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…
Critical Care Gets a Boost as Embu Level Five Hospital Launches High Dependency Unit
By Murugi Ndwiga Embu County has hit a major milestone in its health sector with the unveiling of a modern High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Embu Level Five Hospital. The new six-bed facility, complete with advanced monitoring systems and specialized equipment, is expected to transform patient care by bridging the…
National Police Service Commission Sharply Differs with National Police Service Over Impeding Recruitment Exercise
A looming plan to enlist 10,000 police officers has been engulfed in confusion, with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the National Police Service (NPS) locked in a contest over who should oversee the process of recruitment. The rubbing stems from questions of mandate and regulator, after it emerged…
Section of Civil Servants marked denying unemployed Kenyans opportunity
The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has unuearthed disturbing reports on how cases of civil servants are illegally earning salaries from both county and national governments, in blatant breach of the Constitution that was promulgated in 2010 on leadership and integrity clauses as well as public service laws. The audit, covering…
KFS refutes claims of foul play at Karura Forest
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has responded to growing public criticism following the recent changes at Karura Forest, particularly regarding the shift of payments to the eCitizen platform and the status of forest staff. In a statement on Monday, September 1, the KFS clarified that operations at Karura Forest remained normal…
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…
Nairobi clinical officers threatens to go on strike
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, Nairobi Chapter have threatened to down their tools starting on Wednesday 16th July, should the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja won’t address their issues affecting the working conditions in all public hospitals within the city. Addressing Journalists on Monday 14th July, at their offices led…
Push to Protect Muguka: Senate Urged to Oppose Drug Label
By Murugi Ndwiga The Senate Committee on National Security on Friday 13 June held a public participation forum in Kiritiri, Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County to hear the concerns of Muguka farmers over the controversial classification of the stimulant as a drug under the NACADA Act. The event sparked passionate…