Ruto defends Waititu over Sh 2.1 billion query
Deputy President says questions raised by Senate should be directed at national Government.
By Kamau Maichuhie and Joseph Muchiri 4 years ago
Ruto defends Waititu over Sh 2.1 billion query
Earthquake in Kenya: No significant damage
The impact was also felt in parts of Nyeri, Mombasa, Kiambu, Makueni, Nakuru and Naivasha.
By Jael Mboga and Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Earthquake in Kenya: No significant damage
Uhuru mourns officer as Dusit victims laid to rest
Victims of the DusitD2 terror attack were buried in different parts of the country.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Uhuru mourns officer as Dusit victims laid to rest
Embu town’s sewer expansion to improve sanitation standards
The project will see about 5,000 more households connected to the sewer line.
By Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Embu town’s sewer expansion to improve sanitation standards
150 deaf people get Sh3m trade tools
More than 150 people with hearing impairment have benefited from Sh3 million worth of equipment to start businesses.
By Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
150 deaf people get Sh3m trade tools
Residents protest ‘illegitimate settlers’ tag
Residents of Mwea and Makima wards in staged a peaceful demonstrations at Mwanzo market to protest remarks by local elected leader.
By Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Residents protest ‘illegitimate settlers’ tag
Weather man: Watch out for floods today
Murang’a residents told to be on high alert as area is prone to landslides
By Wainaina Wambu and Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Weather man: Watch out for floods today
Wambora, Kiraitu fight over Sh2 billion miraa money
Meru County says the money can only be used to improve miraa farming, while Embu wants to use it to promote other crops.
By Wainaina Ndung'u and Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Wambora, Kiraitu fight over Sh2 billion miraa money
Wambora, Kiraitu tussle over Sh2 billion miraa allocation
The Embu and Meru county governments have differed on how to share a Sh2.2 billion Treasury allocation to miraa farmers.
By Wainaina Ndung'u and Joseph Muchiri 5 years ago
Wambora, Kiraitu tussle over Sh2 billion miraa allocation
Man raids station, injures 4 officers
The attacker is said to have gone to report a fire and was angered when police said they had no fire engine.
By Cyrus Ombati and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Man raids station, injures 4 officers
Court upholds Buuri, Mbeere MPs' election
The High Court in Meru and Embu threw out, petitions challenging the election of MPs Mugambi Rindikiri (Buuri) and Geofrey King'ang'i (Mbeere)
By Wainaina Ndung'u and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Court upholds Buuri, Mbeere MPs' election
Kajiado Governor threatens to disconnect water supply to Machakos, Makueni counties
Ole Lenku threatens to disconnect supplies to Machakos and Makueni, saying his people were given a raw pipeline deal.
By Peterson Githaiga and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Kajiado Governor threatens to disconnect water supply to Machakos, Makueni counties
Two die of cholera and 25 others admitted to hospital
Cholera has swept across Mombasa following recent rains and flooding, killing two and leaving 25 others hospitalised.
By Patrick Beja and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Two die of cholera and 25 others admitted to hospital
[PHOTOS] How Kenyan leaders celebrated Mashujaa Day
Kenyans yesterday took a break from their usual routine to celebrate Mashujaa day
By JOHN GITHINJI, WILBERFORCE OKWIRI, JOSEPH MUCHIRI 6 years ago
[PHOTOS] How Kenyan leaders celebrated Mashujaa Day
Uhuru to launch his re-election campaign in Central Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to launch his re-election campaign in Central Kenya on Friday.
By Nderitu Gichure and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Uhuru to launch his re-election campaign in Central Kenya
My experience with Government procurement
So you want to apply for a tender? What you'll need
By Mumbi Kinyua and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
My experience with Government procurement
Nyeri Elections Board in limbo as chair and members resign
Speaking after voting at Runyenjes Town Hall yesterday around 3pm, Mr Wambora said the officials had deliberately delayed voting in his strongholds to lock out his supporters.
By Lydiah Nyawira AND Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
Nyeri Elections Board in limbo as chair and members resign
PNU settles for consensus as low turnout marks nominations
Party of National Unity's (PNU) primaries conducted over the weekend in parts of Meru and Embu counties were largely peaceful.
By Phares Mutembei and Joseph Muchiri 6 years ago
PNU settles for consensus as low turnout marks nominations
Uhuru warns Opposition against threats of election violence
President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for an end to the Opposition’s threats of violence.
By Paul Mutua and Joseph Muchiri 7 years ago
Uhuru warns Opposition against threats of election violence
Jubilee Party scramble threatens new outfit
Even before the dust settles on the mega launch of Jubilee Party, cracks have begun to emerge as leaders position themselves ahead of next year’s polls.
By Kamau Maichuhie and Joseph Muchiri 7 years ago
Jubilee Party scramble threatens new outfit
Embu MCAs allocated Sh40m each for growth projects
MCAs have been allocated Sh40 million each to spend on projects before the 2017 General Election. They will get the money through the Ward Development Fund (WDF).
By Job Weru and Joseph Muchiri 7 years ago
Embu MCAs allocated Sh40m each for growth projects
DP will not join Jubilee ahead of poll, says official
The Democratic Party (DP) has denied claims it intends to fold up shop and join Jubilee Party (JP) ahead of the 2017 General Election.
By Joseph Muchiri 8 years ago
DP will not join Jubilee ahead of poll, says official
Embu Governor Martin Wambora finally triumphs over impeachment bid
The Court of Appeal has nullified the Senate's recommendation to impeach Embu Governor Martin Wambora.
By Fred Makana and Joseph Muchiri 8 years ago
Embu Governor Martin Wambora finally triumphs over impeachment bid
Divisions as leaders jostle for JAP positions
The emergence of the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) as President Uhuru Kenyatta's vehicle for the 2017 polls has opened fresh wrangles in the Mt Kenya region.
By Job Weru and Joseph Muchiri 8 years ago
Divisions as leaders jostle for JAP positions
Junior officers implicate seniors in 'stima' bribe scandal
Junior police officers deployed to man the Embu road block have complained of pressure from their seniors.
By Munene Kamau and Joseph Muchiri 9 years ago
Junior officers implicate seniors in 'stima' bribe scandal
Aspiring police officer ends up behind bars
A young man’s dream of joining the police service turned into a nightmare when he was arrested and locked up at Nyeri Police Station.
By DENNIS MBAE, NDERITU GICHURE and JOSEPH MUCHIRI 9 years ago
Aspiring police officer ends up behind bars
Official orders probe into student’s suspension
Embu County Director of Education Beatrice Makau has ordered a probe into an incident where a student at Kamama Boys’ High School in the county was suspended for allegedly engaging in fraud.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 9 years ago
Official orders probe into student’s suspension
Mystery hangs over missing Embu Speaker
Mystery surrounds the Monday evening disappearance of Embu County Assembly Speaker Justus Mate from a Nairobi hotel.
By Cyrus Ombati and Joseph Muchiri 9 years ago
Mystery hangs over missing Embu Speaker
Embu governor’s proverbial nine lives
Besieged Embu Governor Martin Nyaga Wambora may rue the day he decided to contest the gubernatorial seat.
By FRANCIS NGIGE and JOSEPH MUCHIRI 9 years ago
Embu governor’s proverbial nine lives
Embu village buries 38 victims of killer brew
The 38 coffins were laid side by side, as if to symbolise unwavering comradeship even in death, with portraits revealing the identities of the victims of the killer brew that devastated Shauri Yako slums in Embu County.
By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 9 years ago
Embu village buries 38 victims of killer brew
Death toll of killer brew rises to 94
More people have succumbed to the illicit brew in Central Kenya, making the region the hardest hit in the tragedy that has claimed 94 lives.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI and LYDIA NYAWIRA 9 years ago
Death toll of killer brew rises to  94
Family’s pain as single mother loses fight against lethal drink
As relatives streamed into the hospital wards to visit victims of a lethal brew, attention of a few was on the toddler rendered orphan by the killer drink.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 9 years ago
Family’s pain as single mother loses fight against lethal drink
Child abuse earns mother six months in jail
A mother of four has been jailed for six months by a court in Embu after she admitted to cruelty and neglect of her child.
By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
Child abuse earns mother six months in jail
MP involved in road crash, suffers minor injuries
South Imenti MP Kathuri Murungi sustained minor bruises after his vehicle was involved in an accident at Mufu area of Embu East district, along the Embu-Meru highway.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
MP involved in road crash, suffers minor injuries
Estranged county boss gets reprieve after assembly suspends Motion
Embu Governor Martin Wambora got a temporary reprieve after the county assembly suspended a Motion to impeach him until Tuesday.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
Estranged county boss gets reprieve after assembly suspends Motion
Two motions to impeach governor, his deputy filed
Two motions to impeach Embu Governor Martin Wambora have been filed at the local county assembly.
By BY JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
Two motions to impeach governor, his deputy filed
Uhuru: More appointments on the way
The raging debate on appointments continued as President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto scoffed at those criticising their decisions.
By RAEL JELIMO and JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
Uhuru: More appointments on the way
County launches FGM awareness campaigns
The Embu County Government has kicked off quarterly awareness campaigns meant to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
County launches FGM awareness campaigns
Son sells land, gets home in style with three wives
A young man who had sold his land surprised villagers when he drove home in a modern luxury bus carrying newly bought furniture and household goods.
By By Joseph Muchiri 10 years ago
Son sells land, gets home in style with three wives
Governor: Waive fees for learners with disabilities
Kitui Senator David Musila called on the Government to waive all the fees and upkeep money on pupils and students with disabilities.
By By JOSEPH MUCHIRI 10 years ago
Governor: Waive fees for learners with disabilities
Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dues
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