ICIPE launches a tomato control trap for the destructive moth

ICIPE has launched a tomato pest control trap in Kirinyaga, partnering with the county government to train farmers on safer and sustainable methods to curb destructive moth infestations.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

Deputy position is Kindiki's for keeps, Ruku tells Oburu

Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year’s election.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

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Murkomen orders investigation after Gachagua teargassed in Othaya church

Questions, however, remain whether he means his statement following allegations that the attack was planned and carried out by the police.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

Waiguru led team upsets rivals in UDA grassroots elections

A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

ICIPE launches a tomato control trap for the destructive moth

ICIPE has launched a tomato pest control trap in Kirinyaga, partnering with the county government to train farmers on safer and sustainable methods to curb destructive moth infestations.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

Deputy position is Kindiki's for keeps, Ruku tells Oburu

Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year’s election.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

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Murkomen orders investigation after Gachagua teargassed in Othaya church

Questions, however, remain whether he means his statement following allegations that the attack was planned and carried out by the police.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

Waiguru led team upsets rivals in UDA grassroots elections

A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

ICIPE launches a tomato control trap for the destructive moth

ICIPE has launched a tomato pest control trap in Kirinyaga, partnering with the county government to train farmers on safer and sustainable methods to curb destructive moth infestations.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

Deputy position is Kindiki's for keeps, Ruku tells Oburu

Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year’s election.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

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Murkomen orders investigation after Gachagua teargassed in Othaya church

Questions, however, remain whether he means his statement following allegations that the attack was planned and carried out by the police.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

Waiguru led team upsets rivals in UDA grassroots elections

A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

ICIPE launches a tomato control trap for the destructive moth

ICIPE has launched a tomato pest control trap in Kirinyaga, partnering with the county government to train farmers on safer and sustainable methods to curb destructive moth infestations.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

Deputy position is Kindiki's for keeps, Ruku tells Oburu

Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year's election.

By Jane Mugambi 2 months ago

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Murkomen orders investigation after Gachagua teargassed in Othaya church

Questions, however, remain whether he means his statement following allegations that the attack was planned and carried out by the police.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

Waiguru led team upsets rivals in UDA grassroots elections

A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.

By Jane Mugambi 3 months ago

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KJSEA: Kirinyaga girl inspired by pilot who brought Raila home

KJSEA results.

By Jane Mugambi 4 months ago

Kirinyaga breaks the ground for first KMTC

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has broken ground for the first-ever KMTC in the county.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

Sh168m irrigation projects boost for Kirinyaga farmers

Farmers previously dependent on unpredictable rainfall now have access to a reliable water supply, enabling them to grow crops throughout the year.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

Ruku accosted by angry voters over interference claims

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku was forced to retreat after being accosted by angry voters over claims he was trying to interfere with the voting process at Kanyuambora Polling Station.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

Missing Embu University student found dead in Kirinyaga farm

The decomposing body of missing Embu University student Jackline Ruguru was discovered in a Kirinyaga farm under disturbing circumstances, prompting investigations and calls for justice.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

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Leaders accuse Ruto of blocking their campaigns in Mbeere North

The Opposition claims that President Ruto and Embu Governor Mbarire are deploying police officers to intimidate them.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

Three Nigerians arrested in Kirinyaga over suspected criminal activities

The suspects' passports show they are in the country illegally.

By Jane Mugambi 5 months ago

Clean fuel brings a breath of fresh air to over 6,000 Kirinyaga homes

Kirinyaga County has distributed about 6,400 free meko gas cookers to local families, in a bid to tackle climate change, reduce indoor pollution, and promote sustainable development.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

State to roll out psychosocial support for landslide victims

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government will deploy mental health experts and Community Health Promoters to support grieving families as they cope with the tragedy.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

PS Muthoni puts unscrupulous meat dealers on notice

The PS warned that the sale of meat that has not undergone examinations to check for diseases or abnormalities endangers most Kenyans' health.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

Respect women, Waiguru supporters tell Gachagua

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's supporters on Monday took to the streets to protest against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's verbal attacks on her.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

United opposition leaders accuse Ruto of tribalism and corruption

The opposition leaders pledged unity and a single flag bearer to challenge Ruto's administration in 2027 elections.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

Candidates point fingers at CS Ruku over court cases

Mbeere North MP candidate has alleged that CS Ruku orchestrated the court case using locals to obtain that order to block him.

By Jane Mugambi 6 months ago

Waiguru: I am ready to hand over to a leader of integrity

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has started her political transition as her second term in office is set to end when the 2027 polls are called.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Ex- Kirinyaga deputy governor Julius Njiri dies

Former Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Julius Muthike Njiri, who served in the county's first administration between 2013 and 2017, has died.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Ndia MP defends NG-CDF amid fight to control kitty

Ndia MP George Kariuki has defended the NG-CDF amid growing push by a section of leaders to transfer it to the county government.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Waiguru's grassroots healthcare plan boosts service delivery

The transformation of grassroots health care in Kirinyaga county has improved access to services for patients who initially had to walk long distances to seek treatment.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

State orders crackdown on speeding miraa vehicles, probes financiers

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a crackdown on speeding Miraa vehicles.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Tea farmers trained on modern farming techniques

More than 900 farmers from Kirinyaga County who were on a six-month training have finally graduated with better farming practices from conventional agriculture to regenerative farming.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Ruto-allied MPs say Uhuru is still Mt Kenya kingpin

A section of Mt Kenya leaders allied to President William Ruto have said that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is still the leader of the region.

By Jane Mugambi 8 months ago

Kirinyaga County champions for organic farming

Kirinyaga County hosted agroecology symposium to promote farming and consumption of organic food for commercial and health benefits.

By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago

Waiguru challenges counties to explore investments

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked counties to exploit their unique strengths and invest in value chains.

By Jane Mugambi 10 months ago

Kirinyaga county allocates Sh58m for management of hypertension

Kirinyaga County Government has allocated Sh58 million to the management of hypertension, which has recorded more than 17,000 cases.

By Jane Mugambi 11 months ago

Cargo worth Sh2m lost as dhow sinks near Lamu

The dhow, christened 24 Runners, was en route to Kismayu, Somalia, when it sank on Monday just a few metres from Mokowe Jetty in Lamu County.

By Jane Mugambi 1 year ago