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Nyeri County lays plans for slum upgrading

Nyeri is among five counties that will benefit from the slum upgrading programme under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP 2).

Nyeri County lays plans for slum upgrading

Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar

Temple Road Primary: Famed pre-colonial era school that has maintained high academic bar

Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality

Nyeri factories install solar dryers for coffee to enhance quality

Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen

Mathira MP defies Gachagua, orders bars in Karatina to reopen

By 2 months ago

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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 9 months ago

Nyeri ECDE teachers get pay increment in reforms

Man sentenced to 35 years in jail for defiling stepdaughter

During the proceedings, the convict had denied the charges and had pleaded his innocence before eight witnesses who testified in the case implicated him in the crime.

By 9 months ago

Man sentenced to 35 years in jail for defiling stepdaughter

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 9 months 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 10 months ago

Is that pain in your finger a nail infection?

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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months ago

Gachagua condoles family that lost six kin in road accident

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