Kenya will save about Ksh 13 billion annually once the 105 MW geothermal power plants start to operate in Menengai, Nakuru by end of 2015. The project run by the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has now awarded three IPPs land where they will put up power plants. Each of these companies will install a 35 MW power plant at the Menengai Project making a total of 105 MW Net. “We are confident about the Menengai Project that is why we are putting our money into it. Upon completion of the 105 MW, it is projected that the country will save about Kshs 13 billion annually as fuel levy.

Only that his speech also touched off a series of other revelations that exposed the rot of the African Union. Here, the Kenyan leader departed from the official speech, adding four focal areas he thinks the African Union must change. He further proposed to adjust powers of the African Union Commission, enabling it to perform more functions. Last year, he suggested that the positions of the African Union Chairperson and that of the AU Commission Chairperson be merged. It also helped set up the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

Lee Mack was speechless on Saturday's instalment of The 1% Club as he came face to face with 'the most brazen' guest as she seemingly had a criminal confession to make. Back at the helm of The 1% Club, Lee Mack was astonished when one contestant confessed to being "a coke dealer." Lee initiated the conversation with the contestant after one of the questions, asking: "what do you do, Caroline? Rock Ferry contestant Daniel O'Halloran won over his 99 adversaries in May, 2023, after his mother signed him up for the competition. "I thought if I got to £10,000 with no money to fall back on, I'd take the £10,000 and wouldn't gamble."

Naivasha, the second biggest town in Nakuru county and a resort town, that attracts many tourists. A few meters from the Naivasha railway station is the town’s sewer treatment plant, established in 1974, and built far from the town centre. But, due to population growth and the town’s expansion, the plant finds itself almost in the centre of the town. Naivasha is a wildlife hot spot, with Lake Naivasha about a kilometer away…never would the planners have thought that one of the largest land mammals would turn this place into home. May 5, 2024

President William Ruto on Sunday urged MPs to traverse the country in order for them to discharge their duties better. Speaking at a church service in Kimilili, Bungoma County, Ruto stated that the MPs needed to understand the country first to be able to exercise oversight. Ruto stated that the MPs had three roles including representation, legislation, and oversight of the government. If you have been elected in another place, why are you coming to disrupt other elected MPs? Gachagua had added that the MPs needed to discharge their mandates to those who elected them without being spotted in different regions.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that he will continue reaching out to all leaders in Mt Kenya for the sake of unity . He noted that the unity of the region is essential as it translates to development . We had counties that had issues but I'm happy that they are now working together in unity," Gachagua said . He also denied allegations that his call for unity will make the region divided and secluded from government development. "Recently, I heard a leader saying that the push for regional unity will make the region secluded from development, that is retrogressive politics," he said.

Gachagua asked leaders to embrace unity and support President Ruto’s plan to transform the country. “On my unity agenda, it is not only for Mount Kenya region but the entire country. “Those saying that calling for unity in Mount Kenya region will lead for isolation, are wrong because unity is good for the country. We thank the Deputy President and his Spouse over the empowerment program of the boy child and the fight of illicit brews. As Catholic Church, we are working together with the Deputy President and his Spouse and the Government at large to eradicate the illicit brews menace.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans not to take for granted the security in the country, saying it is a critical pillar for economic transformation. Mudavadi spoke in Kimilili, Bungoma County when he joined President William Ruto at the interdenominational prayers and thanksgiving. He said Kenyans must be on the fore-front in supporting President Ruto’s peaceinitiatives in Africa. He called on the leaders from the region to take advantage of President Ruto’s leadership and negotiate for key resources for the people of Western Kenya. He termed President Ruto’s visit of Bungoma as a significant move to solidify the support from the region.

"Your job in parliament is representation which is about your constituency and the other two jobs of legislation and oversight are about the nation of Kenya, done in the National Assembly. It is not a village assembly," Ruto noted.

Let´s not take unity and security of our nation for granted, says...Kenyans have been urged to embrace unity of purpose and maintain peace that the country enjoys. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans not to take for granted the security in the country, saying it is a critical pillar for economic transformation. Mudavadi who was speaking in Kimilili, Bungoma County when he joined President William Ruto at the interdenominational prayers and thanksgiving. He said Kenyans must be on the fore-front in supporting President Ruto’s peaceinitiatives in Africa. He termed President Ruto’s visit of Bungoma as a significant move to solidify the support from the region.

Speaking at Amutala Stadium in Kimilili, Bungoma County, during a prayer service, President Ruto said MPs have three roles to play: Representation, law and oversight. This is part of our united efforts,” said President Ruto. At the same time, President Ruto has warned leaders against divisive politics. The President said Kenyans should learn from the past and reject leaders who promote the politics of division and hatred. President Ruto said he is confident that the steps taken by his administration to revive the economy were fruitful.

President William Ruto has differed with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua over the role of MPs and their engagement beyond their constituencies. While speaking in Uasin Gishu, Gachagua had blasted some MPs he said were moving from one county to another politicking instead of serving those that elected them. “I urge the MPs to stay in their Constituency and serve their people. But, speaking Sunday during an interdenominational church service in Bungoma, Ruto instead encouraged the MPs to continue traversing various their regions as that involves their roles. According to Ruto, this is the only way the elected leaders can enhance their oversight and legislative roles.

Illegal second-hand vehicles are becoming a significant challenge locally, with many South African unknowingly buying these cars. Despite efforts to control the imports, some 50 000 new imports are entering the local market each year. Research from the International Transport Forum (ITF) found many of these cars have been found to be "bottom of the barrel" and unroadworthy, adding to air pollution and car accidents. Speaking to News24, CEO of the National Association Automobile Manufacturers South Africa (Naamsa) Mikel Mabasa said the South African automotive industry has been battling huge amounts of car dumping, particularly grey or illegal second-hand imports arriving at the Durban Port each year. According to Mabasa, these imports make up 7.5% of the nation's 12.5 million car fleet.

Kirinyaga - Governor Anne Waiguru has distanced herself from the ongoing political realignment in the Mt Kenya region. Anne Waiguru said tribal and divisive politics is dangerous. Kenya unityIn an indirect attack on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Waiguru warned that the divisive politics being advanced by some leaders in the region should be rejected. Why Rigathi Gachagua is pushing for Mt Kenya unityWaiguru's sentiments come a few days after Gachagua claimed there are individuals plotting against the Mt. During a thanksgiving ceremony at Mutonyora Comprehensive School in Njabini on Friday, May 31, the DP warned Mt.

Nyakwar Janeko called out Nyako or cancelling their TikTok match. Photos: Nyakwar Janeko, Nyako. Source: UGCWhy did Nyako cancel game with Nyakwar Janeko? The two vocal TikTokers were to play a match during a TikTok live, but Nyako cancelled at the last moment. She claimed Nyako cancelled the last-minute game after someone called her and told her not to play against her (Nyakwar).