One arrested, 25 litres of Ethanol recovered in ongoing war on illicit brew
One person arrested after security agencies raid home in Gichugu, Kirinyaga; ethanol, fake KRA stamps, hundreds of assorted bottles recovered, County Commissioner Hussein Allasow says.
By Timothy Kariuki 8 months ago
One arrested, 25 litres of Ethanol recovered in ongoing war on illicit brew
EACC seizes ex-Governor's properties worth Sh80M
EACC has secured a court mandate to confiscate four properties from ex-Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine Lonolkulal, suspected to be proceeds of crime, valued at over Sh80 million.
By Timothy Kariuki 8 months ago
EACC seizes ex-Governor's properties worth Sh80M
Police intercept bhang worth Sh10.5 million, arrest two suspects
The officers were forced to block part of the busy highway to intercept vehicles driven by the two ferrying the drugs.
By Timothy Kariuki 9 months ago
Police intercept bhang worth Sh10.5 million, arrest two suspects
Three police officers, civilian charged with gun theft
The three attached to Kabonge police station in Ndia, Kirinyaga county and the civilian were charged with stealing an AK 47 rifle at the station.
By Timothy Kariuki 10 months ago
Three police officers, civilian charged with gun theft
Police officers in court for selling deadly liquor
Four police officers and a civilian have been arraigned in court with accusations of selling illicit liquor that had been seized as exhibits and stored at Kiamaciri police station in Mwea West.
By Timothy Kariuki 10 months ago
Police officers in court for selling deadly liquor
Woman murdered, body dumped in coffee plantation
Residents of Kahiro village in Ndia, Kirinyaga county, took to the streets after a 60-year-old woman was found murdered and the body dumped in a coffee plantation.
By Timothy Kariuki 10 months ago
Woman murdered, body dumped in coffee plantation
Twins triumph in KCSE exam
Jason and Jesse Kamwaro scored 84 and 82 points, respectively, and both plan to pursue computer science.
By Modachi Okumu and Timothy Kariuki 11 months ago
Twins triumph in KCSE exam
Three-storey building collapses in Kirinyaga county
"We are not aware whether there was anyone in the building by the time of the collapse since the gate to the compound is still locked," he said.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Three-storey building collapses in Kirinyaga county
Pomp, colour as Embu pupil bags international writing competition top prize
In her letter, Claire attributes most accidents being reported on the roads to human error.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Pomp, colour as Embu pupil bags international writing competition top prize
Kirinyaga women turn to football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay
A group of women above 50 years from Mwea and Gichugu in Kirinyaga County are playing football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay and remain fit.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Kirinyaga women turn to football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay
Njeri Maina records statement over Tuesday chaos
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina records a statement over Tuesday's chaos at DCI headquarters in Kerugoya; she allegedly sustained injuries to the head.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Njeri Maina records statement over Tuesday chaos
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina injured in attack by goons
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina sustains head injuries after rival groups clash at a meeting in Kerugoya; rushed to Nairobi for treatment.
By Timothy Kariuki and Fred Kagonye 1 year ago
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina injured in attack by goons
'No permanent enemies in politics': Anne Waiguru, Ngirici bury the hatchet
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and her close contender in the last governorship elections, Wangui Ngirici, exchanged a handshake and a hug.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
'No permanent enemies in politics': Anne Waiguru, Ngirici bury the hatchet
Standoff at Wanguru Police Station as family demand to see MP Babu Owino
His wife Fridah Ongili said that she was allowed to see the lawmaker early Thursday morning and he looked weak and unwell.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Standoff at Wanguru Police Station as family demand to see MP Babu Owino
Teacher dead, eight pupils injured after two school buses collide
A primary school teacher died on Wednesday morning, April 5 and eight pupils injured after two school buses collided head-on in Ndia, Kirinyaga County.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Teacher dead, eight pupils injured after two school buses collide
Mbeere residents embrace smart toilets to curb open defecation
So far, over 5,000 homesteads have embraced the idea and put up modern pit latrines that are easy to clean and manage.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Mbeere residents embrace smart toilets to curb open defecation
Losses as tea production drops by 33m kilos after lengthy drought
Tea authority says prolonged drought has led to suppressed harvest of tea this year. Says shortage of US dollars to be blamed for poor export to major markets like Pakistan.
By Timothy Kariuki and Amos Kiarie 1 year ago
Losses as tea production drops by 33m kilos after lengthy drought
Man dies while digging well in Kirinyaga
The body was moved to Kerugoya Referral Hospital mortuary, awaiting post postmortem.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Man dies while digging well in Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga: Man dies by suicide
The man allegedly committed the act after being denied money to buy bhang.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Kirinyaga: Man dies by suicide
Kenyan woman, two children in suspected murder-suicide laid to rest in Meadows U.S.
The three were buried at Green Meadows Cemetery after a memorial service at St Stephen Baptist Church, Kentucky.
By Timothy Kariuki 1 year ago
Kenyan woman, two children in suspected murder-suicide laid to rest in Meadows U.S.
Burial date set for Kenyan family killed in the US
Gary Stanton, 60, Njoki Muchemi, 49, and her two daughters Andrianna Stanton, 17 and Brianna Stanton, 11 were discovered dead in their home in Kentucky, USA, in what police say was a murder-suicide.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Burial date set for Kenyan family killed in the US
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Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out
Gary Stanton, 60, Njoki, 49, and her two daughters Andrianna Stanton, 17 and Brianna Stanton, 11 were discovered dead in their home in Kentucky, USA, in what police say was a murder-suicide.
By Timothy Kariuki and Amos Kiarie 2 years ago
Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out
Kirinyaga businessman, who went home with two women from nightclub, dies
Police in Kirinyaga are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 59-year-old businessman, who took home two women with him on Wednesday.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Kirinyaga businessman, who went home with two women from nightclub, dies
Girl, 17, accused of killing father after fight over food
According to police, the man arrived home drunk around 10.30pm and began demanding food from the girl, but she refused because her mother was attending a night church service.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Girl, 17, accused of killing father after fight over food
Ngirici: Why I have withdrawn election petition against Governor Waiguru
Wangui Ngirici says she has applied to withdraw her election petition against Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru after wide consultations with Kenya Kwanza.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Ngirici: Why I have withdrawn election petition against Governor Waiguru
Ngirici applies to withdraw case challenging Waiguru's win
Wangui Ngirici has applied to withdraw a petition challenging Anne Waiguru's win in the Kirinyaga governorship race.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Ngirici applies to withdraw case challenging Waiguru's win
Families mourn death of officers killed by bandits
The family has also faulted the government for sending new recruits to the war zones instead of the experienced officers who are well versed in combat
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Families mourn death of officers killed by bandits
Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree
The bodies of the three, Paul Muriithi, Oliver Kathukumi and Joseph Mwangi were identified by their relatives yesterday at Murang'a County Hospital mortuary
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree
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Why Ngirici wants Anne Waiguru's win annulled
Wangui Ngirici, who vied for the governor's seat as an Independent, wants the court to nullify Ms Waiguru's victory citing electoral malpractices allegedly facilitated by the electoral agency.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Why Ngirici wants Anne Waiguru's win annulled
Police find bottle laced with petrol in probe on attack at ward rep home
Information received so far indicates that unknown people raided the home of the first-time MCA and attempted to burn it down.
By Jane Mugambi and Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Police find bottle laced with petrol in probe on attack at ward rep home
Kirinyaga police probe attack on MCA's home
Mwea West sub-county police boss Wilson Koskei said the information they have so far indicates that unknown people raided the home of the first-time MCA and attempted to burn it down.
By Jane Mugambi and Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Kirinyaga police probe attack on MCA's home
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Where poor mourners are burying kin in sacks
Villagers led by Alexander Nzomo say they have been burying dead people in sacks after failing to meet burial expenses due to the harsh economic times.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Where poor mourners are burying kin in sacks
Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items
The gang had also stolen table cloths that cover the alter and it was suspected they used the same to cart away the piano.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items
Kibicho orders county administrator to crack down on hooligans during rallies
Kibicho accused politicians of perpetrating acts of hooliganism in the county.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Kibicho orders county administrator to crack down on hooligans during rallies
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Wangui Ngirici to vie for governor seat on independent ticket
After months of speculation, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has dispelled reports that she will vie for the governorship on Jubilee Party ticket.
By Timothy Kariuki and Jane Mugambi 2 years ago
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Wangui Ngirici to vie for governor seat on independent ticket
Mwea scheme rice farmers vow not to pay Warma charges
The Authority is set to collect Sh450 million from the 30,000 acres under irrigation.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Mwea scheme rice farmers vow not to pay Warma charges
Wangui Ngirici roots for protection of family values, marriage
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Ms Wangui Ngirici has called on politicians to protect their family units during the electioneering period.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Wangui Ngirici roots for protection of family values, marriage
Authority sets water rationing formula for Mwea rice farmers
Farmers claim they have lost animals while their crop dries.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Authority sets water rationing formula for Mwea rice farmers
Mwea rice scheme expanded by 2,400 acres
Mwea MP Kabinga Wachira said the initiative will see a reduction in production and transport costs.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Mwea rice scheme expanded by 2,400 acres
Man denies killing his wife and four children at Kathata village in Kirinyaga
Paul Murage Njuki denied the charges when he appeared before High Court judge Richard Mwongo in Kerugoya.
By Timothy Kariuki 2 years ago
Man denies killing his wife and four children at Kathata village in Kirinyaga
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