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Muriithi Mugo

Stakeholders urge farmers to go for crops that thrive in harsh times

Dr Roy Mugiira observed that the BT Cotton released to farmers and in its fifth cycle of cultivation is safe and has passed through safety checks before approval.

By Muriithi Mugo 26 days ago

Stakeholders urge farmers to go for crops that thrive in harsh times

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

By Muriithi Mugo and Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Teacher dies by suicide after alarming Facebook post

Teacher dies by suicide after alarming Facebook post

By Muriithi Mugo 2 months ago

Equity bank opens new branch in Kiritiri market

Equity bank opens new branch in Kiritiri market

By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago

Agency launches awareness drive on unclaimed assets

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has embarked on a sensitisation campaign in Embu county to ensure residents seek unclaimed assets that stand at Sh63 billion nationally.

By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago

Agency launches awareness drive on unclaimed assets

Second chance as 64 teen mothers to resume high school

The programme dubbed "Restoring Hope for the Teenage Mothers" seeks to empower girls who dropped out of school after they became pregnant.

By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago

Second chance as 64 teen mothers to resume high school

Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown

The two were among a group of four men who had gone to the quarry to harvest concrete and other building materials when they decided to swim before embarking on the Job.

By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago

Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown

It was a waste; leaders say of Raila-Ruto talks report

The release of the long-awaited report by the National Dialogue Committee, promising potential recommendations to alleviate the high cost of living, has sparked swift and critical reactions.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago

It was a waste; leaders say of Raila-Ruto talks report

Hydro power output low despite downpour

Cost of power not likely to go down soon as electricity generation scaled down to maximise water storage. Maximum levels of water at Masinga Dam expected in four months if rains continue.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

Hydro power output low despite downpour

AP officers injured in Embu road accident

Four administration police officers sustained minor injuries after their lorry veered off the road at Kwa Macembe along Embu - Kiritiri road in Embu County on Thursday.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

AP officers injured in Embu road accident

Family, officials mourn pathologist who defied plot to cover up murders

Former Health Executive Joan Mwende described Njue as an industrious professional who was instrumental in the set-up of the oncology department at the referral hospital.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

Family, officials mourn pathologist who defied plot to cover up murders

Former Government Pathologist Moses Njue dies

Former Government Pathologist and CEO at Embu Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital Moses Njue passed on aged 60.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

Former Government Pathologist Moses Njue dies

Association says nurses key in UHC roll out

KPNA President Michael Nyongesa said that the government has not involved the nurses in promotive and preventive care.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

Association says nurses key in UHC roll out

'Guitar ya Karish': Musician MCA Karish marks 40 years with youth project

Veteran musician Newton Kariuki, popularly known as Karish, celebrated 40 years in the industry by donating a guitar and offering a recording deal to upcoming artistes.

By Muriithi Mugo 5 months ago

'Guitar ya Karish': Musician MCA Karish marks 40 years with youth project

Violence, teen pregnancies, and HIV threat to Embu girls

Most affected girls are those between 10 - 14 years, reports show.

By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago

Violence, teen pregnancies, and HIV threat to Embu girls

Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges

Lawyer Muchangi Gichugu submitted that the two brothers hailed from a poor background and urged the court to grant them lenient bond terms.

By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago

Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges

Government plans to use Bamboo to achieve forest cover

The National government has picked bamboo as a critical resource towards achieving the 30 percent tree cover strategy by 2032 and a key driver towards green growth.

By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago

Government plans to use Bamboo to achieve forest cover

State contemplates punishment for Kenyans who fail to pick printed passports

Kindiki has warned the government is contemplating to take action amid efforts to clear backlog of the documents that have been lying at the immigration department for months.

By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago

State contemplates punishment for Kenyans who fail to pick printed passports

Fire razes dormitory at Seven Forks Primary School, Embu

The fire was put out by KenGen fire engines before it could spread to the nearby teachers' quarters.

By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago

Fire razes dormitory at Seven Forks Primary School, Embu

Embu MCAs accuse service board of soliciting bribes from job seekers

Embu MCAs have accused the Public Service Board members of soliciting and demanding bribes from jobseekers for the last 10 years in exchange for employment.

By Muriithi Mugo 8 months ago

Embu MCAs accuse service board of soliciting bribes from job seekers

Former Tharaka Nithi governor aspirant found dead in his car

Police recover the businessman's gun and several rounds of ammunition, plus a spent cartridge. Initial investigations point to a case of suicide, according to the police.

By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago

Former Tharaka Nithi governor aspirant found dead in his car

Linturi asks farmers to up returns by adding value to their exports

State determined to help farmers increase food production through loans and subsidies. Farmers to comply with quality and food safety standards, especially for global markets.

By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago

Linturi asks farmers to up returns by adding value to their exports

Linturi asks farmers to seek credit to build value addition capacity

"We will ensure a timely disbursement of fertilizer that will cost less than sh3,000, this will boost farmer's earnings this year," the CS said.

By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago

Linturi asks farmers to seek credit to build value addition capacity

Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned youth in Mt Kenya region to desist from joining the Mungiki sect, warning that government will be tough on them

By Ndungu Gachane and Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago

Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says

Madaraka Day preparations: KDF holds its first full rehearsal in Embu

The Moi Stadium, Embu structural construction is 90 percent complete and ready to host Madaraka Day celebrations.

By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago

Madaraka Day preparations: KDF holds its first full rehearsal in Embu

High taxation force consumers to drink illicit liquor

Through its chairperson Eric Githua, the association said the war against counterfeits and illicit brews cannot be won if the government does not revise the taxes.

By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago

High taxation force consumers to drink illicit liquor

Constituencies suffering from unfair resource allocation - Manyatta MP

MP Mukunji said constituencies in Central region were struggling due to the high population as compared to others parts of the country.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Constituencies suffering from unfair resource allocation - Manyatta MP

Murder most foul: Father, son killed by unknown assailants in Embu

One of the villagers confided that a relative of the murdered men, identified as Ernest Nyaga disappeared mysteriously over what residents believe was due to a land dispute.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Murder most foul: Father, son killed by unknown assailants in Embu

KTDA boss orders reversal of farmers' erroneous deductions

Farmers had protested the deduction of Sh500 per bag of 50 kilogrammes (kgs) of fertiliser which was effected this month.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

KTDA boss orders reversal of farmers' erroneous deductions

DP Gachagua maintains talks must be through Parliament

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the government is not ready for any handshake with Azimkio's Raila Odinga.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

DP Gachagua maintains talks must be through Parliament

National and County staff clash over houses in Embu

This comes after an incident where an Embu County employee was evicted from a house for failing to pay sh200,000 to the management of government houses.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

National and County staff clash over houses in Embu

Report says over half of county's pending bills not genuine

A team picked to audit the bills says Sh422 million was not supported by any documentation, while Sh419 million projects had been abandoned or had not started at all.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Report says over half of county's pending bills not genuine

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 1 year ago

Government bans irrigation as residents fight over scarce water

Irrigation farming banned in Embu and Kirinyaga as water levels decrease

Residents of Mbeere South in Embu county complained after three permanent rivers, Thiba, Nyamindi, and Rupingazi, went dry for the first time in history.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Irrigation farming banned in Embu and Kirinyaga as water levels decrease

Boarding schools buckling under expensive electricity, water bills

Principals and Boards of Management (BoM) are worried about the high cost of electricity and water bills to run their schools.

By Phares Mutembei, Boniface Gikandi and Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Boarding schools buckling under expensive electricity, water bills

Children in Mbeere and Mandera drop out of school as drought bites

Leaders say that many children had dropped out of school for lack of food and water as some go for days without food in their homes.

By Muriithi Mugo and Ibrahim Adan 1 year ago

Children in Mbeere and Mandera drop out of school as drought bites

Embu's 20,000-seater stadium to be ready for Madaraka Day celebrations

PS Omollo who led a team from various state departments on an inspection tour of the grounds, said the contractors will be compelled to work day and night to beat the deadlines.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Embu's 20,000-seater stadium to be ready for Madaraka Day celebrations

Embu Stadium construction to take less than five months, PS Omollo

Embu stadium that will host Madaraka fete will be an ultramodern facility sitting 20,000 people, Interior PS Omollo says, pledging to finish project in 5 months.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Embu Stadium construction to take less than five months, PS Omollo

NG-CDF seeks to use more on bursaries due to poverty

Mbeere North Constituency Development Fund Committee is requesting permission to use Sh50 million for bursaries.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

NG-CDF seeks to use more on bursaries due to poverty

The return of illicit alcohol to Eastern Region

A new product in the market Known as 'Unga' comes in the form of a thick, potent, porridge-like mixture and goes for between Sh 80 and 100 for a litre

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

The return of illicit alcohol to Eastern Region

Businessman in hospital after thugs spray his car with bullets

The businessman escaped death by a whisker when gunmen trailed him, and shot him about four times as he slowed at a speed bump.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Businessman in hospital after thugs spray his car with bullets

MCA-elect, wife tortured by thugs after home raid yields only Sh10k

An MCA elect at the County Assembly of Embu says his life is in danger.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

MCA-elect, wife tortured by thugs after home raid yields only Sh10k

Cecily Mbarire reshuffles senior officials

Two days after the formation of a task force to help in a 100 days' delivery promise, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has sent several senior officials on compulsory leave.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Cecily Mbarire reshuffles senior officials

Governor Cecily Mbarire to work from campus over poor state of county offices

Renovations at the office were initiated by the previous regime few months to the elections, with allegations that former governor Martin Wambora spent most of his time in Nairobi.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

Governor Cecily Mbarire to work from campus over poor state of county offices

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