Alex Njeru

Kenya

Correspondent at Daily Nation

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Articles

Nine found guilty of killing Kamaindi chief

Mar 20, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

Nine people accused of hacking to death and burning the body of Kamaindi location chief, Japhet Mayau Mukengu on April 30, 2019 will know their fate on Thursday this week. The accused, Gerald Njeru Kibau, Julius Mburu Kinanga, Leah Muthoni Ngige, Cecilia Kambura, Julius Njeru, Jediel Munyua, Tom Kinyua, John Nthiga and Jornard Njagi Kibiube were found guilty of murder by the Chuka High Court.
Who wanted ‘blogger’ Peris Mugera dead and why?

Mar 8, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

What you need to know:According to Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner Mr Wesley Koech, Mugera’s body was found on the Makutano-Sagana Highway in Kirinyaga County on Monday. The death of Mugera comes barely eight months after that of her employee, Mr Gitari Mbiuki, who unsuccessfully ran for Tharaka Nithi governorship in the last election.
Missing Tharaka Nithi 'blogger': Police open probe after woman’s body found in Kirinyaga

Mar 8, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

Police in Kirinyaga and Tharaka Nithi are probing the identity of a woman whose murdered body was found on the Makutano-Sagana highway, suspected to be that of missing Tharaka Nithi County blogger Peris Mugera. A photo of the body is circulating on social media platforms.
Another 'blogger' mysteriously missing for a week

Mar 7, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

Police in Tharaka Nithi County are searching for a blogger who reportedly went missing on Thursday last week. Peris Mugera, a mother of two and a known political enthusiast, reportedly left her rented house in Chuka town around noon to meet a friend before going to work elsewhere, according to her children aged 15 and six. The children expected their mother back in the evening as usual, but she never returned.
2027: If it's not Gachagua, it's Kindiki, say Mt Kenya East leaders

Jan 23, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

As a section of Mount Kenya West politicians argue that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro should replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 elections, voices have emerged in Mount Kenya East reminding their counterparts that "the position Gachagua occupied was meant for Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki".
Woman power: Dr Purity Gitonga to chair male-dominated Ameru professionals' body

Jan 23, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Alex Njeru

Nairobi, Jan. 23 -- A woman has, for the first time in history, been elected the chairperson of the revered male-dominated Ameru Professionals Association (AMPA). The entity brings together professionals from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties. Dr Purity Gitonga, a lecturer at Strathmore University, was elected last Saturday at an annual general meeting held at Tharaka University.
Kindiki's 2022 ghosts return to haunt Gachagua

Jan 23, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Alex Njeru |Kitavi Mutua

Nairobi, Jan. 23 -- As a section of Mount Kenya West politicians argue that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro should replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 elections, voices have emerged in Mount Kenya East reminding their counterparts that "the position Gachagua occupied was meant for Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki".
Woman power: Dr Purity Gitonga to chair male-dominated Ameru professionals’ body

Jan 22, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

A woman has, for the first time in history, been elected the chairperson of the revered male-dominated Ameru Professionals Association (AMPA). The entity brings together professionals from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties. Dr Purity Gitonga, a lecturer at Strathmore University, was elected last Saturday at an annual general meeting held at Tharaka University.
Puzzle of orphaned Tharaka boy killed by his two step-uncles over missing bag

Jan 11, 2024 | nation.africa | Alex Njeru

Police in Tharaka Nithi County are set to charge two brothers accused of beating their step-nephew, Edwin Murithi, 17, to death in Mariene village in Tharaka Constituency on the night of December 31, 2023. Samuel Muriuki, a second-year student at Kirinyaga University, and Kelvin Njeru, a graduate of Kenya Medical Training College, were brought before the Marimanti Magistrate's Court on Monday after being found mentally fit to face murder charges.
2023 KCSE: Little-known schools that upset giants

Jan 9, 2024 | nation.africa | David Muchunguh |Pius Maundu |Gitonga Marete |Alex Njeru

The 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results that were released on Monday by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu revealed some new schools that are staking a claim on positions that were traditionally the preserve of an elite club of top schools.