Tuwei tips young Cross-Country squad to defy odds in Florida

Tuwei spoke during a visit to Team Kenya’s residential camp at St Mark’s Teachers College in Kigari, Embu County, where athletes have remained in intensive training through the festive season, a sacrifice he described as a clear sign of focus and ambition.

Mount Kenya East 2032 bid gains momentum as Ichung’wa, Mbarire rally for unity

Speaking during the UDA Embu grassroots leaders’ sensitisation forum, Ichung’wa underscored the importance of cohesion within the Mount Kenya region, saying unity would be critical ahead of the 2032 general election.

Embu woman left wheelchair-bound after alleged attack by Boda Boda rider

Kenya activates emergency response after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia

Speaking during a meeting with community health workers in Mbeere North, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni announced that prevention measures have been put in place to curb the virus.The PS said that the ministry has enhanced surveillance at the airports and all other entry points....

Embu clergy urge Mt. Kenya men to reclaim mentorship roles to save boy child

Bishop John Mwangi of Seed of Hope Ministry noted that the boy child has been largely left out both at home and within the community.He cautioned that neglect is leaving many young men vulnerable to negative influence, hence urged men to take responsibility and nurture the boy child....

Embu County Assembly business stalls as MCAs skip sittings for Mbeere North campaigns

Ruguru-Ngandori MCA Harrison Muturi told the House that MCAs have increasingly chosen to join campaign convoys instead of attending official sittings, leading to repeated adjournments despite a packed order paper.

Embu County security team warns against chaos ahead of Mbeere North By-Election

County Commissioner Jack Obuo, who chairs the committee, said the area has largely enjoyed peaceful campaigns since candidates were cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). However, he raised concerns over the circulation of recent social media clips showing individuals...

Kenyans urged to embrace regular blood donation to save lives

He emphasised that a strong culture of voluntary blood donation would ensure sufficient supply for patients, especially those suffering from leukaemia and other cancers, expectant mothers, and victims of road accidents.

Thousands of young Kenyans rally in Embu to support 'Mama Gift' in touching show of unity

Waving miniature Kenyan flags and carrying banners of encouragement, the crowd—comprising mostly Gen Z TikTokers and digital creators—transformed the quiet village of Mariari Mairi into a festival of hope and compassion.

Gov't urged to waive KCSE exam fees for adult learners

Embu County Director of Adult Education, Stephen Mboi, appealed to the Ministry of Education to consider scrapping the Ksh.7,200 exam fee, terming it a major obstacle for adult learners, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds.