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Esther Muchene

Coffee farmers in Mt Kenya set to receive a windfall

Mt Kenya coffee farmers are set to receive a windfall driven by improved quality and increased direct sales overseas.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Coffee farmers in Mt Kenya set to receive a windfall

Battle for Sh500m estate left by tycoon Stephen Wang'ondu

Battle for Sh500m estate left by tycoon Stephen Wang'ondu

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Nyeri Family seeks help to bring daughter's body from Saudi Arabia

Nyeri Family seeks help to bring daughter's body from Saudi Arabia

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Court awards former Nyeri deputy governor Sh8m in salary arrears

Court awards former Nyeri deputy governor Sh8m in salary arrears

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Gakuru inquest to resume as file returned to court

The inquest is looking into events surrounding a grisly accident in which the third governor of Nyeri, Wahome Gakuru, died at Makenji along the Kenol-Nairobi highway on November 7, 2017.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Gakuru inquest to resume as file returned to court

Archbishop Anthony Muheria: Don't burn Kenya because of elections

He singled out presidential candidates, in particular saying, a responsibility is bestowed on them to maintain peace and order even if the election results go against them.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Archbishop Anthony Muheria: Don't burn Kenya because of elections

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Commission warns politicians and agents against disrupting the tallying process. Raila and Ruto agents trade barbs amid deep mistrust and allegations of rigging

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Gachagua, Kahiga to know their fate in death inquiry after the elections

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga will know whether they will testify in a hearing on the death of a former county boss after the August 9 elections.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Gachagua, Kahiga to know their fate in death inquiry after the elections

Court told former KDF soldier doubted paternity of children, sought DNA test

Farrizanah Syombua said the test carried out in 2019 at the Government Chemist indicated Major Peter Mugure had sired the kids.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Court told former KDF soldier doubted paternity of children, sought DNA test

Smallholder factories to pay tea farmers higher amounts earlier

69 factories are currently in the middle of an annual ritual to declare second payment rates with boards of at least four having already approved better rates than last year's.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Smallholder factories to pay tea farmers higher amounts earlier

Karua says Azimio seeking to field one candidate per seat

Raila Odinga said the move to field one candidate would boost their chances of winning many positions under the Azimio banner.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Karua says Azimio seeking to field one candidate per seat

Court allows dependants to split rent income in row over building

All eight original shareholders and owners of the building passed on without benefitting from their investment.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Court allows dependants to split rent income in row over building

Martha Karua builds case for Azimio in pledge to end corruption

Karua outlined plans to bolster the country's agricultural, manufacturing, housing, and industrial growth and expressed optimism that Raila's government will improve all the sectors.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Martha Karua builds case for Azimio in pledge to end corruption

High Court rules Democratic Party is lawfully in Kenya Kwanza

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal had ruled that some party officials had taken DP into the alliance without proper consultations.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

High Court rules Democratic Party is lawfully in Kenya Kwanza

Nyeri leaders differ over running of renamed Mwai Kibaki Hospital

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Othaya MP Gichuki Mugambi clashed during the funeral service of the late Karima ward representative Reuben Wahome.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Nyeri leaders differ over running of renamed Mwai Kibaki Hospital

Teacher faces jail for contempt, failure to readmit 20 students

Judge says school administration should have challenged order in court.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Teacher faces jail for contempt, failure to readmit 20 students

State strikes deal with China and India for avocado market

Kenya produces over 240,000 tonnes of avocado, but only 85 tonnes is for export. Sale of immature avocados said to be a major challenge at the international market.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

State strikes deal with China and India for avocado market

Ruto campaigns in Nyeri, claims Raila is hiding behind Karua

Ruto yesterday told off his Azimio la Umoja One Kenya rival Raila Odinga for using his running mate Martha Karua to spearhead campaigns in Central Kenya.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Ruto campaigns in Nyeri, claims Raila is hiding behind Karua

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

Mwai Kibaki Level Six hospital in Othaya has unveiled its own morgue, the biggest in Mt Kenya, with a capacity to hold 300 bodies.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

Foundation launches Sh5m Tvet scholarship

Optiven Foundation has launched a Sh5 million scholarship targeting 40 students in Technical and Vocational Training Institutes.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Foundation launches Sh5m Tvet scholarship

Court ruling that may end eight-year battle for control of Nyeri land buying firm

Over 3,000 shareholders of a land-buying company in Nyeri have a reason to smile after the High Court declared a set of directors as legally in office.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Court ruling that may end eight-year battle for control of Nyeri land buying firm

Thieves steal transformer at Kibaki's home three days after burial

A power transformer that serves Mwai Kibaki's residence and the neighbouring homes in Kanyange Village, Othaya Sub-County was vandalised three days after his burial.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Thieves steal transformer at Kibaki's home three days after burial

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

Magoha orders schools to admit students with uniforms that resemble those of the institutions.

By Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

Kibaki's classmate, 94, recalls friendship dating back to 1941

Their relationship dates backs to 1941 when they met at Karima Mission School, presently Karima High school.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Kibaki's classmate, 94, recalls friendship dating back to 1941

Mt Kenya coffee farmers set for windfall from direct export sales

Officials credit good performance to better bean grades, increased production, and increased direct sales overseas.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Mt Kenya coffee farmers set for windfall from direct export sales

Othaya town in mourning over death of a hero

At his home village of Gatuyaini, where the former Head of State was born 90 years ago, residents gathered in small groups, discussing in low tones as they tried to come to terms with the sad news.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Othaya town in mourning over death of a hero

Seven accused of conducting FGM in Nyeri detained for three days

A court in Nyeri has allowed the State to hold seven people accused of subjecting eight minors to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for another three days.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Seven accused of conducting FGM in Nyeri detained for three days

Police probe FGM ring leaders, parents colluding to cut girls

The perpetrators took advantage of the two-month school holiday after their ceremonies were disrupted in December by the new school calendar.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Police probe FGM ring leaders, parents colluding to cut girls

Police probe parents, FGM ring leaders colluding to cut girls

Fears of a thriving underground female circumcision ring were rife yesterday in Central Kenya following the arrest of seven suspects.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Police probe parents, FGM ring leaders colluding to cut girls

Making a case for ‘ushago’

Gone are the days it would take a whole day to get to grandma’s house and get hit by the hard reality of cold showers, no electricity, no tv.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Making a case for ‘ushago’

Marching into march with gratitude

You cannot expect society to do everything for you.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Marching into march with gratitude

Five fun ideas this Valentine's Day

Most couples love the romantic bliss of Valentine’s Day. The day lets you forget everything else and focus on the amazing love you share.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Five fun ideas this Valentine's Day

Mindful activities can reduce anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health condition that overwhelms you with feelings of stress and worry. It can come up due to triggers like emotional trauma.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Mindful activities can reduce anxiety

Delicious: Five snack combos you can try out

The secret to enjoying your healthy journey is exploring new recipes. We look at some delicious snack combinations.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Delicious: Five snack combos you can try out

Foods that improve skin’s appearance

Many, especially women, spend a lot of money every year on serums, moisturizers, masks and products to keep issues like breakouts at bay.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Foods that improve skin’s appearance

How to cope with the stress of losing a job

Job loss is one of the reasons so many people are depressed. You suddenly realise that you no longer have that sense of security that employment gave.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

How to cope with the stress of losing a job

Feel like rage quitting? Take a breath

When you do so out of frustration and anger without any notice, that right there is what we call rage quitting.

By Esther Muchene 2 years ago

Feel like rage quitting? Take a breath

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