talent Search show, placing him in the spotlight.
The second-year student at Kabarak University, Department of Mass Communication, has won Radio 47’s Nakuru Talent Search show, placing him in the spotlight.
Njoro Residents Up In Arms over Hyena Attacks
17 Aug, 2024 10:00 AM
HYENA ATTACKS
The residents are calling upon the Kenya Wildlife Service to rescue them. In mid-2023, Kenya's Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife paid out $6.2 million to victims of humans-wildlife conflict. The compensation covered losses incurred by livestock and crops,
The residents are calling upon the Kenya Wildlife Service to rescue them. In mid-2023, Kenya's Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife paid out $6.2 million to victims of humans-wildlife conflict. The compensation covered losses incurred by livestock and crops,
Ruto's Revamped Cabinet Targets Reforms, Control on Public Funds
08 Aug, 2024 11:38 AM
GOVERNANCE REFORMS
Acknowledging that many public officials have fallen short of the constitutional standards for public office, Ruto has affirmed that the reconstituted cabinet will accelerate the attainment of accountability and build upon the solid foundation laid over
Acknowledging that many public officials have fallen short of the constitutional standards for public office, Ruto has affirmed that the reconstituted cabinet will accelerate the attainment of accountability and build upon the solid foundation laid over
Government Extends Deadline for Higher Education Funding Applications
07 Aug, 2024 09:44 AM
FUNDING EXTENSION
According to a statement issued by the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, the application deadline has been extended by ten days, now closing on August 15, 2024.
According to a statement issued by the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, the application deadline has been extended by ten days, now closing on August 15, 2024.
New Cabinet Faces Uphill Battle to Regain Public Trust
05 Aug, 2024 11:36 AM
TRUST DEFICIT
Dr. James Nyikal, the Member of Parliament for Seme Constituency, has highlighted the significant challenge facing President William Ruto's newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries in regaining the public's trust.
Dr. James Nyikal, the Member of Parliament for Seme Constituency, has highlighted the significant challenge facing President William Ruto's newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries in regaining the public's trust.
Homa Bay Receives 2.66M in Maternal and Infant Care Supplies
03 Aug, 2024 10:00 AM
MATERNAL HEALTH BOOST
Addressing the press during the dispatch, the County Chief Officer for Health, Dr Osuri, said that haemorrhage had been the most significant threat towards maternal deaths and with the availability of NASGs, stabilization and management of severe blood lo
Addressing the press during the dispatch, the County Chief Officer for Health, Dr Osuri, said that haemorrhage had been the most significant threat towards maternal deaths and with the availability of NASGs, stabilization and management of severe blood lo
IPOA: Investigations Ongoing Over Journalist Shot Thrice in Nakuru
01 Aug, 2024 09:52 AM
IPOA INVESTIGATES
In a press briefing sought by Nakuru based journalists on July 29, 2024, while presenting a P3 form, Mr Josephat Kaimenyi the assistant Nakuru Regional Director, said that they have talked to the police to serve them with necessary information to further
In a press briefing sought by Nakuru based journalists on July 29, 2024, while presenting a P3 form, Mr Josephat Kaimenyi the assistant Nakuru Regional Director, said that they have talked to the police to serve them with necessary information to further
Sena Residents Get Free Eye Checkup in a Bid to Avert Cataract
31 Jul, 2024 09:30 AM
CATARACT CRUSADE
Early detection has been a major challenge due to the lack of specialized eye care on the island, forcing only the financially abled residents to travel by water to Homa Bay for eye checkups.
Early detection has been a major challenge due to the lack of specialized eye care on the island, forcing only the financially abled residents to travel by water to Homa Bay for eye checkups.
Not Dead Yet: Mitsubishi Breaths New Life
29 Jul, 2024 04:00 PM
NOT A NEW EVO
This rise comes after Honda announced an October exit for its ICE manufacturing plant in China, citing harsh conditions in the Chinese auto market and prospects for a total E.V. line-up by 2026.
This rise comes after Honda announced an October exit for its ICE manufacturing plant in China, citing harsh conditions in the Chinese auto market and prospects for a total E.V. line-up by 2026.
AMWIK Launches Five Years USAWA Program in Nakuru County
26 Jul, 2024 04:06 PM
MEDIA WATCHDOGS
A study analyzing sexual harassment in 20 countries finds that, on average, 40% of women media professionals have experienced sexual harassment of some kind in the workplace. Women and gender non-conforming media professionals are almost three and a half
A study analyzing sexual harassment in 20 countries finds that, on average, 40% of women media professionals have experienced sexual harassment of some kind in the workplace. Women and gender non-conforming media professionals are almost three and a half
Nairobi Proposes Cat Licensing Fee Amid Stray Cat Concerns
25 Jul, 2024 11:27 AM
CAT FEE
The Bill proposes a charge of Sh 200 for every cat owner within Nairobi. This comprehensive bill addresses various aspects of animal care, control, and welfare, aiming to create a harmonious coexistence between residents and animals.
The Bill proposes a charge of Sh 200 for every cat owner within Nairobi. This comprehensive bill addresses various aspects of animal care, control, and welfare, aiming to create a harmonious coexistence between residents and animals.