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Amos Kiarie

Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya against ditching Ruto ahead of 2027 polls

The Prime CS praised the region's loyalty to the Kenya Kwanza government but warned that growing political uncertainty could jeopardize the gains made so far.

By Amos Kiarie 12 days ago

Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya against ditching Ruto ahead of 2027 polls

Opposition: We will send Ruto home in 2027

Opposition: We will send Ruto home in 2027

By Ndung'u Gachane and Amos Kiarie 14 days ago

New children's welfare department launched to drive reforms

New children's welfare department launched to drive reforms

By Amos Kiarie 24 days ago

Ruto: I'll exit in 2027 if I fail to deliver

Ruto: I'll exit in 2027 if I fail to deliver

By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago

Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya

These projects are spread across the region, with some residents arguing that excessive political focus is overshadowing service delivery.

By Phares Mutembei and Amos Kiarie 1 month ago

Stalled projects, unfulfilled promises cloud Ruto's visit to Mt Kenya

Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot

Data from KNBS reveals that the real estate sector made a substantial contribution to Kenya's GDP in 2022, amounting to 10.5 per cent, an increase of 0.4 percent in 2021.

By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago

Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot

How property sector adapts to mitigate natural disaster risks

Natural disasters are an ever-present threat to the real estate industry, as vividly illustrated by the recent fires in Los Angeles, in America.

By Amos Kiarie 1 month ago

How property sector adapts to mitigate natural disaster risks

Nanyuki's real estate boom attracts new investors

Nanyuki is fast becoming a hotspot for real estate investments with property developers and agents flocking to the town to capitalise on its booming market.

By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Nanyuki's real estate boom attracts new investors

More women defy traditions to lead in land purchases

Recent trends indicate that more women are purchasing property, challenging long-standing cultural norms that have historically favoured male landownership.

By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

More women defy traditions to lead in land purchases

Experts urge adoption of solar for reliable, sustainable power

Despite Kenya's abundant solar resources, with an average solar insolation of 4-6 kWh per square meter per day, the country has historically underutilized this potential.

By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Experts urge adoption of solar for reliable, sustainable power

Bishop Muheria asks government to settle NHIF, SHA debts

Archbishop Anthony Muheria has made an urgent appeal to the government to disburse funds owed to hospitals under the now-defunct NHIF and its successor SHA.

By Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Bishop Muheria asks government to settle NHIF, SHA debts

How Rigathi Gachagua is reshaping political future

Rigathi Gachagua has stated that all meetings held at his home in Wamunyoro in Nyeri county are not just for the benefit of the Mount Kenya region but for the entire country.

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

How Rigathi Gachagua is reshaping political future

Government focused on service delivery, not politics, says Kindiki

Speaking in Nyeri during an inspection of the Endarasha-Kimunyuru road, Kindiki said the government focused on development and economic growth.

By Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Government focused on service delivery, not politics, says Kindiki

Impact of Gen Z protests ripples through real estate

The recent wave of Gen Z-led protests across Kenya has sent ripples through the economy, with the real estate sector among the hardest hit.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

Impact of Gen Z protests ripples through real estate

Parents happy with changes after Hillside fire tragedy

Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri opened a fresh chapter as parents came in large numbers Tuesday to bring their children for first term.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

Parents happy with changes after Hillside fire tragedy

Probe state sponsored gangs, Gachagua urges ICC

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the ICC to launch an investigation into the alleged resurgence of a criminal gang he claims is being sponsored by the government.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

Probe state sponsored gangs, Gachagua urges ICC

Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change

Education and environmental stakeholders have called for the revival of 4K clubs in schools to equip students with practical skills in combating climate change.

By Amos Kiarie 4 months ago

Stakeholders push for revival of 4K clubs to tackle climate change

CoG deal to benefit farmers in 34 counties

CoG vice chairman Mutahi Kahiga said the 34 county governments have established effective departments to roll out the program and ensure its success.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

CoG deal to benefit farmers in 34 counties

Urban exodus: Kenyans flee congested cities for rural areas

The shine of urban living has begun to fade for many as these cities grapple with growing congestion, skyrocketing costs of living, and deteriorating quality of life.

By Amos Kiarie 5 months ago

Urban exodus: Kenyans flee congested cities for rural areas

KSPCA banks on mass vaccination campaign to combat rabies

Communities need to be educated about rabies. Health workers should also receive more training on properly assessing, diagnosing, and treating rabies exposure.

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

KSPCA banks on mass vaccination campaign to combat rabies

Nyeri residents rally behind Gachagua as impeachment motion tabled

Nyeri residents and leaders have come out to defend Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after Members of Parliament tabled an impeachment motion against him

By Amos Kiarie 7 months ago

Nyeri residents rally behind Gachagua as impeachment motion tabled

DNA samples of Endarasha school fire victims matched

Oduor on Wednesday said the samples of each of the 21 pupils who perished in the fire tragedy have been positively identified and will be returned to their families for proper burial arrangements.

By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

DNA samples of Endarasha school fire victims matched

Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back

Duale on Friday said it is unfortunate that some of the top politicians within the Kenya Kwanza administration have resorted to disrespecting and undermining President William Ruto.

By Nikko Tanui and Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back

Villagers block Gen Z protesters from accessing Endarasha school

Demonstrators were demanding answers to questions about the fire that killed 21 pupils but the local community said they would not allow outsiders to hold a demo in their village.

By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

Villagers block Gen Z protesters from accessing Endarasha school

Grief stricken parents demand answers for 70 missing students after school fire

Days after a devastating fire swept through Hillside Endarasha Academy, parents, and guardians are in anguish over the fate of 70 students who remain unaccounted for

By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

Grief stricken parents demand answers for 70 missing students after school fire

70 pupils still missing as Ruto declares three days of mourning

Ruto on Friday declared three days of national mourning in honour of the 18 students who lost their lives in a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.

By Esther Nyambura and Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

70 pupils still missing as Ruto declares three days of mourning

Tears and agony as 17 pupils die in school dormitory fire

Blaze, whose cause is still unknown, broke out on Friday morning at a Nyeri school. 27 pupils were admitted in hospital, and dozens missing in the incident that shocked the nation.

By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

Tears and agony as 17 pupils die in school dormitory fire

Real estate firms tap diaspora market as housing deals surge

With over three million Kenyans living abroad, real estate firms see a significant opportunity to attract investment from this lucrative demographic.

By Amos Kiarie 8 months ago

Real estate firms tap diaspora market as housing deals surge

Pastoral women demand land title deeds from State to protect their rights

Women from pastoral communities have urged the government to make it easier for them to obtain official land titles.

By Amos Kiarie 9 months ago

Pastoral women demand land title deeds from State to protect their rights

Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition

Kalonzo said he cannot join a government that has already failed to deliver its promises to the people.

By Amos Kiarie 9 months ago

Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition

Residents to benefit from Sh6.7 million Mutitu water project

More than 5,000 residents in Nyeri, Laikipia, and Nyandarua counties are expected to benefit from two boreholes drilled as part of the Mutitu water project.

By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago

Residents to benefit from Sh6.7 million Mutitu water project

Governor calls on Ruto to face Mt Kenya in new Cabinet appointments

Governor Kahiga urged the president to ensure fair representation for the Mt Kenya region in the upcoming Cabinet appointments.

By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 10 months ago

Governor calls on Ruto to face Mt Kenya in new Cabinet appointments

DP urges Gen Z to call off anti-government demos

Rigathi Gachagua asked political leaders to tone down to avoid political tension.

By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago

DP urges Gen Z to call off anti-government demos

Developers harness the power of technology to reshape the industry

The real estate market is experiencing a surge in demand for affordable housing due to rapid urbanisation.

By Amos Kiarie 10 months ago

Developers harness the power of technology to reshape the industry

Coffee factory goes green with eco pulper machine

Kiandu Coffee Factory has embraced green energy to boost global competitiveness of the produce.

By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago

Coffee factory goes green with eco pulper machine

Tsavo's guardians get lessons on quelling human-wildlife conflict

Cases of human-wildlife conflict have plagued the communities living around Tsavo National Park, primarily due to high human populations and incompatible land use practices.

By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago

Tsavo's guardians get lessons on quelling human-wildlife conflict

We're wasting 40 per cent of our food FAO

Food waste in Kenya has far-reaching implications such as environmental impact. The decomposing food also produces methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas accelerating climate change.

By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago

We're wasting 40 per cent of our food FAO

Laikipia residents benefit from 700 goats in restocking programme

Under the initiative, 700 gala goats have been distributed to improve the breed and assist 250 pastoral families in Laikipia North sub county.

By Amos Kiarie 11 months ago

Laikipia residents benefit from 700 goats in restocking programme

Conservancies woo landowners to mitigate conflict with wildlife

Amid growing concerns of human-wildlife conflict along the wildlife corridor in the Amboseli, conservancies are advocating for a shift from agriculture to livestock.

By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

Conservancies woo landowners to mitigate conflict with wildlife

How SMEs are diversifying to beat high costs, maximise profits

The number of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business owners embracing smaller stalls that accommodate multiple ventures under one roof is on the rise.

By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

How SMEs are diversifying to beat high costs, maximise profits

Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil

These cooking appliances not only consume large amounts of fuel but also emit copious amounts of harmful greenhouse gases.

By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

Innovator makes clean cooking stove that uses recycled engine oil

Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors

Kahiga said a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) should be negotiated by the county and national governments

By Purity Mwangi, Amos Kiarie and Boniface Gikandi 1 year ago

Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors

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 1 year ago

Preserving the whales: Delicate balance for Kenya's Coast

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

The training by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is in response to the growing number of encounters between local fishermen and whales.

By Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

Fishermen get skills to free animals caught in nets

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