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John Karume

Residents protest poor road network

Residents of Githunguri constituency are up in arms protesting the poor road network, which has been in a poor state for years.

By John Karume 7 years ago

Residents protest poor road network

Kabogo and Waititu prepare for bruising battle ahead of 2017

Kabogo and Waititu prepare for bruising battle ahead of 2017

By John Karume 8 years ago

'Mistreatment' of blogger angers MPs

'Mistreatment' of blogger angers MPs

By John Karume 8 years ago

Governor rolls out Sh54m project to equip polytechnics

Governor rolls out Sh54m project to equip polytechnics

By John Karume 8 years ago

Don't tamper with churches, State told

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has called on the Government to go back to the drawing board on the issue of regulating religion.

By John Karume 8 years ago

Don't tamper with churches, State told

Two killed over alleged Sh170 beer bill

Chaos erupted for the better part of the day Monday at Kwamaiko shopping centre in Githunguri sub-county after two men were allegedly killed by a bar operator over an unpaid beer bill.

By John Karume 8 years ago

Two killed over alleged Sh170 beer bill

Respect Uhuru and Ruto, Kikuyu elders ask Kenyans

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has called upon all Kenyans to respect President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.

By John Karume 8 years ago

Respect Uhuru and Ruto, Kikuyu elders ask Kenyans

County leader collapses and dies after Jamhuri Day speech

Jamhuri Day celebrations in Laikipia County were marred by the collapse and death of County Leader of Majority Ephraim Mwangi Kamakia.

By JOB WERU and JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

County leader collapses and dies after Jamhuri Day speech

Family seeks help to take daughter to India

A 21-year-old woman on life supporting medication for more than 10 years is now appealing for financial assistance after both of her kidneys failed.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Family seeks help to take daughter to India

16 year old girl ‘defiled’ by foster father seeks justice

A 16-year-old girl from Kiambaa Constituency is seeking justice after she was allegedly defiled by her foster father, whom she claimed used a sleep-inducing drug before committing the act.

By John Karume 9 years ago

16 year old girl ‘defiled’ by foster father seeks justice

Six students arrested over KCSE exam leakage

Police in Limuru have arrested six students from Angaza High School in connection to exam leakage in ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

By John Karume 9 years ago

Six students arrested over KCSE exam leakage

I owe no one apology over hate remarks at stadium, says Kabogo

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has said he owes no person or community an apology over alleged hate remarks he recently made at Thika Stadium.

By KAMAU MAICHUHIE AND JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

I owe no one apology over hate remarks at stadium, says Kabogo

30 witnesses to testify in Pastor James Ng'ang'a case

The prosecution has lined up 30 witnesses to prove that Pastor James Ng'ang'a caused death through careless driving in July.

By John Karume 9 years ago

30 witnesses to testify in Pastor James Ng'ang'a case

Uhuru 'upbeat' about Pope's maiden visit as Vatican warns on CAR violence

The Government is working closely with the Catholic Church to make sure the upcoming three-day visit by His Holiness Pope Francis is a success, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

By Daniel Psirmoi and John Karume 9 years ago

Uhuru 'upbeat' about Pope's maiden visit as Vatican warns on CAR violence

Patients throng KNH, Kiambu hospitals as city medics strike

“This means doctors and nurses will have to work for long hours and if the crisis persists, then health workers on leave will be recalled,” Mr Ithai said.

By Graham Kajilwa and John Karume 9 years ago

Patients throng KNH, Kiambu hospitals as city medics strike

Kenya: The Council of Governors calls for meeting to discuss financial crisis

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for a meeting of the top body for inter-governmental relations, which comprises the president and the 47 governors, to discuss the country's economy.

By Phares Mutembei and John Karume 9 years ago

Kenya: The Council of Governors calls for meeting to discuss financial crisis

Mt Kenya leaders want cases at ICC dropped

Governor William Kabogo and two MPs now believe that the recent political developments on the International Criminal Court (ICC) issue may impact positively on the case against Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua arap Sang.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Mt Kenya leaders want cases at ICC dropped

Kabogo warns Jubilee MPs over Ruto 'fixing' claims

Governor William Kabogo has taken issue with Jubilee MPs who are claiming they were part of the team that 'fixed' Deputy President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

By John Karume 9 years ago

Kabogo warns Jubilee MPs over Ruto 'fixing' claims

Kiambu County to demolish buildings on wetlands

Kiambu County has ordered the demolition of buildings put up on wetlands and near river banks.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Kiambu County to demolish buildings on wetlands

Governor William Kabogo renews water, smooth roads promise

Governor William Kabogo has assured residents of Lari constituency that his government will ensure there is enough pipped water and smooth county roads before 2017.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Governor William Kabogo renews water, smooth roads promise

Teaching was good, but I'm making more from grade milk cows

It all started in 1982 when he bought two cows for Sh2, 000 and spent Sh1, 500 to construct a cow shed on his quarter-acre piece of land in Ndenderu village, Kiambu County.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Teaching was good, but I'm making more from grade milk cows

'Outsiders' blamed for long hospital queues in Kiambu County

Kiambu County government is complaining of an influx of patients from other counties to its hospitals.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

'Outsiders' blamed for long hospital queues in Kiambu County

Mt Kenya leaders play down URP claims, assure Ruto of support

Kiambu leaders, majority whom are from The National Alliance (TNA), have denied claims by their URP counterparts that they have abandoned Deputy President William Ruto over his case facing him at The Hague.

By JOHN KARUME and Michael Ollinga 9 years ago

Mt Kenya leaders play down URP claims, assure Ruto of support

President Uhuru urges leaders to stop politicking

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on leaders to focus on improving the welfare of Kenyans instead of politicising every issue.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

President Uhuru urges leaders to stop politicking

Kiambu traders warned against buying unserviced land

The county government has warned unsuspecting land buyers against buying unserviced plots.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Kiambu traders warned against buying unserviced land

Student intends to take telescope to Mt Kenya for astronomical observation

A fifth year civil engineering students at Dedan Kimathi university in Nyeri county is set to take a telescope on top of Mt Kenya later this month for the purpose of studying the universe.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Student intends to take telescope to Mt Kenya for astronomical observation

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo to scrap licence fee for preachers

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has announced that the county will scrap the licence fee for honest preachers who hold open-air meetings or crusades.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo to scrap licence fee for preachers

Kabogo: We will not surrender health services

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has said his county is not ready to surrender the Department of Health Services back to the national government, adding they are equal to the task.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Kabogo: We will not surrender health services

Court declines request for Pastor Ng'ang'a's DNA test

The prosecution had requested to take Ng’ang’a’s blood samples to the Government chemist for comparison with the blood that was collected at the scene of the accident.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Court declines request for Pastor Ng'ang'a's DNA test

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta withdraws from Pastor Ng’ang’a’s case

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta, who was representing Televangelist James Ng’ang’a in a road accident case, has withdrawn himself citing lack of proper directions.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Lawyer Cliff Ombeta withdraws from Pastor Ng’ang’a’s case

Farmers in Kenya's Kiambu County reap big from greenhouse project

With diminishing agricultural land and a rapidly expanding concrete jungle, the county government of Kiambu has distributed greenhouses to farmer’s groups in a bid to ensure there is enough food.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Farmers in Kenya's Kiambu County reap big from greenhouse project

State warns individuals making substandard animal feeds

The government has issued a warning to rogue animal feed makers.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

State warns individuals making substandard animal feeds

Angry crowd heckles Pastor Ng'ang'a outside Limuru law courts

Televangelist James Maina Ng’ang’a was Friday heckled by members of the public outside the Limuru law courts.

By John Karume and Graham Kajilwa 9 years ago

Angry crowd heckles Pastor Ng'ang'a outside Limuru law courts

Apostle James Ng'ang'a released on Sh1 million bond

Apostle James Ng'ang'a was today released by a Limuru court on a bond of Sh1 million or a cash bail of Sh500,000 while his three other co-accused were released on bond of Sh100,000 or a cash bail of Sh50,000 each.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Apostle James Ng'ang'a released on Sh1 million bond

Pastor Ng’ang’a charged, spends another night in police custody

After spending a night in custody, televangelist James Maina Ng’ang’a was arraigned in court where he denied four charges over the deadly Limuru road crash — and was promptly sent back to the police cell.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Pastor Ng’ang’a charged, spends another night in police custody

Construction of Kenya's first cancer hospital begins

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has challenged private investors in the health sector to partner with the Government to provide treatment to cancer patients.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Construction of Kenya's first cancer hospital begins

Governor William Kabogo relocates to Kiambu office

Governor William Kabogo has finally relocated to Kiambu town office, which is the gazetted county headquarters.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Governor William Kabogo relocates to Kiambu office

Three of Stephjoy Boys likely to be charged with murder

Three of the 11 Stephjoy Boys High School students currently held at Tigoni police station are likely to be charged with murder.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Three of Stephjoy Boys likely to be charged with murder

Leaders tell IG to charge city pastor or leave office

A section of leaders from Kiambu and Nakuru counties have given Inspector General (IG) of Police Joseph Boinett seven days to arrest the “real culprit” in the accident that claimed a woman in Limuru last week.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Leaders tell IG to charge city pastor or leave office

Missing schoolgirls resurface as their school is closed indefinitely

The five girls from Stephjoy High School in Sigona Ward, Kikuyu, who had been reported missing resurfaced on Sunday afternoon after word went round that police were looking for them.

By John Karume 9 years ago

Missing schoolgirls resurface as their school is closed indefinitely

House team ordered to investigate hiring of 60

Assembly Speaker Gathii Irungu has ordered the Committee on Public Service and Administration to visit the County Public Service Board offices to inspect documents that led to the hiring of 60 ward administrators.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

House team ordered to investigate hiring of 60

Develop plots without title deeds, says Governor Kabogo

Kiambu County government has said it will issue approvals to investors, who have share certificates, to go ahead and develop their plots as they await issuance of title deeds.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

Develop plots without title deeds, says Governor Kabogo

MCA arrested for possessing illegal alcohol

Police in Kiambu are holding Riabai MCA Martin Wachira after an assortment of brews was allegedly found in his residential house, following a tip off.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

MCA arrested for possessing illegal alcohol

200 groups benefit as business loans kitty launched

Some 200 groups of youth, women and persons with disabilities have received the first batch of funds under the created Biashiara Fund.

By JOHN KARUME 9 years ago

200 groups benefit as business loans kitty launched

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