Purity Mwangi

Families of ex-colonial chief inch closer to Sh729 million in compensation for land

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-06 15:04:22

At least 35 families of former colonial chief Wambugu Mathangani in Gatitu, Nyeri County, are a step closer to receiving Sh729 million as compensation for their land.

Man to serve 20 years in prison for defiling daughters

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-11 11:18:14

The accused's wife tells the court that her husband attacked the minors while she was away.

Fuel prices: Nyeri residents turn to donkeys to cut transport cost

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-12 17:08:02

Residents charged Sh200 for a trip that truck owner would ask for Sh1,200 or more. Ruringu has highest number of donkeys in Nyeri, and owners want more veterinarians.

Man jailed for seven years for burning down lover's house

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-12 10:25:20

On that day, Kiprono travelled from Nairobi to Nyeri to visit her and the children but when he found her with a male colleague in Nyeri town, he was not happy. 

Pathologist, ex-detective testify in former KDF official's case

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-16 23:44:17

The ex-KDF soldier is on trial for the alleged murder of his estranged wife, Joyce Syombua and their two children - Shanice Maua, 10, and Prince Michael, aged 5, in October 2019.

Nyeri water firm basks in 15 years of success

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-20 08:17:39

The company is the; top-performing utility overall, top utility in the very large company category, top utility in the Tana region, and top utility in non-revenue management.

Governor Irungu launches foundation to support development projects

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-26 14:24:48

The Joshua Irungu Foundation will focus on five thematic areas including conservation, provision of clean and affordable energy and provision of water in rural areas

Onion prices to keep rising as shortage bites

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-27 13:58:16

Taxes imposed on imports from Tanzania has created an acute shortage of onions with 1kg of the commodity selling at Sh150 and a 40kg sack retailing at Sh5,600.

Central Kenya's annual 'Farmers Day' to focus on climate change

By Purity Mwangi   2023-07-27 15:53:41

Over 15,000 farmers and traders from across Central Kenya are expected to attend the Annual Farmers Exhibition at Wambugu Agricultural Training Centre in Nyeri County.

I became a 'mother' at a tender age, now I help teen mums cope

By Purity Mwangi   2023-08-12 22:02:56

I appeal to everyone out there to love and embrace street families and especially young mothers. Every child deserves a good life.

Why tomato prices are low in markets

By Purity Mwangi   2023-08-21 13:20:21

For close to two months tomato prices have been at a record low

Logging ban caused timber shortage, high prices traders

By Purity Mwangi   2023-09-04 21:13:18

The lifting of a national moratorium, which had been imposed six years ago by President Uhuru Kenyatta, initially brought relief to sawmillers before the court intervened to suspend the decision.

Jail term for woman who killed foster mother reduced by 18 years

By Purity Mwangi   2023-09-06 13:45:18

The appellant was angry after learning that she was an adopted child after many years and later attacked her foster mother.

Gatitu residents protest over Nyeri County's plan to increase bars

By Purity Mwangi   2023-09-17 14:41:18

The small busy trading center along the Nyeri- Karatina highway has more than 20 liquor bars in operation.

Nyeri County opens new 35-bed capacity maternity hospital

By Purity Mwangi   2023-09-20 10:48:27

The maternity hospital was built in partnership with Japan through the Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) and the County.

As world marks World Cleft Day many still in line

By Purity Mwangi   2023-10-05 20:27:17

On World Cleft Day today, approximately 12 children with a cleft lip condition are eagerly anticipating free reconstructive surgery at Nyeri County Referral Hospital next month.

When mental illness knocks on your door

By Purity Mwangi   2023-10-08 16:48:35

The CHP observes that the most vulnerable people are those from poor families since the cost of mental healthcare is too high and mostly misunderstood.

Shortage of nurses main challenge in public health facilities

By Purity Mwangi   2023-10-19 13:03:46

NNAK Vice President Denis Mbithi appealed to the government to embrace the nurse’s scheme of service which will help nurses to progress in terms of promotion.

A section of Mt Kenya leaders voice support for DP Gachagua

By Purity Mwangi   2023-10-23 12:34:55

Nyeri County Speaker Gichuhi Mwangi said the people of Mt Kenya region should support the DP as he was instrumental in protecting the region’s development agenda.

Iconic Treetops Hotel still closed despite link to the Kings' mother

By Purity Mwangi   2023-11-03 18:59:43

The historical hotel remains a key element in the life story of current British Monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth II who became Queen while at the Hotel.