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Amos Kiarie

Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast

From July to October, these marine mammals grace the shores during their migratory journey, making it a unique experience for locals and tourists alike.

By Amos Kiarie 19 days ago

Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago

Ruto urges MPs to embrace bipartisan approach on Housing Bill

Ruto urges MPs to embrace bipartisan approach on Housing Bill

By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

'Wajakoya' drink leaves village in mourning after an evening of fun

'Wajakoya' drink leaves village in mourning after an evening of fun

By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Catholics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Sister Nyaatha's beatification

Catholics are set to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Sister Irene 'Nyaatha' Stefani, known for her commitment to serving the marginalised and the poor.

By Amos Kiarie and Lydiah Nyawira 2 months ago

Catholics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Sister Nyaatha's beatification

Why bid to make Ndindi Nyoro Mt Kenya spokesperson is causing huge ripples

A political supremacy battle is simmering in Mt Kenya over a push by a section of leaders to endorse Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro as the region's spokesperson.

By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Why bid to make Ndindi Nyoro Mt Kenya spokesperson is causing huge ripples

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

President William Ruto while commissioning a New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) plant in Nyahururu on Wednesdays vowed to address challenges facing the dairy sector

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Ruto commits to fix dairy sector woes

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

Acting on a tip-off from the public, the officers managed to apprehend two suspects and seized the bhang on Friday night.

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Police Intercept 50 bags of bhang

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Under the programme, students from vulnerable families, with a minimum score of 350 marks, receive full payment of their secondary school fees for four years.

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

180 students benefit from Kahiga's scholarship programme

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

The International Fund for Animals Welfare, (IFAW) has aptly recognised the urgent need to take action and is actively advocating for the "Room to Roam" initiative.

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Can wildlife roam freely and live harmoniously with humans?

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

DP Gachagua said that Kenyans are free to carry out their business without being exploited by youth who are in the sect.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

We won't tolerate Mungiki's illegal plans: Gachagua

How we made it, top candidates speak out after results out

Fidel Wanjala, the 12-year-old who wants to become a doctor, said he made it courtesy of a reading culture he developed at a tender age.

By Amos Kiarie and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

How we made it, top candidates speak out after results out

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Parents and teachers at Ndima Kanini Primary School in Karatina, Nyeri county, broke into song and dance following news of Debrah Aluel's impressive performance.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

Jubilation as Debrah Aluel scores 425 marks in 2023 KCPE

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

The CS said drug abuse ranks third after terrorism and armed banditry as a threat to national security and assured of the ministry's commitment to address the issues.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

Kindiki supports efforts to fight substance abuse

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Muhia has urged Kenyans to support the Prisons Department by buying products made by inmates.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

PS Muhia urges Kenyans to support inmate-made products

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Gachagua urged Central region businesses to unite and contribute to national growth through collaborative efforts and utilization of their collective capabilities.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

Gachagua calls for Mt Kenya unity, support for President Ruto

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

A week ahead of King Charles' visit to Kenya, residents from Jua Kali, Muramati, Kimugandoro, and Kariunga villages in Laikipia County are not a happy lot.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

It functioned as a secure storage facility for weapons, tightly guarded by the home guards. The house also operated as a prison where individuals who resisted colonial rule were detained.

By Amos Kiarie 6 months ago

Former British armoury and holding cell in ruins

Gachagua: Moses Kuria will not be fired

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to defend Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria against calls to have him sacked.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Amos Kiarie 6 months ago

Gachagua: Moses Kuria will not be fired

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Muthoni, born in 1931 as the third child of Wanjira Kirima and Kirima Nguya, had a humble upbringing in a small farming community.

By Amos Kiarie 6 months ago

Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

CS Murkomen added that the government aims to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of local industries while reducing reliance on imports.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

Govt develops plan to reduce edible oil import dependency

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Muheria said there is an urgent need for the state to collaborate with other stake holders to ease the burden of high cost of living on ordinary citizens.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

Muheria: Heavy taxation a big burden for Kenyan households

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

Amidst an outpouring of grief, the final send-off for the esteemed freedom fighter Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has been scheduled for September 22.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Tetu MP said about 3,500 residents already registered for the programme.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

According to the director of logistics Kenya Police Service, Peter Ndung'u, the extension is to allow the public to submit more views on the proposed changes of the police uniform.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

Police uniform committee extends timeline for public participation

Hotels lose their competitive edge amid the rise of Airbnbs

The exponential growth of Airbnb in major towns around the country is shaking up the Kenyan hospitality industry as it devours a share of traditional hotels' revenues.

By Amos Kiarie and Brian Ngugi 8 months ago

Hotels lose their competitive edge amid the rise of Airbnbs

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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

Restless Mt Kenya? President Ruto tours central to launch projects

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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 months ago

Karatina residents protest over increase of parking and mortuary fees.

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