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Murang'a ECDE tutors reject four-year fixed contract

Operations at the Murang’a County Government headquarters were disrupted after ECDE teachers camped at the entrance protesting over a new four-year renewable contract.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-06-09 14:41:31

Murang'a ECDE tutors reject four-year fixed contract

Macadamia farmers push for lifting of export ban as unsold nuts pile up

By Gitau Wanyoike 2026-06-05 06:00:00

Waiguru opts for modern social halls to enhance community gatherings

Waiguru said the halls are part of a broader county programme aimed at improving social and youth development infrastructure while creating organised spaces for community functions.

By GPS 2026-06-04 12:30:00

NGO's anti-gender violence drive wins praise

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga says community-driven prevention efforts offer a sustainable way of tackling gender-based violence by addressing harmful behaviours.

By Amos Kiarie 2026-06-04 00:00:00

NGO's anti-gender violence drive wins praise

Kiambu leaders react on Ebola quarantine center in Laikipa

A section of Kiambu leaders in united opposition have condemned the government for what they termed as careless handling of the Ebola pandemic

By George Njunge 2026-06-03 12:50:17

Kiambu leaders react on Ebola quarantine center in Laikipa

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Mt Kenya leaders accuse Ruto of ethnic profiling

Leaders allied to former DP Rigathi Gachagua have accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling and attempting to divide the Mt Kenya region.

By Ndungu Gachane And Irungu Wahome 2026-06-03 09:00:00

Mt Kenya leaders accuse Ruto of ethnic profiling

Kirinyaga announces plan to promote health workers to ward off strike

The county on Tuesday said the plan includes a budget that will facilitate promotions for the health workers in a bid to avoid a strike that might disrupt service delivery.

By GPS 2026-06-03 06:01:00

Kirinyaga announces plan to promote health workers to ward off strike

Families mourn loved ones as calm returns to Nanyuki town

Protests over a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base left two people dead, several injured and disrupted trade.

By Amos Kiarie 2026-06-03 01:00:00

Families mourn loved ones as calm returns to Nanyuki town

Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia

MPs from the Mount Kenya region have opposed reported plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County, calling for full transparency from the national government.

By Boniface Gikandi And Mike Kihaki 2026-05-29 13:45:01

Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia

Family seeks justice for Nyeri peanut roaster shot dead during protests

Family members demand justice after the groundnut vendor was allegedly shot dead by police during Monday's protests in Nyeri town

By Amos Kiarie 2026-05-26 16:20:00

Family seeks justice for Nyeri peanut roaster shot dead during protests

After being tear-gassed Mwangaza party lodges complaint against Meru police

The Umoja na Maendeleo Party, associated with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, has lodged a complaint over the violent disruption of its activities

By Phares Mutembei 2026-05-26 11:58:01

After being tear-gassed Mwangaza party lodges complaint against Meru police

Transport paralysis deepens as operators threaten an all-out strike

Transport in Nyeri and Murang’a was paralysed as matatu operators threatened a strike over fuel prices, triggering closures, stranded commuters and heightened security operations.

By Amos Kiarie And Boniface Gikandi 2026-05-26 09:00:00

Transport paralysis deepens as operators threaten an all-out strike

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Stop blame game: Uhuru warns government over rising cost of living, tribal politics

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration over the rising cost of living and tribal politics, urging leaders to focus on the economic challenges facing Kenyans.

By George Njunge 2026-05-26 09:00:00