The Deputy President said the government would not tolerate contractors who delay projects or undertake substandard work at taxpayers’ expense, insisting that those paid to execute public projects must fulfil their contractual obligations.
By Bradley BosireThe document also rejects what it describes as attempts to treat Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi as an extension of Mt Kenya West, saying the region should independently determine its political direction
By Chrispho OwuorThe Deputy President’s activities have also drawn attention to the larger question facing Ruto as he prepares to seek a second term: who should be his number two in 2027?
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during Sunday greetings with neighbours in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki said Ruto’s invitation for Kenyans to deliberate on the country’s long-term future was a “profound” and consequential undertaking that would shape the lives of generations yet unborn.
By Samuel OtienoPolice reported that the attackers first targeted a man at the entrance of the homestead before proceeding deeper into the compound, where they killed an elderly woman
By Chrispho OwuorHe said government interventions had cushioned consumers and announced stakeholder talks led by President William Ruto’s appointees. He warned that demonstrations, looting, and anarchy cannot resolve the fuel crisis affecting households and industries nationwide.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo expressed shock, sorrow and outrage over the death of the child from Muthokima Ward in Tharaka North Sub-County following her disappearance and the recovery of her body.
By David AbonyoSpeaking to residents at Chiakariga during a tour of Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties on Saturday, Karua criticised what she termed persistent failures in the health sector, the state of roads, and delays in key development projects.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during an inspection of ongoing development projects in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kindiki said critics who previously held high government positions have no right to lecture him.
By Bradley BosireThe suspects, Peter Muriithi, Catherine Kinyua, Lilian Njeri, and Samuel Mbuthia were nabbed in Marimanti, Tharaka Nithi County, after fleecing their victim under the guise of SHA membership registration.
By Chrispho OwuorThe coordinated raid targeted hotspots suspected to be operating as brewing and distribution points for unlicensed alcoholic beverages in the Karamani location.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, during a development engagement with grassroots leaders and residents from Kitui County, Kindiki said the government will work with all leaders regardless of political, regional, or religious affiliations.
By Bradley BosireThe petition seeks to have the Chuka people, recognized as a separate tribe from the larger Meru community.
By Maureen Kinyanjui