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Mary Wambui

Nyeri Catholic church property torched

Police in Nyeri are investigating the cause of a huge fire that broke out in a forest owned by the Catholic Church on Sunday.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Nyeri Catholic church property torched

Concerns over dumping of bodies in Central Kenya

Concerns over dumping of bodies in Central Kenya

By MARY WAMBUI AND LYDIAH NYAWIRA 8 years ago

Central Kenya leaders hold prayers for Ruto, Sang over ICC cases

Central Kenya leaders hold prayers for Ruto, Sang over ICC cases

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

KTN, KTN News viewers awarded

KTN, KTN News viewers awarded

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Audit shows Kirinyaga County paid firm Sh1.2 million to maintain Facebook account

"The amount involved was clearly stated in the Auditor General's report but the work was much more than that of analysing the page. It included generating material including site visits to Kirinyaga and updating the contents on the page," Mr Murimi said.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Audit shows Kirinyaga County paid firm Sh1.2 million to maintain Facebook account

Nacada: We have 2.65 million drug addicts in Kenya

Kenya has a staggering 2.65 million drug addicts and only four public rehabilitation centres, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (Nacada) has said.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Nacada: We have 2.65 million drug addicts in Kenya

Drive to take teen mothers back to school

A girls' empowerment programme to assist teenagers who drop out of school due to pregnancy has been launched in Nyeri County.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Drive to take teen mothers back to school

Eight perish in grisly accident along Karatina-Nairobi highway

Eight people died and scores were injured after a tragic accident involving three lorries in Kirinyaga County on Thursday night.

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Eight perish in grisly accident along Karatina-Nairobi highway

Woman denies assaulting husband

A woman who allegedly severed her husband's manhood in Nyeri County has been charged in court.

By mary wambui 8 years ago

Woman denies assaulting husband

Nyeri county officials on graft charges move to secure jobs

Three top county officials facing corruption-related charges have petitioned the High Court to issue orders prohibiting the chief magistrate’s court from handling the suit against them.

By mary wambui 8 years ago

Nyeri county officials on graft charges move to secure jobs

Court rules Economic Stimulus Programme nurses to keep working

Murang'a County nurses working under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) have been directed to continue working on a contract basis for the next one month.

By Mary Wambui and Nderitu Gichure 8 years ago

Court rules Economic Stimulus Programme nurses to keep working

Embu County to pay sacked Secretary Sh12.8 million

The High Court in Nyeri has ordered Embu County government to pay former county secretary Margaret Lorna Kariuki Sh12.8 million for unlawful dismissal.

By mary wambui 8 years ago

Embu County to pay sacked Secretary Sh12.8 million

Kirinyaga locals' sigh of relief as beer plant destroyed

Early this week, irate residents of Kagumo and Ndimi raided Munyiri Special Honey Limited with the sole intention of destroying their Munyiri and Njuki brands of beer.

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Kirinyaga locals' sigh of relief as beer plant destroyed

Villagers burn shop belonging to suspected bhang peddler in Nyeri

Irate residents of Mung'aria village in Tetu sub-county on Tuesday evening set ablaze a shop belonging to a suspected drug peddler.

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Villagers burn shop belonging to suspected bhang peddler in Nyeri

A mother's agony as illicit brews take a toll on families

For Mercy Njoki of Ndunduini in Kirinyaga East Sub-County, the ongoing government crackdown on illicit brews is godsend.

By Munene Kamau and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

A mother's agony as illicit brews take a toll on families

Case of suspected poacher resumes in Nyeri court

A Nyeri court yesterday heard the case of a man accused of being in illegal possession of wildlife trophies at the Aberdare National Park.

By mary wambui 8 years ago

Case of suspected poacher resumes in Nyeri court

Kenyan man charged with being in possession of 200kg illegal meat

"The head of the carcass had partially been eaten by dogs. If human beings had consumed the meat, the effects would have been disastrous," said Muriithi.

By Dennis Mbae and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Kenyan man charged with being in possession of 200kg illegal meat

Woman in genitals saga out on bond

A Nyeri court has released a 19-year-old woman accused of mutilating her husband's genitals on a cash bail of Sh30,000 and a bond of Sh50,000.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Woman in genitals saga out on bond

Kenya to have a new CDF Act by end of August, board says

The country is set to have a new Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) Act by August this year.

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Kenya to have a new CDF Act by end of August, board says

Over 17,000 locals to get foodstuff

The county administration targets to feed over 17,000 poor households during the holy month of Ramadhan.

By Dennis Mbae and Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Over 17,000 locals to get foodstuff

Appeal for security in Ramadhan

Muslim leaders have appealed to both the national and county governments to heighten security during the month of Ramadhan.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Appeal for security in Ramadhan

Woman accused of assaulting boyfriend appeals for free bond

A woman alleged to have mutilated her boyfriend’s private parts has appealed to the court to grant her bond.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Woman accused of assaulting boyfriend appeals for free bond

Nyeri Woman charged for chopping off husband’s private parts

A woman who allegedly severed her husband's manhood in a village in Nyeri County has been charged in court.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Nyeri Woman charged for chopping off husband’s private parts

Vehicles towed in Nyeri to pave way for President Uhuru’s address

Although Saturday’s beatification ceremony of Sister Irene Stefani ‘Nyaatha’ brought excitement to Nyeri residents, some motorists had their vehicles towed to pave way for a presidential address along a street in the town.

By Mary Wambui 8 years ago

Vehicles towed in Nyeri to pave way for President Uhuru’s address

Excitement as box containing casket with Sister Stefani's relics is opened

A box containing the remains of the late Italian nun, Sister Irene Stefani Nyaatha, was finally opened to the public yesterday evening.

By Job Weru and MARY WAMBUI 8 years ago

Excitement as box containing casket with Sister Stefani's relics is opened

The kiss of life that killed Catholic nun

Sometime in October 1930, a villager by the name Gaitho, who had travelled far and wide to seek employment, returned home in Gikondi, Mukurweini, Nyeri County.

By Job Weru and MARY WAMBUI 8 years ago

The kiss of life that killed Catholic nun

Sister Stefani 'brings goodies' to Nyeri residents

The planned beatification of Sister Irene Nyaatha Stefani has come as a blessing for Nyeri county residents. The area has lately been a beehive of activities as technical teams rush to fix roads and other infrastructure ahead of the ceremony.

By Job Weru and Mary Wambui 9 years ago

Sister Stefani 'brings goodies' to Nyeri residents

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