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Lydiah Nyawira

Health Ministry rolls out electronic system to boost services

The Ministry of Health is to capture data using the electronic Community Health Information System (e-CHIS) system on services provided to households.

By Lydiah Nyawira 5 months ago

Health Ministry rolls out electronic system to boost services

Burial of woman in spousal attack stirs memories of mother's fate

Burial of woman in spousal attack stirs memories of mother's fate

By Lydiah Nyawira and Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

Ruto asks coffee farmers to keep off costly loans after debt waiver

Ruto asks coffee farmers to keep off costly loans after debt waiver

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 6 months ago

Pauline Gatwiri: My rare condition requires a Sh80,000 jab every quarter

Pauline Gatwiri: My rare condition requires a Sh80,000 jab every quarter

By Edwin Gitonga and Lydiah Nyawira 6 months ago

You are 'traitors' of Mt Kenya, Gachagua tells political detractors

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has fired the first salvo at his political detractors accusing them of being 'spies' sent to betray the Mt Kenya region.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

You are 'traitors' of Mt Kenya, Gachagua tells political detractors

Mt Kenya leaders: We will not let Ruto humiliate Gachagua

Governor Kahiga said every indication was that President Ruto might be doing to Gachagua what was done unto him in the last regime.

By Lydiah Nyawira 7 months ago

Mt Kenya leaders: We will not let Ruto humiliate Gachagua

DP Gachagua in Endarasha

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for calm and respect for elected leaders.

By Lydiah Nyawira 7 months ago

DP Gachagua in Endarasha

Gachagua calls for one man, one-shilling revenue formula

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revived the 'one man, one vote, one shilling' debate for the distribution of national resources

By Lydiah Nyawira and Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago

Gachagua calls for one man, one-shilling revenue formula

Booming eateries boost fortunes for Mt Kenya fish farmers

Ann Mwangi is always busy at her establishment, Samaki Centre. She set up the eatery in 2014 and has since turned it into the go-to fish joint in the busy town.

By Lydiah Nyawira 9 months ago

Booming eateries boost fortunes for Mt Kenya fish farmers

Catholics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Sister Nyaatha's beatification

Catholics are set to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Sister Irene 'Nyaatha' Stefani, known for her commitment to serving the marginalised and the poor.

By Amos Kiarie and Lydiah Nyawira 10 months ago

Catholics to celebrate 10th anniversary of Sister Nyaatha's beatification

Muheria urges State to ease the tax burden on Kenyans

Archbishop Anthony Muheria expressed hope for the new year but noted it would be presumptuous to try and predict what will happen in 2024.

By Lydiah Nyawira 11 months ago

Muheria urges State to ease the tax burden on Kenyans

Bishops: Pope's message doesn't OK gay marriages

Clerics say declaration does not try to give a back door recognition of same sex unions. Pope's letter was to expand the kind of blessings clergy can offer to their flock.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Bishops: Pope's message doesn't OK gay marriages

Mau Mau veterans and descendants to meet King Charles

Some of the topics for discussion will be their demand for reparations and compensation for the atrocities of the British government.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Mose Sammi 1 year ago

Mau Mau veterans and descendants to meet King Charles

Nyeri banks on health team to collect data on common diseases

Governor Mutahi Kahiga described CHPs as the true heroes of Nyeri, showcasing unwavering commitment and resilience in delivering healthcare services at the household level.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Nyeri banks on health team to collect data on common diseases

Isiolo County unveils 15-year strategy to address end perennial water shortage

Through the 15-year plan, the administration hopes to permanently solve the problem of water shortage in the region.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Isiolo County unveils 15-year strategy to address end perennial water shortage

12 issues Kenyan Catholics want church to address as bishops meet Pope in Rome

Catholic faithful want the church to address a myriad of social issues affecting it during a meeting with the Pope in Rome.

By Lydiah Nyawira, Sammy Mose 1 year ago

12 issues Kenyan Catholics want church to address as bishops meet Pope in Rome

Gachagua lauds tea reforms as bonus payments hit 3-year high

DP Gachagua said the tea reforms had led to the release of highest bonus payment in the last three years.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Gachagua lauds tea reforms as bonus payments hit 3-year high

Gachagua: Moses Kuria will not be fired

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to defend Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria against calls to have him sacked.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

Gachagua: Moses Kuria will not be fired

Relief as Kirinyaga County deploys patient records system to ease access

Governor Anne Waiguru has deployed the use of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) to manage all medical facilities in the county.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Relief as Kirinyaga County deploys patient records system to ease access

We will not bow to pressure for Raila handshake - Ruto

President Ruto said he would not allow the international community to pressure the government into a handshake with Raila.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 1 year ago

We will not bow to pressure for Raila handshake - Ruto

Closure of iconic hotel looms over scouts' site

A dark cloud hangs over the legacy of scouting founder Lord Baden Powell's PAXTU cottage located inside the Outspan Hotel compound.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Closure of iconic hotel looms over scouts' site

Hospitals stop admissions, move patients over NHIF fraud probe

Relatives and patients seeking care from hospitals in Meru and Kirinyaga counties were left stranded when these facilities closed and transferred their patients to other health centers.

By Phares Mutembei and Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Hospitals stop admissions, move patients over NHIF fraud probe

Patients transferred as hospitals shut down over NHIF fraud

Patients seeking services from hospitals in Meru and Kirinyaga counties left stranded after the facilities shut down and transferred patients to other facilities.

By Phares Mutembei, Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Patients transferred as hospitals shut down over NHIF fraud

Health, social projects top Mt Kenya counties' budget estimates

County Assemblies in Mt Kenya region to start public participation on the 2023/24 Budget estimates after receiving proposals from the executives.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei 1 year ago

Health, social projects top Mt Kenya counties' budget estimates

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

The governor also highlighted the establishment of two Konza Digital Skills Laboratories while emphasizing the support of the government in implementing housing projects.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Governor Mbarire enjoys Madaraka Day goodies after Embu hosts fete

Families living in colonial villages 60 years after independence

These families have lived in deplorable conditions in the villages for decades. They have been hoping the government would relocate them or survey land and issue them with title deeds.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Amos Kiarie 1 year ago

Families living in colonial villages 60 years after independence

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

He said loans being given in this phase of the hustler programme range from Sh50,000 as the minimum amount and may grow up to Sh1 million.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

President Ruto launches Hustler fund for Chamas

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

The families have lived in deplorable conditions in the villages for decades with their efforts to be issued with title deeds to the land they occupy bearing little fruit.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Hundreds of families still stuck in colonial villages, 60 years after independence

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

The system will be akin to the National Education Management Information System (Nemis), which tracks an individual student's education records across classes.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

KUCCPS eyes new data system to ease student placement

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

President William Ruto has announced that the National Land Commission (NLC) will no longer deal with land valuation for compensation over government projects.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

President Ruto slashes NLC powers on compensation

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke while inspecting the facility on Saturday said the world-class stadium will be hosting premium sports leagues as well as local leagues.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County to open in August

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

CoG chair Anne Waiguru said counties are owed an accumulated amount of Sh125.8 billion in arrears for the months of January, February, March and April.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

COG calls for immediate release of Sh125 billion owed to counties

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

Wetang'ula said he was impressed with the plans to host scout MPs from around the world in June.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Speaker Wetangula tours Nyeri Scout sites ahead of global event

DP blames salary delays on debts

Deputy Governor Rigathi Gachagwa revealed that the debt inherited from the previous regime had matured, and called for urgent intervention.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

DP blames salary delays on debts

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

As of September 30, 2022, all 47 counties reported pending bills amounting to Sh161.36 billion. CoB wants county leadership to take charge of the pending bills and ensure genuine ones are paid.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Controller of budget warns over pending bills in Central counties

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

The fire has destroyed over 15,000 acres of the Aberdare National Park. KWS Director General says two people have died in incidents related to the forest fires.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Wildfires continue to rage in Aberdare Forest two weeks on

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Governor Anne Waiguru has initiated the process of having the Sagana Industrial City gazetted as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Waiguru visits Tatu City to benchmark on industrial park

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o raised concern over high number of counties that used manual payroll during the period under review.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Red flag raised over county pending bills and manual payroll

I will fight insecurity and complete stalled projects, Ruto vows

Ruto assured of the government's intervention to end perennial land conflict and clashes between ranchers and residents over pasture.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Boniface Gikandi 1 year ago

I will fight insecurity and complete stalled projects, Ruto vows

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Ruto said the government has been paying lawyers for matters that can be resolved out of court. National Assembly and Senate majority leaders welcomed the idea of out-of-court settlements.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

William Ruto tells Senators, MP to seek alternatives to solve disputes

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

The association's vice chairman Solomon Munene said the selection should be guided by performance of candidates in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

KPSA vice chairman Solomon Munene says Private secondary schools struggle to get Form One students because they are excluded from the process of selection, which is unfair.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 year ago

Private schools call for fairness in Form One selection

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

Kawira said by going on with the impeachment, the MCAs had flouted their own Standing Orders (Standing Order No 90) which bars them from discussing a matter pending before the court.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

Impeached: Ward reps seal Kawira fate, accuse her of flouting the law

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Central Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the land belonged to the Judiciary, the Roads ministry and State Department for Public Works.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 years ago

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

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