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Isaac Kathare

University finally gets own water

Chuka University finally has a steady supply of clean water.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

University finally gets own water

Chuka University finally gets own water

Chuka University finally gets own water

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Interior PS Karanja Kibicho faulted for sacking chiefs in public

Interior PS Karanja Kibicho faulted for sacking chiefs in public

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Council of Elders: Kindiki is Meru spokesman

Council of Elders: Kindiki is Meru spokesman

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Jubilee will crack whip on rebels, says Kindiki

Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki has warned Jubilee rebels that they will be de-whipped soon

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Jubilee will crack whip on rebels, says Kindiki

Jubilee leaders give conditions for merger

Leaders from Mt Kenya East yesterday met in Chuka to discuss their political destiny ahead of a parties merger.

By WAINAINA NDUNG'U and ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago

Jubilee leaders give conditions for merger

Man, 70, kills self after wife breaks cock’s leg

A man from Tharaka North has committed suicide after his wife accidentally broke his cockerel's leg.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Man, 70, kills self after wife breaks cock’s leg

18 students arraigned in court over chaos

Eighteen Chuka University students are being held by police over Monday's chaos that led to closure of the campus.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

18 students arraigned in court over chaos

Remit allowances to end nurses' strike, says MP

An MP has slammed the county for failure to remit health workers' allowances, which has led to seven strikes since 2014.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Remit allowances to end nurses' strike, says MP

18 Chuka University students arraigned in court over chaos

Eighteen Chuka University students are being held by police over Monday's chaos that led to closure of the campus.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

18 Chuka University students arraigned in court over chaos

60 naked elders perform ritual to curse Kenyan witches

Elders have hit back at suspected witches who dumped goats’ body parts in various schools recently.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

60 naked elders perform ritual to curse Kenyan witches

University closed following students’ riot

Chuka University has been closed indefinitely following chaos sparked by disputed student elections.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

University closed following students’ riot

Chuka University closed following students’ riot

Chuka University has been closed indefinitely following chaos sparked by disputed student elections. The university administration took the drastic step yesterday afternoon after students went on the rampage, destroying property after they disagreed on the outcome of Students Council elections.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Chuka University closed following students’ riot

Medicare paralysed as nurses down tools

The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) said the county government had agreed to remit the allowances that include extraneous and risk allowances but has never honoured its word since 2014.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Medicare paralysed as nurses down tools

President Uhuru asked to issue titles to border residents

President Uhuru Kenyatta has been asked to issue title deeds to residents living at the border of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

President Uhuru asked to issue titles to border residents

Officials set up medical camp in bid to fight cholera outbreak

The government has established a medical camp in Gatithini, Tharaka North sub-county following a cholera outbreak.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Officials set up medical camp in bid to fight cholera outbreak

Three suspects lynched for robbing woman

Three suspects were lynched yesterday by a mob in Tharaka North sub-county after they robbed a business woman of Sh600,000.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Three suspects lynched for robbing woman

Two die, five hospitalised after outbreak of a mysterious disease in Tharaka Nithi

Two people have died and five others hospitalised following an outbreak of an unknown disease.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Two die, five hospitalised after outbreak of a mysterious disease in Tharaka Nithi

No destruction as earth tremor hits Meru, Embu counties

The larger Meru region and parts of Embu County were on Sunday night hit by an earth tremor at around midnight.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

No destruction as earth tremor hits Meru, Embu counties

Kindiki tells off CORD over its criticism of Government agenda

Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki has told off the Opposition over its continued criticism of the Government.

By Isaac Kathare 8 years ago

Kindiki tells off CORD over its criticism of Government agenda

Chuka University set to unveil two research campuses

Chuka University will open two more campuses in the county as a means to boost education and research

By ISAAC KATHARE 8 years ago

Chuka University set to unveil two research campuses

More Jubilee MPs hit out at Devolution CS Anne Waiguru

Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Muthomi Njuki has said Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru has become a liability in the Government.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

More Jubilee MPs hit out at Devolution CS Anne Waiguru

Tharaka Nithi woman kills husband over Sh200

There was grief in Kamachabi village in Tharaka Nithi yesterday, after a woman killed her husband following a quarrel. The 29-year-old killed the man after he allegedly demanded Sh200 that she had saved from milk proceeds.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Tharaka Nithi woman kills husband over Sh200

MPs fault Aladwa, call for probe on hate speech

Jubilee legislators have condemned Nairobi Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairman George Aladwa over an alleged hate speech he made at a rally.

By Adow Kalil Jubat and Isaac Kathare 9 years ago

MPs fault Aladwa, call for probe on hate speech

Eastern Kenya leaders demand compensation over dam project

Construction of the High Grand Falls dam - one of the Seven Forks hydro-electric power projects - at Kibuuka in Tharaka constituency is facing opposition from both local leaders and residents who want compensation of those who stand to be relocated.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Eastern Kenya leaders demand compensation over dam project

Tharaka Nithi Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat

Governor Samuel Ragwa has said he will join the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) on condition that it will benefit his people.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Tharaka Nithi Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat

Kareke asks EACC to probe Sh45m allegedly misappropriated in Mitheru ward

Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki has asked the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to probe how Sh45m was used in Mitheru ward in Tharaka Nithi County in feeder roads upgrading process.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Kareke asks EACC to probe Sh45m allegedly misappropriated in Mitheru ward

Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat

"I can't join a party because others have joined. I will scrutinise its membership because Kenya is a democracy," Ragwa said.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat

Be more vigilant, Senator Kithure Kindiki tells MCAs

Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki has asked county assemblies to play their oversight role well to promote development in regional governments.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Be more vigilant, Senator Kithure Kindiki tells MCAs

I'm not opposed to development plan, Chuka MP says

"Let leaders not divide our people on personal or political interests. They should not politicise development because everyone has their role to ensure this county develops," he said.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

I'm not opposed to development plan, Chuka MP says

'We won't license alcohol businesses'

If you are planning to set up an alcohol brewing or selling business in Tharaka-Nithi County, then you better change your mind.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

'We won't license alcohol businesses'

MPs vow to take action against Kenya Airways officials

A section of MPs has vowed to take action against Kenya Airways officials following the auditor general's report that the company has lost billions of shillings.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

MPs vow to take action against Kenya Airways officials

Residents lynch two family members over suspected witchcraft

Two members of a family were lynched by angry mourners in Kiera Village, Tharaka Nithi County yesterday after being suspected to have been involved in death of another family member.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Residents lynch two family members over suspected witchcraft

28 Chuka University students to attend Obama's speech at Kasarani

Twenty-eight Chuka University students will be among the crowd that will attend US President Barack Obama's speech at Kasarani on Sunday.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

28 Chuka University students to attend Obama's speech at Kasarani

Kindiki tells off critics of Kaimenyi and Muthaura

Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki and Imenti South MP Kathuri Murungi have distanced themselves from Meru leaders, pushing to have Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi sacked.

By Phares Mutembei and Isaac Kathare 9 years ago

Kindiki tells off critics of Kaimenyi and Muthaura

DP Ruto tells off CORD over calls to resign

Deputy President William Ruto has hit back at the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leaders telling them to leave him alone.

By Isaac Kathare and Phares Mutembei 9 years ago

DP Ruto tells off CORD over calls to resign

Three die in Nithi River bridge bus accident

Three people died on the spot while several others were injured after a Sunbird Company bus lost control and plunged in the Nithi River Bridge near Chuka town in Tharaka Nithi County.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Three die in Nithi River bridge bus accident

Locals threaten to ditch Jubilee

Tharaka residents have vowed to ditch Jubilee coalition, citing being sidelined in the recent appointments by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Locals threaten to ditch Jubilee

Tension high as five injured in clan fight over border land

Five people were last night admitted at a Chuka hospital following clashes between two sub-tribes of the Ameru in Tharaka Nithi County.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Tension high as five injured in clan fight over border land

First lady condemns FGM and early marriages

First lady Margaret Kenyatta has condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriages saying they compromise health and lives of women in the country.

By Isaac Kathare 9 years ago

First lady condemns FGM and early marriages

Kalonzo warns Kindiki against being misused by politicians

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki against being misused by politicians for their own benefit.

By ISAAC KATHARE 9 years ago

Kalonzo warns Kindiki against being misused by politicians

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