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Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status

Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-04-02 14:20:28

Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status

County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-03-31 11:17:29

Raiders kill one, steal animals just after Murkomen's tour

The rustlers reportedly went away with about 200 heads of cattle.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-03-28 13:41:16

Why Wote Diocese Bishop Paul Kariuki has resigned

Bishop Kariuki, who has been battling health challenges in recent years, steps down after a relatively short tenure.

By Mate Tongola 2026-03-25 16:48:23

Why Wote Diocese Bishop Paul Kariuki has resigned

Farmers trained on smart agriculture

The programme facilitates knowledge exchange, enhances resilience and promotes sustainable development by leveraging extensive networks and expertise.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-03-24 11:42:20

Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead

Heavy rainfall experienced in most parts of the country in the last 24 hours has left two children dead.

By Stephen Nzioka 2026-03-22 13:01:39

Makueni overnight heavy downpour leaves two dead

Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo

NPS deploys multi-agency security team to restore order in Meru, Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia counties following rising banditry, cattle rustling cases, urges residents to cooperate.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-03-21 13:29:34

Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo

Kenya turns to solar power to cut water costs by 90pc in parched Ukambani

Govt deploys solar-powered pumping systems across 15 water projects in the Lower Eastern region to cut operational costs by more than 90 per cent and supply water to at least 150,000 residents.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-18 17:15:00

Kenya turns to solar power to cut water costs by 90pc in parched Ukambani

Mua residents seek end to attacks by hyenas and leopards

The Rotary Club of Athi Kapiti, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have stepped up to address the rising threats posed by hyenas and leopards in Mua

By John Muia 2026-03-16 14:19:28

Mua residents seek end to attacks by hyenas and leopards

Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households

Many households have sold off productive assets such as livestock and are now unable to recover without sustained support.

By Selina Mutua 2026-03-11 08:30:00

Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households

Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign

Livestock farmers in Kitui County have taken advantage of the subsidised livestock vaccination campaign rolled out by the county government to prevent diseases and loss of animals

By Philip Muasya 2026-03-10 12:21:26

Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign

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Poisoned by oil spill: Residents face sicknesses, death as KPC windfall delays

Residents of Thange in Makueni County face sickness, death, and environmental devastation from a decade-old oil spill in the River Thange, worsened by delays in KPC interventions.

By Standard Team 2026-03-08 11:10:00

Poisoned by oil spill: Residents face sicknesses, death as KPC windfall delays

Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term

The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.

By Erastus Mulwa 2026-03-02 17:00:00