Peter Mwangi
132 Articles
Protest erupts in Magumu as locals oppose private cemetery
The residents said the proposed cemetery — planned on a 69-acre parcel — would present a poor image for the area, arguing it sits at the gateway to Nyandarua County along the busy highway.
Conservationists begin bird census exercise around Lake Ol-Bolosat
The exercise is meant to track population sizes, biodiversity, and habitat health, aiding conservation efforts for threatened species.
Tension mounts as squatters, farmers' association clash over 23,000-acre Laikipia land
Tensions ran high during a meeting held at the disputed land, where squatters led by Kadili Kaishu and John Lekurtutu insisted they had occupied the land for decades without objection from the registered owners or authorities.
Religious groups turn to soup to help alcohol addicts recover in Nyahururu
A group of volunteers led by Dr John Ngera says many addicts are willing to reform but require consistent care to overcome alcohol dependency. Dr Ngera noted that many alcoholics often grapple with severe hangovers and withdrawal symptoms, making sustained support critical in tackling the vice....
Family of Kenyan Doctor held hostage in Somalia since 2023 renews appeal for help
Dr Kimiti, 45, has been in captivity since January 10, 2024, after a helicopter he was travelling in during a medical evacuation mission reportedly made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the militant group Al-Shabaab.
Laikipia family appeals for help to repatriate body of kin who died in Saudi Arabia
The family says they learnt of the death of Josephine Ekai Kona, aged 31, through social media, after reports emerged that she had succumbed to a short illness nearly two weeks earlier.
KNUT raises concerns over SHA transition ahead of December rollout
The union claims the former insurance scheme was more reliable than the new health scheme Social Health Authority (SHA).
Two boys rescued, hospitalised after alleged torture by father in Nyandarua
The children were rescued by well-wishers and officials from the Nyandarua County NGAAF office and rushed to the JM Kariuki Memorial Hospital, where they received treatment for grievous injuries inflicted on them.