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Lydia Nyawira

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces Mt Kenya in search of 'special freedom'

"This mountain has a healing effect on people," the DP says, as he carefully steps over the nooks and crannies of the narrow trail. Jumping over protruding roots, pebbles and rocks.

By Lydia Nyawira and DPPS 1 year ago

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces Mt Kenya in search of 'special freedom'

Archbishop Muheria: Apologise to Kenyans over GMO importation remarks

Archbishop Muheria: Apologise to Kenyans over GMO importation remarks

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's brother dies

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's brother dies

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Of the departed Queen Elizabeth II and the dying Treetops hotel

Of the departed Queen Elizabeth II and the dying Treetops hotel

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Cause of death of Gichugu Returning Officer Geoffrey Gitobu revealed

The autopsy on the body of Gichugu Returning Officer Geoffrey Gitobu, 56, has ruled out foul play in his death.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Cause of death of Gichugu Returning Officer Geoffrey Gitobu revealed

Simiu and Kibiwott wins silver and bronze for Kenya as Jacob Kiplimo secures Gold for Uganda

Kenyan duo of Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Kibiwott Kandie finished second and third respectively in the men's 10000m at the commonwealth games to take Kenya's medal tally to four.

By Boniface Gikandi and Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Simiu and Kibiwott wins silver and bronze for Kenya as Jacob Kiplimo secures Gold for Uganda

Nyeri: Governor Kahiga picks David Kinarire as running mate

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga picks businessman David Kinarire as his running mate ahead of August 9 polls.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Nyeri: Governor Kahiga picks David Kinarire as running mate

12-hour crisis talks put Ruto allies on edge

Top Ruto allies split amid horse-trading from two contestants jostling for the position. As minutes turned into hours, politicians and their supporters became restless

By Brian Otieno, Jacob Ng'etich, Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

12-hour crisis talks put Ruto allies on edge

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

PCEA Tumutumu Hospital yesterday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a four-storey Accident, Emergency and Outpatient wing.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Mission hospital to build Sh110m emergency wing

Pastoralists offload their livestock to avert more losses from dry spell

Over 400 animals had been purchased from locals by the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) in the ongoing livestock uptake programme.

By Boniface Gikandi and Lydia Nyawira 2 years ago

Pastoralists offload their livestock to avert more losses from dry spell

Athlete hacked to death in Kirinyaga, boyfriend arrested

Edith Muthoni’s sister, Jane Nyawira, has eulogised the deceased as a “calm girl, who spoke her mind when need arose”.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Athlete hacked to death in Kirinyaga, boyfriend arrested

Vaccinating with the word of God

Doctors have witnessed firsthand, how religion interferes with health outcomes, faith often being mixed with faith healing.

By Ayoki Onyango and Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Vaccinating with the word of God

DP William Ruto allies turn heat on Uhuru over calls to resign

MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto have castigated President Uhuru Kenyatta for challenging the DP to resign if he is unhappy.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

DP William Ruto allies turn heat on Uhuru over calls to resign

Ruto intensifies forays in Mt Kenya as he hosts over 200 MCAs from bloc

The Deputy President said leaders have a duty to work together to transform Kenya.

By Jacob Ng’etich, Lydia Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 3 years ago

Ruto intensifies forays in Mt Kenya as he hosts over 200 MCAs from bloc

DP Ruto truce fails to stop Hustler fight

'UDA is neither Hon Johnstone Muthama's party neither is it managed by sitting MP's. On the contrary, UDA is the Hustlers party'

By Moses Nyamori and Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

DP Ruto truce fails to stop Hustler fight

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

Mt Kenya JLAC caucus chair Stanley Karanja stated that central stands to lose close to Sh55 billion through increased allocation to counties.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

All the four occupants of the Probox died on the spot, Kieni West OCPD Ahmed Ali told 'The Standard'.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

MP, journalists arrested in Embu evictions

The Legislator and the journalist were arrested while covering the evictions of hundreds of squatters at Makima area.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

MP, journalists arrested in Embu evictions

Officer beats addiction, now a champion

One of the challenges facing young recruits is lack of financial management skills, which leads to stress and hopelessness.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Officer beats addiction, now a champion

Four Bishop Gatimu students test Covid-19 positive

Nyeri County Commissioner Lyford Kibaara said an additional 23 students are currently in quarantine.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Four Bishop Gatimu students test Covid-19 positive

Roba decries shortage of teachers in Mandera

shortage of teachers in Mandera County stands at 1,849 for public primary schools and 517 in secondary schools

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Roba decries shortage of teachers in Mandera

Kagwe: Covid-19 vaccine expected in Kenya next month

The Government has ordered 24 million doses of the vaccine.

By Betty Njeru and Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Kagwe: Covid-19 vaccine expected in Kenya next month

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in Nyeri for KANU BBI forum

The Senator who also distributed copies of the BBI document to the residents in attendance at the forum, said Kenyans should read the document.

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in Nyeri for KANU BBI forum

When mothering instincts fail

I was depressed throughout his pregnancy; I didn't want him. I was depressed after his birth; I didn't want him- Wanja Kavengi

By Lydia Nyawira 3 years ago

When mothering instincts fail

County rolls out plan to improve nutrition

For new babies, the plan advocates early initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of l

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

County rolls out plan to improve nutrition

Vets start antibiotic use survey

The county set up a team to tackle drug resistance following reports of a new strain of mastitis in some parts of Mathira Constituency

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Vets start antibiotic use survey

Kenyans just won’t let Trump go down quietly

Netizens take a swipe at the US President’s reluctance to accept defeat in the recent polls through humorous memes.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Kenyans just won’t let Trump go down quietly

DP Ruto threatens to stop BBI's reggae

Ruto said he and his supporters would stop the BBI process if its supporters turn a deaf ear to his offer for negotiations

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

DP Ruto threatens to stop BBI's reggae

Nyeri residents unaware of plans to remove Baden-Powell statue in UK

Baden- Powell has been accused of racism, homophobia and supporting Adolf Hitler during the Second World War

By Lydia Nyawira and Mireri Junior 4 years ago

Nyeri residents unaware of plans to remove Baden-Powell statue in UK

Fear of relapse for many alcohol addicts after rehabilitation centres are closed

The patients now stay home with their families who have neither the financial nor the professional capability to manage their condition.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Fear of relapse for many alcohol addicts after rehabilitation centres are closed

Train wagons released to boost old rail repairs

They include wagons for ferrying murram and tools, two wagons for ballast and one coach for the workers.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Train wagons released to boost old rail repairs

Allies grow cold feet as Ruto intensifies Mt Kenya forays

But leaders defend the shrinking entourage saying it could be because of timing of functions and commitments of MPs

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Allies grow cold feet as Ruto intensifies Mt Kenya forays

Gang robs Sh4m from three bank branches in 2 days

Three Family Bank branches in Murang’a, Karatina and Kangari were broken into

By Boniface Gikandi and Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

Gang robs Sh4m from three bank branches in 2 days

KNH takes over Othaya hospital

The facility will handle referral patients and offer specialised treatment that is at par with the mother hospital in Nairobi.

By Lydia Nyawira 4 years ago

KNH takes over Othaya hospital

Counties risk missing out on Danish funds

Devolved units ordered to utilise money and provide information requested by auditors.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Counties risk missing out on Danish funds

Nyeri County pays out pending bills

The CBROP evaluates the county fiscal performance in the financial year 2018/19 and its impact on the county’s economic performance.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Nyeri County pays out pending bills

Key road to change the fortunes of three counties

Nyeri, Murang’a and Nyandarua to benefit from the mega project.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Key road to change the fortunes of three counties

Nyeri ward reps demand answers on project

The committee questioned why the project worth Sh12 million had yet to start, yet Sh4.8 million had been paid to contractors.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Nyeri ward reps demand answers on project

Bill seeks to charge tourists for trips

Tourists planning a trip to a coffee or tea factory in the county will pay Sh2,000 per day if a proposed law is approved by the County Assembly.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Bill seeks to charge tourists for trips

CS: We will deal with terror gangs

Matiang'i said some of the groups are sponsored by politicians and spread terror by attacking their opponents.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

CS: We will deal with terror gangs

Homeowners caution on bus terminus plan

Residents say they are concerned with security of their estate.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Homeowners caution on bus terminus plan

Woman, 21, killed in Tanzania crash buried

Linet Mutio Kamau, 21, was eulogised as a social and outgoing young woman.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Woman, 21, killed in Tanzania crash buried

Slain medical student buried

Mourners describe former Moi University student as jovial and hardworking.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

Slain medical student buried

MPs want meet over fallout in Jubilee

Female MPs affiliated to Jubilee yesterday asked the President to convene a parliamentary group (PG) meeting to address divisions in the ruling party.

By Lydia Nyawira 5 years ago

MPs want meet over fallout in Jubilee

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