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Lawyers: Blame government for low tea bonuses, not factory directors

Lawyers have heaped the blame on the government for the low bonus payments, a major source of frustration for the farmers.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-10-29 10:06:47

Lawyers: Blame government for low tea bonuses, not factory directors

Nyeri irrigation project targets 834 acres, 1,668 households

By David Njaaga 2026-10-28 15:30:00

When the journey to and from home becomes endurance test

The situation has left many residents effectively cut off from reliable transport, with public service vehicles avoiding some sections of the route.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2026-10-28 10:30:00

Ruto allies in new bid to market state projects in Mt Kenya

The public servants drawn from the region urged residents to shun political rhetoric fronted by the opposition that the Kenya Kwanza government has not delivered.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-24 11:13:19

Ruto allies in new bid to market state projects in Mt Kenya

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Of Uhuru's advice and rat allegations: Gatundu mortuary's unending saga

The question of how the dead are handled at the public facility has returned to the centre of public debate, following allegations rats ate up a body being held at the old mortuary.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2026-10-23 12:15:00

Of Uhuru's advice and rat allegations: Gatundu mortuary's unending saga

Family demands justice after son drowns in hotel's swimming pool

A family from Kangoya village is demanding justice and answers following the drowning of their 12-year-old son at Arbbor Hotel along Kamiti road.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2026-10-22 11:53:48

Family demands justice after son drowns in hotel's swimming pool

MoH dispute with Murang'a lands in court as digital system switches off

On Friday, the county government lodged a suit in court seeking restoration of the Afya Ke, because documents of the patients had disappeared from the system.

By Nancy Gitonga and Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-20 06:34:00

MoH dispute with Murang'a lands in court as digital system switches off

Health services disrupted in Murang'a after digital system shutdown

Kangata said the shutdown had occurred despite assurances from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that the crucial platform would not be switched off.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-15 11:24:28

Health services disrupted in Murang'a after digital system shutdown

Murang'a Assembly gets new clerk after recruitment process

Murang’a County Assembly appoints Annie Macharia as its new clerk following a competitive recruitment process.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-14 14:19:35

Murang'a Assembly gets new clerk after recruitment process

New one-stop treatment brings relief to patients

Under the M-Care programme, patients will no longer be directed to different clinics for separate conditions.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-12 12:24:15

New one-stop treatment brings relief to patients

Murang'a postpones tree-planting exercise over failed rains

Mazingira Day: Murang’a County postpones tree-planting exercise due to failed rains; 250,000 seedlings were to be planted in one hour.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-10 12:50:13

Murang'a postpones tree-planting exercise over failed rains

Replace Kaguku market contractor immediately, DP Kindiki orders

Inspecting the facility, Kindiki noted that the contractor had fallen severely behind schedule, leaving local traders waiting for a modern trading space.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-08 15:05:07

Replace Kaguku market contractor immediately, DP Kindiki orders

Kirinyaga coffee production rises as farmers increase investment

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga are spending more on their farms as higher payments lift production, with 68 growers earning more than Sh1 million each last season.

By David Njaaga 2026-10-07 12:22:00