Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar
For 15 years, Temple Road Primary School recognised for its achievements in co-curriculum activities has posted good results in national exams.
By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago
Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar
Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality
The solar coffee drying technique will save on time and labor, the solar installation includes a greenhouse where the coffee can be dried, at least 16 tones within five to seven days
By Purity Mwangi 6 months ago
Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality
Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen
The fight against illicit brew in Nyeri county has taken a political angle after Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi directed bars closed four months ago to reopen.
By Purity Mwangi 7 months ago
Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen
Residents reject push to put Amboseli park in hands of Kajiado
The national park should remain at the national government level to offer recreation and employment to all.
By Purity Mwangi 7 months ago
Residents reject push to put Amboseli park in hands of Kajiado
Nyeri MCAs protest poor implementation as county presents Sh8.7Billion budget
Nyeri County is staring at another monstrous expenditure of Sh5.85 billion as the devolved unit presented its Sh8.7 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year.
By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago
Nyeri MCAs protest poor implementation as county presents Sh8.7Billion budget
Teacher's eco-friendly innovation that transforms waste into Art
Joel Kariuki's passion for recycling started as a young boy when he developed an interest in drawing he carried this love for art into his adulthood and profession as a teacher.
By Purity Mwangi 8 months ago
Teacher's eco-friendly innovation that transforms waste into Art
Five men who assaulted neighbor sentenced to 20 years in prison
John Ritho, John Muthoni, Paul Kiboi, Evans Mutitu, and Kennedy Wachira were convicted after finding them guilty of causing grievous harm to John Gichuki.
By Purity Mwangi 9 months ago
Five men who assaulted neighbor sentenced to 20 years in prison
Ownership disputes slow down Nyeri Town's growth
Speaking during the opening of Nyaatha Plaza a Catholic-owned business building, Kahiga said some buildings in town are owned by more than one party.
By Purity Mwangi 9 months ago
Ownership disputes slow down Nyeri Town's growth
Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal
Joseph Kihara successfully challenged his conviction in a case where he was accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl.
By Purity Mwangi 9 months ago
Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal
Man teaches students the art of weaving
He joined lecturers at Tetu Technical and Vocational training institute in October last year to train the learners.
By Purity Mwangi 9 months ago
Man teaches students the art of weaving
Farmers reap big as macadamia prices rise
Currently, a kilogram of macadamia is retailing at between Sh90 and Sh105, up from Sh20 per kg registered last year.
By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago
Farmers reap big as macadamia prices rise
Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients
The pacemaker is surgically placed under your skin, beneath your collarbone, and is connected to your heart by one or more wires, or leads.
By Purity Mwangi 10 months ago
Now closer to home, surgery brings hope to heart disease patients
Journalists embrace new technology to earn money
Journalists and media practitioners have been encouraged to diversify their content to adapt to the changes in the media sector.
By Purity Mwangi 11 months ago
Journalists embrace new technology to earn money
Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines
Nyeri County government will deliver 60 coolers worth Sh30 million to public health centres and dispensaries to boost vaccine storage.
By Purity Mwangi 11 months ago
Nyeri County distributes 60 Coolers for vaccines
Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery
Nyewasco has been ranked as the best-performing water service provider in Eastern and Southern Africa.
By Purity Mwangi 11 months ago
Nyewasco basks in continental glory for service delivery
Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements
Operations at Nyeri Law Courts were today paralysed after lawyers protested over delays in the delivery of judgments.
By Purity Mwangi 11 months ago
Nyeri lawyers protest over delay in delivery of judgements
Woman beats all odds and joins the shoe-making industry
After seeking a job with little success, Rose Nyobaki from Nyeri County decided to venture into shoe making and repairing, a male-dominated field.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Woman beats all odds and joins the shoe-making industry
Mathira elders carry on dying art, trade of bamboo basket weaving
Basket weaving is an art traditionally practised by women as a hobby and a source of income.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Mathira elders carry on dying art, trade of bamboo basket weaving
Why your baby's bulging belly button could be a hernia
An umbilical hernia is a birth defect around the umbilicus.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Why your baby's bulging belly button could be a hernia
Gachagua condoles family that lost six kin in road accident
The DP visited the family of Sammy Mwangi Gatumbo at their home in Chaka, Kieni, Nyeri county, accompanied by his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and local leaders.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Gachagua condoles family that lost six kin in road accident
Over 200 arrested as police block former Mungiki leader's meeting
Njenga had vowed to hold an end-of-year thanksgiving meeting at Kabiru-ini showgrounds where youths and Mt Kenya leaders were expected to announce their regional Kingpin.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Over 200 arrested as police block former Mungiki leader's meeting
Security deployed ahead of Maina Njenga's meeting
County Police Commander Benjamin Rotich has declared the meeting was illegal.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Security deployed ahead of Maina Njenga's meeting
Nyeri ECDE teachers get pay increment in reforms
With the revised salary, the teachers will now be paid Sh25,220 up from Sh13,983 in the lowest cadre and the highest cadre will get Sh52,833 up from Sh30,227 in Job Group K.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Nyeri ECDE teachers get pay increment in reforms
Wangari Maathai's dream of a tree planting day 'came true'
The Green Belt Movement's first event was where the late Prof Maathai encouraged the women of Kenya to plant tree nurseries throughout the country.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Wangari Maathai's dream of a tree planting day 'came true'
Is that pain in your finger a nail infection?
The symptoms of chronic paronychia develop more slowly and they usually last six weeks or longer. Several fingers or toes can be infected at once.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Is that pain in your finger a nail infection?
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Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother
The historical hotel remains a key element in the life story of current British Monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth II who became Queen while at the Hotel.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother
A section of Mt Kenya leaders voice support for DP Gachagua
Nyeri County Speaker Gichuhi Mwangi said the people of Mt Kenya region should support the DP as he was instrumental in protecting the region's development agenda.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
A section of Mt Kenya leaders voice support for DP Gachagua
Shortage of nurses main challenge in public health facilities
NNAK Vice President Denis Mbithi appealed to the government to embrace the nurse's scheme of service which will help nurses to progress in terms of promotion.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Shortage of nurses main challenge in public health facilities
When mental illness knocks on your door
The CHP observes that the most vulnerable people are those from poor families since the cost of mental healthcare is too high and mostly misunderstood.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
When mental illness knocks on your door
As world marks World Cleft Day many still in line
On World Cleft Day today, approximately 12 children with a cleft lip condition are eagerly anticipating free reconstructive surgery at Nyeri County Referral Hospital next month.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
As world marks World Cleft Day many still in line
Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital
The maternity hospital was built in partnership with Japan through the Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) and the County.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital
Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars
The small busy trading center along the Nyeri- Karatina highway has more than 20 liquor bars in operation.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars
Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years
The appellant was angry after learning that she was an adopted child after many years and later attacked her foster mother.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years
Logging ban caused timber shortage, high prices traders
The lifting of a national moratorium, which had been imposed six years ago by President Uhuru Kenyatta, initially brought relief to sawmillers before the court intervened to suspend the decision.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Logging ban caused timber shortage, high prices  traders
Central Kenya's annual 'Farmers Day' to focus on climate change
Over 15,000 farmers and traders from across Central Kenya are expected to attend the Annual Farmers Exhibition at Wambugu Agricultural Training Centre in Nyeri County.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Central Kenya's annual 'Farmers Day' to focus on climate change
Onion prices to keep rising as shortage bites
Taxes imposed on imports from Tanzania has created an acute shortage of onions with 1kg of the commodity selling at Sh150 and a 40kg sack retailing at Sh5,600.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Onion prices to keep rising as shortage bites
Governor Irungu launches foundation to support development projects
The Joshua Irungu Foundation will focus on five thematic areas including conservation, provision of clean and affordable energy and provision of water in rural areas
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Governor Irungu launches foundation to support development projects
Nyeri water firm basks in 15 years of success
The company is the; top-performing utility overall, top utility in the very large company category, top utility in the Tana region, and top utility in non-revenue management.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Nyeri water firm basks in 15 years of success
Pathologist, ex-detective testify in former KDF official's case
The ex-KDF soldier is on trial for the alleged murder of his estranged wife, Joyce Syombua and their two children - Shanice Maua, 10, and Prince Michael, aged 5, in October 2019.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Pathologist, ex-detective testify in former KDF official's case
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Fuel prices: Nyeri residents turn to donkeys to cut transport cost
Residents charged Sh200 for a trip that truck owner would ask for Sh1,200 or more. Ruringu has highest number of donkeys in Nyeri, and owners want more veterinarians.
By Purity Mwangi 1 year ago
Fuel prices: Nyeri residents turn to donkeys to cut transport cost