Bumula MP's wife Nyambura charged with fraud
Nyambura was directed to remain in custody after she denied eight counts of falsely obtaining the money and offering nursing certificate courses in an unaccredited institution.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 6 months ago
Bumula MP's wife Nyambura charged with fraud
Hype Ballo charged with murder of Kabete DCI officer
Popular entertainer Allan Ochieng alias Hype Ballo was on Monday charged before Kiambu Law Courts with the murder of a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 6 months ago
Hype Ballo charged with murder of Kabete DCI officer
Kiambu governor launches Sh500 million bursary
Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the new programme will see beneficiaries receive assistance three times in an academic year.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 7 months ago
Kiambu governor launches Sh500 million bursary
Inside Wamatangi's ambitious free healthcare plan for Kiambu
Under the programme dubbed Kiambu Afya, and popularly known as "Wamatangi Care," the county pays premiums for registered residents.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 9 months ago
Inside Wamatangi's ambitious free healthcare plan for Kiambu
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Focus on Ichung'wah as he denies planting discord within Kiambu
A group of leaders from the county has publicly criticised Ichung'wah, whom they describe as proud and arrogant, alleging that he has become a divisive figure.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 10 months ago
Focus on Ichung'wah as he denies planting discord within Kiambu
Sh1.6b World Bank grant to improve infrastructure in Kiambu
The funds are intended to improve infrastructure - roads, sewer systems, street lighting, and water connectivity - in towns.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Sh1.6b World Bank grant to improve infrastructure in Kiambu
Kiambu Afya-NHIF sign deal to improve access to healthcare
The programme is a collaboration between the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Kiambu County government, offering an affordable healthcare package to its recipients.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Kiambu Afya-NHIF sign deal to improve access to healthcare
Wamatangi allocates Sh1.5 billion to construct new health facilities
Governor Kimani Wamatangi revealed that the county plans to build 13 new level three hospitals in various wards at a total cost of Sh650 million
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Wamatangi allocates Sh1.5 billion to construct new health facilities
Wamatangi eats humble pie over control of bursary kitty
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has finally allowed Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to fully manage the county bursary fund.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Wamatangi eats humble pie over control of bursary kitty
Wamatangi woes deepen as fresh hostilities hit county leadership
Leaders accuse governor of being a lone ranger as MPs say he is a late come to UDA. But governor says he's determined to guard public resources and serve Kiambu residents.
By Gitau Wanyoike and Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Wamatangi woes deepen as fresh hostilities hit county leadership
Wamatangi, MCAs clash over control of bursary funds
Chaos erupted when Gatongora MCA John Njogu and his colleagues demanded that the governor start the event by giving Sh1,000 or Sh2,000 to everyone present.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Wamatangi, MCAs clash over control of bursary funds
Outreach to farmers key to increasing adaptation of research innovations
While the climate crisis is a major contributor to food insecurity in the country, lack of information on good agricultural practices takes a fair share of the blame.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Outreach to farmers key to increasing adaptation of research innovations
Chinese woman charged for stealing, exporting goat testicles worth Sh6m
A Chinese national has been charged in a Kiambu court for stealing and exporting goat testicles worth over Sh6 million.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Chinese woman charged for stealing, exporting goat testicles worth Sh6m
Medics threaten to go on strike over salary, insurance
Kiambu County is on the verge of paralysis as health workers threaten to strike in protest of delayed pay and poor working conditions.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Medics threaten to go on strike over salary, insurance
Ruto unveils Sh2.8bn housing unit project
President William Ruto says target is to erect 50,000 units in Kiambu county.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Ruto unveils Sh2.8bn housing unit project
Judge asked to recuse self from Nginyo Kariuki succession case
One of the sons says the lawyer representing his three siblings has worked with Justice Kasango. Nginyo is survived by his widow Margaret Wangari.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Judge asked to recuse self from Nginyo Kariuki succession case
Businessman renews bid to repossess liquor company in Thika
Humphrey Kariuki accused the KRA, DPP, and the DCI of ignoring his previous notices to move out.
By Fidelis Kabunyi and Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Businessman renews bid to repossess liquor company in Thika
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Residents pain to fund County's Sh4.7B own-source budget target
In the new proposals, motorists parking in Zone III - which includes all areas not in Zones I or and II or residential areas not included in Kiambu Town and other zones - will pay Sh200
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Residents pain to fund County's Sh4.7B own-source budget target
Former Kiambaa MP Githunguri dead
Githunguri ventured into politics in 2007 capturing the Kiambaa constituency up to 2013 when he was dethroned by now Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Former Kiambaa MP Githunguri  dead
Chania to know fate of bail request
Chania is currently in remand at the Lang'ata Women's Prison while Mbugua is being held at Kamiti Maximum Prison.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Chania to know fate of bail request
Hostile MCAs give Governor Kimani Wamatangi sleepless nights
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has run into hurdles barely three months into office. The governor is facing revolt from a section of MCAs who have rejected half of his cabinet nominees.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Hostile MCAs give Governor Kimani Wamatangi sleepless nights
Witness taken to task over forgery claim in petition
A witness appearing for the petitioner Aloise Kinyanjui, Jubilee's candidate, was taken to task by Koimburi's defence team over the allegations she levelled against the lawmaker.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 year ago
Witness taken to task over forgery claim in petition
Collapsed Ruaka building: Four officials to be held in police custody
Police to detain 4 Kiambu County construction regulation officials for 10 days pending investigations after collapsing building killed 2 in Ruaka last week.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Collapsed Ruaka building: Four officials to be held in police custody
Building tumbles down after tenants evacuated
Police believe the building's owner, whose identity was not immediately revealed, was trying to flee after staying in hiding for four days.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Building tumbles down after tenants evacuated
Second farmhand involved in businessman George Mwangi's murder probe freed
A court in Kiambu county has set free John Muikiriria, a farmhand involved in Rwanda-based businessman George Mwangi murder probe.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Second farmhand involved in businessman George Mwangi's murder probe freed
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Private university heads spell out new demands for student enrolment
Universities want government to declare the funds available before placing students. They want sponsorship to be based on criteria including deserving cases and affirmative action.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Private university heads spell out new demands for student enrolment
Private Universities tell state to plan, budget for students before placement
The institutions have called for a review to determine the available funds to support students' university education before selection and placement is done.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Private Universities tell state to plan, budget for students before placement
Better pay, welfare of TVET tutors top list of union's demands to CS
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) wants the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) tutors be moved back to TSC
By Mike Kihaki and Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Better pay, welfare of TVET tutors top list of union's demands to CS
Second farmhand held in murder of Chania's husband to stay in custody
John Muikiriria Mwangi, who was arrested last week, had gone missing around the time his boss was murdered.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Second farmhand held in murder of Chania's husband to stay in custody
Farmhand in George Mwangi murder probe to appear in court
Detectives probing the murder said before the death of the engineer and husband of Kiambu politician Gladys Chania, John Mukiria's movements raised suspicions.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Farmhand in George Mwangi murder probe to appear in court
Police arrest yet another worker of slain businessman
Police say the suspect's clothes and mobile phone were found in the victim's home in Mang'u, Kiambu.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Police arrest yet another worker of slain businessman
MKU opens new chapter with tamper-proof system
The examination proctoring software requires a student to book and sit exams online. The system assists with overall management of exams for online classes.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
MKU opens new chapter with tamper-proof system
Kiambu to build affordable houses on Del Monte land
Governor Kimani Wamatangi said public participation by locals will be held to determine how the land will be used.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Kiambu to build affordable houses on Del Monte land
Gladys Chania detained for one week as husband's murder investigated
Kiambu politician Gladys Chania and farmhand Morris Mbugua to remain in police custody for 7 days to allow investigations into the murder of her husband George Mwangi.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Gladys Chania detained for one week as husband's murder investigated
Gladys Chania in court for husband's murder probe
Kiambu politician Gladys Chania will appear in court today on suspicion of murdering her husband George Mwangi.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Gladys Chania in court for husband's murder probe
Kiambu police detain politician linked to murder of spouse
According to Kiambu County Commander Perminus Koi, preliminary investigations have placed the politician as the prime suspect of the murder of George Mwangi, who was her husband.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Kiambu police detain politician linked to murder of spouse
Wamatangi's list of pledges of 100 days in office as Kiambu governor
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said he has already put a transition team in place to identify immediate issues for his action.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Wamatangi's list of pledges of 100 days in office as Kiambu governor
Ruiru MP Kingara petitions IEBC to split constituency
Article 89 of the 2010 Constitution requires IEBC to review names and boundaries of electoral areas at intervals of not less than eight years and not more than 12 years.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
Ruiru MP Kingara petitions IEBC to split constituency
UDA sits pretty as MCAs set to elect Kiambu assembly Speaker
UDA is said to be backing Charles Thiong'o but there are reports outgoing Speaker Stephen Ndichu is also being fronted by some party MCAs.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
UDA sits pretty as MCAs set to elect Kiambu assembly Speaker
President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity
For four days now, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been away from the media limelight, with questions arising on his whereabouts.
By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 years ago
President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity
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