Tag Archives: Nyeri

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni is approaching the final one hour of her extraordinary 72-hour nonstop tree-hugging challenge, aiming to set a new world record. The 22-year-old started the marathon on Monday, December 8, 2025, outside the Nyeri governor’s office, with supporters, county officials, and onlookers watching closely. Click here to …

Inspector-General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, visited Kiamariga Police Station in Nyeri County following a fire that caused significant damage to the facility. In a statement released by NPS on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the service confirmed that Kanja toured the station on Friday, November 14, 2025, …

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall expected across most parts of the country from Thursday, October 23, to Wednesday, October 30. According to Advisory No. 03/2025, released Wednesday morning, the ongoing rains in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of …

Nyeri County, Kenya – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived at Mweiga Stadium in Kieni, Nyeri County, for a somber memorial service honoring the victims of the tragic fire at Endarasha Hillside Academy. The service has drawn leaders from across the country, reflecting the national grief over the incident. The …

Several counties will experience power outages on Monday, as announced by Kenya Power. Residents in parts of Embu, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Nyamira will be affected due to scheduled maintenance. The interruptions will occur between specific hours in each region: – In Nyeri, areas such as Mayori, Mariari, and Kiambere will …

Jacob Mwangi, a mechanic based in Nyeri County, has innovated an oil-burning stove crafted from repurposed steel pipes. Utilizing used engine oil obtained from car engines at his garage, the stove incorporates two miniature fans and a canister sourced from a discarded mini-LPG cylinder for oil storage. Additionally, the stove …

Surprise and dismay gripped the community of Kiruga village in Nyeri County when the missing Othaya woman, Sarah Wairuri, was discovered lifeless inside her water tank. Despite a five-day search effort, the residents had not considered checking the water source they regularly used. The 47-year-old, who had been missing since …

The induction training program for recently hired fire officers was initiated by the Department of Gender, Youth, and Social Service in Nyeri County. Joe Gethi, Chief Officer of Social Services, led the training session held at the Nyeri Fire Station. In collaboration with St. John’s Ambulance, the department is overseeing …

Maina Njenga has criticized the government for allegedly unfairly arresting Kikuyu youths who were supposedly participating in a rally organized by certain Mt. Kenya leaders in Kabiru-Ini, Nyeri County. Njenga asserted that there was no scheduled meeting, as no public notice had been issued, and the detained youths were engaged …