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Gitau Wanyoike

Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan

Residents of Mutomo Village in Gatundu South, whose land was set to be acquired for the expansion of Mama Ngina University, have vowed to push for compensation.

Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion

Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

Nancy Njoki, a food vendor was on her way to work at around 6am on Wednesday when she was attacked by the marauding hyenas.

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

JKUAT student Denzel Omondi, who went missing during the anti-finance Bill protests in Nairobi, died by drowning, according to a postmortem report released today.

By 2 months ago

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Four killed on Sunday at the Ndarugo area in Juja along the Thika superhighway.

By 2 months ago

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

The town, once regarded as Birmingham City of Africa is set to reclaim its lost glory after Wamatangi appointed an ad-hoc and County technical committees to achieve the goal

By 2 months ago

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Inadequate pay, demotivation, dejection, and unbearable working conditions are some of the reasons many teachers in the country are seeking better opportunities abroad.

By 2 months ago

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

Kenya School of Law student leader, Joshua Okayo who was abducted last Wednesday, has been found near Margua River in Murang'a County.

By 2 months ago

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula

The condition can cause complications, such as urinary and faecal leakage, and abnormal vaginal discharge.

By 2 months ago

Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula

MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas

One person died and several were injured in an incident where MPs used their guns. Five MPs were caught up in fracas where rowdy youths threw stones at each other.

By 3 months ago

$MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas$

Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed

For the last one month, movement between the two counties has been paralysed after the bridge collapsed due to flash floods.

By 3 months ago

Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed

Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute

David Nduati was fatally shot during a violent confrontation between rival groups in Thika’s Kimuchu area.

By 3 months ago

Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute

Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured

Several people have been injured after two factions clashed over a market project in Thika.

By 3 months ago

Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured

Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods

Many residents in low-lying areas were forced to move to higher ground after their homes were marooned by floods.

By 3 months ago

Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods

Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi

Kioko is accused of allegedly murdering Faith Musembi, a 19-year-old first-year student at Mount Kenya University in Pilot Estate, on May 8.

By 3 months ago

Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi

Police in a spot as family seeks justice for slain MKU student

Faith, a 19-year-old, first-year student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), was found murdered in her rented room on Pilot Estate, Hospital Ward in Thika.

By 4 months ago

Police in a spot as family seeks justice for slain MKU student

Families move to higher ground as dams water levels rise

Lari Swamp, Ruruti dam in Limuru, Brookside/Gicheha dam in Ruiru, Kiahuria and Selecta public dams in Juja have been marked as full and risky to the residents.

By 4 months ago

Families move to higher ground as dams water levels rise

Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks

Business people and motorists using the road to transport food items and construction materials, among other items, were stranded on both sides of the road.

By 4 months ago

Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks

Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash

Major Magondu's dreams were shattered after he went down in the military chopper in Chesegon along the Elgeyo Marakwet-West Pokot border on April 18.

By 4 months ago

Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash

Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown

Gachagua issued a stern warning to traders following the attack on Juja Police Station commander John Misoi during a crackdown on illicit brew in Gachoro village.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown

Construction of Sh600m new vehicle inspection unit kicks off

The Vehicle Inspection Center is expected to enhance road safety by ensuring that vehicles meet the required standards for operation.

By 5 months ago

Construction of Sh600m new vehicle inspection unit kicks off

Grief as Kenyatta varsity mourn 11 comrades killed in road accident

The university community united in grief at Bishops Square Grounds where they lit candles as they recounted the horrific incident that saw the university suspend learning for three days

By 5 months ago

Grief as Kenyatta varsity mourn 11 comrades killed in road accident

Land grabbing claims stall construction of government officers in Thika

Claims of land-grabbing incidents have blocked the construction of key government offices in Thika, it has emerged.

By 5 months ago

Land grabbing claims stall construction of government officers in Thika

Nairobi, Narok and Kiambu top in generating own-source revenue

Nairobi raked in Sh3.81 billion from July to December, 2023, compared to Sh1.49 billion realised in a similar period in the previous year.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi, Narok and Kiambu top in generating own-source revenue

Water agency aims to implement Sh140b plan

The water agency is planning to implement seven water projects in Kiambu and Murang’a counties at an estimated cost of over Sh140 billion.

By 5 months ago

Water agency aims to implement Sh140b plan

Sh21 billion project to boost water supply in Thika, Githunguri and Ithanga

The project is expected to increase water supply for 1.2 million people in Thika and Githunguri towns and the semi-arid Ithanga area of the neighbouring Murang'a County.

By 5 months ago

Sh21 billion project to boost water supply in Thika, Githunguri and Ithanga

Ward reps hit out at senator for 'plotting downfall of Wamatangi'

MCAs say Karungo is an inconsiderate absentee leader who addresses Kiambu issues only on social media and lacks etiquette befitting his office.

By 6 months ago

Ward reps hit out at senator for 'plotting downfall of Wamatangi'

Kiambu Ward reps upstage MPs, lobby Ruto for projects

The visit by the president to Kiambu presented a chance for the elected representatives to directly engage and push for much-needed development initiatives in their constituencies.

By 6 months ago

Kiambu Ward reps upstage MPs, lobby Ruto for projects

Police arrest four suspects over murder of guard in Juja

The criminals switched off electricity and disconnected a standby generator before tying the guard with a rope and killing him using a power-enhanced metallic club.

By 6 months ago

Police arrest four suspects over murder of guard in Juja

Man hacks lover to death, attempts suicide

A man hacked his girlfriend to death at Mung’etho in Mirimaini estate, Juja, Kiambu county, before attempting to slit his throat.

By 6 months ago

Man hacks lover to death, attempts suicide

County, National Museums to rehabilitate historical site in Thika

The treasured home to Kikuyu customs, which has been on the verge of being grabbed by unscrupulous individuals, will now be rehabilitated by the county government.

By 6 months ago

County, National Museums to rehabilitate historical site in Thika

State to take over management of Gatundu Level Five Hospital

The government has announced plans to take over and upgrade Gatundu Level Five Hospital to a referral facility to enhance health services.

By 7 months ago

State to take over management of Gatundu Level Five Hospital

Tragedy as teenager drowns in Chania river while taking selfie

The teenager, a Form Three girl at St Joseph Ndithini Secondary School in Machakos slipped into the river while taking a selfie on Tuesday evening.

By 8 months ago

Tragedy as teenager drowns in Chania river while taking selfie

Postmortem reveals how four men died in pineapple farm

The autopsy was conducted on Friday by three pathologists, representing the government, the families and the company.

By 8 months ago

Postmortem reveals how four men died in pineapple farm

Bodies of three women found at a home in Matathia village, Thika East

Bodies of three relatives found at a home in a village in Kiambu County; Thika East police boss Andrew Sora says the women are suspected to have been killed last Friday.

By 9 months ago

Bodies of three women found at a home in Matathia village, Thika East

State steps up war against online sex predators

The government has put in place stringent measures to curb online child exploitation and abuse, Gender and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has said.

By 9 months ago

State steps up war against online sex predators

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

Nancy Njoki, a food vendor was on her way to work at around 6am on Wednesday when she was attacked by the marauding hyenas.

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

JKUAT student Denzel Omondi, who went missing during the anti-finance Bill protests in Nairobi, died by drowning, according to a postmortem report released today.

By 2 months ago

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Four killed on Sunday at the Ndarugo area in Juja along the Thika superhighway.

By 2 months ago

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

The town, once regarded as Birmingham City of Africa is set to reclaim its lost glory after Wamatangi appointed an ad-hoc and County technical committees to achieve the goal

By 2 months ago

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Inadequate pay, demotivation, dejection, and unbearable working conditions are some of the reasons many teachers in the country are seeking better opportunities abroad.

By 2 months ago

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

Kenya School of Law student leader, Joshua Okayo who was abducted last Wednesday, has been found near Margua River in Murang'a County.

By 2 months ago

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

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