Death penalty for a man who defiled, murdered Nyeri minor

Nyeri high court on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old man to death sentence for defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Policeman who allegedly killed Karatina businessman fails to take plea

The police officer Peter Wamiti appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma but did not take a plea after the prosecution requested more time to complete the investigation.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

Muheria criticizes government over mess in education sector

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt Kenya

PS Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a gruelling 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri.

By Purity Mwangi 4 months ago

Over 100 people die by suicide in three months in Nyeri County

Authorities have raised concerns over the rising cases of suicide in Nyeri following the deaths of 101 people, including 77 men and 24 women.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Death penalty for a man who defiled, murdered Nyeri minor

Nyeri high court on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old man to death sentence for defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Policeman who allegedly killed Karatina businessman fails to take plea

The police officer Peter Wamiti appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma but did not take a plea after the prosecution requested more time to complete the investigation.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

Muheria criticizes government over mess in education sector

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt Kenya

PS Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a gruelling 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri.

By Purity Mwangi 4 months ago

Over 100 people die by suicide in three months in Nyeri County

Authorities have raised concerns over the rising cases of suicide in Nyeri following the deaths of 101 people, including 77 men and 24 women.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Death penalty for a man who defiled, murdered Nyeri minor

Nyeri high court on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old man to death sentence for defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Policeman who allegedly killed Karatina businessman fails to take plea

The police officer Peter Wamiti appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma but did not take a plea after the prosecution requested more time to complete the investigation.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

Muheria criticizes government over mess in education sector

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning.

By Purity Mwangi 2 months ago

PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt Kenya

PS Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a gruelling 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri.

By Purity Mwangi 4 months ago

Over 100 people die by suicide in three months in Nyeri County

Authorities have raised concerns over the rising cases of suicide in Nyeri following the deaths of 101 people, including 77 men and 24 women.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Over 100 people die by suicide in three months in Nyeri County

Authorities have raised concerns over the rising cases of suicide in Nyeri following the deaths of 101 people, including 77 men and 24 women.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Drug barons target Nyeri students with flashy lifestyles

The administrator said that unscrupulous businessmen are targeting students from humble backgrounds

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Driver fired after reporting students smoking bhang gets Sh1.4m payout

Nyeri Senior Principal Magistrate Faith Munyi ordered 2NK Sacco to pay John Maina Muthoni his dues and issue his certificate of service within 45 days.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Fresh farm produce traders decry low business

Fresh farm produce traders in Nyeri have lamented over poor business during the festive season.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Court orders ACK to conduct elections for Mt Kenya bishop

The High Court in Nyeri has ordered Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit to start the election process for the new bishop of Mt Kenya West diocese by November 13, 2024.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

The perfect shot: Nyeri youth making a kill from street photography

Although it may have started as fun and games, street photography is growing rapidly while creating some form of self-employment for many youths with a passion for the arts.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Nyeri County lays plans for slum upgrading

Nyeri is among five counties that will benefit from the slum upgrading programme under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP 2).

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar

For 15 years, Temple Road Primary School recognised for its achievements in co-curriculum activities has posted good results in national exams.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality

The solar coffee drying technique will save on time and labor, the solar installation includes a greenhouse where the coffee can be dried, at least 16 tones within five to seven days

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen

The fight against illicit brew in Nyeri county has taken a political angle after Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi directed bars closed four months ago to reopen.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Residents reject push to put Amboseli park in hands of Kajiado

The national park should remain at the national government level to offer recreation and employment to all.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Nyeri MCAs protest poor implementation as county presents Sh8.7Billion budget

Nyeri County is staring at another monstrous expenditure of Sh5.85 billion as the devolved unit presented its Sh8.7 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Teacher's eco-friendly innovation that transforms waste into Art

Joel Kariuki's passion for recycling started as a young boy when he developed an interest in drawing he carried this love for art into his adulthood and profession as a teacher.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Five men who assaulted neighbor sentenced to 20 years in prison

John Ritho, John Muthoni, Paul Kiboi, Evans Mutitu, and Kennedy Wachira were convicted after finding them guilty of causing grievous harm to John Gichuki.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Ownership disputes slow down Nyeri Town's growth

Speaking during the opening of Nyaatha Plaza a Catholic-owned business building, Kahiga said some buildings in town are owned by more than one party.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal

Joseph Kihara successfully challenged his conviction in a case where he was accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Man teaches students the art of weaving

He joined lecturers at Tetu Technical and Vocational training institute in October last year to train the learners.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Farmers reap big as macadamia prices rise

Currently, a kilogram of macadamia is retailing at between Sh90 and Sh105, up from Sh20 per kg registered last year.

By Purity Mwangi 2 years ago

Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients

The pacemaker is surgically placed under your skin, beneath your collarbone, and is connected to your heart by one or more wires, or leads.

By Purity Mwangi 2 years ago

Journalists embrace new technology to earn money

Journalists and media practitioners have been encouraged to diversify their content to adapt to the changes in the media sector.

By Purity Mwangi 2 years ago

Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines

Nyeri County government will deliver 60 coolers worth Sh30 million to public health centres and dispensaries to boost vaccine storage.

By Purity Mwangi 2 years ago

Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery

Nyewasco has been ranked as the best-performing water service provider in Eastern and Southern Africa.

By Purity Mwangi 2 years ago