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Anthony Ndwiga

Anthony Ndwiga

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Mpox outbreak confirmed in Embu County as health officials intensify response
May 31, 2026 03:40 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Mpox outbreak confirmed in Embu County as health officials intensify response

In a statement released on Saturday, Embu County Executive Committee Member for Health Jamal A. Runyenje announced that laboratory results received on May 30, 2026, confirmed a positive Mpox case involving a 29-year-old woman from Kagaari North Ward in Runyenjes Sub-County....

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Probe intensifies into Kiritiri acid attack as detectives pursue motive
May 17, 2026 08:59 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Probe intensifies into Kiritiri acid attack as detectives pursue motive

Investigators are reportedly pursuing several key leads as they seek to establish the motive behind the gruesome attack that has shocked residents and sparked widespread calls for justice.

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‘Opposition has nothing to offer', CS Ruku slams Kalonzo as he woos Ukambani to gov't
May 16, 2026 01:30 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

‘Opposition has nothing to offer', CS Ruku slams Kalonzo as he woos Ukambani to gov't

Ruku accused Kalonzo of subjecting the Kamba community to what he termed as divisive and partisan politics that had failed to spur meaningful development in the region.

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Health services in Embu paralysed as workers strike over salary delays
May 13, 2026 06:20 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Health services in Embu paralysed as workers strike over salary delays

Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Embu Branch Chairperson Macharia Kanderi said the county government failed to engage workers or address their grievances despite receiving the strike notice.Kanderi stated that although the county administration had written to unions informing them of delays in...

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MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu Governorship
May 12, 2026 08:34 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu Governorship

The legislator said Embu County had lagged behind in development since the introduction of devolution, adding that he was best placed to address what he termed as years of underdevelopment.

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IEBC ordered to provide KIEMS kit logs in Mbeere North election dispute
April 22, 2026 12:54 (EAT) • 1 month ago

IEBC ordered to provide KIEMS kit logs in Mbeere North election dispute

Newton Kariuki challenges aspects of the by-election process and seeks to verify the integrity of voter registration and participation data.

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Embu court begins ballot scrutiny in Mbeere North disputed elections
April 14, 2026 08:23 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Embu court begins ballot scrutiny in Mbeere North disputed elections

The election results were challenged by Newton Kariuki Ndwiga of the Democratic Party (DP).

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Court orders limited scrutiny of ballots in Mbeere North Constituency By-election
March 28, 2026 08:13 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Court orders limited scrutiny of ballots in Mbeere North Constituency By-election

In a ruling delivered virtually on Friday, Justice Richard Mwongo directed that the exercise be conducted in selected polling stations where irregularities were reported

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Gov’t to pay only verified coffee farmers’ debts: CS Oparanya says
March 25, 2026 06:20 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Gov’t to pay only verified coffee farmers’ debts: CS Oparanya says

CS Oparanya revealed that a comprehensive audit of coffee societies’ liabilities established that only Ksh.6.2 billion out of the claimed debts is legitimate and eligible for settlement. He cautioned that any debts not captured in the verified audit will not be honour...

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EACC raids Embu County over Ksh.95 million tender scandal
March 24, 2026 04:27 (EAT) • 2 months ago

EACC raids Embu County over Ksh.95 million tender scandal

Anti-corruption detectives pitched camp at the county headquarters as investigations intensified into a suspected conflict of interest involving three MCAs and several procurement officers.

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