Man, 70, kills self after wife breaks cock’s leg
A man from Tharaka North has committed suicide after his wife accidentally broke his cockerel's leg.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Man, 70, kills self after wife breaks cock’s leg
Remit allowances to end nurses' strike, says MP
An MP has slammed the county for failure to remit health workers' allowances, which has led to seven strikes since 2014.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Remit allowances to end nurses' strike, says MP
18 Chuka University students arraigned in court over chaos
Eighteen Chuka University students are being held by police over Monday's chaos that led to closure of the campus.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
18 Chuka University students arraigned in court over chaos
60 naked elders perform ritual to curse Kenyan witches
Elders have hit back at suspected witches who dumped goats’ body parts in various schools recently.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
60 naked elders perform ritual to curse Kenyan witches
Chuka University closed following students’ riot
Chuka University has been closed indefinitely following chaos sparked by disputed student elections. The university administration took the drastic step yesterday afternoon after students went on the rampage, destroying property after they disagreed on the outcome of Students Council elections.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Chuka University closed following students’ riot
Medicare paralysed as nurses down tools
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) said the county government had agreed to remit the allowances that include extraneous and risk allowances but has never honoured its word since 2014.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Medicare paralysed as nurses down tools
President Uhuru asked to issue titles to border residents
President Uhuru Kenyatta has been asked to issue title deeds to residents living at the border of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
President Uhuru asked to issue titles to border residents
Officials set up medical camp in bid to fight cholera outbreak
The government has established a medical camp in Gatithini, Tharaka North sub-county following a cholera outbreak.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Officials set up medical camp in bid to fight cholera outbreak
Three suspects lynched for robbing woman
Three suspects were lynched yesterday by a mob in Tharaka North sub-county after they robbed a business woman of Sh600,000.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Three suspects lynched for robbing woman
Two die, five hospitalised after outbreak of a mysterious disease in Tharaka Nithi
Two people have died and five others hospitalised following an outbreak of an unknown disease.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Two die, five hospitalised after outbreak of a mysterious disease in Tharaka Nithi
No destruction as earth tremor hits Meru, Embu counties
The larger Meru region and parts of Embu County were on Sunday night hit by an earth tremor at around midnight.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
No destruction as earth tremor hits Meru, Embu counties
Kindiki tells off CORD over its criticism of Government agenda
Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki has told off the Opposition over its continued criticism of the Government.
By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago
Kindiki tells off CORD over its criticism of Government agenda
Chuka University set to unveil two research campuses
Chuka University will open two more campuses in the county as a means to boost education and research
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Chuka University set to unveil two research campuses
More Jubilee MPs hit out at Devolution CS Anne Waiguru
Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Muthomi Njuki has said Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru has become a liability in the Government.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
More Jubilee MPs hit out at Devolution CS Anne Waiguru
Tharaka Nithi woman kills husband over Sh200
There was grief in Kamachabi village in Tharaka Nithi yesterday, after a woman killed her husband following a quarrel. The 29-year-old killed the man after he allegedly demanded Sh200 that she had saved from milk proceeds.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Tharaka Nithi woman kills husband over Sh200
Eastern Kenya leaders demand compensation over dam project
Construction of the High Grand Falls dam - one of the Seven Forks hydro-electric power projects - at Kibuuka in Tharaka constituency is facing opposition from both local leaders and residents who want compensation of those who stand to be relocated.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Eastern Kenya leaders demand compensation over dam project
Tharaka Nithi Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat
Governor Samuel Ragwa has said he will join the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) on condition that it will benefit his people.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Tharaka Nithi Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat
Kareke asks EACC to probe Sh45m allegedly misappropriated in Mitheru ward
Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki has asked the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to probe how Sh45m was used in Mitheru ward in Tharaka Nithi County in feeder roads upgrading process.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Kareke asks EACC to probe Sh45m allegedly misappropriated in Mitheru ward
Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat
"I can't join a party because others have joined. I will scrutinise its membership because Kenya is a democracy," Ragwa said.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat
Be more vigilant, Senator Kithure Kindiki tells MCAs
Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki has asked county assemblies to play their oversight role well to promote development in regional governments.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Be more vigilant, Senator Kithure Kindiki tells MCAs
I'm not opposed to development plan, Chuka MP says
"Let leaders not divide our people on personal or political interests. They should not politicise development because everyone has their role to ensure this county develops," he said.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
I'm not opposed to development plan, Chuka MP says
'We won't license alcohol businesses'
If you are planning to set up an alcohol brewing or selling business in Tharaka-Nithi County, then you better change your mind.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
'We won't license alcohol businesses'
MPs vow to take action against Kenya Airways officials
A section of MPs has vowed to take action against Kenya Airways officials following the auditor general's report that the company has lost billions of shillings.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
MPs vow to take action against Kenya Airways officials
Residents lynch two family members over suspected witchcraft
Two members of a family were lynched by angry mourners in Kiera Village, Tharaka Nithi County yesterday after being suspected to have been involved in death of another family member.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
Residents lynch two family members over suspected witchcraft
28 Chuka University students to attend Obama's speech at Kasarani
Twenty-eight Chuka University students will be among the crowd that will attend US President Barack Obama's speech at Kasarani on Sunday.
By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago
28 Chuka University students to attend Obama's speech at Kasarani
Drama as Iria secures order to avert arrest in Sh140m graft case
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