Goods worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out burning a section of Juakali artisan’s stores in Eldoret town. The artisans complained of congestion at the Juakali shades saying the municipal should find a better place to allow them relocate. They alleged that the fire might have started from a [...]
Food prices at the Eldoret municipal market have shot up due to less money in circulation. According to vegetable vendors, this year’s Easter holiday festivity sales have reduced compared to last year terming it a result of loss to customers who were displaced. The vendors claim they have no say over wholesalers who hiked commodity [...]
The church continues to pour praise on the recently signed peace agreement between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister designate Raila Odinga.Evangelical Churches of Kenya today praised the move saying the two Principles set a good example for reconciliation in Kenya.The leaders say parliament’s passing of two crucial bills that would entrench the agreement in [...]
Rimoi village residents in Keiyo District have decried the loss of more than 200 sheep in the past one week to a mysterious animal. Residents say the “strange visitor” attacks at night when they are asleep, alleging that it comes from neighboring Rimoi game reserve. Wednesday, close to 400 residents launched a manhunt for the [...]
Plans to revive tourism in the north Rift region are underway after the industry got a beating in the last two months following the post election violence. Members from 12 county councils in the north rift region and SNV officials met today to discuss the revival measures for tourism sector in the region that dropped [...]
Communities affected by the post-election skirmishes and politicians have been called upon to be in the forefront in ensuring that lasting peace is achieved in the country. Kenya Redcross society Secretary General Abbas Gullet said there is need to build confidence and trust among communities to ensure that people live in harmony. Speaking at a [...]
Telcom Kenya is facing a major challenge from it’s competitors who come up with new tariffs. North Rift Telcom sales manager Moses Aballo says that they are facing stiff competitions from other companies especially Safaricom and have embarked on monthly product campaigns to educate the public. Aballo said many people in the North Rift are [...]
Blood donation exercise at the Eldoret municipal council grounds entered its second day today attracting several donors. The exercise that began Tuesday targets to reach out to businessmen located at the central business district and students in various colleges in town.Officer in charge of the exercise from the Eldoret blood bank Ken Ambundo says the [...]
Justice and peace programme of the Reformed church of East Africa and the Democracy and Governance project of the Anglican Church of Kenya North rift region have now added their voices to a call wanting police operations in Mt Elgon district to be stopped. According to the peace initiative groups, the officers carrying out the [...]
Kitutu Chache MP Richard Onyonka is calling on Members of Parliament who will not be included in the grand coalition government to form a strong opposition in parliament. Onyonka says it is important for the August house to have an opposition side to monitor the government’s performance. However the Kitutu Chache MP says for this [...]