Tharaka Nithi
Former Tharaka Nithi gubernatorial aspirant found dead in his car
By Brian Malila | 9 months ago
Police in Embu County have launched investigations into the mysterious death of former Tharaka Nithi gubernatorial aspirant Gitare Mbiuki. Police repo...
Tharaka Nithi: 22-year-old man in custody for allegedly beheading mother-in-law
By Achieng' Mary | 11 months ago
Police in Karimba Kanyoni village, Chiakariga sub-county, Tharaka Nithi county have arrested a 22-year-old man believed to have beheaded his 46-year-o...
Tharaka Nithi: Assistant chief arrested in drinking den during crackdown on illicit brew
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
Thiiti Sub-location Assistant Chief Samuel Ndatho was arrested in a drinking den following a crackdown on illicit brew in Nkumburu Village in Mukothim...
Tharaka Nithi: 55-year-old woman takes her own life under unclear circumstances
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
A 55-year-old woman identified as Catherine Gatiria on Monday, 3 October, committed suicide by hanging herself using a rope on a mango tree near her h...
Tharaka Nithi: Man killed after quarrel over fish
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
A 42-year-old man identified as Nicholas Mwiti Nthiga was arrested on the morning of October 1, 2022, after he was accused of killing Geofrey Muriungi...
Tharaka Nithi: Class 7 pupil commits suicide
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
A 13-year-old pupil in class seven took his own life by hanging at their home in Kangutu Village, Mariani Ward in Tharaka Nithi County on Wednesday, S...
Tharaka Nithi: Woman hacks husband to death, takes own life after domestic quarrel
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
Residents of Kamachuku in Maara sub-county, Tharaka Nithi, woke up to a rude shock after they found the body of an architect working with Chuka Univer...
2 labourers die after pit they were digging caved in
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
Two construction labourers died on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2022, after a pit they were digging caved in leaving two others trapped – Thar...
Robbery syndicate now targeting cows in Tharaka Nithi County
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
A robbery syndicate is now targeting cows and other livestock such as goats in a new wave of robbery witnessed in Kirege, Chuka/Igambang’ombe Consti...
38,517 locals facing hunger in Tharaka Nithi county
By Blaise Gitonga | 2 years ago
Over 38,517 people are affected by drought and need relief food in Tharaka Nithi County. According to an assessment by the National Drought Management...