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Dickson Mwiti

Place of dialogue in nation thirsty for action, tired of whirlwind talks

Raila’s ODM has described the talks as being ‘in the best interest of the country’.

By 5 months ago

Place of dialogue in nation thirsty for action, tired of whirlwind talks

Police inspector accused of sodomy to remain in custody

Police inspector accused of sodomy to remain in custody

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Mutua’s tour cut short by police

Mutua’s tour cut short by police

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

In a first, muguka cooperative society issues dividends to members

In a first, muguka cooperative society issues dividends to members

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Leaders warn tax on ‘Keg’ beer will hurt farmers

State seeks to amend the Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations 2017

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Leaders warn tax on ‘Keg’ beer will hurt farmers

Man comes out alive after spending 13 days in 60-foot pit

Royford Mugambi, 42, who is said to be of unsound mind disappeared on May 22 only to be rescued from the pit on Wednesday evening.

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Man comes out alive after spending 13 days in 60-foot pit

Woman almost lynched for milking neighbour's goat

Irate villagers who were baying for Wanja Mbabu's blood said she had become a problem in the village for continuously stealing their belongings.

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Woman almost lynched for milking neighbour's goat

Man slaughters dog for meat, sells to unsuspecting people

To earn himself some little money as well, Mwirigi Kang'ori said he sold some of the carcass to unsuspecting locals as goat meat.

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Man slaughters dog for meat, sells to unsuspecting people

Police launch manhunt for man who sealed wife's genitals and fled

Tharaka South Police Commander Kiprop Rutto said the suspect sexually assaulted the woman by applying pepper, salt and onion on her private parts.

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Police launch manhunt for man who sealed wife's genitals and fled

County rues losses as locusts destroy farms

Governor Muthomi Njuki said reports indicated the insects occupied about 18 sub-locations, totaling 30,000 acres

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

County rues losses as locusts destroy farms

Tharaka Nithi rocked by resignation of House officials

Two weeks after the county Assembly resumed business, no substantive motion has been presented on the floor of the House

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Tharaka Nithi rocked by resignation of House officials

Greengram farmers hit by poor market prices

Growers of green grams in Tharaka Nithi want the county to cushion them from brokers who have made the price of the produce drop to Sh10 a kilo

By Dickson Mwiti 4 years ago

Greengram farmers hit by poor market prices

Governor, deputy fall out over sacking of officials

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has fallen out with his deputy Francis Kagwima over the sacking of some government officials.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Governor, deputy fall out over sacking of officials

Man killed over termites

Residents of Kamatungu Village in Tharaka South sub-county are yet to come to terms with an incident where a man killed his friend over termites.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Man killed over termites

Man, 57, who lived under a rock for 16 years

A 57-year-old man from Migari village, Karimba location in Tharaka Nithi has a reason to smile after getting a new home.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Man, 57, who lived under a rock for 16 years

Tharaka Nithi governor and senator clash at fete

The senator accused the county government of failing to allocate funds for the annual cultural event.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Tharaka Nithi governor and senator clash at fete

GSU officer slaps Mpesa operator after being asked to produce ID card

Caroline Nkunja asked Derrick Nateminya to produce an identity card which the latter declined and allegedly snatched the money and slapped her twice.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

GSU officer slaps Mpesa operator after being asked to produce ID card

Chogoria Girls Boarding Primary pupils sent home after dorm fire

Apart from destruction of personal effects, there were no casualties.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Chogoria Girls Boarding Primary pupils sent home after dorm fire

Enumerators request tax exemption

Enumerators who were engaged in the just concluded census are requesting government to exempt them from paying tax from their earnings.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Enumerators request tax exemption

Junior police officer assaulted by boss

A police officer attached to Chuka Police Station in Tharaka Nithi County is nursing a fractured leg after he was allegedly attacked by his senior.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Junior police officer assaulted by boss

Sect leaders give conditions to have their children back to school

He added that he was not against education in any way and that he was once a school chairman.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Sect leaders give conditions to have their children back to school

‘Scrap science lessons and our children will return to school’

The sect leader Gitonga M'Mpunguru and his assistant have since been arrested over the directive to withdraw the pupils from schools

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

‘Scrap science lessons and our children will return to school’

Automation grows county revenue by Sh163m

The county chief challenged MCAs to assist him improve community health services

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Automation grows county revenue by Sh163m

Church burnt down by 'strange' fire

Choir members were also in the church practicing when the incident occurred.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Church burnt down by 'strange' fire

Two arrested for possessing plastic bags

Nema officials raid shops in Tharaka Nithi in search of plastic bags

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Two arrested for possessing plastic bags

Mastermind founder buried in a strictly private ceremony

Even the few men hired earlier to dig his grave were turned away at the gate during his burial.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Mastermind founder buried in a strictly private ceremony

Man sent to jail for life for sodomising three boys

To stop the boy from screaming for help, the court heard that Kinya covered the minor’s mouth.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Man sent to jail for life for sodomising three boys

Nine suspects in Kamaindi chief's murder arraigned in court

The prosecution side led by Jane Maari assured the court that the nine were fit to stand trial considering they had all undergone mental assessment.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Nine suspects in Kamaindi chief's murder arraigned in court

Leaders eulogise former House clerk

Bundi is survived by a widow, seven children and grandchildren.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Leaders eulogise former House clerk

Bar owners strike two wins against new rules

Failure to act in 90 days will render the legislation and the board illegal.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Bar owners strike two wins against new rules

Governor faults agency over drying up of rivers

He said most rivers, including Thanantu, Thangatha, Thingithu, Thuci and Ura, were almost dry downstream.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Governor faults agency over drying up of rivers

Suspects prepare for pleas

The suspects are expected to take plea on May 23, 2019.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Suspects prepare for pleas

County bought Sh19million vehicle against the law

The Land Cruiser VX, which has an engine capacity of 4,500cc, was bought from a local car dealer.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

County bought Sh19million vehicle against the law

Assembly on the spot over Sh12m travel spending

Five MCAs and a staff member were also paid Sh814,291 for a workshop on effective house leadership in Uganda.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Assembly on the spot over Sh12m travel spending

Leaders oppose boundary review

A group of elders from Chuka sub-county had earlier sought a review of the boundary.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Leaders oppose boundary review

Priest raises concern over 'rampant' contraceptives use

The cleric linked decreased population in schools and churches to excessive use of the drugs.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Priest raises concern over 'rampant' contraceptives use

KDF deployed in last minute rush to end forest fire

The fire has now affected Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga and its now spreading towards Nyeri County.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

KDF deployed in last minute rush to end forest fire

80,000 hectares of Mt Kenya forest destroyed by fire

Four helicopters deployed to fight blaze before it spreads to other sections.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

80,000 hectares of Mt Kenya forest destroyed by fire

Leaders dismiss Kuria on presidency, vow to back DP

Waititu said he was sure that the Deputy President would triumph in 2022.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Leaders dismiss Kuria on presidency, vow to back DP

Women dump underwear outside Governor's office

They threw the undies demanding withdrawal of the alleged insults and apology.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Women dump underwear outside Governor's office

Officers raid illicit brew dens

Security officers in Tharaka Nithi destroyed 1,200 litres of illicit liquor seized from a house at Cheera market in Meru South sub-county.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Officers raid illicit brew dens

Nurses in Tharaka Nithi suspend strike

Nurses in about 24 counties have threatened to strike over failure by several county govts to implement a return-to-work deal agreed on two years ago.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Nurses in Tharaka Nithi suspend strike

Villagers lynch ex-convict after killing of 5-year-old boy

The suspect had been released a few weeks ago after serving two years in jail for threatening to kill a villager

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Villagers lynch ex-convict after killing of 5-year-old boy

Parents at war with principals over results

School heads kicked out and pupils withdrawn from classes.

By Dickson Mwiti 5 years ago

Parents at war with principals over results

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