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Over 100 people die by suicide in three months in Nyeri County

By Purity Mwangi   2025-10-07 12:38:16

Authorities have raised concerns over the rising cases of suicide in Nyeri following the deaths of 101 people, including 77 men and 24 women.

Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

By Purity Mwangi   2025-12-12 00:00:00

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a gruelling 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri.

PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt Kenya

By Purity Mwangi   2025-12-25 14:06:45

PS Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.

Muheria criticizes government over mess in education sector

By Purity Mwangi   2026-02-01 18:18:21

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning.

Policeman who allegedly killed Karatina businessman fails to take plea

By Purity Mwangi   2026-02-04 15:45:57

The police officer Peter Wamiti appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma but did not take a plea after the prosecution requested more time to complete the investigation.