A bandit's haven offers hope to residents near conservancy
Mukutan Conservancy welcomes pastoralists and farmers to share in nature. Its new Mshipi programme has seen local communities benefiting from several projects.
By James Munyeki 7 months ago
A bandit's haven offers hope to residents near conservancy
Mukutan Conservancy, a bandit's haven no longer
The 365-square-kilometre wildlife sanctuary owned by renowned conservationist Kuki Gallmann is Kenya's largest private reserve.
By James Munyeki 7 months ago
Mukutan Conservancy, a bandit's haven no longer
Laikipia rancher shot by suspected bandits dies in hospital
Jennings, one of the prominent ranchers in Laikipia, was accosted by suspected bandits last Sunday as she was heading to church in Rimuruti town.
By James Munyeki 8 months ago
Laikipia rancher shot by suspected bandits dies in hospital
Nyandarua residents appeal for help as floodwaters sweep away homes
More than 20 families in Kinangop, Nyandarua County were on Monday left homeless after their houses were swept away by raging flood waters following heavy rains.
By James Munyeki 8 months ago
Nyandarua residents appeal for help as floodwaters sweep away homes
Kipipiri MP launches Sh30 million school feeding programme
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia who is the patron of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), said a total of Sh30 million will be used to finance the programme.
By James Munyeki 9 months ago
Kipipiri MP launches Sh30 million school feeding programme
State breaks ground for 1,000 low-cost houses in Nyandarua
The project will begin with 100 units to be completed within a year at a cost of Sh250 million. The National Housing Corporation has committed to taking the project to the entire 47 counties.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
State breaks ground for 1,000 low-cost houses in Nyandarua
Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi arrested while leading protests
Ex-Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi arrested during anti-gov't protests, in custody at Nyahururu Police Station, Sub-County Commander Jackline Gacheri says.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi arrested while leading protests
St Mary's Kinango pupil dead, 23 admitted to hospital
One pupil of St Mary Primary school, Nyandarua County, has died, 23 admitted in hospital after complaining of headache, chest and stomach pain.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
St Mary's Kinango pupil dead, 23 admitted to hospital
Nakuru, Nairobi homes of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga raided
Police raid homes of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga in Nakuru, Nairobi, and Laikipia, arrest some workers; the motive is yet to be established.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nakuru, Nairobi homes of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga raided
Gachagua tells Odinga to forget 'handshake' and embrace the bipartisan talks
Gachagua challenged Opposition leader Raila Odinga to embrace the talks initiated by President William Ruto and forget about a 'handshake'.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Gachagua tells Odinga to forget 'handshake' and embrace the bipartisan talks
Hope for farmers as new Sh500m potato cooling plant opens doors
President Ruto commissioned the cooling plant at Ol Kalou town two weeks ago. Construction of the plant began in 2019 under Governor Francis Kimemia's leadership.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Hope for farmers as new Sh500m potato cooling plant opens doors
Farmers benefit from Sh30m fund
Farmers in Laikipia County have received funds worth Sh30 million from the World Bank under the Kenya Climate Smart Programme.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Farmers benefit from Sh30m fund
Nyandarua MCAs back borrowing plan to cure pay delays
Led by Finance committee chairman Zachary Njeru, the ward reps said the decision to borrow has been necessitated by unprecedented late disbursement of funds by National Treasury.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua MCAs back borrowing plan to cure pay delays
Senior police officer stabbed to death at a 'changaa' den in Laikipia.
Rumuruti Deputy OCS Peter Wandera was killed as he confronted an illicit brewer in a 'changaa' den at Maundu ni Meri village in Laikipia West constituency on Thursday night at around 7pm.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Senior police officer stabbed to death at a 'changaa' den in Laikipia.
Baby at centre of Akorino twins' paternity row dies in hospital
The baby, delivered at the same hospital a week ago, is said to have succumbed to an illness
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Baby at centre of Akorino twins' paternity row dies in hospital
Protest after bandits kill man, 24, in Salama, Laikipia County
Angry residents staged a demonstration protesting escalating cases of insecurity in the area that led to the death of the deceased.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Protest after bandits kill man, 24, in Salama, Laikipia County
Kikuyu Council of Elders seeks to reconcile Ruto, Uhuru
Kiama Kia Ama Association Chairman Ndungu Gaithuma said for the sake of the community's unity and future political engagements, they need to reunite the leaders.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Kikuyu Council of Elders seeks to reconcile Ruto, Uhuru
Appeal to resettle 10,000 evicted from Marmanet Forest
More than 10,000 former settlers live in deplorable conditions in Laikipia West informal settlements three decades after being flushed out of the forest.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Appeal to resettle 10,000 evicted from Marmanet Forest
Unknown people break into hospital morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
The body of the deceased was later recovered dumped inside a septic tank within the hospital premises.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Unknown people break into hospital morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
Nyandarua: Unknown people break into morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
The body of the deceased was later recovered dumped inside a septic tank within the hospital premises.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua: Unknown people break into morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
Interior CS Kindiki orders herders out of Laikipia, Mwingi and Kitui
The CS said that a crack operation has been launched to back up the directive until the last herder is driven out.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Interior CS Kindiki orders herders out of Laikipia, Mwingi and Kitui
How drought has affected circumcision of boys in Laikipia
This process was usually done the traditional way until a few years ago when most parents started preferring to take their children to hospital for the cut.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
How drought has affected circumcision of boys in Laikipia
Bandits steal 200 sheep, injure pupil in Laikipia
Security officers drawn from Security Operation Groups (SOG) are pursuing the raiders.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Bandits steal 200 sheep, injure pupil in Laikipia
Teachers want sanitary towels to be exempt from taxes
The Kenya Women Teachers Association has asked the government to zero-rate sanitary towels to enable more girls, especially those from poor homes, to afford them.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Teachers want sanitary towels to be exempt from taxes
Nyandarua County Assembly approves CEC nominees
Nyandarua County Assembly has approved Governor Kiarie Badilisha's County Executive Cabinet (CEC) nominees.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua County Assembly approves CEC nominees
Outrage as 71 staff join MCAs for Coast trip
According to sources, each staff is entitled to Sh14,000 per day as per diem, which brings to a total amount to Sh7 million, excluding transport
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Outrage as 71 staff join MCAs for Coast trip
Nyandarua County to carry out staff headcount, says governor
Speaking to the press at his Ol Kalou town office, governor Badilisha noted that the county lacked a dependable, harmonised and definite record on the number of its employees.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Nyandarua County to carry out staff headcount, says governor
Potato farmers decry exploitation by middlemen despite new rules
Many farmers now fear they will continue to make losses and now want the relevant government agencies to intervene.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Potato farmers decry exploitation by middlemen despite new rules
Man stabbed to death in fight over 'kangara' bill
Residents claim the victim bled profusely and succumbed to the injuries.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Man stabbed to death in fight over 'kangara' bill
Laikipia governor-elect promises to reinstate sacked doctors
The governor-elect who is set to be sworn in on Thursday promised to meet with the doctors to discuss the matter.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Laikipia governor-elect promises to reinstate sacked doctors
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My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls
The next giant leap is making economics the main issue of the General Election, which we must add is forced by circumstances like the Ukrainian war, Covid-19 joblessness and unfavourable weather.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls
Why Narc Kenya candidate quit governor's race in Laikipia
The decision, they said, had been made after traversing the county and listening to Azimio leaders.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Why Narc Kenya candidate quit governor's race in Laikipia
Ndiritu Muriithi promises water project if he's re-elected governor
Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has urged residents to re-elect him so he can complete the projects he initiated, including implementing the county water master plan.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Ndiritu Muriithi promises water project if he's re-elected governor
Azimio's Sh6,000 pledge to the needy a hoax, DP now says
Ruto said the Jubilee government set the foundation of development but Raila sabotaged their economic plan and the Big 4 Agenda with the handshake.
By James Munyeki, Bradley Sikolia 2 years ago
Azimio's Sh6,000 pledge to the needy a hoax, DP now says
Nyandarua man surrenders 20,000 rolls of bhang to authorities
The man while surrendering the bhang prayed for forgiveness adding that he had ruined the lives of many youths in the region.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Nyandarua man surrenders 20,000 rolls of bhang to authorities
Why Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate after just 2 weeks
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate Engineer Joseph Mungai Mbugua.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Why Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate after just 2 weeks
Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift
Residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County are excited over the Sh128 million upgrade of the town that is the county headquarters.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift
ECDE teachers to earn better pay under new hiring terms
Tutors given new contracts on permanent and pensionable terms, and will earn Sh10,000 per month. New scheme of service to also provide teachers with opportunities for career progression.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
ECDE teachers to earn better pay under new hiring terms
Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire
Four children died in a fire incident at Matwiku Bosnia village in Rurii ward Nyandarua County.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire
Four injured in Oljorok after hippo, buffalo attack
Four people are in hospital after they were attacked by wild animals.
By James Munyeki 2 years ago
Four injured in Oljorok after hippo, buffalo attack
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