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French tourist dies in Naivasha hotel before planned trip to Maasai Mara

The body of the 80-year-old woman was found in her bed a day after she arrived in the hotel with some relatives on a tour of the country.

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New Kilifi centre to boost blue economy

To address these challenges, the institute has established the Coastal and Marine Research and Training Centre in Malindi, Kilifi County.

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Clergy, activists demand swift action by NCIC against reckless politicians

They pointed fingers at Governors Gladys Wanga and Mutahi Kahiga, terming their recent utterances as worrying and a recipe for chaos.

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Grade nine learner dies by suicide

The Grade nine student from Emanuel Primary School committed suicide in the family’s kitchen a couple of days before sitting for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams.

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Youths forcefully take over public toilet in Naivasha

A group of youths have taken over the control of one of the public toilets in Naivasha town while accusing politicians and senior county workers of benefiting from the facility.

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Three die in two different accidents in Naivasha

In the first incident, a driver and his conductor died on the spot after their Canter was involved in a head-on collision with a bus near River Malewa, 10kms from Naivasha town.

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How poor eyesight is causing motorcycle accidents

Poor vision and lack of training have been attributed to the rising number of road accidents involving motorcycle operators in the country.

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Governors accuse Health CS Duale of being a bully

The Council of Governors has pointed an accusing finger at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for the challenges facing the health sector.

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Elephant numbers rise in Mara but buffaloes, giraffes on decline

The elephant population in the Maasai Mara Ecosystem has recorded a slight increase according to the latest aerial survey conducted by the Wildlife Training and Research Institute (WRTI).

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Police investigate three mysterious deaths

The deaths occurred in Mirera, Mithuri and Kabati estates, with two of the bodies found lying by the roadside.

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Storm over multi-billion mall constructed on Kenya Railways land in Naivasha

Area residents, led by area MP Jayne Kihara and local leaders, are pointing an accusing finger at the Presidency for the current project that is being carried out day and night.

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Body of an Mpesa trader found dumped off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway

According to the postmortem conducted at Naivasha, sub-county hospital mortuary, 31-year-old Jane Wanjiru was first raped and later strangled.

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National Parents Association warns of a crisis as students transit to Grade 10

According to the association, the problem had been compounded by an acute shortage of teachers to undertake technical lessons for the incoming students.

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Auctioneers raid Naivasha MP Jane Kihara's home, seize livestock, car

The troubles facing Naivasha MP Jane Kihara have escalated as auctioneers, accompanied by armed police, raided her home in Naivasha, seizing family livestock and a personal vehicle.

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Woman whose body was found outside in-laws home was murdered

It is now emerging that the mother of two whose body was found outside her in-laws' home in a Naivasha estate was murdered.

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County Attorney was not involved in NMS takeover of city, court told

Former Nairobi County Attorney Lydia Kwamboka has revealed that the transfer of key county functions to the national government was executed without consulting the county’s legal office.

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Number of people in need of urgent food assistance to hit 2.1m by January

According to the authority, a survey in 25 Arid and Semi-Arid (ASL) counties indicates that currently, an estimated 1.76 million people are in need of food supply.

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Kikuyu council of elders announces return of rite of passage for boys

The Kikuyu Council of Elders said that it did not have a fight with the church over the initiation but was quick to note that this was a cultural event and not a religious one.

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Only 20 register in first days of Naivasha voter drive targeting 44,000

IEBC is targeting to enlist 44,000 new voters in the sub-county by 2027.

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Mother of two stabs herself to death after fallout with husband

The incident comes as gender-focused groups and police raise concerns over a rising number of suicide cases in the lakeside town, mainly involving men and minors.

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Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn

The recruitment of 10,000 police officers will proceed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of a petition filed at the Milimani High Court

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Kengen, GDC seek 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields

Plans are underway to construct two power plants in Silali and Paka areas as demand for electricity in the country continues to increase.

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Kengen and GDC seeks 80mw from Baringo geothermal fields

Plans are underway to construct two power plants in Silali and Paka areas as demand for electricity in the country continues to increase.

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Nakuru Senator calls for compensation of families displaced by Lake Naivasha

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has termed the situation in Kihoto estate, Naivasha, a time bomb, after more than 5,000 residents were displaced by the swelling Lake Naivasha

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DPP wants a couple in the US extradited to face murder charges

DPP now wants two suspects who are charged with conspiracy to murder five of their family members extradited from the US.

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State needs Sh1.2b to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict

With the cases of human-wildlife conflict on the rise, the government has termed the trend worrying and blamed the incidents on climate change and increased population.

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Former assistant chief, son on the run after deadly land attacks in Naivasha

The retired government officer is accused of planning the attacks over land ownership around the vast Ng’ati farm before fleeing to a neighboring county.

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Wildlife experts meet in Naivasha to address climate, conservation threats

Some of the topics to be discussed include Wildlife Population Dynamics, Ecosystem Connectivity and Human Dimensions in Wildlife Conservation

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Electric vehicle company to open plant in geothermal green park in Olkaria

According to CS for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, an EV company is set to break ground for local manufacturing of climate-smart units, creating over 3,000 direct jobs.

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Tale of broke Kenyans borrowing billions to buy food

Kenyans are borrowing over Sh13 billion every month from digital loan lenders with most of the cash going towards buying food in a bid to address the harsh economic times.

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Kengen seeking 200mw from wind power in Marsabit

The company has already embarked on feasibility studies in the region as the government gears towards fully phasing out thermal power in the next five years.

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Nakuru County sets up Sh100 million fund to empower youths, women

County Assembly budget committee chairman Alex Mbugua, said each group will access up to Sh200,000, with additional funding guaranteed upon repayment..

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Habitat loss, change in land use hurt wildlife conservation

Change in land use, infrastructural development, increasing human and livestock population and habitat loss have been identified as some of the major challenges facing wildlife conservation.

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Court orders murder case against 72-year-old man to start afresh

A Naivasha court has ordered that a case involving a 72-year-old man accused of plotting to murder five family members will start afresh after a one-year delay.

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Rising Lake Naivasha displaces wild animals

Tens of wild animals have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Naivasha, leading to increased human-wildlife conflicts.

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Tension high in Maella, Naivasha after three farmers are attacked and left for dead

Tension is high in the clash-torn area of Maella, Naivasha, after three people were attacked by a group of herders while farming.

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Research institute, KWS unite to combat bush meat menace

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute has identified the bush meat trade as one of the biggest threats currently facing wildlife conservation in the country.

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Birthday celebration turns tragic as man drowns in Naivasha Spa

Dennis Gitonga, 44, was pronounced dead at Naivasha sub-county hospital, where he was rushed to following the midday incident at Kengen’s Geothermal Spa in Olkaria.

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'Nature fighting back': 4,000 displaced as Lake Naivasha floods, pollutes

The most affected areas are around Kihoto, Karagita landing beach and North Lake, which hosts dozens of small-scale farms and hotels.

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Lavish state spending blamed as schools reel from capitation crisis

According to Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, the current financial crisis has led to food and learning material shortages, forcing schools to send students home.

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