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 1 month 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 1 month 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 11 months 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
Government plans to use Bamboo to achieve forest cover
The National government has picked bamboo as a critical resource towards achieving the 30 percent tree cover strategy by 2032 and a key driver towards green growth.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Government plans to use Bamboo to achieve forest cover
State contemplates punishment for Kenyans who fail to pick printed passports
Kindiki has warned the government is contemplating to take action amid efforts to clear backlog of the documents that have been lying at the immigration department for months.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
State contemplates punishment for Kenyans who fail to pick printed passports
Fire razes dormitory at Seven Forks Primary School, Embu
The fire was put out by KenGen fire engines before it could spread to the nearby teachers' quarters.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Fire razes dormitory at Seven Forks Primary School, Embu
Embu MCAs accuse service board of soliciting bribes from job seekers
Embu MCAs have accused the Public Service Board members of soliciting and demanding bribes from jobseekers for the last 10 years in exchange for employment.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Embu MCAs accuse service board of soliciting bribes from job seekers
Former Tharaka Nithi governor aspirant found dead in his car
Police recover the businessman's gun and several rounds of ammunition, plus a spent cartridge. Initial investigations point to a case of suicide, according to the police.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Former Tharaka Nithi governor aspirant found dead in his car
Linturi asks farmers to up returns by adding value to their exports
State determined to help farmers increase food production through loans and subsidies. Farmers to comply with quality and food safety standards, especially for global markets.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Linturi asks farmers to up returns by adding value to their exports
Linturi asks farmers to seek credit to build value addition capacity
"We will ensure a timely disbursement of fertilizer that will cost less than sh3,000, this will boost farmer's earnings this year," the CS said.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Linturi asks farmers to seek credit to build value addition capacity
Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned youth in Mt Kenya region to desist from joining the Mungiki sect, warning that government will be tough on them
By Ndungu Gachane and Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Government will eliminate Mungiki, Gachagua says
Madaraka Day preparations: KDF holds its first full rehearsal in Embu
The Moi Stadium, Embu structural construction is 90 percent complete and ready to host Madaraka Day celebrations.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Madaraka Day preparations: KDF holds its first full rehearsal in Embu
High taxation force consumers to drink illicit liquor
Through its chairperson Eric Githua, the association said the war against counterfeits and illicit brews cannot be won if the government does not revise the taxes.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
High taxation force consumers to drink illicit liquor
Constituencies suffering from unfair resource allocation - Manyatta MP
MP Mukunji said constituencies in Central region were struggling due to the high population as compared to others parts of the country.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Constituencies suffering from unfair resource allocation - Manyatta MP
Murder most foul: Father, son killed by unknown assailants in Embu
One of the villagers confided that a relative of the murdered men, identified as Ernest Nyaga disappeared mysteriously over what residents believe was due to a land dispute.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Murder most foul: Father, son killed by unknown assailants in Embu
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