Minute but Dangerous Gaps in the Fight Against Coronavirus

Both the National and the County Governments in Tharaka- Nithi have given the fight against Covid-19 the seriousness it deserves, Leaders have also come out in support, especially such as in the free distribution of protective gear to the residents. This is to ensure that the assistance reach the most vulnerable members of the society. […]

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Universities should be involved in sustainable desert locusts control, says VC

The  government has been advised to equip Kenyan universities with facilities to study the desert locust invasion to derive  a sustainable solution to the pests presently threatening food security in the country and the larger Horn of Africa. According  to the Chuka University Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Erastus Njoka, given a chance the universities will […]

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KUSU signs CBA with Chuka University

The  Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) members who are working with Chuka University now have a reason to smile after the Union signed a Collective Bargaining  Agreement (CBA) with the institution’s management. Addressing the press  on Wednesday, after signing the agreement, the KUSU Secretary General, Dr. Charles Mokhwaya said that the document will regulate the […]

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Government to partner with Chuka University in tree planting

The  government will partner with Chuka University in order to achieve the 10% forest cover and make Tharaka Nithi County a green zone through a sustainable programme of tree planting throughout the county. The  Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner (CC), Ms. Beverly Opwora  said that the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National government will fully […]

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Universities urged to use available resources prudently

The  Chuka University  Vice Chancellor  (VC), Prof. Erastus  Njoka  on Thursday challenged universities to use prudently resources they receive from the government while sourcing for alternative sources of funding. Prof. Njoka  said the funding through capitation given by the government is not enough hence the need for universities to source other means of funding their […]

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