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Gitau Wanyoike

Vasco real estate director charged with land fraud

Leah Muthoni Mwaura of Vasco Real Estate was accused of aiming to defraud Richard Ndichu Kimani of at least Sh8.8 million by selling him a piece of land which she did not have.

Vasco real estate director charged with land fraud

Two arrested for stealing water in Thika

Two arrested for stealing water in Thika

Scholars urge universities to embrace technology

Scholars urge universities to embrace technology

Court defers plea taking for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend 27 times

Court defers plea taking for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend 27 times

MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games

Despite facing fierce competition, the badminton and woodball ladies’ teams emerged victorious in their respective categories.

MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games

Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround

The appointment of William Kabogo to President William Ruto’s Cabinet on Thursday marks a significant turning point in the political journey of the former Kiambu governor.

Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround

Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail

For the last 17 years, Daniel Wanyeki has celebrated his Christmas behind bars at Kamiti Maximum Prison.

By 2 months ago

Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

29-year-old intern doctor in Thika died by suicide on Monday, the second such tragedy in two months.

By 2 months ago

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide

A medical intern at Thika Level 5 Hospital has tragically died by suicide in his rented house in Kiganjo Estate, Thika, Kiambu County.

By 2 months ago

Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide

With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam

Terry Charity’s inspiring determination to complete her exams despite facing life-threatening health challenges. Family appeals for support.

By 3 months ago

With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam

Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika

Several accomplices managed to flee, reportedly injured, after the police intercepted the group during a patrol operation.

By 3 months ago

Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika

Nominated MCA seeks justice for daughter found murdered

Nominated Kirinyaga MCA Lucy Njeri has called on the DCI boss Mohamed Amin to bring to book suspects involved in the murder of her daughter Seth Njeri.

By 4 months ago

Nominated MCA seeks justice for daughter found murdered

We are ready to hear Gachagua impeachment case, Mwilu says

Mwilu said in the event the Senate upholds the impeachment and Gachagua seeks court’s intervention through an appeal, the matter will be prosecuted diligently.

By 4 months ago

We are ready to hear Gachagua impeachment case, Mwilu says

Defence CS promises to prioritise KDF welfare

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has reiterated the ministry's commitment to prioritise the welfare of KDF personnel and their families.

By 4 months ago

Defence CS promises to prioritise KDF welfare

The man-eaters of Juja

Residents say 23 people have been mauled by the hyenas, 4 seriously injured. KWS says 87 hyenas have been killed and captured in the ongoing second phase of Operation Ondoa Fisi.

By 4 months ago

The man-eaters of Juja

Leaders mourn Kiambu MCA who died in Thika Road accident

DP Rigathi Gachagua said he was saddened by the news, recalling that they had a very fruitful meeting with Kabuga before the accident.

By 4 months ago

Leaders mourn Kiambu MCA who died in Thika Road accident

KWS captures 60 hyenas in restive Juja villages

Some 60 hyenas have been captured in an operation in Juja of Kiambu County where the marauding hounds have mauled at least eight people to death.

By 4 months ago

KWS captures 60 hyenas in restive Juja villages

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga dies in accident

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga Kihara died in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday.

By 4 months ago

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga dies in accident

Nairobi water rationing to end next week

Residents of Nairobi and the larger metropolitan area can now heave a sigh of relief following the completion of the multi-billion-shilling Northern Collector Tunnel project.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi water rationing to end next week

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.

By 5 months ago

Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

The government has been urged to consider extending scholarships to students pursuing Medicine in private universities.

By 6 months ago

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Health CEC Dr Elias Maina said a suspected case of the disease was reported at Thika Level 5 Hospital following a referral of a patient from a private hospital in Murang’a County.

By 6 months ago

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion

The 200-bed capacity currently 80 per cent complete, will serve approximately 500,000 people in the Juja sub-county.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games

Despite facing fierce competition, the badminton and woodball ladies’ teams emerged victorious in their respective categories.

MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games

Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround

The appointment of William Kabogo to President William Ruto’s Cabinet on Thursday marks a significant turning point in the political journey of the former Kiambu governor.

Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround

Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail

For the last 17 years, Daniel Wanyeki has celebrated his Christmas behind bars at Kamiti Maximum Prison.

By 2 months ago

Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

29-year-old intern doctor in Thika died by suicide on Monday, the second such tragedy in two months.

By 2 months ago

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide

A medical intern at Thika Level 5 Hospital has tragically died by suicide in his rented house in Kiganjo Estate, Thika, Kiambu County.

By 2 months ago

Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide

With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam

Terry Charity’s inspiring determination to complete her exams despite facing life-threatening health challenges. Family appeals for support.

By 3 months ago

With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam

Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika

Several accomplices managed to flee, reportedly injured, after the police intercepted the group during a patrol operation.

By 3 months ago

Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika

Nominated MCA seeks justice for daughter found murdered

Nominated Kirinyaga MCA Lucy Njeri has called on the DCI boss Mohamed Amin to bring to book suspects involved in the murder of her daughter Seth Njeri.

By 4 months ago

Nominated MCA seeks justice for daughter found murdered

We are ready to hear Gachagua impeachment case, Mwilu says

Mwilu said in the event the Senate upholds the impeachment and Gachagua seeks court’s intervention through an appeal, the matter will be prosecuted diligently.

By 4 months ago

We are ready to hear Gachagua impeachment case, Mwilu says

Defence CS promises to prioritise KDF welfare

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has reiterated the ministry's commitment to prioritise the welfare of KDF personnel and their families.

By 4 months ago

Defence CS promises to prioritise KDF welfare

The man-eaters of Juja

Residents say 23 people have been mauled by the hyenas, 4 seriously injured. KWS says 87 hyenas have been killed and captured in the ongoing second phase of Operation Ondoa Fisi.

By 4 months ago

The man-eaters of Juja

Leaders mourn Kiambu MCA who died in Thika Road accident

DP Rigathi Gachagua said he was saddened by the news, recalling that they had a very fruitful meeting with Kabuga before the accident.

By 4 months ago

Leaders mourn Kiambu MCA who died in Thika Road accident

KWS captures 60 hyenas in restive Juja villages

Some 60 hyenas have been captured in an operation in Juja of Kiambu County where the marauding hounds have mauled at least eight people to death.

By 4 months ago

KWS captures 60 hyenas in restive Juja villages

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga dies in accident

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga Kihara died in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday.

By 4 months ago

Kiambu Nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga dies in accident

Nairobi water rationing to end next week

Residents of Nairobi and the larger metropolitan area can now heave a sigh of relief following the completion of the multi-billion-shilling Northern Collector Tunnel project.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi water rationing to end next week

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.

By 5 months ago

Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

The government has been urged to consider extending scholarships to students pursuing Medicine in private universities.

By 6 months ago

State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Health CEC Dr Elias Maina said a suspected case of the disease was reported at Thika Level 5 Hospital following a referral of a patient from a private hospital in Murang’a County.

By 6 months ago

Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case

Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion

The 200-bed capacity currently 80 per cent complete, will serve approximately 500,000 people in the Juja sub-county.

By 6 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

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