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Man who left after domestic row with wife returns 50 years later
First wife says her husband sold everything they had before he left.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Man who left after domestic row with wife returns 50 years later
Public servants not rooting for Azimio team, says Kibicho
Karanja Kibicho has denied claims by Kenya Kwanza that the National Government Administration Office (Ngao) has been instructed to campaign for Azimio
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Public servants not rooting for Azimio team, says Kibicho
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Ruto and Kenya Kwanza allies say Raila 'unsuitable'
DP William Ruto yesterday claimed ODM leader Raila Odinga was unsuitable to lead the country as he had lost his chance to clinch the presidency.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Ruto and Kenya Kwanza allies say Raila 'unsuitable'
MCAs pass motion to upgrade Wang’uru to a municipality
Kirinyaga County Assembly has passed a motion to upgrade Wang'uru town to a municipality.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
MCAs pass motion to upgrade Wang’uru to a municipality
Farmer groups get machinery to boost animal feed supply
More than 2,000 farmers have received support from the county government to venture into livestock feeds production.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Farmer groups get machinery to boost animal feed supply
Itumbi was a radical since childhood, mother reveals
Deputy President William Ruto's digital propagandist Dennis Itumbi was a radical; since childhood, his mother Catherine Wanjiu recalls.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Itumbi was a radical since childhood, mother reveals
Senator Kibiru joins race to succeed Waiguru in Kirinyaga
The race for the Kirinyaga governor’s seat gained momentum on Saturday after Senator Charles Kibiru launched his bid for the seat.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Senator Kibiru joins race to succeed Waiguru in Kirinyaga
Police investigating woman's death in Kirinyaga
County police commander Matthew Mang'ira said the woman's body was found dangling on a rope from the roof of the house.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Police investigating woman's death in Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga launches vaccine drive as Waiguru urges locals to get Covid jab
At least 106,990 people have received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Kirinyaga County.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kirinyaga launches vaccine drive as Waiguru urges locals to get Covid jab
Kirinyaga starts mass covid vaccination targeting 50,000
Governor Anne Waiguru has asked residents to come out and get vaccinated.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kirinyaga starts mass covid vaccination targeting 50,000
Burial of mother, four children stopped
Today, everything was set for the burial of the five when it emerged an uncle had obtained a court order stopping the ceremony.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Burial of mother, four children stopped
Muthoni planned to escape the night she and her four children were murdered
When Paul Murage was asked why he killed his wife and children, he blamed the devil for misleading him.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Muthoni planned to escape the night she and her four children were murdered
Unruly scenes as DP Ruto visits Kirinyaga
Youths earlier today set ablaze posters and reflector safety jackets labelled Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru outside All Saints ACK Kianyaga church.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Unruly scenes as DP Ruto visits Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga Senator Charles Kibiru joins the governor race
Kirinyaga Senator Charles Kibiru has declared his interest in the governorship in next year's General Election.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kirinyaga Senator Charles Kibiru joins the governor race
Wang'uru OCS collapses and dies in his house
Although the OCS has been battling high blood pressure, a postmortem will be conducted to establish the cause of his death.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Wang'uru OCS collapses and dies in his house
Officer, two others held after attempted kidnap of woman
An officer attached to the Presidential Unit is among three suspects arrested in Kutus in Gichugu for allegedly abducting a woman.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Officer, two others held after attempted kidnap of woman
Kerugoya Girls students accused of burning dormitory detained
Five students of Kerugoya Girls Secondary School who are accused of burning their dormitory are expected in court.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kerugoya Girls students accused of burning dormitory detained
Girls siphon fuel from school vehicles and burn dormitories
The dormitories each hold at least 160 students, while the school has a population of 1,200.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Girls siphon fuel from school vehicles and burn dormitories
Group endorses Senator Kibiru to replace Waiguru as Kirinyaga county spokesperson
Four groups have endorsed Kirinyaga Senator Charles Kibiru to take over as the county's spokesperson after Governor Anne Waiguru dumped Jubilee.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Group endorses Senator Kibiru to replace Waiguru as Kirinyaga county spokesperson
Governor Waiguru highlights universal healthcare programme and farmers projects
Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru yesterday praised President Uhuru Kenyatta's government for facilitating development projects in the county.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Governor Waiguru highlights universal healthcare programme and farmers projects
State closes roads ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations
Key roads will be closed today ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
State closes roads ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations
Villager's shock as man’s mutilated body found dumped in river
Bashir, 36, is a construction engineer had relocated to Kenya from Ohio, US and he went missing from Miale Lounge in Kilimani, Nairobi County in May.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Villager's shock as man’s mutilated body found dumped in river
Governor Anne Waiguru got 300 cards for Mashujaa Day, says PS Karanja Kibicho
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has told off the Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over the Mashujaa celebrations invitation list.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Governor Anne Waiguru got 300 cards for Mashujaa Day, says PS Karanja Kibicho
Jimi Wanjigi says Raila Odinga's Sh6,000 monthly stipend is unrealistic
He said Raila's plan is not economically healthy for a debt-ridden country.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Jimi Wanjigi says Raila Odinga's Sh6,000 monthly stipend is unrealistic
100,000 vaccinated as Kirinyaga readies to host Mashujaa fete
At least 100,000 people in Kirinyaga County have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
100,000 vaccinated as Kirinyaga readies to host Mashujaa fete
100,000 vaccinated as Kirinyaga county readies to host Mashujaa fete
stadium and a mini State Lodge were 95 percent and 98 percent complete. "All works are expected to be through by Friday.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
100,000 vaccinated as Kirinyaga county readies to host Mashujaa fete
Looming Mashujaa Day celebrations bring together political rivals in Kirinyaga
When Interior PS Karanja Kibicho announced that he was ready to work with Kirinyaga businessman Anthony Ngirici, many were in disbelief.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Looming Mashujaa Day celebrations bring together political rivals in Kirinyaga
Rice co-operative society earns Sh600m from State corporation
Mwea Rice Growers Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society supplied to the agency 165,900 bags.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Rice co-operative society earns Sh600m from State corporation
Only 2,000 guests allowed for Mashujaa Day fete
Only 2,000 guests will be allowed to attend this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 at the Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea, Kirinyaga County.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Only 2,000 guests allowed for Mashujaa Day fete
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Endless heartburn a silent killer
Persistent sore throat, chocking, hoarse voice and coughing at night are early signs of throat cancer.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Endless heartburn a silent killer
One dead, four injured in sewer collapse
The five were among casual labourers working on the Kerugoya-Kutus sewer system when the accident happened.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
One dead, four injured in sewer collapse
14 Ethiopians arrested in Kirinyaga for illegal stay
He added that the foreigners included 10 children aged between 12 and 13.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
14 Ethiopians arrested in Kirinyaga for illegal stay
Health gets largest share as Kirinyaga MCAs approve Sh6.6 billion budget
At least Sh430 million of the health department's budget will be used to complete construction of Kerugoya Hospital.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Health gets largest share as Kirinyaga MCAs approve Sh6.6 billion budget
Four found guilty of robbery with violence, sentenced to death
The four, jointly with others not before the court, are said to have committed the offence on July 1, 2018, at a nightclub in Mwea East.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Four found guilty of robbery with violence, sentenced to death
Police rescue newborn from 80-feet pit latrine
A day-old baby was yesterday rescued from an 80-feet pit latrine at Kamuiru village in Kirinyaga Central.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Police rescue newborn from 80-feet pit latrine
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Popular snake handler bitten by cobra kept in the house for two days
The 25-year-old is known for catching snakes in the rice plantations since he was 10 years old.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Popular snake handler bitten by cobra kept in the house for two days
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Two couples, two kitchen knives and two deaths in a day
'She killed her boyfriend in the house she shares with her grandmother'
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Two couples, two kitchen knives and two deaths in a day
Kirinyaga launches AI service to improve breeds
Governor Anne Waiguru said they intend to support 60 groups of dairy farmers to improve their production through the arrangement.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kirinyaga launches AI service to improve breeds
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Man ties red ribbons around home before killing mother in Kirinyaga
A 28-year-old man from Kibingoti village in Ndia, Kirinyaga County, has left residents in shock after killing his mother
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Man ties red ribbons around home before killing mother in Kirinyaga
Man suspected to have killed mother lynched
Gitau was cornered on Saturday, June 5 by irate residents while attempting to kill his brother, who lives with hearing disability.
By Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Man suspected to have killed mother lynched
KTB seeks to increase tourist numbers to 3 million
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