By Murugi Ndwiga Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has formally reported former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to police, accusing him and his allies of organizing chaos ahead of his planned tour of Mbeere North. Speaking at Ishiara Police Station, Mbarire claimed she had credible information that Gachagua’s team was planning disturbances…
Embu JSS Intern Teachers Threaten January 2026 Strike Over Delayed Confirmations
By Murugi Ndwiga Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Embu County, under the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), have threatened to strike in January 2026 over the delayed confirmation of 20,000 intern teachers. KUPPET is demanding that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education…
Embu Is Secure, Declares Commissioner Jack Obuor as Four Bloggers Summoned Over Gachagua Video
By Murugi Ndwiga Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuor has firmly assured residents and visitors that Embu remains secure and peaceful, even as the County Security Committee moves swiftly to summon four individuals linked to a viral video threatening former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The decision comes barely a day after…
Journalists Urged to Uphold Fairness and Integrity in Upcoming By-Elections
By Murugi Ndwiga With just days to go before the much-anticipated by-elections in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, and several other parts of the country, journalists have been urged to uphold fairness, accuracy, and professionalism in their election coverage. During an online capacity-building and sensitization forum attended by more than…
Ishiara Goat Auction Turns from Campaign Carnival to Farmer’s Nightmare
By Murugi Ndwiga Social media has been a buzz of activity since Saturday evening following a goat auction that was meant to double as a campaign platform for UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende. What was billed as a grand event to empower local farmers and boost support for the Kenya Kwanza…
Embu Dairy Sector Gets KSh 77.9 Million Boost in Modern Milk Coolers
By Murugi Ndwiga Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has urged dairy farmers in Embu County to scale up milk production and take advantage of the growing market for dairy products both locally and regionally. Speaking in Kanja and Kairuri grounds in Embu County, during the flagging-off…
Mbeere North Test: How One by-election Could Redraw Kenya’s 2027 Political Map
By Murugi Ndwiga With only 23 days to go before the much-anticipated by-elections in Mbeere North and several other constituencies across the country, the quiet, sun-scorched plains of Embu County have become the unlikely epicentre of national politics. What was once viewed as a routine by-election to replace a Cabinet…
Fred Ogola: Why Kenya’s Next Revolution Begins at the Shoreline
In this feature, Professor Fred Ogola, the Hekima Presidential Aspirant, challenges Kenya’s leadership narrative from the shoreline. He argues that Kenya’s next revolution will begin where the waves meet the land, with justice for the Coast as the first step toward a fairer nation. When Professor Fred Ogola talks about…
Embu Elders Unite to Chart Path for Peace, Unity, and Development
By Murugi Ndwiga In a landmark show of unity, four prominent councils of elders have joined forces to promote peace, development, and inclusivity across Embu County, a region often marred by ethnic tensions during election periods. The councils- Nyangi Ndiiriri (Embu), Ngome (Mbeere), Mwea Council of Elders (Mwea/Makima), and Kiama…
Delay in Orthodox Line Costs Rukuriri Tea Factory Millions in Farmer Bonuses
By Murugi Ndwiga Rukuriri Tea Factory has voiced frustration over delays in completing its long-awaited orthodox tea processing line, saying the setback has denied farmers the opportunity to earn higher bonuses this year. Speaking during a meeting with tea buying centre committee members, Factory Board Chairperson Joseph Rwanjau said the…