Students thrill with pop beats as music festival comes to an end
The festival wound up on Saturday, with performers treating audiences to a rich variety of presentations. The grand finale, the gala, is set to grace the stage at Nakuru High School tomorrow.
By Amos Kiarie and George Orido 1 month ago
Students thrill with pop beats as music festival comes to an end
Poetry and choral verses dominate day seven of music festival in Nyeri
Audiences maintained pin-drop silence as students from various secondary schools performed poems on the role and benefits of SEPU in furthering education goals.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Poetry and choral verses dominate day seven of music festival in Nyeri
Song and dance as music festival makes comeback
This year's theme is "Nurturing Talent for Innovation and National Development". The event, which will run until August 23, is being hosted at Dedan Kimathi University of Science and Technology.
By Amos Kiarie and Purity Mwangi 1 month ago
Song and dance as music festival makes comeback
Restless Mt Kenya? President Ruto tours central to launch projects
In his five-day tour, the president will address issues on lowering the high cost of living, creation of jobs, expanding tax pays, eradicating hunger, and improving livelihoods
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Restless Mt Kenya? President Ruto tours central to launch projects
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Demand for housing sees rents skyrocket in Othaya town
After the grand opening of the Kibaki Level Six Hospital, an annexe of Kenyatta National Hospital, real estate investors have taken advantage of the business opportunity created by the facility.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Demand for housing sees rents skyrocket in Othaya town
Pastoral women turn cactus into biogas, wine
The species Opuntia stricta invaded huge tracts of grazing land by suppressing pasture growth and has caused death of livestock at an alarming rate by inflicting wounds in their mouth
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Pastoral women turn cactus into biogas, wine
Nyeri County partners with KPCU to boost coffee production
The partnership will help in establishing coffee farm demos in coffee growing areas within the county, and support coffee nurseries to promote the production of certified coffee seedlings.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Nyeri County partners with KPCU to boost coffee production
Ruto to police: Deal firmly but professionally with protesters
President cautions police officers against committing offences during protests. Lauds their conduct so far in quelling anti-government demos.
By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago
Ruto to police: Deal firmly but professionally with protesters
African Native court marks 99 years since inception
Set up 99 years ago, the court which is carefully preserved as a museum also hosts the offices of the Nyeri Museum curator and the National Museum of Kenya.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
African Native court marks 99 years since inception
Farmers hawking macadamia as prices in the world market slump
The farmers have vowed to uproot their macadamia trees if the situation does not change as brokers buy the nuts at as little as Sh10 to Sh20 per kilogramme.
By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
Farmers hawking macadamia as prices in the world market slump
Three defy old age to obtain TVET skills
Cecily Wanjiru, 60, a mother of three, joined the institute at the age of 56 years.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
Three defy old age to obtain TVET skills
Families living in colonial villages 60 years after independence
These families have lived in deplorable conditions in the villages for decades. They have been hoping the government would relocate them or survey land and issue them with title deeds.
By Lydiah Nyawira and Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
Families living in colonial villages 60 years after independence
Ruto: Imported building materials to be taxed at 30 per cent
The Head of State said that the housing programme will free up expansive tracts of land that will be used for farming putting to an end food insecurity.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
Ruto: Imported building materials to be taxed at 30 per cent
New 30pc tax on housing material imports on the way, says Ruto
The Head of State said that the programme will free up expansive tracts of land for farming putting to an end food insecurity.
By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago
New 30pc tax on housing material imports on the way, says Ruto
Small scale traders benefit from MSME tenders workshop
The one-day workshop aimed at empowering traders on financial management, business growth, and management of small enterprises.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Small scale traders benefit from MSME tenders workshop
State has set aside Sh1 billion to build technical colleges, says Gachagua
The DP said the plan of government is to establish TVET institutes in 52 constituencies.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
State has set aside Sh1 billion to build technical colleges, says Gachagua
Nyeri Polytechnic gets nod to offer own exams
Students from other training institutions in the country can now train on the qualifications developed by the polytechnic.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Nyeri Polytechnic gets nod to offer own exams
Karatina residents protest over increase of parking and mortuary fees.
Esther Wangari claimed that Karatina Hospital mortuary charges have been doubled in a span of one month, forcing locals to seek services in private mortuaries.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Karatina residents protest over increase of parking and mortuary fees.
Macadamia farmers lament over poor market prices
Farmers have vowed to uproot their macadamia trees if the situation does not improve as brokers buy the nuts at as little as Sh10 and Sh20 per kilogram.
By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago
Macadamia farmers lament over poor market prices
Othaya widows and the poor get modern houses in new project
Because his neighbours volunteered to help with the construction, it only took them five days to complete the three-bedroom house.
By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
Othaya widows and the poor get modern houses in new project
Gachagua: Public officials main hindrance in illicit brews battle
Kenya Bureau of Standards MD Bernard Njiraini said the increase in alcohol consumption is a result of licensed manufacturers counterfeiting their own products.
By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
Gachagua: Public officials main hindrance in illicit brews battle
Mudavadi to Raila: Bipartisan talks should focus on citizens
Drivers of the buses belonging to Kutus Municipality Primary School in Mwea and Trinity Academy in Kagio were in the morning hour's rush to pick learners and drop them to their respective schools.
By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
Mudavadi to Raila: Bipartisan talks should focus on citizens
Nyeri politicians condemn looting during antigovernment protests
The leaders said the demonstrations are likely to paralyse the country's peace and worsen the economy that is yet to recover from the scars of Covid-19 pandemic.
By Amos Kiarie and Purity Mwangi 5 months ago
Nyeri politicians condemn looting during antigovernment protests
Losses as tea production drops by 33m kilos after lengthy drought
Tea authority says prolonged drought has led to suppressed harvest of tea this year. Says shortage of US dollars to be blamed for poor export to major markets like Pakistan.
By Timothy Kariuki and Amos Kiarie 5 months ago
Losses as tea production drops by 33m kilos after lengthy drought
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Uhuru behind protests, Kenya Kwanza claims
Led by DP Gachagua Kenya Kwanza have claimed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the mastermind of the Azimio-sponsored demonstrations slated for tomorrow in Nairobi.
By Jane Mugambi and Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Uhuru behind protests, Kenya Kwanza claims
Unaitas robbery suspect's body has 9 bullet wounds
Body of suspect killed by police over Unaitas robbery had nine bullet wounds, postmortem shows.
By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Unaitas robbery suspect's body has 9 bullet wounds
Ministry of Education to scrap KNEC exams in TVET reforms
Students will be examined by a special TVET examination board that will be set in the institutions and awarded with diplomas and certificates.
By Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Ministry of Education to scrap KNEC exams in TVET reforms
Government bans irrigation as residents fight over scarce water
In Embu County, angry residents of Macang'a village in Mbeere South blocked Governor Cecily Mbarire's motorcade, demanding a resolution to the water crisis in the area.
By Muriithi Mugo and Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Government bans irrigation as residents fight over scarce water
Auditor general to review timelines for financial reports
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu pointed out that delayed submission of financial statements by public sector entities had caused the workload of her office to pile.
By Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Auditor general to review timelines for financial reports
Can organic products really boost human milk production?
Traditionally, there are foods that have been known to boost production of milk in lactating mothers. Many swear by foods such as njahe, fermented uji or milk and even matoke.
By Amos Kiarie 6 months ago
Can organic products really boost human milk production?
Mau Mau mark 66th anniversary of marshal Dedan Kimathi's execution
Mau Mau veterans from across the country gathered at Kahigaini village in Nyeri county to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Dedan Kimathi's death.
By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
Mau Mau mark 66th anniversary of marshal Dedan Kimathi's execution
Farmers appeal to State over losses from climate change
Wheat farmers want the government to enact measures to reduce the impact of climate change. Hundreds of farmers are counting losses after their crops dried up in the field due to lack of rainfall.
By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
Farmers appeal to State over losses from climate change
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How coffee processing methods turned Nyeri farmers' fortunes
Natural coffee processing is simple, environmentally friendly, and popular with some international roasters.
By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
How coffee processing methods turned Nyeri farmers' fortunes
Private schools call on State to fully support junior secondary
They have asked the government to provide public school with adequate teachers and facilities.
By Boniface Gikandi, Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
Private schools call on State to fully support junior secondary
Ruto promises better housing for police
The Head of State said the reforms were in line with the Government agenda to build affordable homes.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Ruto promises better housing for police
No let up in war of words as Gachagua and Sakaja dig in
Gachagua maintains that there is no need to relocate matatus to the Green Park terminus since there are no buses or commuter trains to ferry passengers to the CBD.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
No let up in war of words as Gachagua and Sakaja dig in
Health CS blames counties for shortage of specialist doctors in referral facilities
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said counties are allowing doctors to go for specialist training while paying for their services thus creating shortages.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Health CS blames counties for shortage of specialist doctors in referral facilities
Nyeri leaders tell off MP threatening to impeach Gachagua
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka threatened a motion in the National Assembly to oust the deputy president Rigathi Gachagua
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
Nyeri leaders tell off MP threatening to impeach Gachagua
PSV operators say they recorded losses due to cost of fuel
As Kenyans travelled back to Nairobi and Nakuru cities, Nyeri town PSV stages did not have passengers and operators said they were making losses.
By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
PSV operators say they recorded losses due to cost of fuel
DP Gachagua warns coffee and tea cartels against exploiting farmers
DP blamed the previous regime for the mess in the two sectors, accusing them of shielding these cartels. He was speaking during the funeral service of former Mathira MP Matu Wamae.
By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago
DP Gachagua warns coffee and tea cartels against exploiting farmers
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