Muriithi Mugo

How GSU officer killed lover and five-month-old child

By Muriithi Mugo   2024-11-04 08:39:05

The former General Service Unit (GSU) officer will now serve a death sentence for the murder of mother and son after the court found him guilty.

Family seeks Ruto help after son's mysterious abduction

By Muriithi Mugo   2024-12-23 20:00:00

Billy Wanyiri was abducted by hooded men who forced him into a waiting double-cabin vehicle, which sped off towards Nairobi. 

Free Billy Mwangi now, Embu protesters tell State

By Muriithi Mugo   2024-12-27 19:05:00

Protests erupt in Embu as residents demand the release of Billy Mwangi, allegedly abducted a week ago; transport paralysed and some businesses shut.

CS faces hostile crowd as Gachagua tells off Ruto allies over abductions

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-01-03 18:42:01

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed accusations that he was involved in the abductions, terming them baseless claims without merit.

Billy Mwangi whipped and beaten during abduction Ordeal

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-01-07 10:26:37

Mukunji, who visited Mwangi at Frevane Hospital on the outskirts of Embu town, described the young man as deeply traumatized after his time in captivity.

Coffee farmers in frantic bid to save cooperative from auction

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-01-22 16:22:12

Coffee farmers in Manyatta constituency have moved to court to halt the impending auction of their cooperative, which is facing a financial crisis due to a Sh60 million loan.

68 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Embu

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-02-07 17:34:38

68 students from St. Thomas Aquinas Igumori Secondary School in Embu hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated beef.

PS: Private hospitals risk shutdown for denying SHA services

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-03-18 08:30:00

Private healthcare providers refusing outpatient services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) will face severe consequences, including the possibility of being shut down.

UDA courts Muslim community in Mount Kenya to regain political support

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-03-21 16:03:15

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has intensified its bid to regain support in the Mount Kenya region by targeting the Muslim community.

Knut hoists union's flag atop Mt Kenya's highest peak

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-03-24 14:37:06

In a remarkable display of perseverance and solidarity, the Knut Chief Officer, John Gitari, successfully hoisted the union’s green flag atop Mount Kenya’s highest peak, Lenana Peak.

Political tensions rise as Ruto plans first Mt Kenya visit since Gachagua exit

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-03-26 10:53:00

While some doubt the visit will bring meaningful change, others see it as a chance to showcase progress in various sectors and engage directly with the President.

Geoffrey Ruku: A political comeback fueled by resilience

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-03-28 08:30:00

 In 2013, he aligned himself with the United Republican Party (URP) led by then-Deputy President William Ruto, yet the Mbeere North parliamentary seat remained out of reach.

It's not time for politics, President Ruto says in Embu

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-04-05 09:50:00

President William Ruto has emphasized that the nation’s focus should be on development, not politics, urging leaders to unite in advancing the country’s growth agenda.

Students showcase innovation at national science fair in Embu

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-04-10 06:00:00

Some 800 high school students are participating in the 61st National Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) at Kangaru School in Embu County, where they are showcasing innovative projects .

Students Showcase Innovations at 61st Kenya Science Engineering Fair

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-04-11 13:27:19

Inspirations as students present Innovations at the 61st Kenya Science and Engineering Fair.

DP Kindiki pledges coffee sector debt relief, reforms to boost farmer earnings

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-04-27 05:40:00

Kindiki announced that all verified debts owed by public coffee factories and mills will be written off, ensuring deductions from their payments no longer burden farmers.

Government set to recruit 100,000 youths to NYS

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-04-28 16:57:48

The government is putting plans in place to recruit some 100,000 youths across the country to join the National Youth Service.

Public Service CS Ruku commends public participation drive, promises deep reforms

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-05-05 15:19:11

Ruku says engagements form part of a broader strategy to accelerate the implementation of Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, which outlines the core principles and values of public service

CS Ruku orders probe into alleged NYS systemic procurement irregularities

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-05-09 15:25:46

CS for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has announced several measures to address systemic procurement irregularities within the National Youth Service.

UDA dismisses claims of mass defections in Embu as fraudulent, misleading

By Muriithi Mugo   2025-05-11 09:49:38

Speaking at a press briefing in Embu Town, UDA Mt. Kenya East Coordinator Albert Mutani described the allegations of a political walkout as a “sham staged by imposters.”