Seven family members who died in house fire identified The victims were burnt beyond recognition as they slept in the family’s three-bedroom timber house in a suspected arson.
Horror murders, suicides in Tharaka Nithi worry social and security experts Local administrators, police and religious leaders attribute the cases to family conflicts due to infidelity, drug and alcohol abuse.
Residents clash with KWS over water from Meru National Park The clash was the culmination of competition for water resources brought about by drought.
Over 55,000 in Kieni face starvation as drought ravages central Kenya Resident Regina Wanjiru said locals had not received any food donations from the national government.
Seven family members who died in house fire identified The victims were burnt beyond recognition as they slept in the family’s three-bedroom timber house in a suspected arson.
UK army starts compensating locals affected by Lolldaiga fire British army terms this a first step in resolving the fire dispute.
KWS rangers battle fire at Meru National Park Officials suspect the inferno might have been started by herders
Seven family members die in Embu fire incident The victims, who were trapped in the fire as they slept, are a man, his wife, their three children and two grandchildren.
Man stabbed to death over roasted fish in Tharaka Nithi The man stubbed the victim twice on Friday evening at around 6pm following a scuffle over a fish.
Remarried widows to inherit property Petitioner argued the Act promotes gender-based inequality and discrimination against women.
Body of missing Kirinyaga principal found in Meru mortuary The school head disappeared last week while on his way to Meru for a principals’ conference.
Tough times drive ageing mothers to Meru quarries Farmers in the area are hopeful that rains will come and as usual, they intend to plant again though they do not have seeds.
Plea for relief food as drought ravages Tharaka residents The most affected areas are Gatunga, Chiakariga, Mukothima, Marimanti and Nkondi wards.
Middle-aged women crush ballast to make ends meet in drought Though she makes good money after selling about 10 debes that she crushes daily, it is not enough to survive.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza vows to end wastage and graft The team will also ensure prudent use of public resources and prevent corruption and irregularities in procurement.
Fear as Laikipia colonial-era dam threatens to break its banks Mukurweini dam has been leaking for the last two weeks
