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Jonathan Komen And Agencies

Kiptum leads Kenya's top stars at Chicago race

Chepng’etich longs to become the first woman to win the American race three times.

By 6 months ago

Kiptum leads Kenya's top stars at Chicago race

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Athlete hacked to death in Kirinyaga, boyfriend arrested

Athlete hacked to death in Kirinyaga, boyfriend arrested

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

All the four occupants of the Probox died on the spot, Kieni West OCPD Ahmed Ali told 'The Standard'.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

MP, journalists arrested in Embu evictions

The Legislator and the journalist were arrested while covering the evictions of hundreds of squatters at Makima area.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

MP, journalists arrested in Embu evictions

Officer beats addiction, now a champion

One of the challenges facing young recruits is lack of financial management skills, which leads to stress and hopelessness.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Officer beats addiction, now a champion

Four Bishop Gatimu students test Covid-19 positive

Nyeri County Commissioner Lyford Kibaara said an additional 23 students are currently in quarantine.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Four Bishop Gatimu students test Covid-19 positive

Roba decries shortage of teachers in Mandera

shortage of teachers in Mandera County stands at 1,849 for public primary schools and 517 in secondary schools

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Roba decries shortage of teachers in Mandera

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in Nyeri for KANU BBI forum

The Senator who also distributed copies of the BBI document to the residents in attendance at the forum, said Kenyans should read the document.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in Nyeri for KANU BBI forum

When mothering instincts fail

I was depressed throughout his pregnancy; I didn't want him. I was depressed after his birth; I didn't want him- Wanja Kavengi

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

When mothering instincts fail

County rolls out plan to improve nutrition

For new babies, the plan advocates early initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of l

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

County rolls out plan to improve nutrition

Vets start antibiotic use survey

The county set up a team to tackle drug resistance following reports of a new strain of mastitis in some parts of Mathira Constituency

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Vets start antibiotic use survey

Kenyans just won’t let Trump go down quietly

Netizens take a swipe at the US President’s reluctance to accept defeat in the recent polls through humorous memes.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Kenyans just won’t let Trump go down quietly

DP Ruto threatens to stop BBI's reggae

Ruto said he and his supporters would stop the BBI process if its supporters turn a deaf ear to his offer for negotiations

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

DP Ruto threatens to stop BBI's reggae

Fear of relapse for many alcohol addicts after rehabilitation centres are closed

The patients now stay home with their families who have neither the financial nor the professional capability to manage their condition.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Fear of relapse for many alcohol addicts after rehabilitation centres are closed

Train wagons released to boost old rail repairs

They include wagons for ferrying murram and tools, two wagons for ballast and one coach for the workers.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Train wagons released to boost old rail repairs

Allies grow cold feet as Ruto intensifies Mt Kenya forays

But leaders defend the shrinking entourage saying it could be because of timing of functions and commitments of MPs

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Allies grow cold feet as Ruto intensifies Mt Kenya forays

KNH takes over Othaya hospital

The facility will handle referral patients and offer specialised treatment that is at par with the mother hospital in Nairobi.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

KNH takes over Othaya hospital

Counties risk missing out on Danish funds

Devolved units ordered to utilise money and provide information requested by auditors.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Counties risk missing out on Danish funds

Nyeri County pays out pending bills

The CBROP evaluates the county fiscal performance in the financial year 2018/19 and its impact on the county’s economic performance.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Nyeri County pays out pending bills

Key road to change the fortunes of three counties

Nyeri, Murang’a and Nyandarua to benefit from the mega project.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Key road to change the fortunes of three counties

Nyeri ward reps demand answers on project

The committee questioned why the project worth Sh12 million had yet to start, yet Sh4.8 million had been paid to contractors.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Nyeri ward reps demand answers on project

Bill seeks to charge tourists for trips

Tourists planning a trip to a coffee or tea factory in the county will pay Sh2,000 per day if a proposed law is approved by the County Assembly.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Bill seeks to charge tourists for trips

CS: We will deal with terror gangs

Matiang'i said some of the groups are sponsored by politicians and spread terror by attacking their opponents.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

CS: We will deal with terror gangs

Homeowners caution on bus terminus plan

Residents say they are concerned with security of their estate.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Homeowners caution on bus terminus plan

Woman, 21, killed in Tanzania crash buried

Linet Mutio Kamau, 21, was eulogised as a social and outgoing young woman.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Woman, 21, killed in Tanzania crash buried

Slain medical student buried

Mourners describe former Moi University student as jovial and hardworking.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Slain medical student buried

MPs want meet over fallout in Jubilee

Female MPs affiliated to Jubilee yesterday asked the President to convene a parliamentary group (PG) meeting to address divisions in the ruling party.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

MPs want meet over fallout in Jubilee

Nyeri residents hold Vigil for Ivy Wangechi

Wangechi was a Sixth Year Moi University’s School of Medicine student. She was hacked to death by her alleged childhood friend.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Nyeri residents hold Vigil for Ivy Wangechi

County comes under fire over land rates

Residents claim introduction of new fresh valuation roll will lead to raising of fees, but CEC says it won't.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

County comes under fire over land rates

County forms team to fight drug resistance

Medics and livestock experts to enhance surveillance and create public awareness.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

County forms team to fight drug resistance

Farmers to gain from Sh15b fish initiative

Under the programme, fish farmers will have access to technical support staff who will help them to improve production.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Farmers to gain from Sh15b fish initiative

Raila: No leader is above the law

Opposition chief asks politicians to allow institutions to carry out their functions.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Raila: No leader is above the law

Form One transition at 92pc

The 11,427 students not accounted for might have joined private schools while the others were candidates who sat the exam in prisons.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Form One transition at 92pc

County revenue up 20 per cent

The county is popularising the mobile payment option through M-Pesa paybill No 191900.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

County revenue up 20 per cent

County in fix as 3,000 traders seek 200 shops

The businesses to be set up in the new stalls include butcheries, tuck shops, financial services (mobile money), beauty shops & electronics.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

County in fix as 3,000 traders seek 200 shops

Audit reveals poor state of national schools

The institutions continue to enrol more students without improving their infrastructure.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Audit reveals poor state of national schools

Official urges quarry miners to form cooperative society

Deputy governor says a sacco will protect them from exploitation and help them to make savings

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Official urges quarry miners to form cooperative society

High suicide rate worries police boss

Officer says at least four suicide deaths are reported daily in the county and asks local leaders to find ways of addressing the worrying trend.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

High suicide rate worries police boss

Man who went to police was strangled

Githinji’s body exhibited signs of asphyxiation (suffocation).

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Man who went to police was strangled

Nyeri MCAs’ attempt to pull out of assemblies forum thwarted

A bid by some members of the county assembly to remove their representative in the County Assemblies Forum has failed

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Nyeri MCAs’ attempt to pull out of assemblies forum thwarted

Home made Apple Cider Vinegar saved my life, Nyeri Businessman

In 2013, Dr Mwangi Njururi had just lost a grueling political battle for the Nyeri governor’s seat, and he was exhausted. The campaigns took a toll on

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Home made Apple Cider Vinegar saved my life, Nyeri Businessman

Governors root for key reforms at NHIF

Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu says insurance uptake is notably low in the county at 32 per cent.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Governors root for key reforms at NHIF

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