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Order a long-term news report on Nyeri County
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… It has no place in our democracy." MP Kaguchia was arrested over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday. …
Kalonzo condemns arrest of MP Kaguchia over incitement remarks, terms it selectiveCitizen Digital
… " This comes after Kaguchia, while addressing a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Saturday, warned Mt. …
Senator Onyonka condemns rising cases of political intolerance amid probe on MP KaguchiaCapital News
… Speaking to Citizen TV before his arrest, Kaguchia said he was being investigated over remarks he made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Saturday, which authorities have termed inflammatory. …
Mukurweini MP Kaguchia Arrested After Overnight Standoff at Royal MediaCitizen Digital
… Speaking to Citizen TV on Monday morning, he said he is being probed over what he termed as twisted remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday. …
MP John Kaguchia arrested by DCI officers after spending night at RMS officesThe Standard
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Nyandarua Governor Badilisha at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on July 29, 2026. …
Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmedThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMukurwe-ini residents protest to demand the release of their MP John Kaguchia on August 3, 2026. [Amos Kiarie, Standard] Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) leaders from Nyeri County have called for immediate release of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia after he was …
DCP leaders warn state against intimidation, call for MP Kaguchia's releaseThe Standard
… His arrest is linked to remarks he made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on Saturday, which he claimed had been deliberately misrepresented as inflammatory.He accused several government officials, including legislators from the Mt Kenya region of amplifying what h …
Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at Royal Media studiosCitizen Digital
… Speaking while hosting a delegation from Narok town at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County on Friday, Gachagua intensified his criticism of President Ruto's proposal for a new development charter, which is expected to be birthed through a national conversation. …
Opposition dismisses Ruto's post-Vision 2030 development charter as 'wishful thinking'The Standard
… Githinji was charged that on June 4,2025 at Lusio trading center in Kieni East sub-county -Nyeri County was found trafficking bhang by selling 50 rolls and 1350 grams of cannabis sativa with a street value of Sh 40,500 which was not in medicinal form.He was also faced with an alt …
Man jailed for 15 years over bhang trafficking in NyeriThe Standard
… Speaking at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County, where party leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted him, the governor said he was honouring the will of the people. …
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha decamps to DCPState Department PS Caroline Karugu has encouraged Form Four candidates to approach the 2026 KCSE examinations with confidence as the national tests officially began on Monday. Karugu expressed satisfaction with examination centre arrangements and emphasised that smooth coordination is critical to safeguarding the integrity of the examinations.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
State Department PS Caroline Karugu has encouraged Form Four candidates to approach the 2026 KCSE examinations with confidence as the national tests officially began on Monday. Karugu expressed satisfaction with examination centre arrangements and emphasised that smooth coordination is critical to safeguarding the integrity of the examinations.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
A 40-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after raping an 86-year-old woman in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County in September 2025. The court found the prosecution had proved the elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt, based on evidence from six witnesses including the area chief, a neighbour, medical records, and documentation of damage to the survivor's house.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
Women leaders from Nyeri County have expressed support for Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's potential candidacy for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election, citing her public service experience and county governance record. The group, led by grassroots leader Nasi Dogo, says they are prepared to mobilise women at the grassroots level to campaign for her.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki launched the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya, Nyeri County, which is expected to provide water for farming on 834 acres and benefit 1,668 households. The project aims to enable year-round crop production and reduce reliance on rainfall.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is honouring the dreams of Kenya's third President Mwai Kibaki through implementation of an all-inclusive transformational agenda. During an inspection of development projects in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, the DP promised to closely follow the progress of projects for faster completion.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article follows a case study of a pregnant woman whose high blood pressure was detected at an antenatal clinic, highlighting how prompt medical intervention and monitoring can prevent serious pregnancy complications and save lives during childbirth.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Kerugoya will deliver its judgment on January 20, 2027, in a case challenging the planned privatisation of Mwea Rice Mills Limited. Two rice farmers filed the case in 2023 arguing that the privatisation process lacked meaningful public participation by farmers and other stakeholders.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Mt Kenya voters to prioritise development and leadership track records over party loyalty and to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that abandoning the government could weaken the region's influence in national decision-making.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Equitable Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has accused government leaders of resorting to personal insults when challenged on their performance, rather than providing substantive responses to questions about policies such as the affordable housing agenda. Sifuna said he has become a target of insults from government leaders despite raising issues of public concern.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and unveiled Ufanisi Kenya Party as his new political vehicle during a meeting in Kieni constituency on October 17, 2026. He stated the move was driven by the interests of Kieni residents and the broader push for Mt. Kenya to establish an independent political path ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than a decade after the 2010 Constitution established a framework for policing, Kenyans continue to report difficulty holding police accountable for misconduct, citing fears of retaliation and concerns that accountability mechanisms have not meaningfully changed how citizens experience policing.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians and their supporters against sponsoring violence, saying those involved in attacks on opponents and destruction of property will face severe consequences ahead of the 2027 General Election. He called for an end to political goonism and pledged to lead efforts to promote peaceful political contests in the Mt Kenya region.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned that those instigating political violence will face heavy punishment, stating that political choices should not be used as an excuse to attack opponents or destroy property, and that there is no space for inciting goons to attack rivals.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned that artificial intelligence misuse and the rise of political goonism pose major threats to a free, fair and credible 2027 General Election. The IEBC is engaging county security teams to map potential hotspots and prepare for heightened political activity.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission found that Mukurweini MP John Philip Kaguchia's remarks at an August political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County, were threatening, coercive and intimidating, and ordered him to withdraw the statements and issue a public apology within seven days. According to a certified translation, Kaguchia allegedly said supporters of "Kasongo" would be followed and removed from beneath their beds and called for records to be kept of such supporters.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the reported sale of public sector jobs in teaching, policing, and defence reflects high joblessness and a vicious cycle of poverty, as job seekers are willing to pay bribes because the demand for formal employment is so high and alternatives are limited.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Women giving birth in Nyeri County are nearly nine times less likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than those in Tana River, and four times less likely than women in Samburu. Citizen TV investigated the disparities across the three counties and the interventions working to close the gaps as Kenya works towards a 2028 commitment to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including Kenya's, died on Wednesday evening in a helicopter crash.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including President William Ruto, died on Wednesday evening.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Diana Muthoni-Getira, a sociology and economics intern at the Nyeri Modern Market construction site in Rware Ward, has transitioned into a health and safety officer role, expanding her career pathway beyond her academic background in the field.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt Kenya leaders to avoid political insults and unite the community, urging politicians to focus on development rather than personal attacks and emphasizing that political differences should not create divisions or violence in the region.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 400 traders are set to gain trading space at the Field Marshal Muthoni Economic Stimulus Programme Market in Rware Ward, Nyeri County, once it is handed over. The facility, 97 per cent complete, provides market stalls, cold stores, an ICT hub, ablution blocks, parking spaces, social halls, a children's play area and a breastfeeding facility, and has created employment for skilled and unskilled workers during construction.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ascertain compliance with applicable standards and regulations, as the government intensifies enforcement against illicit alcoholic drinks and drug abuse.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with regulations, as part of the government's crackdown on illicit alcoholic drinks and drugs.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eleven months ahead of Kenya's next election, police confront challenges in maintaining neutrality, deploying sufficient personnel, and managing logistics amid a heightened political environment raising security concerns.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →