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George Njunge

Kiambu reaps as Ruto allies roll out empowerment project

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kiambu County is receiving the largest portion of government funding for development and infrastructure.

By George Njunge 5 days ago

Kiambu reaps as Ruto allies roll out empowerment project

Limuru FKF officials call on government to help federations in nurturing talent

Limuru FKF officials call on government to help federations in nurturing talent

By George Njunge 13 days ago

Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting

Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting

By George Njunge 15 days ago

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

By Kamau Muthoni, George Njunge 20 days ago

Pastors and Kikuyu elders seek divine help on killer road

Pastor Moses Muthui of Jesus Glory Ministry in Limuru said the frequency of fatal accidents along the three-kilometre stretch prompted their spiritual intervention.

By George Njunge 20 days ago

Pastors and Kikuyu elders seek divine help on killer road

Ruto's friends are beneficiaries of money laundering, claims Wamuchomba

Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Wamuchomba has claimed that the amount of cash the President William Ruto's allies dish out in churches every weekend can only be proceeds of money laundering.

By George Njunge 23 days ago

Ruto's friends are beneficiaries of money laundering, claims Wamuchomba

Wamatangi: How Kiambu lost Sh15b for failing to create new municipalities

Each municipality qualifies for at least Sh250 million annually under the World Bank's Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP) to fund infrastructure projects.

By George Njunge 24 days ago

Wamatangi: How Kiambu lost Sh15b for failing to create new municipalities

Seven die in grisly accident on Nakuru Nairobi highway

Seven people lost their lives in a grisly road accident on Friday along Nakuru-Nairobi highway at Kamandura.

By George Njunge 26 days ago

Seven die in grisly accident on Nakuru Nairobi highway

Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures

A High Court sitting in Thika has halted construction of the market, which had sparked tension in the small shopping centre for nearly two weeks.

By George Njunge 29 days ago

Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures

Tragedy as family loses six members in accident

The Kamirithu village in Limuru is enveloped in sorrow after a horrific accident robbed a single family of six loved ones; a husband, his three children, and two brothers.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Tragedy as family loses six members in accident

Court stops construction of disputed market

The High Court sitting in Thika has halted the construction of the Ngoliba market.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Court stops construction of disputed market

Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash

A sombre mood has descended on Kamirithu village in Limuru, Kiambu County, following the tragic deaths of seven family members in a road accident on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road on Sunday.

By Antony Gitonga and George Njunge 1 month ago

Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash

"What do you know about my son?" Mother to missing officer in Haiti speaks

Jecinta Wanjiku says although she has been shown the viral photos and video of what appears to be her missing son in Haiti, the government is yet to inform her of his whereabouts.

By George Njunge and Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

"What do you know about my son?" Mother to missing officer in Haiti speaks

Tension as MP and Wamatangi clash over market construction

Alice Ng'ang'a and Kiambu County wrangling over Sh50 million market, escalating tensions. Over 50 police officers fired tear gas at traders on Tuesday.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Tension as MP and Wamatangi clash over market construction

Kalonzo: Azimio still majority despite new government setup

Kalonzo further asserted that the new broad-based government goes against the will of Kenyans and the ruling of the court.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Kalonzo: Azimio still majority despite new government setup

Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash

Across counties, tales of suffering abound as Kenyans at the grassroots bear the brunt of a political standoff over road maintenance funds.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash

Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal

Raila said it is Ruto who came for him and that he is still fighting for all Kenyans. He faulted SHA, high taxes and spoke of the chaos after 2022 elections.

By George Njunge and Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ordered a human resource audit in all health facilities as part of reforms in the health sector.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city

With a Sh10 billion investment in infrastructure and services, the town is staring at a major transformation. The investment will position the town as a regional powerhouse.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city

Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads

Two major roads in Kiambu County, which have been in dilapidated state despite consuming nearly half a billion shillings, are finally to be rehabilitated.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads

Two officers injured as mob lynch suspected motorbike thief

Two police officers were injured by a mob that was baying for the blood of a suspected motorcycle thief.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Two officers injured as mob lynch suspected motorbike thief

Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land

A family in Kiambu has accused local administrators of forcefully taking their land and orchestrating arrests after the demise of their parents.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

ACK archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has said that the church has received the news of aid cut by the United states of America 47th President Donald Trump with shock and sadness.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Most residents in Central region fret at the thought that proscribed mungiki sect could be resurrecting.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

One of the governor's initiatives is the 'Wamatangi Care,' a healthcare scheme. He says his approach is to do more and say less and let his work speak for itself.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

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.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Catholic Church has called for greater recognition of children and people living with disability.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Former MP's abduction puzzle in funeral chaos probe

Ex-MP Peter Mwathi, who had allegedly been abducted, claims he was released at 2am. The scuffle happened during a burial in a Limuru village on Thursday.

By Ndung'u Gachane and George Njunge 5 months ago

Former MP's abduction puzzle in funeral chaos probe

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

The motion seeks to block nominated MCAs from voting on the annual budget, supplementary budgets, and other development-related bills and motions.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

Known for its high-quality healthcare services, Thika Level Five Hospital is now experiencing an unprecedented influx of patients from Nairobi, Murang'a, Machakos, Kitui and Kirinyaga counties.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

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.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

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.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

Kiambu residents divided over Gachagua's impeachment

As embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua moves to court Tuesday to challenge his impeachment, Kiambu county residents have expressed mixed reactions over his predicament

By Gitau Wanyoike and George Njunge 6 months ago

Kiambu residents divided over Gachagua's impeachment

Daycare owner detained for 14 days over alleged child pornography

Teresia Wambui Kihagi, who has runs Apple Daycare in Wangige Market, has been detained for 14 days pending investigations into shocking allegations of child pornography

By George Njunge and Nancy Gitonga 7 months ago

Daycare owner detained for 14 days over alleged child pornography

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 George Njunge 7 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 George Njunge 7 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 George Njunge 7 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 George Njunge 7 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 George Njunge 8 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 George Njunge 8 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 George Njunge 9 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 George Njunge 9 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 George Njunge 9 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 George Njunge 9 months ago

Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land

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