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Order a long-term news report on Nyeri County
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Citizen Digital
… Gachagua made the remarks during a series of meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County, where he led a delegation from the Wiper Patriotic Front in rallying support for DCP ahead of next year's General Election. …
DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. KenyaThe Standard
… Gachagua spoke at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County on Tuesday, August, 18, while hosting leaders of the Wiper Patriotic Front, where he called for a broader alliance built on his Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. …
Gachagua pushes for single opposition candidate to face Ruto in 2027Citizen Digital
… Speaking during a consultative meeting with grassroots mobilizers from Nyeri County on Monday, he expressed regret for confiding in MP Wambumbi, saying that it has allowed President Ruto to purge him and his family. …
Gachagua accuses MP Wamumbi of sharing secrets with President RutoCitizen Digital
… The man who allegedly hired the youth is said to work for the Ministry of Education at the Karatina office in Nyeri County. …
Kirinyaga: 18-year-old doused with petrol, set ablaze over phone theftCapital News
… The State Department said Tuesday that 420,000 Kenyans in Nyeri County have accessed the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, borrowing a cumulative Sh1.88 billion. …
Govt hits back at Gachagua’s ‘lost cause’ claim, cites Hustler Fund uptake in NyeriThe Standard
… t attracts good prices in the market. “Some buyers do visit the farmers in their shambas and hold interactive talks and later meet the cooperative management committees as they want to get the best for their customers abroad,” said Githinji, also a farmer in Mathira, Nyeri County …
More than 630,000 bags of coffee traded in the yearCapital News
NYERI, Kenya Aug 10 — Nyaribo Primary School in Nyeri County is set for a major facelift following the groundbreaking of a Sh52 million modernisation project aimed at transforming learning facilities and expanding access to science, technology and digital education. …
PS Karugu Unveils Sh52mn Plan to Modernise Nyaribo Primary SchoolCitizen Digital
… Kenya region parties for talks which he says will be about the formation of a coalition, dubbed "The Hyena Coalition." Speaking while hosting a delegation from Subukia, Nakuru County, at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, Gachagua called on constituent parties to work together w …
Gachagua softens stance on 'smaller' parties, calls for Mt. Kenya opposition coalitionThe Standard
… Speaking on a TV interview after Gachagua challenged smaller political parties to demonstrate their political strength before seeking coalition talks, Munya dismissed the remarks as disrespectful and divisive.Gachagua, speaking at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, maintained th …
Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepensThe Standard
It was a day of drama as Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court yesterday over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. …
Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escortFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to discuss the formation and strategy of the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), which ended KANU's four-decade rule. Gachagua expressed confidence that a similar coalition approach could deliver victory for the opposition in the 2027 General Election.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu to discuss the formation and strategy of the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), which ended KANU's four-decade rule. Gachagua expressed confidence that a similar coalition approach could deliver victory for the opposition in the 2027 General Election.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
2 November 2026 · 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 →