Governor Martin Wambora to be sentenced tomorrow for contempt
Last week, Justice Njagi Marete ordered the OCS Nyeri Police Station to arrest the governor and three other county officials for contempt.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Governor Martin Wambora to be sentenced tomorrow for contempt
Kioni warns MCAs who switched parties, paid nomination fees
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has warned MCAs who switched loyalty and paid nomination fees to contest on different parties.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Kioni warns MCAs who switched parties, paid nomination fees
We have not issued direct tickets, UDA assures aspirants
The party's election board chairman Antony Mwaura said UDA has not settled on any individual and all aspirants will be subjected to primaries.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
We have not issued direct tickets, UDA assures aspirants
Nyeri Governor Kahiga, Mathira MP Gachagua seek court order revision in inquest
The two have moved to the High Court seeking a revision of a ruling summoning them to testify in the inquest of late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Nyeri Governor Kahiga, Mathira MP Gachagua seek court order revision in inquest
Sh100 million Coffee Development Fund proposed
The Bill will further address the low production and provision of farm input on credit.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Sh100 million Coffee Development Fund proposed
First Kenyan to go public about HIV positive status mourned as 'hero'
Muriuki, who declared his HIV status in 1987, was eulogised as a brave icon for demonstrating love for others by disclosing his condition.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
First Kenyan to go public about HIV positive status mourned as 'hero'
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William Ruto unveils point men
The DP is expected to name his running mate from the vote-rich Mt Kenya region with line-up including close allies
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
William Ruto unveils point men
I'll only attend Sagana 3 meeting if invited by Uhuru, says Mwangi Kiunjuri
The former CS insisted that for him to attend, the meeting must also have a clear agenda for the Mt Kenya region.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
I'll only attend Sagana 3 meeting if invited by Uhuru, says Mwangi Kiunjuri
Ruling on BATUK deferred after 'file pages go missing'
Some 1,496 residents of Lolldaiga community in Laikipia have sued Batuk for starting a fire that ravaged more than 10,000 acres in the conservancy.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Ruling on BATUK deferred after 'file pages go missing'
Church fails to stop excision of land for breach of contract
The court has ordered the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri to effect the transfer of 11 acres of land for breach of the contractual agreement...
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Church fails to stop excision of land for breach of contract
Small parties reaping big as aspirant seek tickets ahead of nominations
Political analysts say that the move by candidates to seek seats using different parties may spell doom for UDA whose aim is to consolidate votes.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Small parties reaping big as aspirant seek tickets ahead of nominations
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Row over property ownership featuring Kibaki and partners drags on
In 2013, Kibaki testified in court, becoming the first retired president to take the witness stand.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Row over property ownership featuring Kibaki and partners drags on
Trader denies Sh4.9 million tax evasion charge
A businessman has been charged with evading tax amounting to Sh4.9 million.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Trader denies Sh4.9 million tax evasion charge
Police release man mistakenly named as terrorist
Robert Gathongo Ngunjiri presented himself to the police on Thursday after his photo was circulated.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Police release man mistakenly named as terrorist
Driver fired for reporting bhang-smoking students to police sues Sacco for Sh1.9m
The driver accuses the management of the sacco that has over 800 public service vehicles of firing him without due process.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Driver fired for reporting bhang-smoking students to police sues Sacco for Sh1.9m
Nyeri Governor Kahiga reshuffles Cabinet after two of his executives resign
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has reorganised his Cabinet after two of his executives resigned.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Nyeri Governor Kahiga reshuffles Cabinet after two of his executives resign
Nyeri County records rising HIV/Aids cases and deaths
Two teenagers aged 18-24 years in Nyeri County die of HIV/AIDS daily, an official with the National Aids Control Council (NACC) has revealed.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
Nyeri County records rising HIV/Aids cases and deaths
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William Ruto: State using courts to harass my allies
DP accuses the government of intimidating his supporters. He says Judiciary is being used to settle political scores under guise of fighting graft.
By Nderitu Gichure 2 years ago
William Ruto: State using courts to harass my allies
Driver sacked for reporting students smoking bhang lands county job
Muthoni said he was sacked for driving the students to Sagana Police Station after they smoked in his vehicle.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Driver sacked for reporting students smoking bhang lands county job
World coffee output falls by 14m bags as demand increases
Farmers are likely to earn impressive returns despite the world coffee production shortfall of 14 million bags.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
World coffee output falls by 14m bags as demand increases
Fresh twist as group seeks Nyeri DG Karugu ouster
74 petitioners accuse Nyeri Deputy Governor of abuse of office. Speaker directs House committee to look at the grounds raised.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Fresh twist as group seeks Nyeri DG Karugu ouster
Court rules assistant chief has case to answer on bishop's missing dogs
Kiandemi sub-location assistant chief, Paul Gachiri Wageni, was accused of stealing the dogs, Terrier breed, valued at Sh300,000
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Court rules assistant chief has case to answer on bishop's missing dogs
Court: Karugu's case against Kahiga to continue
Karugu says her boss has withheld her salary since their fallout in November 2019.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Court: Karugu's case against Kahiga to continue
Court told governor Wahome Gakuru’s vehicle was in good condition during accident that claimed his life
A court yesterday heard that the vehicle which former Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru was travelling in was in good condition.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Court told governor Wahome Gakuru’s vehicle was in good condition during accident that claimed his life
Karatina residents help themselves to free soda after train rams into truck
This is the third accident involving the train along the Nanyuki – Karatina route.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Karatina residents help themselves to free soda after train rams into truck
Sh20b to be split by growers as tea farmers stare at low bonus
Over 600,000 farmers who deliver produce to 69 factories to benefit from payout. KTDA mulls over how to share the Sh20 billion among the farmers.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Sh20b to be split by growers as tea farmers stare at low bonus
Doctors' union want Governor Ndiritu Muriithi cited for contempt
Over 35 Laikipia medical doctors sacked in 2019 have now filed a petition at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Doctors' union want Governor Ndiritu Muriithi cited for contempt
Farmers steer clear of coffee loan fund amid sector issues
Out Sh3b only Sh68m has been loaned out to Coffee farmers. Under the CCARF conditions, borrowing for the cherry advance is capped at Sh20 per kg
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Farmers steer clear of coffee loan fund amid sector issues
Release my salary: Nyeri deputy governor sues boss
Embattled Nyeri deputy governor Caroline Karugu in court over withheld salary allowances
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Release my salary: Nyeri deputy governor sues boss
State officials out to sabotage my presidential bid, says Ruto
Ruto accused Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju and Vice Chairman David Murathe of auctioning the party to ODM
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
State officials out to sabotage my presidential bid, says Ruto
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Two women in court claiming Sh55m estate of late governor
A woman claiming to be a widow of former Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru now wants a share of his Sh55 million estate.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Two women in court claiming Sh55m estate of late governor
Gakuru inquest: Governor Kahiga, Rigathi Gachagua summoned
Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Gachagua are expected to testify on a financial audit Wahome Gakuru had ordered before his death.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Gakuru inquest: Governor Kahiga, Rigathi Gachagua summoned
Former Nyeri MP to be cremated as per his wish
Muriithi’s ashes, Gitau said, will be interred at his home in Thuguma village and a tree planted at the site.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Former Nyeri MP to be cremated as per his wish
Matiang'i gives herders seven days to leave private ranches
Fred Matiang’i has given hundreds of herders from Isiolo, Samburu and Baringo who have invaded private ranches in Laikipia County seven days to leave.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Matiang'i gives herders seven days to leave private ranches
Operations Manager, five others jailed for stealing Sh30 million from bank
Court termed heist as inside job masterminded by three former employees and clinically executed by three 'auditors'
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Operations Manager, five others jailed for stealing Sh30 million from bank
Polytechnic to receive Sh170 million for tourism, hospitality programs
The former technical training institute was upgraded into a national polytechnic alongside a few others in 2013.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Polytechnic to receive Sh170 million for tourism, hospitality programs
Sh4m award set aside, suit to be heard afresh
High Court has ordered fresh hearing of a case in which a farmer in Nyeri County was awarded Sh4.1 million four years ago for breach of contract.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Sh4m award set aside, suit to be heard afresh
Many buildings to come down in dual road plan
Among businesses to be pulled down are Omega, Maguna and Mathai supermarkets, Total, Mogas and Ola Petrol stations among others
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Many buildings to come down in dual road plan
Assembly gives Nyeri Governor’s nominee clean bill of heath to chair service board
The County Assembly of Nyeri has voted to approve Governor Mutahi Kahiga's nominee to chair the county health service fund board.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Assembly gives Nyeri Governor’s nominee clean bill of heath to chair service board
Patients hard hit by county cash crunch
Health crisis as hospitals run short of drugs and other essential services.
By Nderitu Gichure 3 years ago
Patients hard hit by county cash crunch
How a simple right foot injury turned my life upside down
Turning Point
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