Loise Macharia

Nairobi

Photographer at The Star (Kenya)

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Government moves to invest in tea value-addition to boost income

Jul 28, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

The Government has put in measures to increase tea value addition from the current five per cent to 20 per cent.
Farmers reject plan to privatise country's sole supplier of seeds

Jul 21, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

SEEDS A variety of seeds saved by farmers on display during a seed fair in Gilgil Sub-County of Nakuru County. Farmers from parts of Rift Valley, Nyanza and Western regions have opposed the privatisation of the Kenya Seed Company. The farmers fear the proposed move would compromise their access to seeds, the country’s seed sovereignty and food security. Speaking in Nakuru during a traditional food fare, the group vowed to reject the privatisation bid.
[PHOTOS] Nakuru scribes protest over shooting of colleague during demos

Jul 17, 2024 | shorturl.at | Wilfrida Akech |Loise Macharia

Nakuru journalists demonstrating against the shooting of journalist Catherine Kariuki during anti-government protest in Nakuru town on July 17, 2024 Journalists in Nakuru county staged a protest on Wednesday condemning the shooting of their colleague, Catherine Kariuki, during anti-government demonstrations in Nakuru town. They gathered at the railway ground before starting their walk through Kenyatta Avenue which is the main street in the busy city.
Nakuru journalists protest over shooting of colleague

Jul 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

Journalist in Nakuru on Wednesday held a peaceful protest of the shooting against their colleague. They gathered at the railway ground before starting their walk through Kenyatta Avenue which is the main street in the busy city. They stopped briefly at the CK Patel building outside Faulu bank, the spot where Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki was shot three times as she covered the anti-government protests on Tuesday.
Journalist shot three times in the thighs in Nakuru protests

Jul 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

Three people, among them a journalist working with a Kameme radio and TV station were shot during the anti-government protests in Nakuru. Other scribes say the reporter Wanjeri wa Kariuki was shot three times in the thigh and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. Witnesses claim the police allegedly shot at the female scribe yet she was marked with a press card and jacket.
Journalist shot three times in the thighs in Nakuru protests

Jul 16, 2024 | shorturl.at | Loise Macharia |Ben Ndonga

Three people, among them a journalist working with a Kameme radio and TV station were shot during the anti-government protests in Nakuru. Other scribes say the reporter Wanjeri wa Kariuki was shot three times in the thigh and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. Witnesses claim the police allegedly shot at the female scribe yet she was marked with a press card and jacket.
Journalist allegedly shot twice in the thighs in Nakuru protests

Jul 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

Three people, among them a journalist working with a popular radio and TV station were shot during the anti-government protests in Nakuru. The journalist was shot twice in the thigh and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. Witnesses claim the police allegedly shot at the female scribe yet she was marked with a press card and jacket. The second person was shot in the leg while the third one had a gunshot on the back as the police engaged protesters in running battles.
No turning back on government of national unity - Ruto

Jul 15, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

President William Ruto has reiterated his intent to form a government of national unity that will bring all Kenyans together. The president said his priority is uniting Kenyans, ensuring peace, growing the country's economy, create employment through development projects while at the same time-fighting corruptionSpeaking in Nakuru during a development tour of the vast county, Ruto said the national unity government would invest in agricultural projects and ensure food security.
Nakuru: Cops fight protesters as suspected goons steal from motorists

Jul 2, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

Police patrol Nakuru town during the protests on July 2, 2024 Demonstrators carrying big banners bearing the portraits of three people who were shot dead during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 last week in Nakuru on July 2, 2024 Police in Nakuru engaged protesters in running battles as suspected goons who had joined the demonstrations started looting from motorists along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Tuesday.
Nakuru remains calm, town deserted after president withdraws Finance Bill

Jun 27, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Loise Macharia

Nakuru City remained calm most of the morning hours Thursday with slow business as traders kept their shops closed over fear of chaos and the ensuing losses. The town was deserted with heavy police presence ostensibly to counter any protesters who would enter the town centre. A food kiosk owner within the town, Mary Waitherero, said she was afraid of opening her shop because the protests might commence later in the day.