Jane Mugambi

My support for Ruto did not save my son from the bullet, woman cries

By Jane Mugambi   2023-07-26 13:37:49

Rosemary says her son Ngugi, a casual laborer in the environs of Kitengela was pulling a cart full of cassava headed to the market before he was hit by a bullet in the chest.

Kirinyaga farmers turn to ornamental fish farming

By Jane Mugambi   2023-08-01 11:22:22

At the moment, ornamental fish have a ready market, which is the main challenge for farmers who take up aquaculture

Farmers turn to hybrid seeds to fight climate change

By Jane Mugambi   2023-08-04 14:36:20

while others are complaining that they did not have the best harvest, farmers who adapt can harvest high yields.

New taxes to transform our country, says Ruto

By Jane Mugambi   2023-08-06 02:57:25

Ruto told the opposition to watch the transformation that is going to be done through the deductions that will be made through the Finance Bill.

County bid to boost tomato production ahead of new factory

By Jane Mugambi   2023-09-06 12:18:59

The project is meant to enhance the production of tomatoes ahead of the construction of a processing factory.

Kirinyaga court users propose protection centers for minors

By Jane Mugambi   2023-11-07 12:20:54

Court user’s committees in Kirinyaga have proposed a protection center for minors be set up at the Kerugoya police station.

Governor Waiguru appeals for more road funds

By Jane Mugambi   2023-11-19 20:54:40

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for allocation of more funds for the construction of key roads connecting three constituencies in the county.

Minji Minji tournament: Teams brave rainy weather to beat the December 1 deadline

By Jane Mugambi   2023-11-22 12:39:01

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s football tournament entered the sub-county stage, with 40 teams fighting for the Sh1 million cash reward for the winner.

Man sentenced to 35 years in jail for defiling stepdaughter

By Jane Mugambi   2023-12-13 19:04:51

During the proceedings, the convict had denied the charges and had pleaded his innocence before eight witnesses who testified in the case implicated him in the crime.

Suspected militants kill one, torch nine houses in flood-hit Lamu county

By Jane Mugambi   2023-11-26 14:24:32

A 62-year-old man was killed and nine houses were set on fire in Marafa village, Lamu County, in fresh attacks by suspected militants on Saturday.

Nakhumicha assures of new medical scheme roll out

By Jane Mugambi   2024-01-14 18:50:40

said when the court lifts the orders on social health programs, she will only need two weeks to implement SHF.

Kirinyaga performs first laparoscopy in a level three facility

By Jane Mugambi   2024-01-15 22:12:36

The surgery, typically available in private health facilities and level six public hospitals, was conducted on a 39-year-old woman from Gathigiriri ward.

Alarm as Kirinyaga records seven suicide cases in a week

By Jane Mugambi   2024-01-28 16:31:14

Kirinyaga county's gender department has raised the alarm over the rise in mental illness cases after recording seven suicide cases within one week.

Waiguru rolls out mental health programme to curb suicide cases

By Jane Mugambi   2024-01-31 18:10:21

The governor asked residents to moderate their expectations and reduce unnecessary pressure in life to avoid mental illness.

Killer brew: Bar owner to remain in custody for 20 days

By Jane Mugambi   2024-02-08 17:35:47

The victims died on February 6 after consuming illicit brew in California Bar, Kangai village.

17 buried as DP Gachagua, Waiguru sound warning to county officers who own bars

By Jane Mugambi   2024-02-17 14:12:47

The incident that happened at a local bar within Kangai village left 23 people dead, over 20 people blind while others fighting for their lives in hospital.

Varsity researchers develop portable cotton ginnery

By Jane Mugambi   2024-02-26 12:30:50

Dr Dennis Muchangi said the micro-ginnery has an oil extractor component that will separate seeds from lint - ensuring farmers get value for money for their cotton. 

Kirinyaga county increases production of subsidised animal feeds

By Jane Mugambi   2024-02-26 16:40:32

Governor Anne Waiguru said the introduction of affordable artificial insemination services has seen more farmers venture into dairy farming.

Senate urges Irrigation Authority to eradicate apple snails in rice fields

By Jane Mugambi   2024-03-20 15:01:02

The Senate has appealed to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to help eradicate the apple snail infestation in Mwea rice fields.

Suspect linked to Kirinyaga killer brewer denied bond

By Jane Mugambi   2024-04-11 18:12:45

John Muriithi was arrested in Sagana town as he tried to flee after 17 people died while seven others turned blind after consuming the illicit brew in Kangai ward.