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A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.
Questions, however, remain whether he means his statement following allegations that the attack was planned and carried out by the police.
Leaders from the Mt Kenya region have insisted that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki must retain his position after next year’s election.
ICIPE has launched a tomato pest control trap in Kirinyaga, partnering with the county government to train farmers on safer and sustainable methods to curb destructive moth infestations.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wants a political deal with President William Ruto ahead of next year's election.
The Centre for Public Policy and Research has filed a court case in Kerugoya High Court challenging the re-election of Francis Atwoli as Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions.
Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his late brother’s widow to interfere in his family and settle political scores.
Kirinyaga leaders accuse the government of delaying ID issuance to suppress youth voter registration in Mt Kenya.
Wangui Ngirici has criticised public officers who have joined premature campaigns saying they have led to poor services, fuelled corruption and misuse of public funds in government.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised to the Mt Kenya region over the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday said the initiatives, ranging from agricultural, water and community support equipment, aim at improving livelihoods across the county.
The findings are expected to guide strategic antivenom distribution, strengthen surveillance and referral systems and support development of an effective antivenom.
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, has said the fight against drug and substance abuse should not be left to the teachers or school administration.
Kerugoya Girls High School is hosting the annual Kirinyaga County Chess Championship, bringing together more than 400 students from 20 schools across the county.
Police in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County are investigating an incident where an Administration Police officer was found dead.
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma calls young people to refrain drugs, while urging churches to intensify efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
The victim was attacked by a group of miraa chewers and boda boda riders before petrol was poured on him and set on fire, leaving him with severe burns and injuries.
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