Only innovation can give youths jobs, says Mucheru

Joe Mucheru urged the youths in Kiambu to take advantage of the opportunities the government is offering through the Studio Mashinani Project

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

House help charged with murder of 1-year-old boy

A post mortem conducted on March 1 revealed that the death was a result of internal injuries to the head caused by a blunt object.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

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“Retire quietly’ and leave Raila to me, Ruto tells Uhuru in his turf

Ruto takes battle for State House to President Uhuru’s Gatundu backyard, asks neighbours to urge Uhuru to stay out of campaigns.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

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It’s clash of titans as heavyweights join race to unseat Nyoro in Kiambu

Wamatangi, Kuria, Kabogo to vie on parties under Kenya Kwanza. The race has so far attracted nine aspirants, including independents.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Speak to your neighbour Uhuru on my behalf, Ruto tells Gatundu South residents

DP William Ruto was drumming up support for his presidential bid in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Awareness clinics to focus on land use

The county government has rolled out a campaign to encourage the public to adhere to construction guidelines and needed in development of thei

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Your puppet President will fail miserably, Ruto now hits at Uhuru

DP Ruto took a swipe at President Uhuru over his attack on church leaders during the Sagana III meeting last month.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Villagers still traumatised by gas tanker blast, 4 weeks on

The Sunday morning accident of February 13 still replayed in Mutarakwa villagers' minds, with any sudden loud sound reminding them of the explosion.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Terror alert paralyses activities at busy Thika court as lawyers, public keep off

Officers were yesterday deployed to the Thika Law Courts in Kiambu County after the NIS shared information on planned terror activity.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Heavy police contingent at Thika Court amid terror alert

Thika Law Courts is one of the busiest courts in Kiambu County, regularly handling high-profile land disputes.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Clergy split over Uhuru ‘dirty donations’ comment

Clerics in Kiambu yesterday differed on whether the President’s comment on church donation was uncalled for.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

State reaches deal with union to avert strike during national exams period

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has said that administration of national examinations that will start next week will be smooth.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Improved security ups property value along Ruiru-Kamiti road

The Ruiru-Kamiti Road in Kiambu County is increasingly becoming an attractive investment destination for home buyers and real estate developers.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Light aircraft crashes near Tatu City

The pilot crash-landed near Nova Pioneer School on Thursday evening after the plane developed mechanical problems.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Three senior Kenya Power officials charged with sabotage

Three senior Kenya Power officials were yesterday charged with sabotage and negligence of duty.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Jan. 11 outage: Three top Kenya Power managers face sabotage charges

The three are accused of “willfully and unlawfully, with intent to sabotage, failed to maintain the Dandora-Embakasi high voltage power lines".

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Man injured after falling off matatu

James Ng’ang’a, 22, had boarded the matatu belonging Lopha Travellers Sacco in Nairobi on Thursday last week.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Court allows nine Kenya Power officials to be held for eight days

A Kiambu court has allowed police to detain nine senior Kenya Power company employees for eight days to allow completion of investigations.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Woman’s body found in suitcase near GSU camp

The body of a woman was found stashed in a suitcase and dumped near the GSU Recce barracks in Kimbo, Kiambu County, on Monday.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Juja: ‘Revenge message’ written on body of woman found stashed in suitcase

Members of the public became curious when the suitcase remained on the road unclaimed for nearly two hours.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Sort yourselves out, Magoha to private schools over State grant

CS George Magoha said the first batch of the 10,000 classes is expected to be complete by March.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

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New twist in Koinange family property row as goons strike kin's home

The attack took place at her home in Closeburn Estate situated opposite Two Rivers Mall in Kiambu County.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Governor Nyoro opens Sh65m Ruiru level 4 hospital

The Sh65 million facility will bring health services closer to residents who have for years been forced to seek medical services in the larger Kiambu.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Thika family allowed to bury kin mauled by hyenas

The family of a man mauled by hyenas four years ago is now free to bury his remains after a go-ahead by government following positive DNA test results

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Gruesome murders that shook Kiambu residents in 2021

One of the things Kiambu residents will remember 2021 for is the gruesome murders that rocked the county.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Residents plead for State protection as two killed by hyenas

Residents living around Witethie were asked to exercise caution over the roaming hyenas.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Chogoria girl wanted to be a doctor, father says

Chogoria Girls principal Winnie Wainaina eulogised Karen as hardworking and God-fearing.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Meet Boyz, the abandoned teen who has called Kiambu Hospital home for 13 years

According to Cyrus Mumbura, Boyz was offered residency thanks to the then-hospital superintendent, Director of Medical Services Patrick Amoth.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Special needs school seeks varsity partnership

A special needs school in Thika wants to partner with Mount Kenya University to boost the morale of learners.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Kiambu MCAs clash with Speaker Stephen Ndichu over closure of assembly

It took the intervention of police officers and inspectorate officials to restore calm as MCAs clashed inside and outside the county hall.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Kaparo fights wife's bid for DNA test on their four children

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis ole Kaparo embroiled in a bitter divorce with his wife of 40 years Mary Mpereina.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Bitter accusations fly as former Speaker Kaparo, wife head for divorce

Mary Mpereina cites cruelty, desertion and adultery as grounds for seeking divorce from Francis Kaparo.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Thika thirsty as firm struggles to pump water to growing town

Thika town depends on a 50-year old water supply system which was established when the population was small.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

National Land Commission will pay legitimate land owners in Mutomo

The National Land Commission has said it will compensate only residents with title deeds in the Mama Ngina University expansion plan.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Displacement fears in Gatundu over planned expansion of Mama Ngina University College

Over 160 residents of Mutomo Village, Gatundu South, are set to be relocated to pave way for the expansion of the Mama Ngina University College.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Kiambu family seeks justice after kin dies in a police cell

The family reads foul play after police moved the body to a morgue without informing them

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

CS Matiang'i praises MKU's peace project

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has commended Mt Kenya University for promoting peace initiatives.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

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Ruto calls Jubilee dying party and says too ready to dump it for UDA

DP Ruto yesterday said that he is ready to quit the “dying” Jubilee for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and is not scared of threats of kick him out.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

Senate directs land commission to put caveat on Kiambu forest

Landowners of Kiambu Forest Reserve have been summoned to appear before a Senate Committee to shed light on a dispute.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago

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Jubilee has ‘rented’ Raila for 2022 – DP William Ruto

The DP did not directly refer to President Uhuru Kenyatta but said “you are the people who ruined Jubilee Party”.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago