George Munene

Kenya

Managing Editor at Farmbizafrica

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Police probe mystery of two young men found murdered in Embu village

1 week ago | nation.africa | George Munene

Police have launched investigations to establish the mystery surrounding the brutal murder of two young men at Kamiuu village in Embu County. The duo was found hacked to death on Tuesday night at around 11 pm, and their badly mutilated bodies dumped in a thicket. Residents stumbled upon the victims lying in pools of blood and reported the matter to Embu West Police Station where detectives are trying to establish the motive behind the killings which left the residents reeling in shock.
Man charged with bullying Mwea MP Mary Maingi on WhatsApp

1 week ago | nation.africa | George Munene

A businessman alleged to have harassed Mwea legislator Mary Maingi was on Monday presented a Kirinyaga court to face charges of cyber harassment. Nairobi-based businessman Joseph Muiruri Kamau, 34, was produced at a court in Wang’uru to answer to the criminal charge. He was accused that on March 27, 2025, he willfully sent a WhatsApp message to the MP threatening to have her stripped naked.
How both poultry and animal farming pays big

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | George Munene

The year started off well, with a lot of enquiries mainly on disease control, establishing agribusiness and how to make farming profitable. For ease of discussion, I divided the questions into three categories because the basics are the same for all animal species and classes of farming. The first group was made up of small-scale farmers with less than 20 dairy and 50 beef cattle, less than 100 sheep and goats or less than 20 breeding pigs.
Manyatta MP Mukunji in night arrest drama, then release after Ruto Embu address

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | George Munene

Drama unfolded Friday after Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji was arrested in Embu town during President William Ruto's visit to the county. The MP was waiting for the President to arrive in town to address the gathering when security officers arrived and arrested him. He was bundled into a Subaru car and taken away as his supporters protested. The MP was taken around the town for hours and later released at the Piai area in the neighbouring Kirinyaga county.
How night meeting between Ruku, Embu MCAs and Mbarire eased tensions over Ruto tour

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | George Munene

Embu Ward representatives on Thursday night clashed with the County leadership over the planning of President William Ruto’s tour of the region. The president is expected in Embu today on the fourth day of his tour of the Mt Kenya region tour.
How night meeting between CS Ruku, Embu MCAs and Mbarire eased tensions over Ruto tour

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | George Munene

Embu Ward representatives on Thursday night clashed with the County leadership over the planning of President William Ruto’s tour of the region. The president is expected in Embu today on the fourth day of his tour of the Mt Kenya region tour. A crisis meeting between Ward Reps, Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee, Geoffrey Ruku was hastily convened at the Assembly precincts on Thursday at 7pm to resolve the impasse.
Afueni kwa wafugaji punda 2,000 wakichanjwa Kirinyaga kukabili Kichaa

3 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | George Munene

Habari za Kaunti Afueni kwa wafugaji punda 2,000 wakichanjwa Kirinyaga kukabili Kichaa Na GEORGE MUNENE April 1st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 KAUNTI ya Kirinyaga imewapa chanjo zaidi ya punda 2,000 ili kukabili mkurupuko wa kichaa ambacho kimeathiri ufugaji wa wanyama hao wa kubeba mizigo. Shughuli hiyo iliongozwa na Idara ya Kilimo na Ufugaji na ililenga maeneo ambayo ni hatari zaidi ili kuzuia maradhi hayo kuenea.
Afueni kwa wafugaji punda 2,000 wakichanjwa Kirinyaga

3 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | George Munene

Habari za Kaunti Afueni kwa wafugaji punda 2,000 wakichanjwa Kirinyaga Na GEORGE MUNENE March 31st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 KAUNTI ya Kirinyaga imewapa chanjo zaidi ya punda 2,000 ili kukabili mkurupuko wa kichaa ambacho kimeathiri ufugaji wa wanyama hao wa kubeba mizigo. Shughuli hiyo iliongozwa na Idara ya Kilimo na Ufugaji na ililenga maeneo ambayo ni hatari zaidi ili kuzuia maradhi hayo kuenea.
Mwanasiasa ataka serikali isambazie wakulima mbolea

3 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | George Munene

Habari Mseto Mwanasiasa ataka serikali isambazie wakulima mbolea Na GEORGE MUNENE March 31st, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 MWENYEKITI wa Jubilee Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, Mureithi Kang’ara, ameitaka serikali kusambaza mbolea ya gharama nafuu kwa wakulima ili itumike msimu huu wa upanzi. Bw Kang’ara alisema mvua ambayo sasa inashuhudiwa itawanufaisha wakulima kipindi hiki cha upanzi na serikali haifai kuchelea kutoa mbolea hiyo.
How Mt Kenya reacted to Muturi’s sacking

4 weeks ago | nation.africa | Gitonga Marete |George Munene

Mixed reactions greeted the sacking of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi in Mt Kenya with some leaders terming it long overdue, as others viewed the move as further alienation of the region from President William Ruto's administration. The President fired Mr Muturi on Wednesday and replaced him with Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku who comes from the same constituency and is also a member of the Democratic Party.