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Meru Governor fires Land CEC amid cracks in cabinet

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has sacked the Lands Executive Joy Karwitha weeks after the resignation of Marias Maranya as the Legal Affairs CEC.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-23 17:51:03

Meru Governor fires Land CEC amid cracks in cabinet

Nyandarua University takes shape with Sh1.3b first phase launch

By James Munyeki 2026-06-22 16:15:42

Ruto pledges more reforms, promises coffee farmers Sh300 per kilo

President William Ruto has pledged further coffee sector reforms aimed at raising farmers’ earnings to Sh250–Sh300 per kilogramme, boosting production and ensuring faster payments.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-22 15:42:18

Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims

Videos shared on X showed angry residents surrounding the buses, blocking their passage and demanding answers about the trip.

By Prestone Murunga 2026-06-20 13:15:40

Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims

Court blow to national govt on markets

The High Court has barred the national government from taking over four Kiambu markets, affirming that markets are a constitutionally devolved county function.

By George Njunge 2026-06-19 06:00:00

Nyandarua women groups to benefit from Sh26.4m

Some 60 women groups in Nyandarua county are set to benefit from Sh26.4 million Women Enterprise Fund to uplift their livelihood.

By James Munyeki 2026-06-17 18:55:31

Nyandarua women groups to benefit from Sh26.4m

Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks

PCEA Nyaragumu in Muguga, Kiambu County, have resolved a dispute that divided the congregation following a successful reconciliation meeting.

By David Njaaga 2026-06-16 09:45:00

Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks

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Don't poison the Mountain against Ruto, CS Ruku tells Gachagua

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused opposition leaders, led by Rigathi Gachagua, of trying to turn Mt Kenya East communities against President William Ruto.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-06-16 06:00:00

Don't poison the Mountain against Ruto, CS Ruku tells Gachagua

Nyandarua launches Jitume digital hub to drive innovation

Technopolis Development Authority has officially launched the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub at the Ol Kalou Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Nyandarua County.

By James Munyeki 2026-06-14 18:39:34

Nyandarua launches Jitume digital hub to drive innovation

More stocks of unsold teas are back in the warehouses over the levy

Tea warehouses in Mombasa are reportedly holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of the tea levy of Sh 2.28 per kilo destined for export.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-06-11 12:01:41

More stocks of unsold teas are back in the warehouses over the levy

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

Macadamia farmers are urging the government to temporarily lift the export ban on raw nuts, saying unsold stockpiles are growing and threatening their livelihoods.

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

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

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