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Amos Kiarie

Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil

These cooking appliances not only consume large amounts of fuel but also emit copious amounts of harmful greenhouse gases.

Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil

Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast

Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

'Wajakoya' drink leaves village in mourning after an evening of fun

'Wajakoya' drink leaves village in mourning after an evening of fun

By 2 months ago

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

President William Ruto while commissioning a New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) plant in Nyahururu on Wednesdays vowed to address challenges facing the dairy sector

By 3 months ago

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

Acting on a tip-off from the public, the officers managed to apprehend two suspects and seized the bhang on Friday night.

By 3 months ago

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Under the programme, students from vulnerable families, with a minimum score of 350 marks, receive full payment of their secondary school fees for four years.

By 3 months ago

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

The International Fund for Animals Welfare, (IFAW) has aptly recognised the urgent need to take action and is actively advocating for the “Room to Roam” initiative.

By 3 months ago

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

DP Gachagua said that Kenyans are free to carry out their business without being exploited by youth who are in the sect.

By 4 months ago

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Parents and teachers at Ndima Kanini Primary School in Karatina, Nyeri county, broke into song and dance following news of Debrah Aluel's impressive performance.

By 4 months ago

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

The CS said drug abuse ranks third after terrorism and armed banditry as a threat to national security and assured of the ministry's commitment to address the issues.

By 5 months ago

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Muhia has urged Kenyans to support the Prisons Department by buying products made by inmates.

By 5 months ago

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Gachagua urged Central region businesses to unite and contribute to national growth through collaborative efforts and utilization of their collective capabilities.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

A week ahead of King Charles' visit to Kenya, residents from Jua Kali, Muramati, Kimugandoro, and Kariunga villages in Laikipia County are not a happy lot.

By 5 months ago

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

It functioned as a secure storage facility for weapons, tightly guarded by the home guards. The house also operated as a prison where individuals who resisted colonial rule were detained.

By 5 months ago

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Muthoni, born in 1931 as the third child of Wanjira Kirima and Kirima Nguya, had a humble upbringing in a small farming community.

By 6 months ago

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

CS Murkomen added that the government aims to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of local industries while reducing reliance on imports.

By 7 months ago

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Muheria said there is an urgent need for the state to collaborate with other stake holders to ease the burden of high cost of living on ordinary citizens.

By 7 months ago

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

Amidst an outpouring of grief, the final send-off for the esteemed freedom fighter Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has been scheduled for September 22.

By 7 months ago

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Tetu MP said about 3,500 residents already registered for the programme.

By 7 months ago

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

According to the director of logistics Kenya Police Service, Peter Ndung'u, the extension is to allow the public to submit more views on the proposed changes of the police uniform.

By 7 months ago

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

Poetry and choral verses dominate day seven of music festival in Nyeri

Audiences maintained pin-drop silence as students from various secondary schools performed poems on the role and benefits of SEPU in furthering education goals.

By 8 months ago

Poetry and choral verses dominate day seven of music festival in Nyeri

Restless Mt Kenya? President Ruto tours central to launch projects

In his five-day tour, the president will address issues on lowering the high cost of living, creation of jobs, expanding tax pays, eradicating hunger, and improving livelihoods

By 8 months ago

Restless Mt Kenya? President Ruto tours central to launch projects

Demand for housing sees rents skyrocket in Othaya town

After the grand opening of the Kibaki Level Six Hospital, an annexe of Kenyatta National Hospital, real estate investors have taken advantage of the business opportunity created by the facility.

By 8 months ago

Demand for housing sees rents skyrocket in Othaya town

Pastoral women turn cactus into biogas, wine

The species Opuntia stricta invaded huge tracts of grazing land by suppressing pasture growth and has caused death of livestock at an alarming rate by inflicting wounds in their mouth

By 8 months ago

Pastoral women turn cactus into biogas, wine

Nyeri County partners with KPCU to boost coffee production

The partnership will help in establishing coffee farm demos in coffee growing areas within the county, and support coffee nurseries to promote the production of certified coffee seedlings.

By 8 months ago

Nyeri County partners with KPCU to boost coffee production

Ruto to police: Deal firmly but professionally with protesters

President cautions police officers against committing offences during protests. Lauds their conduct so far in quelling anti-government demos.

By 8 months ago

Ruto to police: Deal firmly but professionally with protesters

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

President William Ruto while commissioning a New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) plant in Nyahururu on Wednesdays vowed to address challenges facing the dairy sector

By 3 months ago

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

Acting on a tip-off from the public, the officers managed to apprehend two suspects and seized the bhang on Friday night.

By 3 months ago

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Under the programme, students from vulnerable families, with a minimum score of 350 marks, receive full payment of their secondary school fees for four years.

By 3 months ago

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

The International Fund for Animals Welfare, (IFAW) has aptly recognised the urgent need to take action and is actively advocating for the “Room to Roam” initiative.

By 3 months ago

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

DP Gachagua said that Kenyans are free to carry out their business without being exploited by youth who are in the sect.

By 4 months ago

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Parents and teachers at Ndima Kanini Primary School in Karatina, Nyeri county, broke into song and dance following news of Debrah Aluel's impressive performance.

By 4 months ago

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

The CS said drug abuse ranks third after terrorism and armed banditry as a threat to national security and assured of the ministry's commitment to address the issues.

By 5 months ago

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Muhia has urged Kenyans to support the Prisons Department by buying products made by inmates.

By 5 months ago

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Gachagua urged Central region businesses to unite and contribute to national growth through collaborative efforts and utilization of their collective capabilities.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

A week ahead of King Charles' visit to Kenya, residents from Jua Kali, Muramati, Kimugandoro, and Kariunga villages in Laikipia County are not a happy lot.

By 5 months ago

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

It functioned as a secure storage facility for weapons, tightly guarded by the home guards. The house also operated as a prison where individuals who resisted colonial rule were detained.

By 5 months ago

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Muthoni, born in 1931 as the third child of Wanjira Kirima and Kirima Nguya, had a humble upbringing in a small farming community.

By 6 months ago

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

CS Murkomen added that the government aims to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of local industries while reducing reliance on imports.

By 7 months ago

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Muheria said there is an urgent need for the state to collaborate with other stake holders to ease the burden of high cost of living on ordinary citizens.

By 7 months ago

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

Amidst an outpouring of grief, the final send-off for the esteemed freedom fighter Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has been scheduled for September 22.

By 7 months ago

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Tetu MP said about 3,500 residents already registered for the programme.

By 7 months ago

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

According to the director of logistics Kenya Police Service, Peter Ndung'u, the extension is to allow the public to submit more views on the proposed changes of the police uniform.

By 7 months ago

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

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