Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan
Residents of Mutomo Village in Gatundu South, whose land was set to be acquired for the expansion of Mama Ngina University, have vowed to push for compensation.
By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago
Landowners to push for Sh2b pay over Mama Ngina varsity plan
State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities
The government has been urged to consider extending scholarships to students pursuing Medicine in private universities.
By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago
State urged to award scholarships to students in private universities
Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case
Health CEC Dr Elias Maina said a suspected case of the disease was reported at Thika Level 5 Hospital following a referral of a patient from a private hospital in Murang'a County.
By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago
Kiambu County investigating suspected Mpox case
Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion
The 200-bed capacity currently 80 per cent complete, will serve approximately 500,000 people in the Juja sub-county.
By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago
Juja Level 4 hospital nears completion
Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas
Nancy Njoki, a food vendor was on her way to work at around 6am on Wednesday when she was attacked by the marauding hyenas.
By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago
Juja food vendor mauled to death by hyenas
JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows
JKUAT student Denzel Omondi, who went missing during the anti-finance Bill protests in Nairobi, died by drowning, according to a postmortem report released today.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
JKUAT Denzel Omondi student drowned, autopsy shows
Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region
The town, once regarded as Birmingham City of Africa is set to reclaim its lost glory after Wamatangi appointed an ad-hoc and County technical committees to achieve the goal
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
Wamatangi aims to make Thika first city in Mount Kenya region
4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road
Four killed on Sunday at the Ndarugo area in Juja along the Thika superhighway.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
4 killed in a grisly road accident on Thika Road
Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures
Inadequate pay, demotivation, dejection, and unbearable working conditions are some of the reasons many teachers in the country are seeking better opportunities abroad.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Disillusioned teachers flee to the US in search of greener pastures
Abducted student leader found in Murang'a
Kenya School of Law student leader, Joshua Okayo who was abducted last Wednesday, has been found near Margua River in Murang'a County.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Abducted student leader found in Murang'a
Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula
The condition can cause complications, such as urinary and faecal leakage, and abnormal vaginal discharge.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Women get second chance to live life fully after victory over fistula
MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas
One person died and several were injured in an incident where MPs used their guns. Five MPs were caught up in fracas where rowdy youths threw stones at each other.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
MPs to give up their guns after deadly market fracas
Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed
For the last one month, movement between the two counties has been paralysed after the bridge collapsed due to flash floods.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Residents use boats after Donyo Sabuk bridge collapsed
Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute
David Nduati was fatally shot during a violent confrontation between rival groups in Thika's Kimuchu area.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Police probe fatal shooting incident over market space dispute
Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured
Several people have been injured after two factions clashed over a market project in Thika.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Clash over Kiganjo market project in Thika leaves several injured
Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi
Kioko is accused of allegedly murdering Faith Musembi, a 19-year-old first-year student at Mount Kenya University in Pilot Estate, on May 8.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Police given 14 days to hold suspect in murder of Faith Musembi
Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods
Many residents in low-lying areas were forced to move to higher ground after their homes were marooned by floods.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods
Police in a spot as family seeks justice for slain MKU student
Faith, a 19-year-old, first-year student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), was found murdered in her rented room on Pilot Estate, Hospital Ward in Thika.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Police in a spot as family seeks justice for slain MKU student
Families move to higher ground as dams water levels rise
Lari Swamp, Ruruti dam in Limuru, Brookside/Gicheha dam in Ruiru, Kiahuria and Selecta public dams in Juja have been marked as full and risky to the residents.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Families move to higher ground as dams water levels rise
Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks
Business people and motorists using the road to transport food items and construction materials, among other items, were stranded on both sides of the road.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks
Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash
Major Magondu's dreams were shattered after he went down in the military chopper in Chesegon along the Elgeyo Marakwet-West Pokot border on April 18.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Family mourns visionary pilot killed in military chopper crash
Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown
Gachagua issued a stern warning to traders following the attack on Juja Police Station commander John Misoi during a crackdown on illicit brew in Gachoro village.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Gachagua visits officer injured in illicit brew crackdown
Construction of Sh600m new vehicle inspection unit kicks off
The Vehicle Inspection Center is expected to enhance road safety by ensuring that vehicles meet the required standards for operation.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Construction of Sh600m new vehicle inspection unit kicks off
Grief as Kenyatta varsity mourn 11 comrades killed in road accident
The university community united in grief at Bishops Square Grounds where they lit candles as they recounted the horrific incident that saw the university suspend learning for three days
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Grief as Kenyatta varsity mourn 11 comrades killed in road accident
Land grabbing claims stall construction of government officers in Thika
Claims of land-grabbing incidents have blocked the construction of key government offices in Thika, it has emerged.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Land grabbing claims stall construction of government officers in Thika
Nairobi, Narok and Kiambu top in generating own-source revenue
Nairobi raked in Sh3.81 billion from July to December, 2023, compared to Sh1.49 billion realised in a similar period in the previous year.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Nairobi, Narok and Kiambu top in generating own-source revenue
Water agency aims to implement Sh140b plan
The water agency is planning to implement seven water projects in Kiambu and Murang'a counties at an estimated cost of over Sh140 billion.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Water agency aims to implement Sh140b plan
Sh21 billion project to boost water supply in Thika, Githunguri and Ithanga
The project is expected to increase water supply for 1.2 million people in Thika and Githunguri towns and the semi-arid Ithanga area of the neighbouring Murang'a County.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Sh21 billion project to boost water supply in Thika, Githunguri and Ithanga
Ward reps hit out at senator for 'plotting downfall of Wamatangi'
MCAs say Karungo is an inconsiderate absentee leader who addresses Kiambu issues only on social media and lacks etiquette befitting his office.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Ward reps hit out at senator for 'plotting downfall of Wamatangi'
Kiambu Ward reps upstage MPs, lobby Ruto for projects
The visit by the president to Kiambu presented a chance for the elected representatives to directly engage and push for much-needed development initiatives in their constituencies.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Kiambu Ward reps upstage MPs, lobby Ruto for projects
Police arrest four suspects over murder of guard in Juja
The criminals switched off electricity and disconnected a standby generator before tying the guard with a rope and killing him using a power-enhanced metallic club.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Police arrest four suspects over murder of guard in Juja
Man hacks lover to death, attempts suicide
A man hacked his girlfriend to death at Mung'etho in Mirimaini estate, Juja, Kiambu county, before attempting to slit his throat.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Man hacks lover to death, attempts suicide
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 8 months ago
Political infighting in Kiambu plays out as President tours region
County, National Museums to rehabilitate historical site in Thika
The treasured home to Kikuyu customs, which has been on the verge of being grabbed by unscrupulous individuals, will now be rehabilitated by the county government.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
County, National Museums to rehabilitate historical site in Thika
State to take over management of Gatundu Level Five Hospital
The government has announced plans to take over and upgrade Gatundu Level Five Hospital to a referral facility to enhance health services.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
State to take over management of Gatundu Level Five Hospital
Tragedy as teenager drowns in Chania river while taking selfie
The teenager, a Form Three girl at St Joseph Ndithini Secondary School in Machakos slipped into the river while taking a selfie on Tuesday evening.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
Tragedy as teenager drowns in Chania river while taking selfie
Postmortem reveals how four men died in pineapple farm
The autopsy was conducted on Friday by three pathologists, representing the government, the families and the company.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Postmortem reveals how four men died in pineapple farm
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 10 months ago
Quality healthcare top in Wamatangi scorecard
Bodies of three women found at a home in Matathia village, Thika East
Bodies of three relatives found at a home in a village in Kiambu County; Thika East police boss Andrew Sora says the women are suspected to have been killed last Friday.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Bodies of three women found at a home in Matathia village, Thika East
State steps up war against online sex predators
The government has put in place stringent measures to curb online child exploitation and abuse, Gender and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has said.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
State steps up war against online sex predators
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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