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George Njunge

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Heavy traffic snarl-up at Kamandura Junction on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway as heavy commercial vehicles allowed to use the main road, motorists advised to seek alternative routes.

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

In a move to enhance nursery school education, the Kiambu county government has launched a comprehensive, free training programme for ECDE teachers.

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

A three-bench judge is this afternoon expected to rule on conservatory orders that barred the swearing-in of Deputy President-elect Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

The body of Paul Magothe, 20, has been lying at PCEA Thogoto mortuary where the management insists the medical bill must be cleared first before it is released.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

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.

By 3 months ago

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

More than 3,000 Kenyan bus drivers will be employed in Germany, Kenyan ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya has said.

By 3 months ago

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

Massive theft by revenue officers, weak and inadequate collection systems, and evasion have been cited as eating own county’s revenue source.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

Over 120,000 indigenous trees at Brackenhurst retreat centre in Kiambu have been linked to a rise in eco-tourism, crop production and the attraction of rare animals and birds, including pollinators.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago

You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

In a move to enhance nursery school education, the Kiambu county government has launched a comprehensive, free training programme for ECDE teachers.

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

A three-bench judge is this afternoon expected to rule on conservatory orders that barred the swearing-in of Deputy President-elect Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

The body of Paul Magothe, 20, has been lying at PCEA Thogoto mortuary where the management insists the medical bill must be cleared first before it is released.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

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.

By 3 months ago

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

More than 3,000 Kenyan bus drivers will be employed in Germany, Kenyan ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya has said.

By 3 months ago

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

Massive theft by revenue officers, weak and inadequate collection systems, and evasion have been cited as eating own county’s revenue source.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

Over 120,000 indigenous trees at Brackenhurst retreat centre in Kiambu have been linked to a rise in eco-tourism, crop production and the attraction of rare animals and birds, including pollinators.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 7 months ago

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

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