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George Njunge

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

More than 3000 bus drivers will benefit from employment in Germany, Stella Mokaya, the Kenyan Ambassador to Germany has said.

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Githural 45 market in Kiambu County has a capacity of about 1,200 traders. Allocation of spaces was to be done using a pre-project list of genuine traders.

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued Tatu City for defamation following unsubstantiated extortion claims.

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Free fruit trees to benefit 12,000 schools in Kiambu

Some 12,000 public primary and secondary schools in Kiambu will receive 50 fruit trees each as part of a new initiative to enhance school environments and reduce food expenses.

Free fruit trees to benefit 12,000 schools in Kiambu

Wamatangi reveals how Kiambu County cuts road construction cost

The cost of constructing roads in Kiambu County has significantly gone down thanks to austerity measures implemented by Governor Kimani Wamatangi.

Wamatangi reveals how Kiambu County cuts road construction cost

Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land

Tatu City accuses the county of failing to approve its master plan and demanding free land.

By 2 months ago

Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land

Kiambu County wants Tatu City to set aside public utility land

A row has erupted between Kiambu County government and Tatu City over the delayed approval of the investors’ development master plan.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu County wants Tatu City to set aside public utility land

Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader

Those arrested have been charged with arson and destroying property.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader

Kiambu County to make freehold land untaxable

Governor Kimani Wamatangi asked MCAs to relook laws established to guide the collection of land rates

By 2 months ago

Kiambu County to make freehold land untaxable

'Wamatangi Care' welcome relief for vulnerable families in Kiambu

Free healthcare plan dubbed Kiambu Afya major boost for locals seeking medical care as governor says the county has partnered with NHIF to roll out plan, and deal bearing fruit.

By 2 months ago

'Wamatangi Care' welcome relief for vulnerable families in Kiambu

Rescue efforts underway after three buried alive in landslide

Three people are feared to have been buried alive by a landslide that struck Matathia village in Kimende area of Lari constituency, Kiambu County.

By 4 months ago

Rescue efforts underway after three buried alive in landslide

'Maai Mahiu floods snatched my beloved son from my hands'

Ndung'u said he was asleep with his sons, Mwangi and Maxwell Kamau in their five-roomed house when disaster struck.

By 4 months ago

'Maai Mahiu floods snatched my beloved son from my hands'

Limuru landslide leaves one person dead

Area chief Evans Kungu said as rains persisted at night, villagers heard a loud bang as hips of soil rolled down sweeping away Muriu’s house.

By 4 months ago

Limuru landslide leaves one person dead

How change of tack helped county open up rural roads, save millions

The devolved unit has devised a new approach for opening up rural and feeder access roads. Contracts are no longer given for rehabilitation of the rural access roads.

By 5 months ago

How change of tack helped county open up rural roads, save millions

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

Some of the projects were initiated by first Governor William Kabogo in 2015. Governor Kimani Wamatangi has revived some of the projects and are nearing completion.

By 5 months ago

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State

Apart from high cost of living, Rev Kanga says corruption is killing the nation. He castigated the culture of brazen grabbing while accumulating wealth and called for change of mindset

By 5 months ago

You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State

Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua

Some of the common cancers in the areas include cervical, breast, gastrointestinal, prostrate and oesophagus.

By 5 months ago

Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua

Wrangles rock Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation

Donor funds and control of property are at the heart of a vicious fight within Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) where two factions have locked horns.

By 7 months ago

Wrangles rock Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation

Village school gets Sh1 million computers donation

Konza Technopolis Development Authority donated the computers to Mirithu Primary School which received free internet connection courtesy of Toptech Global Solutions.

By 7 months ago

Village school gets Sh1 million computers donation

Rogue tea factory workers tamper with weighing machines

Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Thursday revealed that those apprehended in connection with the scam, will face fraud charges.

By 7 months ago

Rogue tea factory workers tamper with weighing machines

Dorcas Rigathi says drugs, illicit brew a threat to youths lives

Dorcas Gachagua has termed drug peddlers and illicit alcohol brewers as murderers.

By 7 months ago

Dorcas Rigathi says drugs, illicit brew a threat to youths lives

Mirithu Primary School gets free internet connection

The project is aimed at giving the children a level playground with their urban counterparts who have access to the internet.

By 7 months ago

Mirithu Primary School gets free internet connection

Governor rehabilitates key hospital in Gachie after years of neglect

Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the facility will be expanded to increase its capacity. He promised to construct a 110-bed capacity block and install modern equipment.

By 8 months ago

Governor rehabilitates key hospital in Gachie after years of neglect

Budget report praises Kiambu for minimal spending on foreign trips

Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his executive team did not undertake any foreign trips during the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year.

By 8 months ago

Budget report praises Kiambu for minimal spending on foreign trips

Jamhuri day in Kiambu County

“Am calling upon all chief to follow and make sure that every child who has sat for KCPE will go to form one,” Wambua said

By 9 months ago

Jamhuri day in Kiambu County

Sh1 billion upgrade for Kiambu informal settlements

The informal settlements targeted are Umoja, Kiangombe, Matharau, Kiandutu, Fort Jesus, Bosnia, Misri, Kiroe, Kiamburi and Kanjeru.

By 9 months ago

Sh1 billion upgrade for Kiambu informal settlements

Water Authority oversees planting of 19,000 trees in Lari forest, Kiambu

Some 19,000 trees were planted in Kiambu county on Monday, in an exercise presided over by Zacharia Njeru, the Cabinet Secretary ministry of water sanitation and irrigation.

By 10 months ago

Water Authority oversees planting of 19,000 trees in Lari forest, Kiambu

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Githural 45 market in Kiambu County has a capacity of about 1,200 traders. Allocation of spaces was to be done using a pre-project list of genuine traders.

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued Tatu City for defamation following unsubstantiated extortion claims.

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Free fruit trees to benefit 12,000 schools in Kiambu

Some 12,000 public primary and secondary schools in Kiambu will receive 50 fruit trees each as part of a new initiative to enhance school environments and reduce food expenses.

Free fruit trees to benefit 12,000 schools in Kiambu

Wamatangi reveals how Kiambu County cuts road construction cost

The cost of constructing roads in Kiambu County has significantly gone down thanks to austerity measures implemented by Governor Kimani Wamatangi.

Wamatangi reveals how Kiambu County cuts road construction cost

Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land

Tatu City accuses the county of failing to approve its master plan and demanding free land.

By 2 months ago

Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land

Kiambu County wants Tatu City to set aside public utility land

A row has erupted between Kiambu County government and Tatu City over the delayed approval of the investors’ development master plan.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu County wants Tatu City to set aside public utility land

Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader

Those arrested have been charged with arson and destroying property.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader

Kiambu County to make freehold land untaxable

Governor Kimani Wamatangi asked MCAs to relook laws established to guide the collection of land rates

By 2 months ago

Kiambu County to make freehold land untaxable

'Wamatangi Care' welcome relief for vulnerable families in Kiambu

Free healthcare plan dubbed Kiambu Afya major boost for locals seeking medical care as governor says the county has partnered with NHIF to roll out plan, and deal bearing fruit.

By 2 months ago

'Wamatangi Care' welcome relief for vulnerable families in Kiambu

Rescue efforts underway after three buried alive in landslide

Three people are feared to have been buried alive by a landslide that struck Matathia village in Kimende area of Lari constituency, Kiambu County.

By 4 months ago

Rescue efforts underway after three buried alive in landslide

'Maai Mahiu floods snatched my beloved son from my hands'

Ndung'u said he was asleep with his sons, Mwangi and Maxwell Kamau in their five-roomed house when disaster struck.

By 4 months ago

'Maai Mahiu floods snatched my beloved son from my hands'

Limuru landslide leaves one person dead

Area chief Evans Kungu said as rains persisted at night, villagers heard a loud bang as hips of soil rolled down sweeping away Muriu’s house.

By 4 months ago

Limuru landslide leaves one person dead

How change of tack helped county open up rural roads, save millions

The devolved unit has devised a new approach for opening up rural and feeder access roads. Contracts are no longer given for rehabilitation of the rural access roads.

By 5 months ago

How change of tack helped county open up rural roads, save millions

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

Some of the projects were initiated by first Governor William Kabogo in 2015. Governor Kimani Wamatangi has revived some of the projects and are nearing completion.

By 5 months ago

Auditor's report reveals Sh800m spent on stalled hospital projects

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