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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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.

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

School teacher lands global royal award

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

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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.

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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.

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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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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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 4 years ago

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Nyeri’s iconic Outspan Hotel up for sale

Outspan Hotel in Nyeri up for sale for Sh550m after months of closure

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Tailor taps into renewed love for traditional wear to grow business

For years, Wamugumo has seen a gradual increase in the number of clients interested in the outfits.

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When suicide ravages families

Nationally, Nyeri County ranked among the top five counties according to data released by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in July 202

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Jimmy Wanjigi calls on 'old guards' to hand over mantle

Wanjigi: These leaders have been in power for more than 30 years and they cannot change anything, they have not helped this country.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Infection and deaths on the rise as Covid-19 ravages central Kenya

Experts predict that the situation will only worsen due to a large elderly population and the cold weather.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Former evictee who put his life on the line for the public good

Maina, alias Futa Magendo’s family and many others were evicted from Mt Kenya Forest in 1990.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Police arrest two suspects linked to Mathira killings

Nyeri Police Commander Adiel Nyange said one of the suspects had confessed to the murders reported in March this year.

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago

Gideon Moi asks Central leaders to join OKA

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has welcomed Central Kenya leaders to join the One Kenya Alliance (OKA).

By Lydiah Nyawira 4 years ago