Be focused on your studies, Embu University VC warns first-year students

Speaking during a matriculation ceremony for the first-year students, Prof Mugendi advised the students to take their academic work seriously.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

About 30 families left homeless as fire razes down houses in Embu West

About 30 families left homeless after fire razed down houses in Majimbo village; Embu West police commander Julius Kyumbure says no injuries reported

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Two brothers arrested for killing their mother's lover for 'insisting on sleepover'

A neighbour claimed the man was killed after the deceased confronted the brothers insisting on staying overnight with their mother.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

MP wants international community to call out Azimio over protests

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku accused the Azimio leaders of sabotaging the economy through violent protests and destruction of property.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Machogu: State to pay examiners next week

CS Machogu said Sh2 million had been set aside, following the president's directive that the examiners be paid.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Athletics stakeholders in Embu call for stiffer penalties to end doping

AK Embu branch boss Stephen Njeru wants MPs to pass a law that will ensure those who engage in drugs are not only banned but also jailed.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Jitters on Kamumu Dam in Mbeere as politics take center stage

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku said a section of leaders were against the construction of Kamumu Dam that is in Mbeere North until other dams are built first.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Embu ready to stage Madaraka Day fete, says CS Kindiki

Speaking when he inspected the facility, the CS was optimistic that the remaining renovations will be ready and with an inspection scheduled 10 days before the event.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

We shall not sympathise with rogue pastors, CS Kindiki says

The CS observed that the government will prioritise recommendations of the taskforce on how to handle rogue clergies including removal from office.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Embu University overcomes financial blues to top State corporations' awards

Embu University won the Best State Corporation award for the second time in a row.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Chaos as coffee farmers meeting in Embu ends abruptly

Previous meetings at the Coop Society have ended prematurely with farmers engaging in fistfights.

By Murithi Mugo 2 years ago

Don wins Sh106 million grant to research on pollinators

The grant is towards how both night and day pollinators function and complement each other in Taita Hills. The three-year research will run from next month to May 2026

By Murithi Mugo 3 years ago

Private healthcare providers up in arms, accuse insurers of discrimination

The private healthcare providers in Embu County have decried discrimination by insurance providers tasked to offer services at the sub-counties.

By Murithi Mugo 3 years ago