Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi arrested while leading protests
Ex-Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi arrested during anti-gov't protests, in custody at Nyahururu Police Station, Sub-County Commander Jackline Gacheri says.
By James Munyeki 8 months ago
Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi arrested while leading protests
Traders repackage illicit brew in branded liquor bottles to evade arrest
Traders in Nyahururu, Laikipia county have resorted to repackaging the illicit brew in branded liquor bottles in the forest to escape the police dragnet.
By Julius Chepkwony and James Munyeki 9 months ago
Traders repackage illicit brew in branded liquor bottles to evade arrest
St Mary's Kinango pupil dead, 23 admitted to hospital
One pupil of St Mary Primary school, Nyandarua County, has died, 23 admitted in hospital after complaining of headache, chest and stomach pain.
By James Munyeki 9 months ago
St Mary's Kinango pupil dead, 23 admitted to hospital
Ruto defends higher taxation to help him fulfill campaign pledges
Speaking at Engineer town in Nyandarua County, Ruto said that his administration had many pledges and to fulfill them resources are needed.
By James Munyeki and Kennedy Gichuhi 9 months ago
Ruto defends higher taxation to help him fulfill campaign pledges
Nakuru, Nairobi homes of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga raided
Police raid homes of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga in Nakuru, Nairobi, and Laikipia, arrest some workers; the motive is yet to be established.
By James Munyeki 10 months ago
Nakuru, Nairobi homes of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga raided
Gachagua tells Odinga to forget 'handshake' and embrace the bipartisan talks
Gachagua challenged Opposition leader Raila Odinga to embrace the talks initiated by President William Ruto and forget about a 'handshake'.
By James Munyeki 10 months ago
Gachagua tells Odinga to forget 'handshake' and embrace the bipartisan talks
State urged to honour fallen icon's wish on Kimathi burial
The family and some leaders from Mt Kenya region said giving Kimathi a decent burial will be a honour to his late widow Mukami.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and JameS Munyeki 10 months ago
State urged to honour fallen icon's wish on Kimathi burial
Hope for farmers as new Sh500m potato cooling plant opens doors
President Ruto commissioned the cooling plant at Ol Kalou town two weeks ago. Construction of the plant began in 2019 under Governor Francis Kimemia's leadership.
By James Munyeki 10 months ago
Hope for farmers as new Sh500m potato cooling plant opens doors
Farmers benefit from Sh30m fund
Farmers in Laikipia County have received funds worth Sh30 million from the World Bank under the Kenya Climate Smart Programme.
By James Munyeki 11 months ago
Farmers benefit from Sh30m fund
Nyandarua MCAs back borrowing plan to cure pay delays
Led by Finance committee chairman Zachary Njeru, the ward reps said the decision to borrow has been necessitated by unprecedented late disbursement of funds by National Treasury.
By James Munyeki 11 months ago
Nyandarua MCAs back borrowing plan to cure pay delays
Senior police officer stabbed to death at a 'changaa' den in Laikipia.
Rumuruti Deputy OCS Peter Wandera was killed as he confronted an illicit brewer in a 'changaa' den at Maundu ni Meri village in Laikipia West constituency on Thursday night at around 7pm.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Senior police officer stabbed to death at a 'changaa' den in Laikipia.
Azimio lays ground for people's baraza in Nakuru and Nyandarua
Azimio has so far held three rallies in Nairobi where the leaders criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for failure to deliver election promises.
By Kennedy Gachuhi and JameS Munyeki 1 year ago
Azimio lays ground for people's baraza in Nakuru and Nyandarua
Baby at centre of Akorino twins' paternity row dies in hospital
The baby, delivered at the same hospital a week ago, is said to have succumbed to an illness
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Baby at centre of Akorino twins' paternity row dies in hospital
Protest after bandits kill man, 24, in Salama, Laikipia County
Angry residents staged a demonstration protesting escalating cases of insecurity in the area that led to the death of the deceased.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Protest after bandits kill man, 24, in Salama, Laikipia County
Kikuyu Council of Elders seeks to reconcile Ruto, Uhuru
Kiama Kia Ama Association Chairman Ndungu Gaithuma said for the sake of the community's unity and future political engagements, they need to reunite the leaders.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Kikuyu Council of Elders seeks to reconcile Ruto, Uhuru
Appeal to resettle 10,000 evicted from Marmanet Forest
More than 10,000 former settlers live in deplorable conditions in Laikipia West informal settlements three decades after being flushed out of the forest.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Appeal to resettle 10,000 evicted from Marmanet Forest
Unknown people break into hospital morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
The body of the deceased was later recovered dumped inside a septic tank within the hospital premises.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Unknown people break into hospital morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
Nyandarua: Unknown people break into morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
The body of the deceased was later recovered dumped inside a septic tank within the hospital premises.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua: Unknown people break into morgue, steal body of 10-year-old boy
Interior CS Kindiki orders herders out of Laikipia, Mwingi and Kitui
The CS said that a crack operation has been launched to back up the directive until the last herder is driven out.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Interior CS Kindiki orders herders out of Laikipia, Mwingi and Kitui
How drought has affected circumcision of boys in Laikipia
This process was usually done the traditional way until a few years ago when most parents started preferring to take their children to hospital for the cut.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
How drought has affected circumcision of boys in Laikipia
Bandits steal 200 sheep, injure pupil in Laikipia
Security officers drawn from Security Operation Groups (SOG) are pursuing the raiders.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Bandits steal 200 sheep, injure pupil in Laikipia
Teachers want sanitary towels to be exempt from taxes
The Kenya Women Teachers Association has asked the government to zero-rate sanitary towels to enable more girls, especially those from poor homes, to afford them.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Teachers want sanitary towels to be exempt from taxes
Nyandarua County Assembly approves CEC nominees
Nyandarua County Assembly has approved Governor Kiarie Badilisha's County Executive Cabinet (CEC) nominees.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua County Assembly approves CEC nominees
Outrage as 71 staff join MCAs for Coast trip
According to sources, each staff is entitled to Sh14,000 per day as per diem, which brings to a total amount to Sh7 million, excluding transport
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Outrage as 71 staff join MCAs for Coast trip
Nyandarua County to carry out staff headcount, says governor
Speaking to the press at his Ol Kalou town office, governor Badilisha noted that the county lacked a dependable, harmonised and definite record on the number of its employees.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua County to carry out staff headcount, says governor
Potato farmers decry exploitation by middlemen despite new rules
Many farmers now fear they will continue to make losses and now want the relevant government agencies to intervene.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Potato farmers decry exploitation by middlemen despite new rules
Man stabbed to death in fight over 'kangara' bill
Residents claim the victim bled profusely and succumbed to the injuries.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Man stabbed to death in fight over 'kangara' bill
Why Kimemia, Kinyanjui were conspicuously missing from successors' swearings-in
Outgoing Nakuru and Nyandarua governors on Thursday, August 25 skipped the swearing-in of their successors.
By Steve Mkawale and James Munyeki 1 year ago
Why Kimemia, Kinyanjui were conspicuously missing from successors' swearings-in
Laikipia governor-elect promises to reinstate sacked doctors
The governor-elect who is set to be sworn in on Thursday promised to meet with the doctors to discuss the matter.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Laikipia governor-elect promises to reinstate sacked doctors
Morata may help Atltico Madrid complete its attack
Atletico Madrid's biggest addition to its squad this season may end up being a player who already belonged to the club.
By Steve Mkawale, Kennedy Gachuhi and James Munyeki 1 year ago
Morata may help Atltico Madrid complete its attack
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My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls
The next giant leap is making economics the main issue of the General Election, which we must add is forced by circumstances like the Ukrainian war, Covid-19 joblessness and unfavourable weather.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
My silent fears ahead of August 9 polls
Why Narc Kenya candidate quit governor's race in Laikipia
The decision, they said, had been made after traversing the county and listening to Azimio leaders.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Why Narc Kenya candidate quit governor's race in Laikipia
Ndiritu Muriithi promises water project if he's re-elected governor
Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has urged residents to re-elect him so he can complete the projects he initiated, including implementing the county water master plan.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Ndiritu Muriithi promises water project if he's re-elected governor
Azimio's Sh6,000 pledge to the needy a hoax, DP now says
Ruto said the Jubilee government set the foundation of development but Raila sabotaged their economic plan and the Big 4 Agenda with the handshake.
By James Munyeki, Bradley Sikolia 1 year ago
Azimio's Sh6,000 pledge to the needy a hoax, DP now says
Nyandarua man surrenders 20,000 rolls of bhang to authorities
The man while surrendering the bhang prayed for forgiveness adding that he had ruined the lives of many youths in the region.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Nyandarua man surrenders 20,000 rolls of bhang to authorities
Why Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate after just 2 weeks
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate Engineer Joseph Mungai Mbugua.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Why Governor Francis Kimemia has dropped his running mate after just 2 weeks
Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift
Residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County are excited over the Sh128 million upgrade of the town that is the county headquarters.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift
Three aspirants determined to deny Francis Kimemia second term
The race for the Nyandarua County governor seat is seen as one of the most contested in the Mt Kenya region.
By Steve Mkawale and James Munyeki 1 year ago
Three aspirants determined to deny Francis Kimemia second term
ECDE teachers to earn better pay under new hiring terms
Tutors given new contracts on permanent and pensionable terms, and will earn Sh10,000 per month. New scheme of service to also provide teachers with opportunities for career progression.
By James Munyeki 1 year ago
ECDE teachers to earn better pay under new hiring terms
Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has picked a running mate to replace his deputy.
By James Munyeki and Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman
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