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From critic to Ruto's fold: Wamuchomba's long political odyssey

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba rose rapidly to become one of the most popular figures in the Mt Kenya region.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

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Anest Karegi: One-handed man baffling villagers with soccer pitch exploits

When a posho mill crushed the hand of a young man in Ndeiya Limuru, the world seemed to have come to a stand still to a man known for his exploits on the football pitch

By George Njunge 2 months ago

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Thika MP faulted for attacking Governor during launch of Sh800M stadium

A fiery outburst by Alice Ng'ang'a overshadowed the Sh800 million Thika Stadium groundbreaking, dealing a blow to William Ruto's efforts to regain political ground in central Kenya.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

2,500 households face starvation in Kiambu County's Ndeiya area

The severe drought is now threatening households as well as animals even as it cripples the local economy that relies on farming and herding.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

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Why Ruto's Mt Kenya region allies are rocking UDA boat

Political commentators have cautioned the President that some of the actions by his allies in Parliament and government are only serving to undermine him politically in Mt Kenya.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Track stars root for CBE, sports as the new economic frontier

Kenyan Track stars have hailed the new Competency-Based Education (CBE) as the way to go if Kenya is to realise the dream of becoming an upper-middle-income nation.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Repair of Kijabe rail line gobbles up Sh1.5 billion

Kijabe rail line in Lari constituency had been closed for one and a half years to allow the contractor to finish up the works, including making new culverts.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Tragedy spurs family to take action against mental illness-related deaths

The incident where a man died by suicide has prompted a family in Lari Constituency to act to support the community in a bid to curb deaths linked to mental illness.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Why Education Ministry wants 1,000 senior schools upgraded to national status

The proposal comes in response to dwindling learner interest in certain institutions, especially day senior schools.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Why Grade 10 admission period could be extended

Less than half of the 1.1 million learners expected to join senior school have so far reported to their respective institutions.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Gachagua slams Ruto, calls on US to probe stolen Minnesota funds

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged the US government to speed up investigations into individuals involved in money laundering, particularly those alleged to have stolen funds from Minnesota.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

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How church is fighting alcoholism, gambling in Kiambu

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Lari constituency has stepped up the fight against gambling, drugs, and alcohol to rescue the youths from the yoke and tight grip of abuse.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Power sector connectivity, access up 75pc, says energy committee

The national electricity connectivity and access have risen to about 75 per cent in the country, with the remaining households still depending on traditional biomass for cooking.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

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Why the church is angry with President Ruto

President William Ruto's administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Community rebuilds law courts after June fire, restores justice

The community handed over the new building to Kikuyu Chief Magistrate Liza Gicheha yesterday.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Senators shocked by state of Kiambu Hospital during surprise inspection visit

Onyonka later expressed shock at the state of the hospital's kitchen, laundry division, and broken-down incinerator.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Karua accuses Ruto of state capture, weaponising law and betraying nation's dream

Karua noted that the people of Kenya are tired and speaking in unison against the regime that is strangling the democracy of the nation.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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Gachagua accuses Ruto of intimidating DCP candidates

Gachagua said his former boss has resorted to intimidating the candidates in a bid to stop them from contesting.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

Kiambu DCP aspirants endorse Gachagaua for 2027 presidential race

Aspirants vying for various seats on DCP in Kiambu County have endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as their presidential candidate in 2027 General Election.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

Ombudsman moves to act after The Standard's expos on detained body

The chairman said that in the above matter, the commission wrote to the Principal Secretary to act swiftly.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

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Family in agony as hospital holds woman's body for four months

A family in Ndeiya, Limuru, is appealing to the government and well-wishers for help to bury their mother, whose body has remained in the mortuary for over four months.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

Villagers set ablaze gang's getaway vehicles, motorbike after raid on home

Three cars belonging to suspected criminals and a motorbike were set ablaze on Wednesday morning after more than 30 men stormed a homestead in Boma village, Ndeiya, Limuru sub-county.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

County slams leaders for fabricating health crises

Some MPs accused of faking problems to undermine Kiambu health services. County insists hospitals remain open, patients receiving care daily.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Activists want a statue in honour of youth shot during protests

According to the activists the monument will be a life long reminder of the brutality visited upon the youths who went on the streets and were met with batons rungus and deadly bullets.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

NSSF, Labour Ministry in campaign to plant two million trees

NSSF in conjunction with the Labour Ministry, is leading a campaign to plant two million trees this financial year.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive

NSSF is leading a campaign aimed at planting 2 million trees this financial year, together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Heckles, grief mark comedian KK's final send off

The funeral drew a large crowd of digital content creators and mainstream media personnel who came to honor the 29-year-old.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Assistant chief blamed for death of man who allegedly stole maize in his farm

An assistant chief in Limuru, Kiambu County, has been linked to the death of a man he caught allegedly stealing maize on his farm.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Tears as 12-year-old Bridget Njoki is laid to rest

The tense mood was evident from the early morning hours as hundreds of mourners gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Ndumberi for the funeral service.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Families of missing DCP officials in agony over their whereabouts

The family in agony after Wanjiku Thiga, the youth leader of the Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, was rearrested on Friday, moments after being granted bail by the Kiambu Law Courts.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Outrage as youth leaders grabbed by police outside court go missing

Peter Kinyanjui and Wanjiku Thiga were rearrested upon release by courts on cash bail and bond terms. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Police abduct Gachagua party's lobbyist in night raid

Suspected police officers on Monday night arrested a Limuru grassroots politician and took him to unknown destination.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

High Court lifts injunction on Kiambu's mini budget

The High Court has lifted a stay order that had suspended the implementation of a supplementary budget.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

Protesters make daring raids on police stations as officers injured

In daring scenes, protesters attacked police stations during running battles that left more than 80 officers nursing injuries on Wednesday.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

Kiambu county rolls out digital health system in public hospitals

Kiambu County Government has digitised health services by installing a Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) in public hospitals to streamline healthcare.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

Ole Sapit condemns political intolerance, hooliganism

Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned political intolerance and use of goons to settle political scores.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

Anglican Church launches 'One Student, One Tree' campaign

Ole Sapit said the activity has been bolstered by partners including Equity and DTB banks.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

Government silence on missing policeman baffles family

The family of the Kenyan missing policeman in Haiti has called on the government to speak the truth about their lost son.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

Ole Sapit kicks off one student one tree campaign

Anglican Church of Kenya led by Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit has kicked off a tree planting campaign dubbed one student one tree.

By George Njunge 11 months ago