David Macharia

1 week ago | peopledaily.digital | David Macharia

The future of the Lake Olbolosat half marathon, whose second edition was held over the weekend in Nyandarua, looks uncertain after rivalry between two county departments dogged the planning of the event for the second time. Being an athletics event, the race is expected to be organised by the County Department of Youth Affairs, Sports and Innovation, currently headed by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Mungai Kiongo.

1 week ago | peopledaily.digital | David Macharia

Former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has claimed that the money given as handouts by leaders is cash diverted from public development projects. Explaining why he does not believe in giving handouts, Muriithi, who is currently the chair of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board, said leaders who dish out money are normally poor in development matters.

1 week ago | peopledaily.digital | David Macharia

Debutant Amos Kiprotich and surprise winner Evalyne Chirchir stole the show at the second edition of the Lake Ol Bolosat Half Marathon in Nyandarua County at the weekend after storming to victory in the men’s and women’s 21km races respectively. Their dramatic finish stunned even seasoned favourites.

2 weeks ago | k24.digital | David Macharia

Six people died on the evening of Monday, June 9, 2025, after a bus they were travelling in rolled along the Oljoroorok-Ndundori-Nakuru road in Nyandarua County. Nyandarua County Commissioner Abdirisak Jaldesa said among the deceased, who are believed to be tourists, are four men, one woman, and a child. Twenty-seven others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital in critical condition following the 4pm crash.

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | David Macharia

For long, Nyandarua County has been known as a major Irish potato producer in the country. However, during his June 1, 2025, Madaraka Day speech, Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha urged farmers in the county to diversify their agricultural activities, saying the future of their traditional cash crop – the Irish potato — is not guaranteed due to unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change.