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Lydiah Nyawira

Relief as Kirinyaga County deploys patient records system to ease access

Governor Anne Waiguru has deployed the use of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) to manage all medical facilities in the county.

By Lydiah Nyawira 24 days ago

Relief as Kirinyaga County deploys patient records system to ease access

We will not bow to pressure for Raila handshake - Ruto

We will not bow to pressure for Raila handshake - Ruto

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

Closure of iconic hotel looms over scouts' site

Closure of iconic hotel looms over scouts' site

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Hospitals stop admissions, move patients over NHIF fraud probe

Hospitals stop admissions, move patients over NHIF fraud probe

By Phares Mutembei and Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Patients transferred as hospitals shut down over NHIF fraud

Patients seeking services from hospitals in Meru and Kirinyaga counties left stranded after the facilities shut down and transferred patients to other facilities.

By Phares Mutembei, Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Patients transferred as hospitals shut down over NHIF fraud

Health, social projects top Mt Kenya counties' budget estimates

County Assemblies in Mt Kenya region to start public participation on the 2023/24 Budget estimates after receiving proposals from the executives.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Health, social projects top Mt Kenya counties' budget estimates

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

The governor also highlighted the establishment of two Konza Digital Skills Laboratories while emphasizing the support of the government in implementing housing projects.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

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

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

He said loans being given in this phase of the hustler programme range from Sh50,000 as the minimum amount and may grow up to Sh1 million.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

The families have lived in deplorable conditions in the villages for decades with their efforts to be issued with title deeds to the land they occupy bearing little fruit.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

The system will be akin to the National Education Management Information System (Nemis), which tracks an individual student's education records across classes.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 months ago

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

President William Ruto has announced that the National Land Commission (NLC) will no longer deal with land valuation for compensation over government projects.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 months ago

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke while inspecting the facility on Saturday said the world-class stadium will be hosting premium sports leagues as well as local leagues.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 months ago

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

CoG chair Anne Waiguru said counties are owed an accumulated amount of Sh125.8 billion in arrears for the months of January, February, March and April.

By Lydiah Nyawira 5 months ago

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

Wetang'ula said he was impressed with the plans to host scout MPs from around the world in June.

By Lydiah Nyawira 5 months ago

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

DP blames salary delays on debts

Deputy Governor Rigathi Gachagwa revealed that the debt inherited from the previous regime had matured, and called for urgent intervention.

By Lydiah Nyawira 5 months ago

DP blames salary delays on debts

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

As of September 30, 2022, all 47 counties reported pending bills amounting to Sh161.36 billion. CoB wants county leadership to take charge of the pending bills and ensure genuine ones are paid.

By Lydiah Nyawira 7 months ago

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

The fire has destroyed over 15,000 acres of the Aberdare National Park. KWS Director General says two people have died in incidents related to the forest fires.

By Lydiah Nyawira 7 months ago

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Governor Anne Waiguru has initiated the process of having the Sagana Industrial City gazetted as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

By Lydiah Nyawira 7 months ago

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o raised concern over high number of counties that used manual payroll during the period under review.

By Lydiah Nyawira 8 months ago

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

I will fight insecurity and complete stalled projects, Ruto vows

Ruto assured of the government's intervention to end perennial land conflict and clashes between ranchers and residents over pasture.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Boniface Gikandi 8 months ago

I will fight insecurity and complete stalled projects, Ruto vows

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Ruto said the government has been paying lawyers for matters that can be resolved out of court. National Assembly and Senate majority leaders welcomed the idea of out-of-court settlements.

By Lydiah Nyawira 8 months ago

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

The association's vice chairman Solomon Munene said the selection should be guided by performance of candidates in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Juliet Omelo 9 months ago

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

KPSA vice chairman Solomon Munene says Private secondary schools struggle to get Form One students because they are excluded from the process of selection, which is unfair.

By Lydiah Nyawira 9 months ago

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

Kawira said by going on with the impeachment, the MCAs had flouted their own Standing Orders (Standing Order No 90) which bars them from discussing a matter pending before the court.

By Lydiah Nyawira 9 months ago

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Central Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the land belonged to the Judiciary, the Roads ministry and State Department for Public Works.

By Lydiah Nyawira 9 months ago

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Bishop Muheria termed Mr Kuria's remarks as unfortunate and disrespectful.

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Apologise to Kenyans, Bishop Muheria tells Kuria on GMO remarks

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Court orders recounting of votes in five polling stations in Kieni, Nyeri County; MCA candidate Simon Mwangi is challenging Patrick Wachira's election. The vote recount will take place on November 22.

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Court orders recount of MCA votes in five polling stations in Kieni

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

He downplayed utterances by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga that there was disquiet in Kenya Kwanza coalition, following betrayal in the EALA nominations.

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua seeks truce with Mt Kenya billionaires on Raila's side

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Nyeri Finance and Economic Planning CEC Robert Thuo has served in the county government of Nyeri since 2015, when he was nominated by the late Governor Nderitu Gachagua

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Robert Thuo: Nyeri finance CEC who has been retained by four governors

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

White Rhino Hotel management had a loan of Sh295 million in November 2013 and an additional Sh175 million was advanced to them in April 2015.

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Century-old White Rhino Hotel up for auction over Sh670m loan

Church kicks off drive to aid drought-hit families

Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese has launched an initiative dubbed Hope4you to raise money and food items to assist families that have been affected by the ongoing drought.

By Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Church kicks off drive to aid drought-hit families

William Ruto: Sh50b hustlers' fund will be in operation in next two months

Kitty targets micro, small and medium enterprises and will give loans at low-interest rates. Raila Odinga blamed for the high food prices and cost of living in the country.

By Lydiah Nyawira 11 months ago

William Ruto: Sh50b hustlers' fund will be in operation in next two months

Kuti allies picked as Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo unveils Cabinet

The list of nominees includes politicians, former executives who served during the tenure of ex-Isiolo Governor Mohamed Kuti and allies who were heavily involved in his election campaign.

By Lydiah Nyawira 11 months ago

Kuti allies picked as Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo unveils Cabinet

Agony of pension contributors condemned to delays

With Sh200 monthly, most retirees get pension payments of as little as Sh8,000. For some, even the peanuts are yet to be credited to their accounts despite making several trips to NSSF.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago

Agony of pension contributors condemned to delays

Nyeri builds maternity wing to decongest referral facility

The 35-bed capacity facility at the Nyeri Town Health Centre will be set up for teens and young mothers to decongest Nyeri's referral hospital and improve service delivery.

By Lydiah Nyawira 11 months ago

Nyeri builds maternity wing to decongest referral facility

I left top World Bank job to build fintech start-up

Dr Wachira, a renowned academic working with the World Bank left his lucrative job to team up with a Kenyan entrepreneur and they have built a digital bank for the African diaspora.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

I left top World Bank job to build fintech start-up

KeNHA cancels Mau Mau road tender for Nyeri to Nyandarua

The proposedMau Mau road project would have destroyed the natural forest in the Aberdare ecosystem.

By Lydiah Nyawira, Boniface Gikandi 1 year ago

KeNHA cancels Mau Mau road tender for Nyeri to Nyandarua

I became nervous as I got closer to the Queen... and froze!

For the last 14 years, Nyambura has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that drastically changed her life.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

I became nervous as I got closer to the Queen... and froze!

Clerics call for tolerance and acceptance ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria shared a message of peace and reconciliation to the country stating that it was time to forgive and put aside the competitive nature of politics.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Clerics call for tolerance and acceptance ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in

PTE: It killed IEBC RO Gitobu, Serena almost succumbed to it

Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE) has 95 percent mortality rate.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

PTE: It killed IEBC RO Gitobu, Serena almost succumbed to it

High alert as gangs offering free rides steal from women

The gang members pose as passengers and target women travelling alone in the early morning, especially on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays when they could be in a rush to head to work or church.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Mose Sammy 1 year ago

High alert as gangs offering free rides steal from women

Raila forced to land in Oyugis as heavy rains pound Kisii rally venue

Raila Odinga's planned rally at Marani in Kisii County delayed on Tuesday for several hours following a heavy downpour.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Raila forced to land in Oyugis as heavy rains pound Kisii rally venue

Wilson airport closed off to public today due to military exercise

Domestic airlines that fly out of Wilson Airport in Nairobi, such as Safari Link Aviation, have as a result effected the changes.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Wilson airport closed off to public today due to military exercise

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