Nyandarua launches school feeding program to boost enrollment, improve nutrition

Over 25 new kitchens are being constructed in Nyandarua County to serve over 24,000 ECDE learners, aiming to improve nutrition and boost attendance

By James Munyeki 13 days ago

Jubilee will field a candidate in Ol Kalou by-election, Kioni says

Jubilee party deputy leader Jeremiah Kioni dismissed claims that Jubilee has withdrawn from the Ol Kalou by-election.

By James Munyeki 20 days ago

IEBC suspends voter registration in Ol Kalou constituency

The IEBC has suspended the ECVR exercise in Ol Kalou Constituency following the death of area Member of Parliament David Kiaraho.

By James Munyeki 20 days ago

Ruto, Gachagua showdown looms at MP's funeral

President Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua may face each other publicly for the first time since their fallout at the funeral service of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho.

By James Munyeki 28 days ago

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Laikipia county launches boda boda ambulances

The recent unveiling of boda boda ambulances in Laikipia County has elicited public anger characterised by frustration and concern.

By James Munyeki 3 months ago

Why Sacco is rejecting delegate system for large cooperatives

Members of Tower Sacco have rejected a government directive requiring cooperative societies with at least 5,000 members to adopt a delegate system.

By James Munyeki 3 months ago

Mau Mau veteran General Kiambati dies aged 106

One of the last twelve Mau Mau veterans, General Kiambati, has died aged 106 at his home in Ngorika, Nyandarua County

By James Munyeki 3 months ago

Kisima mixed secondary tops Nyandarua county KCSE for seventh consecutive year

Little-known Kisima mixed secondary school in Nyahururu

By James Munyeki 3 months ago

Family of man abducted by Al Shabaab in Somalia seek government help

Ambrose Kimiti resurfaced in a viral video last week, appealing for help from the government to have him released.

By James Munyeki 4 months ago

County, partners with KDF to address insecurity

The county government of Laikipia has partnered with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and local investors to boost security in the region.

By James Munyeki 4 months ago

Governor Badilisha unveils Sh25 million dispensary for Ol Kalou residents

The cost includes the purchase of the land and a playground to help the youths engage in sports, in a move aimed at curbing drug abuse and alcoholism.

By James Munyeki 4 months ago

Governor Badilisha and Kihika stake claim as true home of Deaflympic champion Ian Kahinga

Nyandarua County has set aside Sh900,000 to support people living with disabilities (PWDs), aiming to enhance their business opportunities and participation in sporting activities.

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

Family seeks help to trace missing former KTN journalist

Former KTN cameraman Geoffrey Kamau Miringu vanished nine days ago near the Aberdare Forest in Nyandarua County after hosting friends at his Club Red Cedar Resort near Mawingo.

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

Chaos as family protests sentencing of murder suspect

The presiding Justice Kiarie Waweru sentenced the primary suspect to five years in prison, a decision that immediately sparked outrage from the victim's relatives.

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

Tragedy as inferno claims lives of two children in Maili Kumi

The two, aged four and two respectively, were asleep when the fire burnt down their entire house.

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

Tragedy as Grade 7 pupil drowns in flooded river

Tragedy has struck residents of Ngarachi village in Laikipia West after a Grade Seven pupil drowned in a swollen river.

By James Munyeki 6 months ago

Nyandarua county revenue collection soars to Sh653 million

Nyandarua County has recorded a significant increase in revenue collection, surpassing last year's performance by Sh138 million.

By James Munyeki 7 months ago

Kiunjuri warns Mt Kenya leaders against politics of insults

Mt Kenya MPs allied to the Kenya Kwanza government have urged leaders from the region to shun politics of insults and instead focus on addressing issues affecting residents.

By James Munyeki 7 months ago

Laikipia, Nyandarua on high alert as Mpox cases confirmed

Health officials in Laikipia and Nyandarua counties are on high alert after four confirmed cases of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, have raised widespread concern among residents.

By James Munyeki 8 months ago

Government to charge illegal protestors with terrorism

"We will not allow people's property to be destroyed. Any illegal protests will not be allowed, and that is why we are installing tough charges. We will not bow down on this course"

By James Munyeki 8 months ago

Youths storm police station over cattle theft

Services at Rumuruti Police Station were disrupted yesterday as residents from Mutara area protested against the increasing incidents of cattle rustling.

By James Munyeki 9 months ago

Nyandarua MCAs pass motion to strengthen emergency response

The Nyandarua County Assembly has passed a motion to improve the county's emergency response services.

By James Munyeki 9 months ago

Protesters set ablaze Ol Kalou police station

Angry protesters razed the Ol Kalou Police Station on Wednesday afternoon after police allegedly shot dead a man.

By James Munyeki 10 months ago

Governor Badilisha calls for enactment of regional blocs legislation

Governor Badilisha urges legal backing for economic blocs to unlock investment.

By James Munyeki 10 months ago

Outrage as woman miscarriages in custody after pleas for help ignored

Relatives of the woman said she began experiencing severe abdominal pain around 1:00 a.m. and begged the officers to allow her to seek medical attention.

By James Munyeki 10 months ago

Wastage: Kindiki launches Sh50m market next to another unused one

The complete but unused market was completed four years ago. It is yet to be occupied due to a Sh16 million pending bill owed to the contractor.

By James Munyeki 11 months ago

Mystery on murder of priest deepens as church awaits DCI to unravel

The mystery surrounding the death of a Nyahururu Catholic diocese priest, Father John Maina.

By James Munyeki 11 months ago

PHOTOS: Catholic priest Father Ndegwa laid to rest

The burial ceremony of Father Ndegwa, the Catholic priest in charge of Igwamiti Parish under the Nyahururu Diocese, is currently taking place at Tabor Hill in Ol Joro Orok, Nyandarua County.

By James Munyeki 11 months ago

Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Kenyans to respect Ruto, defend IEBC nominees

Led by Nyandarua Woman MP Faith Gitau, the MPs praised the government for fulfilling many of its promises over the last two years.

By James Munyeki 11 months ago

Lost in jurisdiction: School misses out on CDF funds over boundary dispute

A long-standing boundary dispute between Nyandarua and Laikipia Counties has left Nyandarua Boarding Primary School in limbo, preventing it from receiving funding from NG-CDF.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Former Nyandarua governor jailed over graft

Former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi has been sentenced to two years in prison or pay a fine of Sh 1 million after being found guilty of procurement irregularities.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Farmers agony as elephants invade farms in Laikipia

Horticulture farmers from Kandorobo/Kambi Simba in Melwa Location of Laikipia West sub-county are counting losses after elephants destroyed crops worth thousands of shillings.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Jubilee party endorses Fred Matiang'i for 2027 presidency

Jubilee party has announced a plan to support former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's presidential bid in the 2027 General Election.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Ten Eritreans arrested in Laikipia while being smuggled to South Africa

At least ten Eritreans were on Wednesday arrested in Sipili, Laikipia West for being in the country illegally.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

21 ward reps reject motion to impeach Nyandarua governor

A section of ward representatives from Nyandarua County have distanced themselves from the impending impeachment motion against Governor Moses Kiarie, popularly known as Badilisha.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Governor Badilisha downplays impeachment motion

Defiant Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie, alias Badilisha, has played down an attempt to remove him from office, describing it as a 'political sideshow.'

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Youth leader files petition to stop Gachagua's impeachment

Denis Ndereva seeks orders preventing any future attempts to impeach the deputy president unless and until such attempts comply fully with the constitution.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Girl, 15, shot during anti-government protests in Nyandarua

The student at St Luis Secondary School was walking home when she was caught up in the chaos as police dispersed protesters near the main market.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Assembly urges Governor Badilisha to establish county revenue board

The board is expected to support and enhance own source revenue collection to end over-reliance on equitable share from the National Treasury.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago

Court bars Nyandarua county from implementing Finance Act 2024

Traders have been embroiled in a tussle with the county government over new single business permit fees after the governor assented to Finance Act of 2024 in February 28.

By James Munyeki 1 year ago