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David Odongo

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

The governor also highlighted the establishment of two Konza Digital Skills Laboratories while emphasizing the support of the government in implementing housing projects.

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

President William Ruto has announced that the National Land Commission (NLC) will no longer deal with land valuation for compensation over government projects.

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke while inspecting the facility on Saturday said the world-class stadium will be hosting premium sports leagues as well as local leagues.

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

Wetang’ula said he was impressed with the plans to host scout MPs from around the world in June.

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

CoG chair Anne Waiguru said counties are owed an accumulated amount of Sh125.8 billion in arrears for the months of January, February, March and April.

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

DP blames salary delays on debts

Deputy Governor Rigathi Gachagwa revealed that the debt inherited from the previous regime had matured, and called for urgent intervention.

DP blames salary delays on debts

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

As of September 30, 2022, all 47 counties reported pending bills amounting to Sh161.36 billion. CoB wants county leadership to take charge of the pending bills and ensure genuine ones are paid.

By 3 months ago

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

The fire has destroyed over 15,000 acres of the Aberdare National Park. KWS Director General says two people have died in incidents related to the forest fires.

By 3 months ago

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Governor Anne Waiguru has initiated the process of having the Sagana Industrial City gazetted as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

By 4 months ago

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o raised concern over high number of counties that used manual payroll during the period under review.

By 4 months ago

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Ruto said the government has been paying lawyers for matters that can be resolved out of court. National Assembly and Senate majority leaders welcomed the idea of out-of-court settlements.

By 4 months ago

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

KPSA vice chairman Solomon Munene says Private secondary schools struggle to get Form One students because they are excluded from the process of selection, which is unfair.

By 5 months ago

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

Kawira said by going on with the impeachment, the MCAs had flouted their own Standing Orders (Standing Order No 90) which bars them from discussing a matter pending before the court.

By 5 months ago

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Central Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the land belonged to the Judiciary, the Roads ministry and State Department for Public Works.

By 6 months ago

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Bishop Muheria termed Mr Kuria’s remarks as unfortunate and disrespectful.

By 6 months ago

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Court orders recounting of votes in five polling stations in Kieni, Nyeri County; MCA candidate Simon Mwangi is challenging Patrick Wachira’s election. The vote recount will take place on November 22.

By 6 months ago

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Nyeri Finance and Economic Planning CEC Robert Thuo has served in the county government of Nyeri since 2015, when he was nominated by the late Governor Nderitu Gachagua

By 6 months ago

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

He downplayed utterances by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga that there was disquiet in Kenya Kwanza coalition, following betrayal in the EALA nominations.

By 6 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

White Rhino Hotel management had a loan of Sh295 million in November 2013 and an additional Sh175 million was advanced to them in April 2015.

By 6 months ago

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

Church kicks off drive to aid drought-hit families

Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese has launched an initiative dubbed Hope4you to raise money and food items to assist families that have been affected by the ongoing drought.

By 6 months ago

Church kicks off drive to aid drought-hit families

William Ruto: Sh50b hustlers' fund will be in operation in next two months

Kitty targets micro, small and medium enterprises and will give loans at low-interest rates. Raila Odinga blamed for the high food prices and cost of living in the country.

By 7 months ago

William Ruto: Sh50b hustlers' fund will be in operation in next two months

Kuti allies picked as Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo unveils Cabinet

The list of nominees includes politicians, former executives who served during the tenure of ex-Isiolo Governor Mohamed Kuti and allies who were heavily involved in his election campaign.

By 7 months ago

Kuti allies picked as Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo unveils Cabinet

Nyeri builds maternity wing to decongest referral facility

The 35-bed capacity facility at the Nyeri Town Health Centre will be set up for teens and young mothers to decongest Nyeri's referral hospital and improve service delivery.

By 7 months ago

Nyeri builds maternity wing to decongest referral facility

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

President William Ruto has announced that the National Land Commission (NLC) will no longer deal with land valuation for compensation over government projects.

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke while inspecting the facility on Saturday said the world-class stadium will be hosting premium sports leagues as well as local leagues.

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

Wetang’ula said he was impressed with the plans to host scout MPs from around the world in June.

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

CoG chair Anne Waiguru said counties are owed an accumulated amount of Sh125.8 billion in arrears for the months of January, February, March and April.

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

DP blames salary delays on debts

Deputy Governor Rigathi Gachagwa revealed that the debt inherited from the previous regime had matured, and called for urgent intervention.

DP blames salary delays on debts

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

As of September 30, 2022, all 47 counties reported pending bills amounting to Sh161.36 billion. CoB wants county leadership to take charge of the pending bills and ensure genuine ones are paid.

By 3 months ago

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

The fire has destroyed over 15,000 acres of the Aberdare National Park. KWS Director General says two people have died in incidents related to the forest fires.

By 3 months ago

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Governor Anne Waiguru has initiated the process of having the Sagana Industrial City gazetted as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

By 4 months ago

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o raised concern over high number of counties that used manual payroll during the period under review.

By 4 months ago

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Ruto said the government has been paying lawyers for matters that can be resolved out of court. National Assembly and Senate majority leaders welcomed the idea of out-of-court settlements.

By 4 months ago

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

KPSA vice chairman Solomon Munene says Private secondary schools struggle to get Form One students because they are excluded from the process of selection, which is unfair.

By 5 months ago

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

Kawira said by going on with the impeachment, the MCAs had flouted their own Standing Orders (Standing Order No 90) which bars them from discussing a matter pending before the court.

By 5 months ago

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Central Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the land belonged to the Judiciary, the Roads ministry and State Department for Public Works.

By 6 months ago

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Bishop Muheria termed Mr Kuria’s remarks as unfortunate and disrespectful.

By 6 months ago

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Court orders recounting of votes in five polling stations in Kieni, Nyeri County; MCA candidate Simon Mwangi is challenging Patrick Wachira’s election. The vote recount will take place on November 22.

By 6 months ago

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Nyeri Finance and Economic Planning CEC Robert Thuo has served in the county government of Nyeri since 2015, when he was nominated by the late Governor Nderitu Gachagua

By 6 months ago

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

He downplayed utterances by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga that there was disquiet in Kenya Kwanza coalition, following betrayal in the EALA nominations.

By 6 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

White Rhino Hotel management had a loan of Sh295 million in November 2013 and an additional Sh175 million was advanced to them in April 2015.

By 6 months ago

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

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