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Inside Gachagua's meeting to tame Kuria as fight for Mt Kenya grows

DP met a section of Mt Kenya leaders to discuss Trade, Industry and Investment CS’s conduct as allies say they support a review of the performance of key senior government officials

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 day ago

Inside Gachagua's meeting to tame Kuria as fight for Mt Kenya grows

Joy for tea farmers in Nyeri as factories declare higher bonus

By Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion

Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion

By Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Why Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima donned dreadlocks for 70 years

Why Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima donned dreadlocks for 70 years

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 days ago

Water CS Wahome triggers storm as Mt Kenya leaders cry foul over funds

Water CS at loggerheads with her PS over management of water agencies as Mt Kenya leaders allege a scheme to divert funds from region’s projects.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2 days ago

Water CS Wahome triggers storm as Mt Kenya leaders cry foul over funds

Detective, government chemist seek to link man to activist's murder

The suspect is said to have lured his victim to the land they were fighting for before stabbing her multiple times.

By Phares Mutembei 6 days ago

Detective, government chemist seek to link man to activist's murder

Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital

The maternity hospital was built in partnership with Japan through the Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) and the County.

By Purity Mwangi 6 days ago

Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital

Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars

The small busy trading center along the Nyeri- Karatina highway has more than 20 liquor bars in operation.

By Purity Mwangi 9 days ago

Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars

Farmers up in arms over Nacada's classification of miraa as a drug

In a report released last week on the status of drug and substance abuse in Kenya, Nacada listed miraa, or khat, as one of the most abused drugs in the country.

By Phares Mutembei 9 days ago

Farmers up in arms over Nacada's classification of miraa as a drug

State breaks ground for 1,000 low-cost houses in Nyandarua

The project will begin with 100 units to be completed within a year at a cost of Sh250 million. The National Housing Corporation has committed to taking the project to the entire 47 counties.

By James Munyeki 10 days ago

State breaks ground for 1,000 low-cost houses in Nyandarua

Kenol-Sagana-Marua road far from completion

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration had attempted to rush against time to complete the Sh16.7 billion project before he left office but failed.

By Ndung’u Gachane 11 days ago

Kenol-Sagana-Marua road far from completion

Kirinyaga women turn to football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay

A group of women above 50 years from Mwea and Gichugu in Kirinyaga County are playing football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay and remain fit.

By Timothy Kariuki 11 days ago

Kirinyaga women turn to football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay

Relief for macadamia farmers as Linturi lifts ban on exports

CS Linturi has asked the processors to obtain requisite registration before venturing into the export market.

By Boniface Gikandi 11 days ago

Relief for macadamia farmers as Linturi lifts ban on exports

MPs: Why many government projects are stalling

Parliament's Housing and Public Works Committee wants all projects subjected to public participation before implementation to avoid wastage.

By Boniface Gikandi 11 days ago

MPs: Why many government projects are stalling

Wamatangi allocates Sh1.5 billion to construct new health facilities

Governor Kimani Wamatangi revealed that the county plans to build 13 new level three hospitals in various wards at a total cost of Sh650 million

By Fidelis Kabunyi 12 days ago

Wamatangi allocates Sh1.5 billion to construct new health facilities

My dad disowned me before I was born, Purity Nkatha tells of her struggle with Lupus

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body and its management seeks to reduce disease activity and organ damage.

By Ndung’u Gachane 14 days ago

My dad disowned me before I was born, Purity Nkatha tells of her struggle with Lupus

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

Amidst an outpouring of grief, the final send-off for the esteemed freedom fighter Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has been scheduled for September 22.

By Amos Kiarie 14 days ago

Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima's burial set for September 22

Energy PS Wachira hailed, sets eye on transforming energy sector

Speaking during Kamau's thanksgiving service in Kieni, Nyeri County, President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua praised the PS for his proactive engagement in politics and leadership.

By Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Energy PS Wachira hailed, sets eye on transforming energy sector

Mwana-Mukia residents in Ruiru in fear of looming floods

The residents regret that despite their persistent efforts to address their ongoing predicament, no measures have been taken to ensure the village's safety and habitability.

By Hudson Unguku 16 days ago

Mwana-Mukia residents in Ruiru in fear of looming floods

Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed

The church leaders were ordered to abandon the mass over claims they did not have proper documentation.

By Ndungu Gachane 16 days ago

Pastor Ezekiel's church in Nyeri closed

Politicians, rogue traders eye prime Delmonte land amid disputes

Given that Del Monte neighbours the controversial Kihiu Mwiri land-buying company whose leadership wrangles led to the deaths of 10 directors, the govt has been urged to take control of the situation.

By Ndung’u Gachane 16 days ago

Politicians, rogue traders eye prime Delmonte land amid disputes

Governor Mwangaza downplays differences with her deputy

Governor Mwangazi says the situation is not as bad as it has been made to appear.

By Phares Mutembei 18 days ago

Governor Mwangaza downplays differences with her deputy

Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years

The appellant was angry after learning that she was an adopted child after many years and later attacked her foster mother.

By Purity Mwangi 20 days ago

Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

Tetu MP said about 3,500 residents already registered for the programme.

By Amos Kiarie 20 days ago

2,500 targeted for Inua Jami listing in Tetu constituency

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