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Gitau Wanyoike

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

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

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house

Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago

Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

JKUAT student Denzel Omondi, who went missing during the anti-finance Bill protests in Nairobi, died by drowning, according to a postmortem report released today.

By 5 months ago

JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Four killed on Sunday at the Ndarugo area in Juja along the Thika superhighway.

By 5 months ago

4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

The town, once regarded as Birmingham City of Africa is set to reclaim its lost glory after Wamatangi appointed an ad-hoc and County technical committees to achieve the goal

By 5 months ago

Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Inadequate pay, demotivation, dejection, and unbearable working conditions are some of the reasons many teachers in the country are seeking better opportunities abroad.

By 5 months ago

Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

Kenya School of Law student leader, Joshua Okayo who was abducted last Wednesday, has been found near Margua River in Murang'a County.

By 5 months ago

Abducted student leader found in Murang'a

Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula

The condition can cause complications, such as urinary and faecal leakage, and abnormal vaginal discharge.

By 6 months ago

Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula

MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas

One person died and several were injured in an incident where MPs used their guns. Five MPs were caught up in fracas where rowdy youths threw stones at each other.

By 6 months ago

$MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas$

Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed

For the last one month, movement between the two counties has been paralysed after the bridge collapsed due to flash floods.

By 7 months ago

Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed

Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute

David Nduati was fatally shot during a violent confrontation between rival groups in Thika’s Kimuchu area.

By 7 months ago

Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute

Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured

Several people have been injured after two factions clashed over a market project in Thika.

By 7 months ago

Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured

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 7 months ago

Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods

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 7 months ago

Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi

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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 months ago

Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

KWS captures 60 hyenas in restive Juja villages

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