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Nyeri County lays plans for slum upgrading

Nyeri is among five counties that will benefit from the slum upgrading programme under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP 2).

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Nyeri County lays plans for slum upgrading

Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar

Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality

Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality

By Purity Mwangi 3 months ago

Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen

Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen

By Purity Mwangi 4 months ago

Residents reject push to put Amboseli park in hands of Kajiado

The national park should remain at the national government level to offer recreation and employment to all.

By Purity Mwangi 4 months ago

Residents reject push to put Amboseli park in hands of Kajiado

Nyeri MCAs protest poor implementation as county presents Sh8.7Billion budget

Nyeri County is staring at another monstrous expenditure of Sh5.85 billion as the devolved unit presented its Sh8.7 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year.

By Purity Mwangi 5 months ago

Nyeri MCAs protest poor implementation as county presents Sh8.7Billion budget

Teacher's eco-friendly innovation that transforms waste into Art

Joel Kariuki's passion for recycling started as a young boy when he developed an interest in drawing he carried this love for art into his adulthood and profession as a teacher.

By Purity Mwangi 5 months ago

Teacher's eco-friendly innovation that transforms waste into Art

Five men who assaulted neighbor sentenced to 20 years in prison

John Ritho, John Muthoni, Paul Kiboi, Evans Mutitu, and Kennedy Wachira were convicted after finding them guilty of causing grievous harm to John Gichuki.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Five men who assaulted neighbor sentenced to 20 years in prison

Ownership disputes slow down Nyeri Town's growth

Speaking during the opening of Nyaatha Plaza a Catholic-owned business building, Kahiga said some buildings in town are owned by more than one party.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Ownership disputes slow down Nyeri Town's growth

Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal

Joseph Kihara successfully challenged his conviction in a case where he was accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal

Man teaches students the art of weaving

He joined lecturers at Tetu Technical and Vocational training institute in October last year to train the learners.

By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago

Man teaches students the art of weaving

Ruto tells wrangling ACK Mt Kenya West clerics to make peace

Ruto called on the church to strictly adhere to the succession process as stipulated in their constitution.

By James Murimi and Purity Mwangi 7 months ago

Ruto tells wrangling ACK Mt Kenya West clerics to make peace

Farmers reap big as macadamia prices rise

Currently, a kilogram of macadamia is retailing at between Sh90 and Sh105, up from Sh20 per kg registered last year.

By Purity Mwangi 7 months ago

Farmers reap big as macadamia prices rise

Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors

Kahiga said a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) should be negotiated by the county and national governments

By Purity Mwangi, Amos Kiarie and Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago

Nyeri governor threatens to sack striking doctors

Church leaders plead over high cost of living, heavy taxation

Religious leaders challenge authorities to come clear over fake fertiliser being distributed in various parts of the country, urge government and striking doctors to embrace dialogue.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Purity Mwangi 7 months ago

Church leaders plead over high cost of living, heavy taxation

Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients

The pacemaker is surgically placed under your skin, beneath your collarbone, and is connected to your heart by one or more wires, or leads.

By Purity Mwangi 7 months ago

Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients

Journalists embrace new technology to earn money

Journalists and media practitioners have been encouraged to diversify their content to adapt to the changes in the media sector.

By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Journalists embrace new technology to earn money

Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines

Nyeri County government will deliver 60 coolers worth Sh30 million to public health centres and dispensaries to boost vaccine storage.

By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines

Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery

Nyewasco has been ranked as the best-performing water service provider in Eastern and Southern Africa.

By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

Speaking at Makenji ACK Parish in Embu county, Azimio leaders accused President Ruto of disobeying court orders and interfering with legislation in Parliament.

By Muriithi Mugo and Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Suspects who were arrested on New Year eve over claims that they were members of the outlawed Mungiki sect have been released by the Murang'a Magistrates Court.

By Boniface Gikandi and Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements

Operations at Nyeri Law Courts were today paralysed after lawyers protested over delays in the delivery of judgments.

By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago

Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements

Woman beats all odds and joins the shoe-making industry

After seeking a job with little success, Rose Nyobaki from Nyeri County decided to venture into shoe making and repairing, a male-dominated field.

By Purity Mwangi 9 months ago

Woman beats all odds and joins the shoe-making industry

Mathira elders carry on dying art, trade of bamboo basket weaving

Basket weaving is an art traditionally practised by women as a hobby and a source of income.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Mathira elders carry on dying art, trade of bamboo basket weaving

Why your baby's bulging belly button could be a hernia

An umbilical hernia is a birth defect around the umbilicus.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Why your baby's bulging belly button could be a hernia

Gachagua condoles family that lost six kin in road accident

The DP visited the family of Sammy Mwangi Gatumbo at their home in Chaka, Kieni, Nyeri county, accompanied by his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and local leaders.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Gachagua condoles family that lost six kin in road accident

Over 200 arrested as police block former Mungiki leader's meeting

Njenga had vowed to hold an end-of-year thanksgiving meeting at Kabiru-ini showgrounds where youths and Mt Kenya leaders were expected to announce their regional Kingpin.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Over 200 arrested as police block former Mungiki leader's meeting

Security deployed ahead of Maina Njenga's meeting

County Police Commander Benjamin Rotich has declared the meeting was illegal.

By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago

Security deployed ahead of Maina Njenga's meeting

Nyeri ECDE teachers get pay increment in reforms

With the revised salary, the teachers will now be paid Sh25,220 up from Sh13,983 in the lowest cadre and the highest cadre will get Sh52,833 up from Sh30,227 in Job Group K.

By Purity Mwangi 11 months ago

Nyeri ECDE teachers get pay increment in reforms

Wangari Maathai's dream of a tree planting day 'came true'

The Green Belt Movement's first event was where the late Prof Maathai encouraged the women of Kenya to plant tree nurseries throughout the country.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Wangari Maathai's dream of a tree planting day 'came true'

Is that pain in your finger a nail infection?

The symptoms of chronic paronychia develop more slowly and they usually last six weeks or longer. Several fingers or toes can be infected at once.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Is that pain in your finger a nail infection?

Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother

The historical hotel remains a key element in the life story of current British Monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth II who became Queen while at the Hotel.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother

A section of Mt Kenya leaders voice support for DP Gachagua

Nyeri County Speaker Gichuhi Mwangi said the people of Mt Kenya region should support the DP as he was instrumental in protecting the region's development agenda.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

A section of Mt Kenya leaders voice support for DP Gachagua

Shortage of nurses main challenge in public health facilities

NNAK Vice President Denis Mbithi appealed to the government to embrace the nurse's scheme of service which will help nurses to progress in terms of promotion.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Shortage of nurses main challenge in public health facilities

When mental illness knocks on your door

The CHP observes that the most vulnerable people are those from poor families since the cost of mental healthcare is too high and mostly misunderstood.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

When mental illness knocks on your door

As world marks World Cleft Day many still in line

On World Cleft Day today, approximately 12 children with a cleft lip condition are eagerly anticipating free reconstructive surgery at Nyeri County Referral Hospital next month.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

As world marks World Cleft Day many still in line

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

Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital

The maternity hospital was built in partnership with Japan through the Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) and the County.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital

Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars

The small busy trading center along the Nyeri- Karatina highway has more than 20 liquor bars in operation.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars

Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years

The appellant was angry after learning that she was an adopted child after many years and later attacked her foster mother.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years

Logging ban caused timber shortage, high prices traders

The lifting of a national moratorium, which had been imposed six years ago by President Uhuru Kenyatta, initially brought relief to sawmillers before the court intervened to suspend the decision.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Logging ban caused timber shortage, high prices traders

Song and dance as music festival makes comeback

This year's theme is "Nurturing Talent for Innovation and National Development". The event, which will run until August 23, is being hosted at Dedan Kimathi University of Science and Technology.

By Amos Kiarie and Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Song and dance as music festival makes comeback

Central Kenya's annual 'Farmers Day' to focus on climate change

Over 15,000 farmers and traders from across Central Kenya are expected to attend the Annual Farmers Exhibition at Wambugu Agricultural Training Centre in Nyeri County.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Central Kenya's annual 'Farmers Day' to focus on climate change

Onion prices to keep rising as shortage bites

Taxes imposed on imports from Tanzania has created an acute shortage of onions with 1kg of the commodity selling at Sh150 and a 40kg sack retailing at Sh5,600.

By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago

Onion prices to keep rising as shortage bites

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