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Muriithi Mugo

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.

Gachagua casts lone shadow as Embu leaders skip church event

Gachagua banks on Judiciary to uphold law ahead of Senate trial

Gachagua banks on Judiciary to uphold law ahead of Senate trial

Ruto says broad-based government to transform economy

Ruto says broad-based government to transform economy

By 3 months ago

AG Muturi challenges Senate to justify its existence

AG Muturi challenges Senate to justify its existence

By 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

Reprieve for traders as court lifts ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi

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 6 months ago

Anxiety as woman is buried in 30 minutes amid legal battle

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 7 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 7 months ago

Machogu: State to build 15,000 classes for Grade 9

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 5 months ago

Reprieve for traders as court lifts ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi

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 6 months ago

Anxiety as woman is buried in 30 minutes amid legal battle

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 7 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 7 months ago

Machogu: State to build 15,000 classes for Grade 9

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 5 months ago

Reprieve for traders as court lifts ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi

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 6 months ago

Anxiety as woman is buried in 30 minutes amid legal battle

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 7 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 7 months ago

Machogu: State to build 15,000 classes for Grade 9

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 7 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 7 months ago

Stakeholders urge farmers to go for crops that thrive in harsh times

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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

Swimming in quarry ends tragically as two drown

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

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

KTDA boss orders reversal of farmers' erroneous deductions

Farmers had protested the deduction of Sh500 per bag of 50 kilogrammes (kgs) of fertiliser which was effected this month.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

KTDA boss orders reversal of farmers' erroneous deductions

DP Gachagua maintains talks must be through Parliament

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the government is not ready for any handshake with Azimkio's Raila Odinga.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago

DP Gachagua maintains talks must be through Parliament

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