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Gitau Wanyoike

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.

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

Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash

Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash

Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown

Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown

Construction of Sh600m new vehicle inspection unit kicks off

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 5 months ago

State steps up war against online sex predators

More Cabinet changes coming, Osoro says

The MP hints at more changes in government before December, including the sacking of incompetent officials.

By 6 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 6 months ago

President warns Kiambu leaders on petty politics

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 7 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 7 months ago

University students urged to tackle climate change

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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months ago

Hands off our Sh400m market, Ng'ang'a warns Kiambu County

Two Thika teens nursing injuries after accident

They claim that the people gave them a chase suspecting them of being on a mission to steal fruits from the pineapple farm and knocked them down.

By 9 months ago

Two Thika teens nursing injuries after accident

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

State to take over management of Gatundu Level Five Hospital

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