Johnson Muriithi
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Mwea rice farmers decry influx of cheap imports into market
Mary Wambui, a farmer from Thiba, said she was unable to sell her 10 bags of paddy rice, leaving her stranded without school fees for her child.
Emotional burial for Kirinyaga JSS teacher as community demands justice
The incident has sparked outrage across the county, with calls for justice continuing to grow as the community mourns the loss of a young educator.
Livestock theft fury boils over in Kirinyaga as mob kills suspected thief
The incident comes just days after authorities rescued 25 donkeys in Ndindiruku village, also in Mwea East.
Kirinyaga woman charged over fake police recruitment scheme
Mutie appeared before Principal Magistrate S.K. Kandie on Monday and denied all charges.The charges, brought under Section 313 of the Penal Code, allege that Mutie fraudulently obtained money from several individuals by falsely promising to help them secure employment in the National Police Service...
Postmortem results out for JSS teacher whose body was found dumped in thicket
Burial arrangements are scheduled to take place at her family home in Mugumo-ini village.
Kirinyaga woman accused of obtaining Ksh.3M in police recruitments scam
The alleged scam came to light after Njiru filed a complaint, stating she handed over the money to Mutie on November 20, 2025, in Ngurubani Township, Mwea East Sub-county.
Teachers, residents demand arrest of suspect in murder of Kirinyaga JSS teacher
Leaders of (KUPPET) in the county have given police a 24-hour ultimatum to arrest the suspect, Peter Kanumbi, after reports that he has been seen roaming freely in Ngurubani town despite his photograph being widely circulated
Two in hospital following knife attack in Kirinyaga County
The two were attacked by an armed gang operating on a motorcycle.
Kirinyaga: Farmers in Mwea decry poor road network
In addition to the poor condition of on-farm roads, farmers also report high production costs and water scarcity.