Battle ground: Kigumo MP Ruth Wangari faces six in bid to retain seat

Former Sports Chief Administrative Secretary Zack Kinuthia, Murang’a County Assembly Majority leader Eric Kamande among contestants.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Speaker Justin Muturi: I will address corruption if elected

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has said if elected President he will deal with corruption and hasten development.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Murang’a locals alerted of water scarcity as drought bites

Five water companies in Murang'a County have cut operations by 40 per cent following declining water levels due to prolonged drought.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Karogo recalls fights, wins in Knec leadership

The former CEO says she implemented radical changes to transform the once scandal-ridden council.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

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UDA stalwart to battle five rivals in heated race for Kandara seat

Kandara Constituency in Murang’a County is expected to experience an intense rivalry as a crowded cast seeks to fight the incumbent MP Alice Wahome

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Waruguru exit throws open the contest for Laikipia woman rep

Laikipia Woman Rep position has attracted several aspirants since the incumbent, Ms Catherine Waruguru, announced that she will vie for an MPs seat.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Crowded field in Mathioya for MP seat once held by Kanu's Kamotho

The race for Mathioya Constituency is a crowded one with eight candidates eying the slot currently held by first-term MP Peter Kimari.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

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Harvest time for small parties as nominations near

Differences in major political parties are turning out to be a blessing in disguise for smaller outfits that are receiving more aspirants.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

ECDE and roads budget allocations reduced in changes

The county assembly of Murang'a has approved a supplementary budget raising the annual spending by Sh38 million to fast-track development

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

NTSA launches road safety project for learners

National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has embarked on road safety education in primary schools to promote safety of learners.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Banditry shapes Laikipia North's bruising battle at the ballot

Thousands of acres of land are under the control of 36 white farmers, who say the invasions should not be based on fights for water and pasture.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Windfall as farmers set to get higher tea bonus next month

Tea farmers will receive an increased mini bonus for green leaf delivered last year.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Windfall as farmers to receive higher tea bonus next month

The payment will be at least Sh10 per kilogramme, an increase from Sh6 between January and June 2021.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

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Fight for Kiharu, place associated with struggle for multi-party democracy

Kiharu parliamentary race will be an interesting one to watch, especially how candidates allied to the leading presidential candidates will perform.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Campaigns to popularise Raila intensify ahead of Sagana 3 meeting

MPs drum up support for Kenneth to be picked as Raila's running mate as he has been instrumental in the fight for democracy and development.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

State effects transfer of 132 Deputy County Commissioners

In the reshuffle effected by Interior PS Karanja Kibicho, some DCCs have been recalled to the office of the President for deployment.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Maragua residents protest long wait for birth certificates

Anxious parents said without the certificates, they could not register their children for the national examinations.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Woman to serve four years in jail for beating nine-year-old son to death

The judge ordered that the sentence will run from December 27, 2019, when she was first arrested and remanded.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Land dispute disrupts former MP's funeral preparations

A resident of Tuthu has obtained a court order to block the burial of former Kangema MP Tiras Nyingi Ngahu on a piece of land he claims belongs to him

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Kangema residents mourn former MP Tiras Ngahu

Ngahu succumbed to throat cancer at a Nairobi hospital.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Five aspirants seek to wrestle Kangema from Kigano's hold

The incumbent wants voters to give him a second term, citing the completion of projects started by the late John Michuki.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Sh10 billion water projects to be ready this year, says Water PS

Some of the projects will be ready between March and July. The Sh8.4 million Boboti/Kiamande irrigation project will benefit 150 households.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Man found guilty of defiling, killing nursery school girl gets 20 years

The judge said the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Don’t incite residents against Uhuru, Mt Kenya leaders, says Iria

Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has warned leaders against disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta and fellow Mt Kenya politicians.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

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Raila dismisses Ruto and allies as incapable of leadership

ODM leaders says Ruto’s economic model is meant to exploit the youth. He asked Murang’a residents to participate in the third liberation.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Don't incite Mt Kenya against Uhuru, Iria warns

Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has warned leaders against disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta and fellow Mt Kenya politicians.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Man arrested over death of four-month old daughter

Mark Njuguna,23, is said to have first ordered his wife Mary Muthoni not to breastfeed the baby before smashing her on the concrete floor.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Second serving of special meal earns student 6 days’ suspension

The school lacks a dining hall forcing the learners to take meals in turns, says the Principal.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

New Central administrator finds her in-tray full

Esther Wamuyu Maina takes over from Wilfred Nyangw’anga in changes announced earlier in the week

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Divers unable to retrieve bodies of drowned students

Bodies of two students of Michuki Technical Institute are yet to be retrieved from Mathioya River, three days after they drowned during a photoshoot.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Bodies of Michuki Institute students who drowned in Mathioya River retrieved

Kangema Sub-County Police Commander Phillip Wambugu said heavy rains pounding the area hampered the retrieval exercise.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Murang’a County Assembly to get Sh27m perimeter fence

Murang’a County Assembly will spend Sh27.65 million on a perimeter fence to enforce security within the precincts seven months to the General Election

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Housewife kills self, two children over husband's ‘infidelity’

Mary Malombe, a resident of Kakuzi village in Ithanga, accused her husband, a Kenya Defence Force officer based at the Coast, of cheating on her.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

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Ndiritu Muriithi faces crowded field as he seeks re-election in Laikipia

More than eight contestants are seeking to dislodge Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi who is hoping to be reelected for a second term.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Don't panic, national exams will be marked fairly - Prof Magoha

National assessments for the inaugural Grade Six under the Competency-Based Curriculum will be undertaken in May.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Wa Iria to donate cows, give bursaries to needy

The Murang’a governor said his administration will come up with adequate programmes to transform the living standards of all Kenyans.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Three boys perish during swimming expedition in Gatanga

The three, John Mambo, Maxwell Mwaura and Reagan Karanja, drowned on Sunday evening after they left Kirwara market for a haircut.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Woman who stabbed, killed son in Kiharu still on the run

Murang’a County Police Commander Donatha Kiplangat said the suspect was being pursued by the police.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Wa Iria: I will donate dairy cows and bursaries to needy families

The dairy cows for distribution will be sourced from Usawa Kwa Wote aspirants in accordance with the regulations approved by the IEBC.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago

Locals seek fresh environmental audit on quarry

Some land owners have opted to dispose of their property to stone miners.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 years ago