The heart of Ishiara town is currently grappling with a growing environmental and health crisis. An undesignated dumpsite, located at the old slaughterhouse right within the Central Business District (CBD), has become a major point of concern for residents, traders, and local leaders alike. Embu County Speaker Josiah Thiriku and other county officials visits dumpsite… Continue reading Tackling the Garbage Crisis: A New Dawn for Ishiara Market
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JM Thiriku Empowers Ishiara Youth with Handcarts Ahead of Market Day
In a bold and practical move that’s turning heads across Embu County, Speaker of the County Assembly, JM Thiriku, has today handed out 40 brand-new handcarts to local youth at the Chief’s office in Ishiara market. The brightly painted blue carts, stamped with the label "JM THIRIKU #IKO PLAN", are expected to ease transport and… Continue reading JM Thiriku Empowers Ishiara Youth with Handcarts Ahead of Market Day
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi slams President Ruto
Former Attorney General and Speaker, Justin Muturi Muturi recounted an incident from 2023 during his tenure as Attorney General, where he alleged that President Ruto pressured him to sign a $1 billion (approximately Ksh129 billion) deal with Russian investors aimed at funding a tree-planting initiative. According to Muturi, the president called him during the COP28… Continue reading Former Attorney General Justin Muturi slams President Ruto
