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Johnson Muriithi

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'Buy our tea or else': Kirinyaga farmers spend night at buying centre in protest
November 04, 2026 12:39 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

'Buy our tea or else': Kirinyaga farmers spend night at buying centre in protest

The farmers staged the protest after a collection clerk allegedly rejected green leaf belonging to one of their colleagues on Monday, citing poor quality without providing a satisfactory explanation.

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Two dead, nine injured in an accident on the Sagana-Makutano road
November 04, 2026 08:58 (EAT) • 14 hours ago

Two dead, nine injured in an accident on the Sagana-Makutano road

The accident involved a Toyota Hilux pickup and a matatu belonging to 2NK Sacco.

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Mystery dog poisoning raises burglary fears in Kerugoya estate
November 03, 2026 12:14 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Mystery dog poisoning raises burglary fears in Kerugoya estate

The three dogs died in the early hours of Tuesday after allegedly consuming meat laced with poison that was thrown into a homestead through its gate.

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Nine families left homeless after fire destroys rental houses in Kirinyaga
November 03, 2026 08:40 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Nine families left homeless after fire destroys rental houses in Kirinyaga

The fire broke out on Monday, a market day, destroying the residential building.

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Gichugu residents count losses as monkeys invade farms near Njukiini Forest
October 30, 2026 10:16 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Gichugu residents count losses as monkeys invade farms near Njukiini Forest

Residents of Kegwa, Kanjuu, Njukiini and neighbouring villages say the animals have become a persistent menace, threatening their livelihoods and disrupting farming activities.

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Three suspects arrested over coffee theft in Kirinyaga
October 29, 2026 09:51 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Three suspects arrested over coffee theft in Kirinyaga

The arrests come amid growing concerns over coffee theft in Kirinyaga County, with high coffee prices cited as a possible incentive for the crime.

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Farmers to wait till January for determination of Mwea rice mills privatisation case
October 28, 2026 09:17 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Farmers to wait till January for determination of Mwea rice mills privatisation case

The government, through the National Irrigation Authority, holds a 55 per cent stake in Mwea Rice Mills, while farmers own the remaining 45 per cent through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society.

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Concern in Kerugoya as third man found dead along Kutus-Kerugoya Road in a month
October 27, 2026 10:08 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Concern in Kerugoya as third man found dead along Kutus-Kerugoya Road in a month

The latest incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the body of a middle-aged man was discovered near the construction site of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

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Shock as body of man missing for a week found in cattle dung pit in Kirinyaga
October 27, 2026 08:54 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Shock as body of man missing for a week found in cattle dung pit in Kirinyaga

According to Mwaniki, a worker at the homestead spotted what appeared to be a piece of cloth floating in the pit. A closer look revealed a human body submerged in the waste.

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16 stolen cows recovered in Kirinyaga as Narok cattle theft suspects arrested
October 26, 2026 09:49 (EAT) • 1 week ago

16 stolen cows recovered in Kirinyaga as Narok cattle theft suspects arrested

Two suspects, including a butcher and an alleged accomplice, have been arrested.

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