Tag: Nyeri County

Ruto promises funds to help Endarasha students whose items were destroyed in fire

President William Ruto has promised to give out money to help the students of Hillside Endarasha Academy whose items were destroyed in the midnight dormitory fire. Speaking at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA), Central West Archdiocese, Nyeri County on Sunday September 15, the president vowed to give out Ksh2 million which Kieni […]

Ruto, Raila lead nation in mourning after fire tragedy hit Hillside Endarasha Academy

President William Ruto and Raila Odinga have led the country in mourning students who lost their lives in the fire tragedy at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. In a statement, Ruto, while sending his condolence message, directed the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of the National Government to mobilise necessary resources and support […]

Nyeri residents facing imminent water shortage due to climate change

Thousands of Nyeri residents are in danger of facing water shortages following declining water levels in major rivers and streams due to climatic change. The warning of a looming water crisis was issued by Nyeri water and sewerage company officials who have said that they are planning to build a reservoir along river Chania to […]

Nyeri: Police constable takes his own life in his rented house

A 37-year-old police constable attached to the Critical infrastructure protection unit (CIPU) has committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in his rented house in Kimathi Estate in Nyeri town. According to Nyeri Central Sub-County Commander Paul Kuria, the officer failed to report to work in the morning and when attempts to reach him […]

Sheila Lumumba: Protests online as gay lady is discovered dead in her house

The death of one Sheila Adhiambo Lumumba has sparked a debate on social media after it emerged that she was reportedly murdered in cold blood. According to a social media post by Njeri Wa Migwi, Lumumba is said to have been assaulted and murdered in her home by a gang of six men. In the […]

Nyeri: Three women arrested for allegedly subjecting six girls to FGM

Police in Nyeri county have arrested three women alleged to be behind the female genital mutilation of six girls at Muthuthi-ini village in Mukurwe-ini constituency. The six girls who had already undergone the cut have been rescued and taken to Mukurweini Level Four hospital for treatment. Among those who were arrested over the incident include […]

Nyeri deputy governor Caroline Karugu loses her mother

The mother of Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu is dead.Jacinta Wanjiku Karugu died on Wednesday, January 19 the family said in a statement. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden transition of our mother and best friend. We are distraught and shuttered but comforted by the words of Deuteronomy 31:8. Eternal […]