No mercy as children are abandoned to die in Tharaka Nithi
The county government of Tharaka Nithi has now raised a red flag over the number of children being abandoned by their parents with some being found already dead.
Worries are now emerging of the possibility of a syndicate that is either within the county or from elsewhere that is dumping children in the county...
Protesting Parents Call for Transfer of Head Teacher Over Alleged Alcoholism
Parents of Ruiri Rwarera primary school in Buuri, Meru County, have held demonstration demanding for the immediate transfer of the head teacher accusing him of alleged excessive alcoholism.
They claimed the excessive consumption of alcohol has disrupted learning at the institution leading to decline in academic performance and low enrollment at the institution.
Meru National Polytechnic Closed Over Students’ Unrest
The Meru National Polytechnic has been closed indefinitely following two days of students’ unrest over fee increment.
The riotous students barricaded roads in Makutano forcing closure of businesses on Monday and Tuesday.
A supermarket was vandalized on Tuesday as the rioting students wreaked havoc and engaged the police in running battles...
Mpuru Warns Corrupt Land Officials in Tigania East
Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi has sounded a warning to land grabbers and perpetrators of the vice.
Mpuru alleged that several irregular transfers of land have been causing tension amongst neighbors in the area.
He warned that some land officers will soon face full force of the law if they don't...
Marete Retires after Building Bishop Lawi Secondary School from Scratch
When Moses Marete joined Bishop Lawi Imathiu Secondary School as the founding Principal 20 years ago, there was nothing much to show.
Located at Kithoka, along the Meru-Ruiri road, the secondary school started inside Bishop Lawi Imathiu Primary school with two teachers and about 30 learners in 2003.
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