It has now emerged that former Prime Minister Raila passed away due to cardiac arrest. According to mathrubhumi.com, an Indian outlet, Raila collapsed during a morning walk on Wednesday at 8:30 am, within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility. It was reported that CPR was administered by the medical team…
State House: President Ruto Meets Ukambani Leaders
President William Ruto with a delegation of leaders from the Ukambani region at State House, Nairobi, October 10, 2025. President William Ruto on Friday hosted a delegation of leaders from the three counties in Ukambani region at State House, Nairobi, to discuss his upcoming tour of the area ahead of…
UDA Affiliated MPS Throw Their Weight Behind UDA Aspirant For Mbeere North By-elections, Leonard Muthende
By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region In a vibrant display of party unity and political power, Members of Parliament affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have declared unwavering support for Leonard Muthende, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election. The show of solidarity unfolded in Siakago Sub-County, where…
Kitui Officer Turns to Music to Welcome Ruto Ahead of Mashujaa Day
As preparations intensify for the Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in Kitui County on October 20, 2025, a local officer has chosen a unique way to mark the occasion — through song. Prisons officer Cecilia Titus, based in Kitui, has released a heartfelt composition welcoming President William Ruto to…
Kenyan bank partners with Nigerian bank
Access Bank Kenya [PLC] and the National Bank of Kenya [NBK] have jointly signed a new partnership that allows customers of both banks to access basic services seamlessly in-branches, across their networks. The program, which was unveiled on Tuesday 23rd September, will have the tellers in either of these two…
Workers in panic mode as job cuts looms
Kenyans who work in institutions and firms are in panic mode as they stare job loss following the latest move by the Kenya kwanza administration. This is following the new tax measures about to be introduced by the government which has seen even public institutions like public universities unable to…
Kenya Kwanza 3-Year Scorecard: Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura Showcases Big Wins in Health, Housing and Jobs
By Murugi Ndwiga As Kenya Kwanza marks exactly three years since it assumed office, the administration has unveiled what it describes as a strong and encouraging scorecard, with Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura praising progress made across health, housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and youth empowerment. Speaking at Kangaru School in Embu County…
100 Years of Compassion: Gov. Mbarire Clears KSh 2.5M Bills as Embu Level 5 Hospital Turns 100
By Murugi Ndwiga Patients and families at Embu Level 5 Hospital are celebrating after Governor Cecily Mbarire waived bills worth KSh 2.6 million during the hospital’s 100-year anniversary on Saturday. The move freed at least 60 patients who had been stuck at the facility due to unpaid bills. Speaking on…
Embu Sevens Roars to Life at Njukiri, Embu as Mwamba, Nakuru RFC Shine
By Murugi Ndwiga The much-anticipated Embu Sevens kicked off in style on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the scenic Njukiri Showground, marking the first-ever leg of the National Circuit to be staged in Embu. The tournament, officially opened by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, drew top rugby sides from across the…
Rukuriri Tea Farmers Brew New Future with Skills for Diversified Farming
By Murugi Ndwiga Over 1,000 tea farmers from Rukuriri Tea Factory in Embu are gearing up for a more prosperous future after receiving hands-on training in modern, sustainable, and diversified farming practices. The training, led by the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MSULLi) Programme in partnership with the Rainforest…