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Boniface Gikandi

3,500 boda boda riders set to ferry pregnant women, PWDs to polling centres

Muranga County Boda bodas Chairman William Mwangi said transporting voters to the polling station is an important function.

By Boniface Gikandi 8 days ago

3,500 boda boda riders set to ferry pregnant women, PWDs to polling centres

Stakes high as six women fight to take over from Sabina Chege

Stakes high as six women fight to take over from Sabina Chege

By Boniface Gikandi 11 days ago

Teens face threat of HIV, violence and pregnancy

Teens face threat of HIV, violence and pregnancy

By Boniface Gikandi 23 days ago

Kenya Kwanza using graft proceeds to woo voters, Raila says

Kenya Kwanza using graft proceeds to woo voters, Raila says

By Boniface Gikandi 23 days ago

Health, farming key issues as six fight to inherit Wa Iria's seat

Murang'a Governor Wa Iria is serving his final term and has set the bar high for his successor. The candidates include Senator Kang'ata and Wa Iria's Health Executive Mbai.

By Boniface Gikandi 29 days ago

Health, farming key issues as six fight to inherit Wa Iria's seat

Macharia issues over 1,000 title deeds as Uhuru fulfils promise

In nine years, President Kenyatta has issued 77,919 title deeds in Murang’a.

By Boniface Gikandi 30 days ago

Macharia issues over 1,000 title deeds as Uhuru fulfils promise

Ndiritu Muriithi in tough battle as former governor, three others eye seat

Laikipia is the home of private wildlife conservancies visited by hundreds of foreign tourists. Laikipia is the home of private wildlife conservancies visited by hundreds of foreign tourists.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Ndiritu Muriithi in tough battle as former governor, three others eye seat

MKU launches innovation and research centre

The multi-million shilling project is intended to support the life cycle of innovations, from inception to market diffusion and commercialisation.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

MKU launches innovation and research centre

Avocado Bill seeks to punish rogue merchants

The county is proposing to have a sticker on each fruit meant for the export market, showing where it was harvested for traceability.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Avocado Bill seeks to punish rogue merchants

Mwangi Kiunjuri battles his former allies in Laikipia East election contest

Mwangi Kiunjuri is banking on his past development record which included tackling insecurity. The major concerns in the constituency are lack of title deeds and water shortage.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Mwangi Kiunjuri battles his former allies in Laikipia East election contest

Avocado gang keeps farmers awake at night

The gang that specialises in stealing the fruits normally accesses farms in the dead of night.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Avocado gang keeps farmers awake at night

Crowded race as 14 candidates fight for Alice Wahome's seat

A total of 15 candidates have been cleared by IEBC to run for the Kandara parliamentary seat currently held by Alice Wahome.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Crowded race as 14 candidates fight for Alice Wahome's seat

Heads of three schools moved in changes announced by TSC

Gerrison Mwangi who has been the principal of Kiaguthu Boys School has been moved to Njiiri High

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Heads of three schools moved in changes announced by TSC

Seven arrested as police impound 180Kg bhang worth Sh1.9m

Police recovered 740 rolls of bhang and arrested three women and four men employed to package the contraband.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Seven arrested as police impound 180Kg bhang worth Sh1.9m

Jubilee leaders plead with Raila to pick Peter Kenneth as running mate

The Murang’a Azimio team yesterday pleaded with Raila Odinga to pick former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth as his running mate.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Jubilee leaders plead with Raila to pick Peter Kenneth as running mate

Money for the elderly to be paid this week

The government has allocated Sh8.5 billion for 1,071, 856 Inua Jamii Programme beneficiaries.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Money for the elderly to be paid this week

Murang'a: Jubilee picks woman running mate as Jamleck Kamau settles for consultant

Jubilee Party aspirant for the governor's seat Jamleck Kamau has picked a consultant in entrepreneurship management as his running mate.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Murang'a: Jubilee picks woman running mate as Jamleck Kamau settles for consultant

Six family members who died in mysterious Murang'a arson attack to be buried in one grave

The six family members who perished after a mysterious arson attack two weeks ago in Kandara, Murang’a County will be buried today.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Six family members who died in mysterious Murang'a arson attack to be buried in one grave

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Jubilee Party has unveiled its candidates for the August 9 election, in a list where Kangema MP Muturi Kigano was dropped.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Liquor outlet under investigation after customer lost Sh300k in suspicious mobile money transfers

Detectives in Murang’a are investigating a man and his staff at a liquor outlet after a customer lost almost Sh300,000 in suspicious mobile money transfers.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Liquor outlet under investigation after customer lost Sh300k in suspicious mobile money transfers

Several allies of Murang’a MPs floored in UDA nominations

Some MPs in Murang’a County have suffered a big blow after their allies, who were seeking the UDA ticket, lost in the party primaries.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Several allies of Murang’a MPs floored in UDA nominations

Murang’a residents in calls for a second Level Four hospital

Murang'a residents are up demanding for establishment of a Level Four health facility to serve them after years of neglect.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Murang’a residents in calls for a second Level Four hospital

Joseph Kamotho’s widow and children entangled in row over property

A property dispute has erupted in the family of former powerful Kanu-era minister Joseph Kamotho.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Joseph Kamotho’s widow and children entangled in row over property

Cate Waruguru loses Laikipia East MP UDA nomination

Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru has lost the bid to run for Laikipia East MP seat on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Cate Waruguru loses Laikipia East MP UDA nomination

I am no coward, Uhuru tells political detractors

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday told off those who have been criticising his involvement in succession politics.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

I am no coward, Uhuru tells political detractors

Lots of vows as candidates jostle to replace Murang’a Woman Rep

There is confusion, as Ms Chege, who has been absorbed in Raila Odinga’s presidential campaigns, is yet to give a clear indication of intent to plunge into the crowded gubernatorial race.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Lots of vows as candidates jostle to replace Murang’a Woman Rep

Police probe whether ‘missing phone’ led to death of six relatives

Police say the family has experienced intense infighting over 18 acres of ancestral land.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Police probe whether ‘missing phone’ led to death of six relatives

Kenya Power moves to stop rising vandalism

Details of electricians operating in rural areas are being captured by the Kenya Power and security agencies to stop vandalism.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Kenya Power moves to stop rising vandalism

Death of three cows prompts countywide vaccination against lumpy skin disease attack

Death of three cows prompts countywide vaccination against lumpy skin disease attack

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Death of three cows prompts countywide vaccination against lumpy skin disease attack

Central smiles as Munya’s reforms add more money into the pockets of farmers

The changes brought to an end the era of farmers uprooting their tea bushes and coffee trees following a decline in prices for their produce.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Central smiles as Munya’s reforms add more money into the pockets of farmers

Get proper documents before it's too late, boda boda riders told as registration starts

Lack of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN certificates and other crucial documents may hinder boda boda riders listing in the ongoing registration

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Get proper documents before it's too late, boda boda riders told as registration starts

Groups spend nights fighting Mt Kenya fire

A fire has destroyed an estimated 8,500 acres of moorland in parts of Mt Kenya.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Groups spend nights fighting Mt Kenya fire

Fights over river water common in Laikipia

Water regulatory bodies challenged to develop mechanism of sharing the resource fairly.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Fights over river water common in Laikipia

Another Sacco joins the top tier category as its assets increase to Sh5b

Amica Sacco has been rated among the top in the country after its assets value rose to over Sh5 billion.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Another Sacco joins the top tier category as its assets increase to Sh5b

Battle ground: Kigumo MP Ruth Wangari faces six in bid to retain seat

Former Sports Chief Administrative Secretary Zack Kinuthia, Murang’a County Assembly Majority leader Eric Kamande among contestants.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Battle ground: Kigumo MP Ruth Wangari faces six in bid to retain seat

Speaker Justin Muturi: I will address corruption if elected

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has said if elected President he will deal with corruption and hasten development.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Speaker Justin Muturi: I will address corruption if elected

Murang’a locals alerted of water scarcity as drought bites

Five water companies in Murang'a County have cut operations by 40 per cent following declining water levels due to prolonged drought.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Murang’a locals alerted of water scarcity as drought bites

Karogo recalls fights, wins in Knec leadership

The former CEO says she implemented radical changes to transform the once scandal-ridden council.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Karogo recalls fights, wins in Knec leadership

UDA stalwart to battle five rivals in heated race for Kandara seat

Kandara Constituency in Murang’a County is expected to experience an intense rivalry as a crowded cast seeks to fight the incumbent MP Alice Wahome

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

UDA stalwart to battle five rivals in heated race for Kandara seat

Waruguru exit throws open the contest for Laikipia woman rep

Laikipia Woman Rep position has attracted several aspirants since the incumbent, Ms Catherine Waruguru, announced that she will vie for an MPs seat.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Waruguru exit throws open the contest for Laikipia woman rep

Harvest time for small parties as nominations near

Differences in major political parties are turning out to be a blessing in disguise for smaller outfits that are receiving more aspirants.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Harvest time for small parties as nominations near

Crowded field in Mathioya for MP seat once held by Kanu's Kamotho

The race for Mathioya Constituency is a crowded one with eight candidates eying the slot currently held by first-term MP Peter Kimari.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

Crowded field in Mathioya for MP seat once held by Kanu's Kamotho

ECDE and roads budget allocations reduced in changes

The county assembly of Murang'a has approved a supplementary budget raising the annual spending by Sh38 million to fast-track development

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

ECDE and roads budget allocations reduced in changes

NTSA launches road safety project for learners

National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has embarked on road safety education in primary schools to promote safety of learners.

By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago

NTSA launches road safety project for learners

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