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…
”Computer Crime Law Meant to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material,” ICT CS Kabogo Shields
The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has come out strongly in defense of the newly enacted Cyber and Computer Crime Act, refuting dissenting opinion from leaders including former Chief Justice David Maraga and growing online criticism as being fuelled by misinformation. In an interview…
Massive Youth Turnout as NYOTA Validation Exercise Kicks Off Countrywide
By Aron Ndonyi and Murugi Ndwiga Millions of youths thronged in various local gov’t institutions and local NGAO’s offices for the NYOTA Project physical validation exercise, marking one of the largest turnouts witnessed in the country. The Verified NYOTA participants will receive between Kshs 25,000 and Kshs 50,000 to start…
“Kahiga Must Carry His Own Cross”: Mt. Kenya East Governors Disown Nyeri Boss Over Raila Remarks
By Murugi Ndwiga Mount Kenya East Governors have strongly distanced themselves from Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s controversial remarks regarding the death of former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, which have sparked outrage across the country. Speaking in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, during the signing of a Waste Management Memorandum…
“Rest In Peace, Tinga: Embu Erupts In Protest After Raila’s Death
By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern A wave of grief and outrage swept through Embu on Wednesday as students from the University of Embu staged dramatic protests in the heart of Embu’s Central Business District (CBD), demanding answers from the government over the sudden death of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga,…