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Health officials on high alert as cholera breaks out in Meru

At least six cases have been reported at Lairang'i village in Tigania West sub-county.

By Phares Mutembei 1h ago

Health officials on high alert as cholera breaks out in Meru

Families living in colonial villages 60 years after independence

By Lydiah Nyawira And Amos Kiarie Jun. 2, 2023

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

The families have lived in deplorable conditions in the villages for decades with their efforts to be issued with title deeds to the land they occupy bearing little fruit.

By Lydiah Nyawira Jun. 1, 2023

Meru county boss, senator clash over deputy governor

Governor Kawira's allies say they read malice in the senator's pronouncement that he will oversight county funds to hold her accountable.

By Phares Mutembei May. 31, 2023

Meru county boss, senator clash over deputy governor

Central Kenya push for revenue share parity sparks resistance

Gachagua joins Mt Kenya leaders in reviving debate through Parliament. Leaders are pushing for more money to constituencies in Mt Kenya region.

By Ndung’u Gachane May. 31, 2023

Central Kenya push for revenue share parity sparks resistance

Man escapes 10-year sentence for rape over defective charge sheet

Mwangi appealed his conviction saying the case was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

By Purity Mwangi May. 30, 2023

Man escapes 10-year sentence for rape over defective charge sheet

Mt Kenya farmers hang on hope in Gachagua's fight against cartels

So far, there has been no progress, for example, in the coffee sub-sector with farmers earning 50 per cent less. Next month’s Meru meeting will pave way for major reforms.

By Ndung’u Gachane May. 28, 2023

Mt Kenya farmers hang on hope in Gachagua's fight against cartels

CS defends proposed housing fund levy

Mr Njeru said the government will ensure prudent management of the fund.

By Jane Mugambi May. 25, 2023

Man who killed for land gets 30 years after appeal

Justice Muya noted that the murder was gruesome as the deceased was hacked to death with a fork jembe following a land dispute.

By Purity Mwangi May. 25, 2023

Man who killed for land gets 30 years after appeal

Athletics stakeholders in Embu call for stiffer penalties to end doping

AK Embu branch boss Stephen Njeru wants MPs to pass a law that will ensure those who engage in drugs are not only banned but also jailed.

By Murithi Mugo May. 24, 2023

Athletics stakeholders in Embu call for stiffer penalties to end doping

Cracks emerge as Meru deputy governor's official vehicle "withdrawn"

Top county government officials deny claims the deputy governor's official car has been withdrawn, say the government is united.

By Phares Mutembei May. 24, 2023

Cracks emerge as Meru deputy governor's official vehicle "withdrawn"

Life sentence reduced to 30 years as murder convict wins appeal

The applicant killed his sister-in-law over a long-standing land dispute.

By Purity Mwangi May. 24, 2023

Life sentence reduced to 30 years as murder convict wins appeal

Kiambu to up hospital bed capacity to 3,208

Kiambu County government is planning to increase its hospital bed capacity to 3,208, from the current 1,608 beds before the end of the year, once six new health facilities are completed.

By Kamau Muthoni May. 24, 2023