Sharon Nkonge
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Laikipia residents resort to building bridge themselves after years of inaction
Residents of Tigithi Ward in Laikipia County have resolved to construct a bridge connecting seven villages following what they described as inaction by leaders in addressing their plight.
Nanyuki residents protest over discrimination, sexual harassment by British Army Camp
They lamented over discrimination in the issuance of jobs claiming that locals have not been getting jobs at the camp.
Laikipia: Police vow to step up crackdown on illicit brew
Area chief, Martin Kariuki, said that the brewers have changed their tactics and locations on several occasions to avoid being caught by police, but added that their time is up.
Motorists plying Kitale - Lodwar highway to have police escort, says Rift Valley regional boss
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan urged all motorists plying the route to liaise with security officials to guide them during their journeys.He urged the local leadership as well as residents to cooperate with the police in ending the bandit menace once and for all.
Ruto-Raila bipartisan talks: Mwangi Kiunjuri calls for inclusivity, says he supports Azimio's reforms
Kiunjuri argues that the move will bring inclusivity between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio, sort out issues of representation, historical injustices and ensure all those left out are included in the bipartisan talks.
DP Gachagua tells Kenyans to ignore Railas Monday public holiday declaration
DP Gachagua assured the business community and investors that security agencies are on high alert to counter any acts of lawlessness.He termed the Azimio protests and mass action as a passing cloud, reiterating that the government is very stable and in full control.
Family seeks justice for girl who burnt to death as postmortem results out
Bishop denied reports the girl was defiled by a cleric and that she died inside the church
KDF soldier shoots dead his girlfriend, turns gun on himself in Nanyuki
Maximila Wairimu, a resident of Nanyuki town, alerted police that she heard the sound of a gunshot near her neighbours house at around 9:30pm Thursday night.Laikipia CCIO Onesmus Towett confirmed the incident saying police officers responded to the scene but found the said house locked from inside.
Laikipia Governor inks deal for 33 sacked doctors to return to work
The agreement was signed on behalf of the devolved unit by newly-elected Governor Joshua Irungu, and on behalf of the doctors by KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah.Irungu stated that the county and the union had reached an out-of-court settlement in which the sacked medics would be paid salary ar...
Kenyas first female prisons boss Wanini Kireri laid to rest in Laikipia
Kireri's funeral follows a requiem mass held in her honor on Wednesday at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru. Prison wardens clad in ceremonial wear mounted a guard of honour for the deceased and also performed a 3-gun salute.