Tag Archives: Kirinyaga

Uhuru Fires Back at Ruto Over Repeated Political Attacks

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has responded to recent criticism from President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of inconsistency and urging political leaders to exercise restraint in their exchanges. Speaking on Saturday at the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, in …

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Methu Puts Uhuru on the Spot With Surprise ‘Sponyo’ Joke

Nyandarua Senator John Methu jokingly challenged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to live up to his “sponyo” nickname by giving the public something to associate with the moniker. Methu made the light-hearted remarks on Saturday while delivering his condolences at the funeral of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of People’s Liberation Party …

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Ruto Leads Leaders Mourning Martha Karua’s Father

President William Ruto has joined leaders across Kenya in mourning Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. In his condolence message, Ruto described the late Mwalimu Karua as a dedicated teacher who devoted his life to education …

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Waiguru to Gachagua: I’m Not Leaving Ruto’s Government

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has defended her decision to remain aligned with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that political relationships are based on shared interests rather than personal loyalty. Responding to criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Waiguru said politicians should not be expected to maintain permanent alliances, as …

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Kericho Overtakes Rivals in Coffee Boom

Kenya’s coffee industry has registered strong growth in the 2025/26 season, with earnings at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) rising to Sh31.94 billion, driven by increased production and higher auction volumes. Kericho emerged as the country’s top coffee-producing county during the period. According to NCE data up to Auction Sale …

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Kirinyaga Farmers Wake Up to Empty Coffee Farms

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are raising alarm over a surge in theft of ripe coffee cherries from their farms. The thieves, suspected to be working with coffee cartels, reportedly strike at night, harvesting ripe cherries and leaving farmers counting heavy losses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kirinyaga …

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15-Year-Old Girl Drowns at Popular Waterfall in Kirinyaga

Tragedy has struck Kimbimbi area in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, after a 15-year-old girl drowned at the scenic Gatitika Waterfalls along River Nyamindi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred on Sunday during a picnic outing, according to the girl’s father, Danson Njue. Since then, residents from …

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Mourners Forced to Run After Bees Attack During Burial in Kirinyaga

A funeral service in Huruma village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a swarm of bees attacked mourners attending the burial of Faith Njeri. The sudden attack forced the mourners to flee for safety, leaving the body unattended for hours. Several individuals were injured in the attack and …

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Kerugoya: Businesswoman Robbed of Sh500,000 After Bank Withdrawal

A businesswoman in Kirinyaga was robbed of Sh500,000 on Monday shortly after withdrawing the cash from a bank in Kerugoya town. The robbery occurred around noon as she was heading home. According to the police, as she neared her home, she heard someone calling her while she was holding the …

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Kirinyaga:Residents Alarmed by Surge in Donkey Theft and Slaughter

Donkey owners in Kirinyaga County are increasingly worried about the escalating theft and slaughter of donkeys in the area. James Kibwana, secretary of the Donkey Owners Association for the Mt Kenya region, reported that Mwea constituency is among the worst affected, with thefts occurring primarily at night. Over the past …

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