Nyahururu-based Pope Benedict XVI hospital is seeking Shs.90 million to help establish an oxygen plant. The hospital that has been on the forefront in the fight against Covid-19 in the region by providing testing, oxygen support to patients and isolation facilities, hopes to raise the amount to ease operation in the wake of Omicron variant that […]
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David Shungea and Mary Nyaruai retained their senior men and women Nyandarua Cross Country titles, respectively, during the County championships held in Ol kalou at the weekend. Shungea, running for Ndaragwa sub county charged in front in the second lap to win the 10km race in 30:14.9, ahead of his closest rival Michael Kamau. “The race […]
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Residents of Gatumbiro village, Oljororok Sub-county in Nyandarua are complaining of the loss of their livelihoods due to invasion by Hippos. The hippos from Lake Olbolosat have invaded the local farms and recently injured a man. Area resident, Mary Gachau, said animals have destroyed potatoes, cabbages and maize crops leading to huge losses on the part […]
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Residents of Nyandarua County have termed the recent raid by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), targeting Governor Francis Kimemia’s office as long overdue. The lobby group consisting of politicians, civil society and faith based organization led by Former Deputy Governor, Waithaka Kirika, accused the anti-graft watchdog for turning a blind eye on the massive […]
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There is a need to invest in systems of counseling among the teenage girls in school to help eliminate cases of early pregnancies. Water, Irrigation and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has said lack of consistent talks to the girls was a major contributor to the high numbers of teenage mothers. “Parents, guardians and the […]
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