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Lydiah Nyawira

Kindiki brothers: Two professors, two differing political factions

The brothers say that despite their political differences, blood is still thicker than water.

Kindiki brothers: Two professors, two differing political factions

How Azimio sibling rivalry handed Ruto's UDA four MP seats in Kisii

How Azimio sibling rivalry handed Ruto's UDA four MP seats in Kisii

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

Sunkuli recaptures seat after 20 years in the cold

Sunkuli recaptures seat after 20 years in the cold

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

Nyayo Stadium to be used by UDA for final rally, court directs

The High Court has directed Sports Kenya to allow UDA hold its final rally at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

Nyayo Stadium to be used by UDA for final rally, court directs

Kinoti vs IEBC: Who is telling the truth about Venezuelans?

DCI accuses IEBC of misleading the country on the identity of the foreigners and the nature of their visit. Three foreigners arrested after they were found in possession of election materials.

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

Kinoti vs IEBC: Who is telling the truth about Venezuelans?

How I cash in on my love for dogs

What started as a pastime for a schoolboy is now a thriving five-year-old canine business. The dog trainer charges a client Sh1,000 per session for dog grooming and trimming of fur and nails.

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

How I cash in on my love for dogs

Saving too much: Is this why you are always in debt?

The push to save may be piling so much pressure on individuals. Experts say important as it is, saving should not be a painful affair.

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 years ago

Saving too much: Is this why you are always in debt?

Mt Kenya's new look and bright future as Uhuru races to leave a lasting impression

Most visible investment is the ongoing construction of Dual Carriageway from Kenol to Marua and completion of the KNH Othaya Annex.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Mt Kenya's new look and bright future as Uhuru races to leave a lasting impression

Nyeri livestock farmers overcome high feed prices to earn Sh2b in revenue

The farmers earned revenue from the sale of various livestock products like beef, chevon, mutton, poultry meat, pork, eggs.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri livestock farmers overcome high feed prices to earn Sh2b in revenue

Court dismisses bid to stop governor from resuming office

The Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muktar has lost his bid to continue holding onto the top county office.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Court dismisses bid to stop governor from resuming office

Nyeri county reports zero pending bills, tables Sh7.7 billion budget

The document was prepared by the County Finance Department and is awaiting approval by the Assembly.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri county reports zero pending bills, tables Sh7.7 billion budget

TWDA raises concern over wayleaves, climate change

Tana Water Development Agency CEO Phillip Gichuki said efforts to set up water infrastructure in five Mt Kenya counties were on course.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

TWDA raises concern over wayleaves, climate change

Clerics: Avoid spreading hate, build peace in polls

Several clerics have appealed to Kenyans to focus on peacebuilding before, during and after the August elections.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Clerics: Avoid spreading hate, build peace in polls

Two ex-convicts tie knot at Nyeri Prison as 380 inmates graduate

Two former convicts exchanged vows at the Nyeri Prison chapel in King’ong’o.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Two ex-convicts tie knot at Nyeri Prison as 380 inmates graduate

Jubilee MPs in all-out campaign to reinvigorate party in Mt Kenya

This will also be the moment the party finally disassociates itself from Deputy President William Ruto and his allies who have founded UDA.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Jubilee MPs in all-out campaign to reinvigorate party in Mt Kenya

Raila Odinga: I'm nobody’s project, I'm my own man

ODM leader Raila Odinga, has dismissed any claims that he is a State project noting he had made his own way in the political arena.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Raila Odinga: I'm nobody’s project, I'm my own man

Laikipia County in refunds plan for businesses to ease production

The Laikipia county government will give rebates to manufacturing companies to ease their electricity and distribution costs.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Laikipia County in refunds plan for businesses to ease production

Nyeri-based sacco pays out over Sh740 million in dividends

The Sacco informed members of the increase in the society’s share capital from Sh117 million in 2020 to Sh129 million in 2021.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri-based sacco pays out over Sh740 million in dividends

Aged employees in Nyeri hamper Sh23m programme for extension work

The project was expected to benefit 234 extension service officers. Unfortunately, the department is grappling with an aging workforce.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Aged employees in Nyeri hamper Sh23m programme for extension work

Families in pain after losing land, property to shrewd shylocks

Nyeri County Criminal Investigation Officer Benson Kasyoka said they are investigating the many cases.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Families in pain after losing land, property to shrewd shylocks

How old age collapsed Sh23m project to boost extension services in Nyeri

When the county government of Nyeri invested Sh23 million in the purchase of additional vehicles and motorbikes to enhance the mobility of...

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

How old age collapsed Sh23m project to boost extension services in Nyeri

My scars do not define me, says woman who lost arms to spouse

Woman survived brutal attack after her husband of 10 years chopped off her arms over a misunderstanding.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

My scars do not define me, says woman who lost arms to spouse

Police holding five suspects in killing of Nyeri businessman

Police have arrested three people in connection with the brutal murder of Nyeri businessman Erasmus Kinyua.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Police holding five suspects in killing of Nyeri businessman

Garden restaurants a breath of fresh air in entertainment scene

Granted, Nyeri town was not known as vibrant entertainment scene before the pandemic, with only a few bars and lounges offering late night...

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Garden restaurants a breath of fresh air in entertainment scene

School teacher lands global royal award

Esther Mureke-Kuria was recognised as one of a select group of 100 people worldwide.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

School teacher lands global royal award

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga delivers optimistic address in election bid

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has outlined his achievements in office as he seeks to defend his seat in next year's General Election.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga delivers optimistic address in election bid

Female leaders facing threats, sexual assault

The majority of the abuse, according to the study, is perpetrated by male colleagues especially those from rival parties.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Female leaders facing threats, sexual assault

Mt Kenya leaders issue Raila 10 conditions for their endorsement

Raila promises to support smart agriculture and create favourable conditions for small and medium enterprises.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Mt Kenya leaders issue Raila 10 conditions for their endorsement

Raila kicks of Nyeri tour with call for peace

Raila Odinga steered clear of politics and instead focused on the significance of his visit, saying it was a peace-building mission.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Raila kicks of Nyeri tour with call for peace

Raila in Nyeri: Ida gets Kikuyu name as ODM chief receives warm reception

Raila Odinga was received by Kikuyu elders and traditional dancers at the Kabiruini Grounds in Nyeri Town.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Raila in Nyeri: Ida gets Kikuyu name as ODM chief receives warm reception

Governor Mutahi Kahiga to join Raila's two day tour of Nyeri

The ODM leader will meet with invited business and community leaders and spend the night in the county.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Governor Mutahi Kahiga to join Raila's two day tour of Nyeri

Turning plastic waste into cabro blocks

The environmentalist with a passion for research spent the last seven years looking for ways to recycle wastes discarded at the site.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Turning plastic waste into cabro blocks

Nyeri Town MP calls for resignation of IEBC's Chebukati

Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chair Wafula Chebukati to resign.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Nyeri Town MP calls for resignation of IEBC's Chebukati

Nyeri Town MP calls for Chebukati's resignation

Wambugu said Chebukati is biased on his position on the Cabinet involvement in politics.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Nyeri Town MP calls for Chebukati's resignation

Is Maendeleo ya Wanawake still relevant for women today?

There is a huge gap in connecting the wealth of knowledge of the older women to younger women interested in leadership and politics.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Is Maendeleo ya Wanawake still relevant for women today?

Diabetes: Insulin now an essential drug

Listing NCDs is a relief to Kenyans like 65-year-old Kahuho Mathai from Nyeri County, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Diabetes: Insulin now an essential drug

Zipporah Kittony challenges women to carry themselves with dignity

Sen. Kittony has lauded the leadership Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization for leading them to their 70th anniversary as a bastion of women development

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Zipporah Kittony challenges women to carry themselves with dignity

From Gatina to Gakuyu: Why Nyeri school had to change name

Gatina Primary School in Nyeri County was the butt of a joke for decades, and after enduring the ridicule, administrators decided to change the name.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

From Gatina to Gakuyu: Why Nyeri school had to change name

Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

John Mwangi was in denial. His parents and sister succumbed to cancer. His wife is recovering from it, but both found hope in a support group.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

Malawian President pays tribute to shared history with Kenya

He drew similarities from the two countries' history and the ways they had a lot of common milestones in their journey to independence.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Malawian President pays tribute to shared history with Kenya

Rice paddies built by Mau Mau detainees still feed the nation

Started in 1952 in Tebere section, trials were carried out in 1953 using detainee labour from local detention camps.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Rice paddies built by Mau Mau detainees still feed the nation

Boda Boda rider to face murder charge after death of another athlete

A court has remanded a 27-year-old man in connection with the death of budding athlete, Edith Muthoni.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Boda Boda rider to face murder charge after death of another athlete

Criminals now using visitors' books to swindle parents, teachers

Criminals are now using visitors’ books at learning institutions to fleece parents and teachers.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 years ago

Criminals now using visitors' books to swindle parents, teachers

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