Students showcase innovation at national science fair in Embu
Some 800 high school students are participating in the 61st National Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) at Kangaru School in Embu County, where they are showcasing innovative projects .
By Muriithi Mugo 29 days ago
Students showcase innovation at national science fair in Embu
It's not time for politics, President Ruto says in Embu
President William Ruto has emphasized that the nation's focus should be on development, not politics, urging leaders to unite in advancing the country's growth agenda.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
It's not time for politics, President Ruto says in Embu
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Geoffrey Ruku: A political comeback fueled by resilience
In 2013, he aligned himself with the United Republican Party (URP) led by then-Deputy President William Ruto, yet the Mbeere North parliamentary seat remained out of reach.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Geoffrey Ruku: A political comeback fueled by resilience
Political tensions rise as Ruto plans first Mt Kenya visit since Gachagua exit
While some doubt the visit will bring meaningful change, others see it as a chance to showcase progress in various sectors and engage directly with the President.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Political tensions rise as Ruto plans first Mt Kenya visit since Gachagua exit
Knut hoists union's flag atop Mt Kenya's highest peak
In a remarkable display of perseverance and solidarity, the Knut Chief Officer, John Gitari, successfully hoisted the union's green flag atop Mount Kenya's highest peak, Lenana Peak.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Knut hoists union's flag atop Mt Kenya's highest peak
UDA courts Muslim community in Mount Kenya to regain political support
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has intensified its bid to regain support in the Mount Kenya region by targeting the Muslim community.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
UDA courts Muslim community in Mount Kenya to regain political support
PS: Private hospitals risk shutdown for denying SHA services
Private healthcare providers refusing outpatient services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) will face severe consequences, including the possibility of being shut down.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
PS: Private hospitals risk shutdown for denying SHA services
68 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Embu
68 students from St. Thomas Aquinas Igumori Secondary School in Embu hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated beef.
By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago
68 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Embu
Coffee farmers in frantic bid to save cooperative from auction
Coffee farmers in Manyatta constituency have moved to court to halt the impending auction of their cooperative, which is facing a financial crisis due to a Sh60 million loan.
By Muriithi Mugo 3 months ago
Coffee farmers in frantic bid to save cooperative from auction
Free but fearful: How life has changed for released abductees
A cloud of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty has engulfed the homes of two abduction victims, who were released on Monday but are still grappling with the trauma of their ordeal.
By Muriithi Mugo and Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago
Free but fearful: How life has changed for released abductees
Billy Mwangi whipped and beaten during abduction Ordeal
Mukunji, who visited Mwangi at Frevane Hospital on the outskirts of Embu town, described the young man as deeply traumatized after his time in captivity.
By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago
Billy Mwangi whipped and beaten during abduction Ordeal
CS faces hostile crowd as Gachagua tells off Ruto allies over abductions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed accusations that he was involved in the abductions, terming them baseless claims without merit.
By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago
CS faces hostile crowd as Gachagua tells off Ruto allies over abductions
Free Billy Mwangi now, Embu protesters tell State
Protests erupt in Embu as residents demand the release of Billy Mwangi, allegedly abducted a week ago; transport paralysed and some businesses shut.
By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago
Free Billy Mwangi now, Embu protesters tell State
Family seeks Ruto help after son's mysterious abduction
Billy Wanyiri was abducted by hooded men who forced him into a waiting double-cabin vehicle, which sped off towards Nairobi.
By Muriithi Mugo 4 months ago
Family seeks Ruto help after son's mysterious abduction
Gachagua casts lone shadow as Embu leaders skip church event
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cast the image of a man walking on a tight rope as elected leaders shunned the Sunday service he attended in Embu.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Gachagua casts lone shadow as Embu leaders skip church event
Gachagua banks on Judiciary to uphold law ahead of Senate trial
The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is walking on a tight rope after elected leaders stayed away when he attended church service on Sunday in Embu.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Gachagua banks on Judiciary to uphold law ahead of Senate trial
Ruto says broad-based government to transform economy
President William Ruto has defended the decision to form a broad-based government saying this will enable the country to move forward and allow the input of everyone in matters of taxation.
By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
Ruto says broad-based government to transform economy
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AG Muturi challenges Senate to justify its existence
Muturi urged leaders to tone down on the one man, one vote, one shilling debate and start a conversation on the expenditure of allocated and available resources across the counties.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
AG Muturi challenges Senate to justify its existence
Reprieve for traders as court lifts ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi
Muguka farmers and traders have gotten temporary relief after the Embu High Court issued conservatory orders lifting the ban in Mombasa and Kilifi.
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
Reprieve for traders as court lifts ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi
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Meru and Embu chew over fate of miraa, muguka after Coast ban
Miraa or khat, and muguka, are popular stimulant crops predominantly grown in parts of Meru and Embu.
By Phares Mutembei and Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
Meru and Embu chew over fate of miraa, muguka after Coast ban
Anxiety as woman is buried in 30 minutes amid legal battle
Felister Wanyaga was laid to rest at Kithungururu village in Embu County after a four-month legal battle.
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
Anxiety as woman is buried in 30 minutes amid legal battle
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 11 months ago
Gachagua calls for one man, one-shilling revenue formula
Flood warning issued after Masinga Dam overflows
Interior PS Raymond Omollo said the government has assembled a national emergency center that will coordinate emergency and response activities across the country.
By AFP, Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Flood warning issued after Masinga Dam overflows
Machogu: State to build 15,000 classes for Grade 9
According to CS Machogu, the ministry is making necessary preparations in readiness for Grade Nine, which will be domiciled in primary schools.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Machogu: State to build 15,000 classes for Grade 9
Stakeholders urge farmers to go for crops that thrive in harsh times
Dr Roy Mugiira observed that the BT Cotton released to farmers and in its fifth cycle of cultivation is safe and has passed through safety checks before approval.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Stakeholders urge farmers to go for crops that thrive in harsh times
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 1 year ago
Azimio warns Ruto against Haiti mission
Teacher dies by suicide after alarming Facebook post
The teacher was found dead in his house at Nthangariri village in Mbeere North, Embu county.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Teacher dies by suicide after alarming Facebook post
Equity bank opens new branch in Kiritiri market
Kiritiri market is the largest in Mbeere South, and traders said the bank will make it easy for them to deposit huge sums of money from the sale of farm produce.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Equity bank opens new branch in Kiritiri market
Agency launches awareness drive on unclaimed assets
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has embarked on a sensitisation campaign in Embu county to ensure residents seek unclaimed assets that stand at Sh63 billion nationally.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Agency launches awareness drive on unclaimed assets
Second chance as 64 teen mothers to resume high school
The programme dubbed "Restoring Hope for the Teenage Mothers" seeks to empower girls who dropped out of school after they became pregnant.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Second chance as 64 teen mothers to resume high school
Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown
The two were among a group of four men who had gone to the quarry to harvest concrete and other building materials when they decided to swim before embarking on the Job.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown
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It was a waste; leaders say of Raila-Ruto talks report
The release of the long-awaited report by the National Dialogue Committee, promising potential recommendations to alleviate the high cost of living, has sparked swift and critical reactions.
By Judah Ben-Hur and Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
It was a waste; leaders say of Raila-Ruto talks report
Hydro power output low despite downpour
Cost of power not likely to go down soon as electricity generation scaled down to maximise water storage. Maximum levels of water at Masinga Dam expected in four months if rains continue.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Hydro power output low despite downpour
AP officers injured in Embu road accident
Four administration police officers sustained minor injuries after their lorry veered off the road at Kwa Macembe along Embu - Kiritiri road in Embu County on Thursday.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
AP officers injured in Embu road accident
Family, officials mourn pathologist who defied plot to cover up murders
Former Health Executive Joan Mwende described Njue as an industrious professional who was instrumental in the set-up of the oncology department at the referral hospital.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Family, officials mourn pathologist who defied plot to cover up murders
Former Government Pathologist Moses Njue dies
Former Government Pathologist and CEO at Embu Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital Moses Njue passed on aged 60.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Former Government Pathologist Moses Njue dies
Association says nurses key in UHC roll out
KPNA President Michael Nyongesa said that the government has not involved the nurses in promotive and preventive care.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Association says nurses key in UHC roll out
'Guitar ya Karish': Musician MCA Karish marks 40 years with youth project
Veteran musician Newton Kariuki, popularly known as Karish, celebrated 40 years in the industry by donating a guitar and offering a recording deal to upcoming artistes.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
'Guitar ya Karish': Musician MCA Karish marks 40 years with youth project
Violence, teen pregnancies, and HIV threat to Embu girls
Most affected girls are those between 10 - 14 years, reports show.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Violence, teen pregnancies, and HIV threat to Embu girls
Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges
Lawyer Muchangi Gichugu submitted that the two brothers hailed from a poor background and urged the court to grant them lenient bond terms.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Duo charged with killing mother's lover deny charges
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