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…
Nairobi Launches First Air Quality Monitoring Network
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja in a press statement said that the milestone will ensure that every Nairobi resident has access to a cleaner, safer air. “This milestone marks a turning point in our commitment to improving air quality management. By deploying a city-owned air quality monitoring network, we are taking…
An Hospital ordered to pay Ksh 157 million to a patient
Nairobi court has ordered Aga Khan Health Service Kenya to compensate a woman and her spouse with over Ksh.157 million following a botched surgical procedure that resulted in severe physical and emotional harm A High court Judge Alexander Muteti found that the hospital’s gynaecologist, referred to as the first defendant,…
Club Foot Treatment Hits 90% Success as Kenya Expands Campaign in Embu County
By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region Parents have been urged to seek early medical treatment for children born with club foot, a condition that experts say is fully treatable if diagnosed promptly. This call comes as Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking World Club Foot Day, with residents…
Reprieve for Mwea Rice farmers as Government empties stock
The Ministry of Agriculture has moved to mop up the entire stock of rice from farmers under the Mwea Irrigation Scheme to meet the growing demand for the commodity in the country after they cried out to President William Ruto to honor his campaign promise This comes barely after few…