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 Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi
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 Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods
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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 6 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 Gitau Wanyoike 6 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Man hacks lover to death, attempts suicide
Political infighting in Kiambu plays out as President tours region
About 70 out of 86 MCAs and a section of MPs are in Governor Wamatangi's corner while the rest are coalescing around Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wa.
By Gitau Wanyoike and George Njunge 7 months ago
Political infighting in Kiambu plays out as President tours region
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 Gitau Wanyoike 7 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Postmortem reveals how four men died in pineapple farm
Quality healthcare top in Wamatangi scorecard
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said he has established a solid foundation for his flagship projects, preparing for a proper takeoff.
By Gitau Wanyoike and George Njunge 9 months ago
Quality healthcare top in Wamatangi scorecard
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 Gitau Wanyoike 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 Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
State steps up war against online sex predators
First batch of KU students granted access to hospital to start training
Inyangala said the hospital's modern facilities and equipment will be of great benefit to the over 800 medical students at the university.
By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi, Lewis Nyaundi and Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
First batch of KU students granted access to hospital to start training
More Cabinet changes coming, Osoro says
The MP hints at more changes in government before December, including the sacking of incompetent officials.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
More Cabinet changes coming, Osoro says
President warns Kiambu leaders on petty politics
The Head of State, who was on a development tour in the county, said political wrangles are likely to derail development agendas.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
President warns Kiambu leaders on petty politics
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Scientist builds toilet that makes bricks, cooking gas from human waste
Dubbed the Urinary Diversionary Dry Toilet, the innovation can separate faeces and urine without flush water.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
Scientist builds toilet that makes bricks, cooking gas from human waste
University students urged to tackle climate change
It covers various areas of staff and student exchange on medical courses as well as shared online teaching and learning programs.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
University students urged to tackle climate change
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
Sh600 million lost in KU's stalled projects, say MPs
Health committee has summoned Treasury CS Ndung'u and former Head of Public Service Kinyua, to explain why the hospital was delinked from the university.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Sh600 million lost in KU's stalled projects, say MPs
Frequent power outages cripple critical services at Gatundu hospital
For long, the hospital has been hit by frequent powers surges, forcing management to abandon provision of critical services as a result of unreliable power supply.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Frequent power outages cripple critical services at Gatundu hospital
Death at a wedding: Six people die after septic tank caved in
Six people dead, several injured after a septic tank caved in as they danced while attending a wedding in Ruiru, Kiambu Police Commander Muchangi Kioi confirms.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Death at a wedding: Six people die after septic tank caved in
Four murdered in Ngorongo, Gatundu North
The four men were all hit on the head with a blunt object.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Four murdered in Ngorongo, Gatundu North
Woman charged with trying to sell one-month-old baby
Phibi Machesa was accused of trying to sell the infant to Francis Burimo Osiolo and Catherine Akinyi, under the pretext that the buyer was to adopt the boy.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Woman charged with trying to sell one-month-old baby
MKU waives fees for 4,000 students
The beneficiaries are those who were allowed to learn during the Covid-19 pandemic, then graduated but have never collected their certificates due to lack of money.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
MKU waives fees for 4,000 students
Hope for Gatundu residents as Sh1.7b local water project nears completion
A multi-billion shilling water project in Gatundu South, Kiambu County is almost complete. Upon completion, it will end the perennial water scarcity in the region.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Hope for Gatundu residents as Sh1.7b local water project nears completion
Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Gatundu security reinstated
The officers were deployed at the home a few minutes after 7:30 am. Before then, security guards from a private company were manning the premises.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Gatundu security reinstated
Hands off our Sh400m market, Ng'ang'a warns Kiambu County
The national government claims to be the financier, having allocated Sh400 million for the construction. But Kiambu county insist it has the power to inject over Sh200 million into the project.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Hands off our Sh400m market, Ng'ang'a warns Kiambu County
Ruto lays his plan to broad-based Cabinet
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