Rukira, Nyeri County| Residents of Rukira village and surrounding areas in Mahiga Ward, Nyeri County, have received a major boost in healthcare access following the official commissioning of the new Rukira Dispensary by Governor Mutahi Kahiga. The modern Level II health facility, strategically located in Rukira village, is projected to serve a catchment population of […]
In the lush-greens of Kenya’s fertile Central region, where rolling hills meet innovative ambition, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has emerged as a beacon of agricultural transformation. Addressing a vibrant crowd at the opening of the 2025 Central Kenya National Show on Thursday, Kahiga pledged unwavering support for local farmers, emphasizing climate-resilient technologies as the key […]
In the quiet halls of the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat, where flickering candle flames danced like silent sentinels, a somber gathering marked the first anniversary of one of Kenya’s most heart-wrenching school tragedies. On September 5, 2024, a devastating dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County claimed the lives of 21 young boys, leaving […]
In a bold move to reassure Kenya’s agricultural community, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has pledged to prioritize the purchase of all locally produced rice before allowing any imports into the country. Speaking at a public event in Nyeri on August 3, 2025, Kagwe addressed growing concerns among farmers regarding the government’s plan to import […]
In a historic moment for water sports in Africa, Kenya is set to host the first-ever African Rafting Championship, a thrilling event that promises to showcase the continent’s top rafting talent. Preparations are in high gear at Rapids Camp along the picturesque Sagana River, where over 100 athletes from more than 10 African nations will […]
Nyeri, Kenya| In a decisive ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Salad Boru Guracha as the Clerk of the Isiolo County Assembly, declaring his removal by Speaker Mohammed Roba Qoto as unlawful and procedurally defective. The judgment, delivered by Justice Onesmus Makau, underscores significant breaches […]
In a bid to curb the alarming rise of child exploitation in Nyeri County, the government has issued a strong warning to parents and guardians against forcing children to beg on the streets or engage in labor after school hours. The practice, described as both exploitative and illegal, has sparked growing concern among local authorities, […]
President William Ruto has offered new insights into the circumstances leading to the impeachment of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, attributing the fallout to internal rifts within the Kenya Kwanza coalition. Speaking during a roundtable interview with vernacular stations on Monday, Ruto detailed how tensions within the administration escalated soon after taking office, ultimately culminating […]
Nyeri, Kenya|The High Court in Nyeri has formally adopted a consent agreement between two human rights lobby groups and the Board of Management of Endarasha Hillside Academy, effectively concluding a legal battle over the school’s reopening following a tragic dormitory fire in September 2024. The consent, filed on February 3, 2025, was endorsed by Justice […]
Sh36 Billion Allocated for Nationwide Electrification Under Last-Mile Connectivity Project The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to connect one million households to electricity within the next 20 months under the Last-Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP). Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will invest Sh36 billion in the nationwide electrification initiative, which […]
