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Munene Kamau

MPs want Bill to assure farmers of profit

He said the initiative would help farmers redouble their production, as they were guaranteed returns.

By Munene Kamau 4 years ago

MPs want Bill to assure farmers of profit

Court quashes removal of 12 MCAs from Assembly Committees

Court quashes removal of 12 MCAs from Assembly Committees

By Munene Kamau 4 years ago

Plan mooted to rid rice sector of unscrupulous traders

Plan mooted to rid rice sector of unscrupulous traders

By Munene Kamau 4 years ago

Divided Mt Kenya leaders meet to explore common stand on report

Divided Mt Kenya leaders meet to explore common stand on report

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Munene Kamau 4 years ago

Kirinyaga farmers want to take over coffee mill

Farmers said transporting the produce to these millers reduced their returns despite producing premium coffee.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Kirinyaga farmers want to take over coffee mill

Irate farmers block coffee task force

The agitated farmers claimed the task force had failed to include their recommendations in the final draft they had presented to it earlier.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Irate farmers block coffee task force

Uhuru and Ruto skip visits to Central

Uhuru's visit was highly anticipated with indications of the cancellation only being confirmed shortly after 10am

By Boniface Gikandi and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Uhuru and Ruto skip visits to Central

Illicit brew to blame for low population growth in Mt Kenya-Leaders

The slow population growth in the last ten years within Mt Kenya region has been attributed to the uncontrolled consumption of illicit liquor.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Illicit brew to blame for low population growth in Mt Kenya-Leaders

Ngirichi gifts Kirinyaga homeless man with new house

Man who suffers from cerebral palsy has been living in the street since May this year after his mother passed on.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Ngirichi gifts Kirinyaga homeless man with new house

‘How we saved Kibaki from Raila’

A close aide to retired President Mwai Kibaki has opened up on how they scuttled Raila Odinga’s quest for the position of Prime Minister.

By Munene Kamau and Francis Ngige 5 years ago

‘How we saved Kibaki from Raila’

Vote buying and bribery to blame for bad leadership - Ex-Taveta MP

MP says the days of the seven ‘bearded sisters Kenyans never missed the parliamentary proceedings.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Vote buying and bribery to blame for bad leadership - Ex-Taveta MP

State closes Mwea rice mills ahead of audit

The government has suspended operations of Mwea Rice Mills to pave way for an audit.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

State closes Mwea rice mills ahead of audit

Road promised by Uhuru veers into 'mugumo' tree

Contractor steers away from gigantic mugumo that elders say cannot be brought down before slaughtering a ram.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Road promised by Uhuru veers into 'mugumo' tree

Waiguru: Mt Kenya waits for Uhuru's call for 2022

Governor says region will not blindly support those seeking presidency in 2022.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Waiguru: Mt Kenya waits for Uhuru's call for 2022

Ruto opposes law reform

He said “political con-men” were on the loose and it was time someone handled them.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Ruto opposes law reform

Wagura picked as new Kirinyaga county speaker

Wagura to serve in an acting capacity until the position gets a substantive person.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Wagura picked as new Kirinyaga county speaker

Outsiders keen on destroying Jubilee Party, says DP Ruto

He says despite mumbling and political intrigues, they are still focused on ensuring all pre-election pledges are implemented.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Outsiders keen on destroying Jubilee Party, says DP Ruto

DP Ruto: Jubilee pre-election pledges on course despite 'bickering'

The Deputy President says service delivery among Kenyans has improved since 2013 when they come into office.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

DP Ruto: Jubilee pre-election pledges on course despite 'bickering'

Why you will not be able to watch Liverpool versus Arsenal this Saturday

Football lovers will not be able to watch Liverpool versus Arsenal game indoors after...

By Joseph Muchiri and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Why you will not be able to watch Liverpool versus Arsenal this Saturday

Census: Matiang’i breaks hearts of soccer fans

Soccer fans will be forced to either watch weekend’s Arsenal versus Liverpool game indoors or miss the encounter altogether.

By Joseph Muchiri and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Census: Matiang’i breaks hearts of soccer fans

Anxiety as cash crop fails to flower

Macadamia farmers in Mt Kenya are staring at losses after the crop failed to flower.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Anxiety as cash crop fails to flower

Couple blames hospital for missing new born

The couple has reported the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Couple blames hospital for missing new born

Lobby wants pending bills fast-tracked

Ngatia also urged the national government to regulate the influx of rice imports to protect local farmers.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Lobby wants pending bills fast-tracked

KNCCI boss calls for rice import ban

Ngatia said importation of timber from the foreign country was just a short term solution

By Munene Kamau and George Orido 5 years ago

KNCCI boss calls for rice import ban

Waiguru rejects spending estimates

Governor Anne Waiguru has rejected the 2019/20 Appropriation Bill and sent it back to the county assembly.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Waiguru rejects spending estimates

Pending bills 'stall projects'

An Auditor General's report has put the value of pending bills accrued by the county at Sh461 million. The report covers the 2017/18 financial period.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Pending bills 'stall projects'

Students treated after fire in two dorms

Seventeen students and a cook were taken to hospital after inhaling toxic fumes when a school building caught fire in Kirinyaga County.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Students treated after fire in two dorms

17 students treated after fire razes dorm

Property of unknown value was also lost in the incident

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

17 students treated after fire razes dorm

Waiguru fires health workers

The affected medics should collect their dismissal letters from their former work stations.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Waiguru fires health workers

Wedding made easy: Why limousine when donkey carts will do? (Photos)

In place of the usual glitzy rides that we are used to see ferrying the bridal party, the couple went for oxen and donkey carts.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Wedding made easy: Why limousine when donkey carts will do? (Photos)

Rare Wedding: Oxen and donkey carts transport bride in Kirinyaga (PHOTOS)

It was a spectacle to behold when a hospitality industry service provider tied a knot using oxen and donkey carts as the means of transport for the occasion

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Rare Wedding: Oxen and donkey carts transport bride in Kirinyaga (PHOTOS)

Kirinyaga leaders clash over state of medicare

Leaders accuse each other of using the medics’ strike to settle political scores.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Kirinyaga leaders clash over state of medicare

Senator ready to arbitrate between striking medics and County

He has urged the warring parties to drop their hard-line stances.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Senator ready to arbitrate between striking medics and County

Police in Meru to hold wife of murdered businessman

The body parts of Kaberia, a butcher who operates in Meru town, were discovered in a gunny bag at his house.

By Darlington Manyara and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Police in Meru to hold wife of murdered businessman

Return Health to State, say unions

Unions blame politicians for failed healthcare sector reforms.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Return Health to State, say unions

Traders arrested with plastic bags

Ayubu Gituma was released on Sh100,000 bond by a Meru court after he denied the charge.

By Darlington Manyara and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Traders arrested with plastic bags

German deported over racist attack, assault

Project Manager Stephen Mutinda confirmed that the senior employee was deported on Sunday.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

German deported over racist attack, assault

Market to be closed over plastic bags

About 300 hawkers at the PI boarder market along the Mwea- makutano road will be out of business for failing to comply with the non-use of the banne

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Market to be closed over plastic bags

County seeks powers to fire striking medics

The County government wants to be allowed to fire medics who have defied a court order barring them from striking.

By Nderitu Gichure and Munene Kamau 5 years ago

County seeks powers to fire striking medics

Life imprisonment for narcotics trafficker reduced to 15 years

The court had also slapped Carlos with a Sh1 million fine.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Life imprisonment for narcotics trafficker reduced to 15 years

Kirinyaga woman denies murdering her husband

Prosecutor Geoffrey Obiri had opposed her release on bail, noting she was likely to interfere with potential witnesses

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Kirinyaga woman denies murdering her husband

Three hurt in rogue AP attack

Scores escaped with minor injuries as they fled after the officer used his gun to hit the residents.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Three hurt in rogue AP attack

Waiguru to medics: Resume work by Monday or face axe

Governor insists medics are in contempt of court and must resume work unconditionally

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Waiguru to medics: Resume work by Monday or face axe

Kirinyaga family eyes better days after explosion

Fire gutted entire family house when fake gas cylinder exploded.

By Munene Kamau 5 years ago

Kirinyaga family eyes better days after explosion

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