Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
The two attached at Kiamaciri Police Station in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are said to have been on duty on Friday when the suspect went missing from the cells.
By 4 months ago
Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
John Muriithi was arrested in Sagana town as he tried to flee after 17 people died while seven others turned blind after consuming the illicit brew in Kangai ward.
By 6 months ago
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
The two attached at Kiamaciri Police Station in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are said to have been on duty on Friday when the suspect went missing from the cells.
By 4 months ago
Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
John Muriithi was arrested in Sagana town as he tried to flee after 17 people died while seven others turned blind after consuming the illicit brew in Kangai ward.
By 6 months ago
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
The two attached at Kiamaciri Police Station in Mwea, Kirinyaga County are said to have been on duty on Friday when the suspect went missing from the cells.
By 4 months ago
Two police officers arrested after murder suspect escapes from Kiamaciri police cells
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
John Muriithi was arrested in Sagana town as he tried to flee after 17 people died while seven others turned blind after consuming the illicit brew in Kangai ward.
By 6 months ago
Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond
Kirinyaga county increases production of subsidised animal feeds
Governor Anne Waiguru said the introduction of affordable artificial insemination services has seen more farmers venture into dairy farming.
By Jane Mugambi 7 months ago
Kirinyaga county increases production of subsidised animal feeds
Varsity researchers develop portable cotton ginnery
Dr Dennis Muchangi said the micro-ginnery has an oil extractor component that will separate seeds from lint - ensuring farmers get value for money for their cotton.
By Jane Mugambi 7 months ago
Varsity researchers develop portable cotton ginnery
17 buried as DP Gachagua, Waiguru sound warning to county officers who own bars
The incident that happened at a local bar within Kangai village left 23 people dead, over 20 people blind while others fighting for their lives in hospital.
By Jane Mugambi 7 months ago
17 buried as DP Gachagua, Waiguru sound warning to county officers who own bars
Killer brew: Bar owner to remain in custody for 20 days
The victims died on February 6 after consuming illicit brew in California Bar, Kangai village.
By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago
Killer brew: Bar owner to remain in custody for 20 days
Waiguru rolls out mental health programme to curb suicide cases
The governor asked residents to moderate their expectations and reduce unnecessary pressure in life to avoid mental illness.
By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago
Waiguru rolls out mental health programme to curb suicide cases
Alarm as Kirinyaga records seven suicide cases in a week
Kirinyaga county's gender department has raised the alarm over the rise in mental illness cases after recording seven suicide cases within one week.
By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago
Alarm as Kirinyaga records seven suicide cases in a week
Kirinyaga performs first laparoscopy in a level three facility
The surgery, typically available in private health facilities and level six public hospitals, was conducted on a 39-year-old woman from Gathigiriri ward.
By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago
Kirinyaga performs first laparoscopy in a level three facility
Nakhumicha assures of new medical scheme roll out
said when the court lifts the orders on social health programs, she will only need two weeks to implement SHF.
By Jane Mugambi 9 months ago
Nakhumicha assures of new medical scheme roll out
Suspected militants kill one, torch nine houses in flood-hit Lamu county
A 62-year-old man was killed and nine houses were set on fire in Marafa village, Lamu County, in fresh attacks by suspected militants on Saturday.
By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago
Suspected militants kill one, torch nine houses in flood-hit Lamu county
Man sentenced to 35 years in jail for defiling stepdaughter
During the proceedings, the convict had denied the charges and had pleaded his innocence before eight witnesses who testified in the case implicated him in the crime.
By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago
Man sentenced to 35 years in jail for defiling stepdaughter
Minji Minji tournament: Teams brave rainy weather to beat the December 1 deadline
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's football tournament entered the sub-county stage, with 40 teams fighting for the Sh1 million cash reward for the winner.
By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago
Minji Minji tournament: Teams brave rainy weather to beat the December 1 deadline
Governor Waiguru appeals for more road funds
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for allocation of more funds for the construction of key roads connecting three constituencies in the county.
By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago
Governor Waiguru appeals for more road funds
Kirinyaga court users propose protection centers for minors
Court user's committees in Kirinyaga have proposed a protection center for minors be set up at the Kerugoya police station.
By Jane Mugambi 11 months ago
Kirinyaga court users propose protection centers for minors
County bid to boost tomato production ahead of new factory
The project is meant to enhance the production of tomatoes ahead of the construction of a processing factory.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
County bid to boost tomato production ahead of new factory
New taxes to transform our country, says Ruto
Ruto told the opposition to watch the transformation that is going to be done through the deductions that will be made through the Finance Bill.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
New taxes to transform our country, says Ruto
My support for Ruto did not save my son from the bullet, woman cries
Rosemary says her son Ngugi, a casual laborer in the environs of Kitengela was pulling a cart full of cassava headed to the market before he was hit by a bullet in the chest.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
My support for Ruto did not save my son from the bullet, woman cries
Midnight attack leaves five dead in Lamu West, police say
Five people died on Sunday in Salama village, Lamu West, after unknown assailants attacked their homes at midnight.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Midnight attack leaves five dead in Lamu West, police say
Shakahola Massacre: 22 new mass graves identified
Kindiki said the detectives are set to embark on third phase of exhumation starting tomorrow amid concerns that there could be more people still buried in secret graves.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Shakahola Massacre: 22 new mass graves identified
CS defends proposed housing fund levy
Mr Njeru said the government will ensure prudent management of the fund.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
CS defends proposed housing fund levy
Waiguru calls for 'one man, one shilling' revenue formula
Waiguru argued that the one man, one vote, one shilling formula would ensure that the majority of students from Central who benefit from bursaries complete their education.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Waiguru calls for 'one man, one shilling' revenue formula
Tea farmers call for better equipment
Many farmers have abandoned tea and coffee farming due to the high cost of production.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Tea farmers call for better equipment
Prison warden lands promotion after reciting poem for Kindiki
Kibuchi Kariuki, a police constable from Gichugu constituency performed a touching poem detailing the hardships a prison warden goes through to execute their duties.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Prison warden lands promotion after reciting poem for Kindiki
Government to use Sh 3billion to improve prisons: Kindiki
The government is going to use Sh3 billion to improve the standards of all prisons in the country.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Government to use Sh 3billion to improve prisons: Kindiki
Kirinyaga County to build 200 affordable house units in first phase
Governor Anne Waiguru said that the county will be putting up between 500 and 1,000 units at Kerugoya, Sagana and Wanguru towns.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Kirinyaga County to build 200 affordable house units in first phase
Trade CS Moses Kuria lifts export ban on macadamia
Trade CS Moses Kuria has suspended a section of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act touching on macadamia sales for a year. The Act prohibits the export of raw macadamia and cashew nuts.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Trade CS Moses Kuria lifts export ban on macadamia
Thanju Primary School selected as tree planting center
The forestry department in Kirinyaga has selected Thanju Primary School as its school of interest where it will plant more than 3,000 trees.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Thanju Primary School selected as tree planting center
Brothers finally buried after one month delay
Two brothers whose burial was marred by chaos last month were finally laid to rest in their home in Kiamanyeki village in Kirinyaga county.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Brothers finally buried after one month delay
Four arrested for discharging sewerage into rivers
The four owners of residential and commercial buildings who had directed their sewer lines into the river are set to appear in court charged with violating the Public Health Act.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Four arrested for discharging sewerage into rivers
Missing woman found buried in shallow grave under her bed
The motive of the murder remains a mystery as the alleged lover has since gone into hiding.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Missing woman found buried in shallow grave under her bed
Police intercept illicit brew in Kirinyaga
Police in Kirinyaga intercepted a lorry transporting over 6,625 bottles of illicit brew packed in crates as the fight against the brew intensifies.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Police intercept illicit brew in Kirinyaga
Drama as mourners decline to bury two brothers, storm police station
The two brothers, Ndungu and Gitau, were killed in unclear circumstances on February 5, 2023, in Gategi area. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Drama as mourners decline to bury two brothers, storm police station
Ruto pledges to tarmac roads, expand rice scheme in Kirinyaga
Ruto promised to fast-track tarmacking of roads and expansion of rice irrigation scheme through the construction of dams.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Ruto pledges to tarmac roads, expand rice scheme in Kirinyaga
You have my blessings to eliminate cartels, Ruto tells Gachagua
President William Ruto has ordered his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua to crack the whip on cartels in the agriculture sector.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
You have my blessings to eliminate cartels, Ruto tells Gachagua
Three killed after their vehicle runs over IED in Garissa
Three people died on Wednesday, January 11 after their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device at Hailey in Bura East Sub-County.
By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago
Three killed after their vehicle runs over IED in Garissa
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