Court awards former Nyeri deputy governor Sh8m in salary arrears

Dr Caroline Karugu had sued governor Mutahi Kahiga and the County Secretary Benjamin Gachichio as the responsible officers withholding her salary without a just and lawful cause.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Gakuru inquest to resume as file returned to court

The inquest is looking into events surrounding a grisly accident in which the third governor of Nyeri, Wahome Gakuru, died at Makenji along the Kenol-Nairobi highway on November 7, 2017.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Archbishop Anthony Muheria: Don't burn Kenya because of elections

He singled out presidential candidates, in particular saying, a responsibility is bestowed on them to maintain peace and order even if the election results go against them.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

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Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Commission warns politicians and agents against disrupting the tallying process. Raila and Ruto agents trade barbs amid deep mistrust and allegations of rigging

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Gachagua, Kahiga to know their fate in death inquiry after the elections

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga will know whether they will testify in a hearing on the death of a former county boss after the August 9 elections.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Court told former KDF soldier doubted paternity of children, sought DNA test

Farrizanah Syombua said the test carried out in 2019 at the Government Chemist indicated Major Peter Mugure had sired the kids.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago

Raila: I can't boycott election when I'm clearly in the lead

Odinga wondered: "How am I supposed to quit a race in which I am leading with up to 65 per cent and projected to hit 70 per cent by the election date?"

By Nderitu Gichure and Jane Mugambi 3 years ago

Smallholder factories to pay tea farmers higher amounts earlier

69 factories are currently in the middle of an annual ritual to declare second payment rates with boards of at least four having already approved better rates than last year's.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Karua says Azimio seeking to field one candidate per seat

Raila Odinga said the move to field one candidate would boost their chances of winning many positions under the Azimio banner.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Court allows dependants to split rent income in row over building

All eight original shareholders and owners of the building passed on without benefitting from their investment.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Martha Karua builds case for Azimio in pledge to end corruption

Karua outlined plans to bolster the country's agricultural, manufacturing, housing, and industrial growth and expressed optimism that Raila's government will improve all the sectors.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

High Court rules Democratic Party is lawfully in Kenya Kwanza

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal had ruled that some party officials had taken DP into the alliance without proper consultations.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Nyeri leaders differ over running of renamed Mwai Kibaki Hospital

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Othaya MP Gichuki Mugambi clashed during the funeral service of the late Karima ward representative Reuben Wahome.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Teacher faces jail for contempt, failure to readmit 20 students

Judge says school administration should have challenged order in court.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

State strikes deal with China and India for avocado market

Kenya produces over 240,000 tonnes of avocado, but only 85 tonnes is for export. Sale of immature avocados said to be a major challenge at the international market.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Ruto campaigns in Nyeri, claims Raila is hiding behind Karua

Ruto yesterday told off his Azimio la Umoja One Kenya rival Raila Odinga for using his running mate Martha Karua to spearhead campaigns in Central Kenya.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

Mwai Kibaki Level Six hospital in Othaya has unveiled its own morgue, the biggest in Mt Kenya, with a capacity to hold 300 bodies.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Foundation launches Sh5m Tvet scholarship

Optiven Foundation has launched a Sh5 million scholarship targeting 40 students in Technical and Vocational Training Institutes.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Court ruling that may end eight-year battle for control of Nyeri land buying firm

Over 3,000 shareholders of a land-buying company in Nyeri have a reason to smile after the High Court declared a set of directors as legally in office.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Thieves steal transformer at Kibaki's home three days after burial

A power transformer that serves Mwai Kibaki's residence and the neighbouring homes in Kanyange Village, Othaya Sub-County was vandalised three days after his burial.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

Magoha orders schools to admit students with uniforms that resemble those of the institutions.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Kibaki sendoff: Colourful final drive to Mt Kenya through roads, highways he built

National Youth Service (NYS) officers were deployed for crowd control within the grounds and outside, body was removed from the hearse and placed on the military gun carrier.

By Wainaina Ndung'u, Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Mwai Kibaki: The final bow (Photos)

The hearse escorted by the military travelled by road traversing Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Nyeri Counties to the Othaya Approved School Grounds

By Dennis Tarus, Ndung'u Gachane, Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

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Mwai Kibaki's final lap of honour in the city he called home

Emilio Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's avowed economic redeemer and gentle giant of politics takes a final bow before the city where he started his political career.

By Jacob Ngetich and Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

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Kibaki's classmate, 94, recalls friendship dating back to 1941

Their relationship dates backs to 1941 when they met at Karima Mission School, presently Karima High school.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Mt Kenya coffee farmers set for windfall from direct export sales

Officials credit good performance to better bean grades, increased production, and increased direct sales overseas.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Othaya town in mourning over death of a hero

At his home village of Gatuyaini, where the former Head of State was born 90 years ago, residents gathered in small groups, discussing in low tones as they tried to come to terms with the sad news.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Seven accused of conducting FGM in Nyeri detained for three days

A court in Nyeri has allowed the State to hold seven people accused of subjecting eight minors to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for another three days.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Police probe FGM ring leaders, parents colluding to cut girls

The perpetrators took advantage of the two-month school holiday after their ceremonies were disrupted in December by the new school calendar.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Police probe parents, FGM ring leaders colluding to cut girls

Fears of a thriving underground female circumcision ring were rife yesterday in Central Kenya following the arrest of seven suspects.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Governor Wahome Gakuru inquest adjourned to await court decision

Mutahi Kahiga and Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua got a reprieve after a court temporarily adjourned proceedings in the inquest of Governor Wahome Gakuru.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Reprieve for Wambora after court vacates orders for his arrest, sentencing

Wambora had been sued by the Kenya County Government Workers Union after the county government failed to remit its members' statutory deductions.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Win for squatters in Nyeri as church to carve 600 acres in land battle

The Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri trustees will hive off 600 acres from its expansive Hill Farm.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Nyeri farmer loses four sheep after wild animal night attack

A farmer in Mathira, Nyeri County is counting her losses after wild animals attacked and killed four of her sheep on Tuesday night.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Governor Martin Wambora to be sentenced tomorrow for contempt

Last week, Justice Njagi Marete ordered the OCS Nyeri Police Station to arrest the governor and three other county officials for contempt.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Kioni warns MCAs who switched parties, paid nomination fees

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has warned MCAs who switched loyalty and paid nomination fees to contest on different parties.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

We have not issued direct tickets, UDA assures aspirants

The party's election board chairman Antony Mwaura said UDA has not settled on any individual and all aspirants will be subjected to primaries.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Nyeri Governor Kahiga, Mathira MP Gachagua seek court order revision in inquest

The two have moved to the High Court seeking a revision of a ruling summoning them to testify in the inquest of late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

Sh100 million Coffee Development Fund proposed

The Bill will further address the low production and provision of farm input on credit.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago

First Kenyan to go public about HIV positive status mourned as 'hero'

Muriuki, who declared his HIV status in 1987, was eulogised as a brave icon for demonstrating love for others by disclosing his condition.

By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago