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 2 months ago
How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production
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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 months ago
Planners body backs governor's call for Tatu City to hive off land
Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader
Those arrested have been charged with arson and destroying property.
By George Njunge 4 months ago
Kiambu politicians read mischief in arrests, point fingers at leader
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 George Njunge 4 months ago
Kiambu County wants Tatu City to set aside public utility land
Kiambu County to make freehold land untaxable
Governor Kimani Wamatangi asked MCAs to relook laws established to guide the collection of land rates
By George Njunge 4 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 George Njunge 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 George Njunge 6 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 George Njunge 6 months ago
'Maai Mahiu floods snatched my beloved son from my hands'
Floods in pictures
The ongoing heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across the country leaving houses submerged and roads unmotorable.
By George Njunge and Kanyiri Wahito 6 months ago
Floods in pictures
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 George Njunge 6 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 George Njunge 7 months ago
How change of tack helped county open up rural roads, save millions
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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 George Njunge 7 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 George Njunge 7 months ago
You are making Kenyans paupers, cleric tells State
Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua
Some of the common cancers in the areas include cervical, breast, gastrointestinal, prostrate and oesophagus.
By George Njunge 7 months ago
Alarm as cancer cases rise in Nyandarua
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Wrangles rock Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation
Donor funds and control of property are at the heart of a vicious fight within Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) where two factions have locked horns.
By Brian Ngugi, George Njunge 9 months ago
Wrangles rock Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation
Political infighting in Kiambu plays out as President tours region
About 70 out of 86 MCAs and a section of MPs are in Governor Wamatangi's corner while the rest are coalescing around Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wa.
By Gitau Wanyoike and George Njunge 9 months ago
Political infighting in Kiambu plays out as President tours region
Village school gets Sh1 million computers donation
Konza Technopolis Development Authority donated the computers to Mirithu Primary School which received free internet connection courtesy of Toptech Global Solutions.
By George Njunge 9 months ago
Village school gets Sh1 million computers donation
Rogue tea factory workers tamper with weighing machines
Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Thursday revealed that those apprehended in connection with the scam, will face fraud charges.
By George Njunge 9 months ago
Rogue tea factory workers tamper with weighing machines
Police, Nacada seize 750 litres of ethanol in Kiambu
Nacada warned that drinking alcohol laced with ethanol can lead to serious health complications including loss of life and blindness.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba and George Njunge 9 months ago
Police, Nacada seize 750 litres of ethanol in Kiambu
Dorcas Rigathi says drugs, illicit brew a threat to youths lives
Dorcas Gachagua has termed drug peddlers and illicit alcohol brewers as murderers.
By George Njunge 9 months ago
Dorcas Rigathi says drugs, illicit brew a threat to youths lives
Mirithu Primary School gets free internet connection
The project is aimed at giving the children a level playground with their urban counterparts who have access to the internet.
By George Njunge 9 months ago
Mirithu Primary School gets free internet connection
Governor rehabilitates key hospital in Gachie after years of neglect
Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the facility will be expanded to increase its capacity. He promised to construct a 110-bed capacity block and install modern equipment.
By George Njunge 10 months ago
Governor rehabilitates key hospital in Gachie after years of neglect
Budget report praises Kiambu for minimal spending on foreign trips
Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his executive team did not undertake any foreign trips during the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year.
By George Njunge 10 months ago
Budget report praises Kiambu for minimal spending on foreign trips
Quality healthcare top in Wamatangi scorecard
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said he has established a solid foundation for his flagship projects, preparing for a proper takeoff.
By Gitau Wanyoike and George Njunge 11 months ago
Quality healthcare top in Wamatangi scorecard
Jamhuri day in Kiambu County
"Am calling upon all chief to follow and make sure that every child who has sat for KCPE will go to form one," Wambua said
By George Njunge 11 months ago
Jamhuri day in Kiambu County
Sh1 billion upgrade for Kiambu informal settlements
The informal settlements targeted are Umoja, Kiangombe, Matharau, Kiandutu, Fort Jesus, Bosnia, Misri, Kiroe, Kiamburi and Kanjeru.
By George Njunge 11 months ago
Sh1 billion upgrade for Kiambu informal settlements
Water Authority oversees planting of 19,000 trees in Lari forest, Kiambu
Some 19,000 trees were planted in Kiambu county on Monday, in an exercise presided over by Zacharia Njeru, the Cabinet Secretary ministry of water sanitation and irrigation.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Water Authority oversees planting of 19,000 trees in Lari forest, Kiambu
Five-year-old boy in hospital after attack by four dogs
The five-year-old is nursing injuries in the neck and head, and almost lost his eyes.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Five-year-old boy in hospital after attack by four dogs
Lunch initiative to benefit 16,000 pupils launched
The Sh20 million programme is a partnership between Limuru NGCDF and and Food for Education, an NGO that targets 40 public primary schools.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Lunch initiative to benefit 16,000 pupils launched
Police seek 10 days to hold women in undressing saga
Police have sought 10 days to detain two women accused of undressing other women at a food processing company in Limuru.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Police seek 10 days to hold women in undressing saga
Why Nairobi-Nakuru stretch is costing lives
Contractor left without completing Rironi section, which is now prone to accidents. Highway lacks zebra crossings, footbridges, signage, road bumps and rubble strips.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Why Nairobi-Nakuru stretch is costing lives
SEPU partners with CDF to deliver desks to school
The School Equipment and Production Unit (SEPU) partnered with the constituency to deliver the desks to the school whose students sat on benches during lessons.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
SEPU partners with CDF to deliver desks to school
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The sorry state of health facilities, understaffing in Kiambu County
Kihara Level Four Hospital in Gachie, Kiambaa Constituency, with a mortuary, maternity, kitchen, and with medicine that requires refrigeration had not had any power for the last couple of days.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
The sorry state of health facilities, understaffing in Kiambu County
Police fail to block Raila's access to Kiambu town for protest rally
Security officers blocked Ruaka-Kiambu junction but his convoy used alternative routes. A tear gas canister exploded as he addressed a gathering but he remained undeterred.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Police fail to block Raila's access to Kiambu town for protest rally
Governor Wamatangi sued over the appointment of five county executives
Bunge Mashinani, in its case before the High Court in Kiambu, argues that the governor's decision to go ahead and appoint those who were rejected by the assembly was illegal and unprocedural
By Ndung'u Gachane, George Njunge 1 year ago
Governor Wamatangi sued over the appointment of five county executives
Orthodox priest who won over voters in battle for Nachu Ward
The 52-year-old ordained priest of the Orthodox Church withstood attacks to his character to trounce his competitors in the August 9 polls.
By George Njunge 1 year ago
Orthodox priest who won over voters in battle for Nachu Ward
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