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Leaders urged to shun political rhetoric, step up war on illicit liquor

Leaders have been urged to shun political rhetoric and instead focus on fighting illicit liquor in the Mt Kenya region, amid concerns over alcoholism.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-04 15:44:06

Leaders urged to shun political rhetoric, step up war on illicit liquor

Concerns over alarming teenage pregnancies in Murang'a

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-10-03 22:00:00

Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries

Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-10-02 20:12:07

Inua Jamii coverage to expand to 2.5 million households

The programme has grown from 1.2 million to 1.7 million households, while annual domestic spending on social protection has increased from Sh4.3 billion to nearly Sh40 billion.

By Amos Kiarie 2026-10-02 14:14:00

Inua Jamii coverage to expand to 2.5 million households

Murang'a bar owners urge government to target sources of illicit liquor

Murang’a bar and hotel owners are up in arms over the persistent raids on their business premises in search of counterfeit liquor, instead of the government focusing on the source.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-09-29 17:12:36

Murang'a bar owners urge government to target sources of illicit liquor

Farmers raise concerns over Tobacco Bill

Tobacco farmers in Tharaka-Nith and Meru counties have raised concerns over the Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 during a public participation forum.

By Phares Mutembei 2026-09-27 13:07:06

Farmers raise concerns over Tobacco Bill

Scouts join county workers in clearing Murang'a town drainage

Boy scouts from Pioneer School joined in clearing of drainage system within Murang'a Municipality in efforts to boost El Nino preparedness.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-09-27 12:18:56

Scouts join county workers in clearing Murang'a town drainage

Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

“Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-09-25 12:47:09

Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

Police arrest suspect behind illicit liquor trade in Maragua

Police in Maragua have arrested a bar owner and seized suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks during a crackdown on the illicit liquor trade.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-09-24 15:47:18

Police arrest suspect behind illicit liquor trade in Maragua

Limuru residents raise alarm over water meter thefts

The thieves have reportedly been targeting neighbourhoods at night, ripping meters from supply pipes and causing flooding and water outages.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2026-09-24 10:37:14

Limuru residents raise alarm over water meter thefts

30 donkeys rescued in suspected illegal slaughter operation in Juja

Authorities have rescued 30 donkeys from a Juja godown amid suspicions of illegal slaughter and meat distribution, as investigations probe the source of the animals.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2026-09-23 21:01:01

30 donkeys rescued in suspected illegal slaughter operation in Juja

Kang'ata seeks to increase Murang'a water coverage by 60 per cent

The Murang'a County Government is working on a strategy designed to increase water coverage by 60 per cent to ensure a reliable supply of clean water for domestic use.

By Boniface Gikandi 2026-09-22 15:08:14