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Gachagua slams Ruto, calls on US to probe stolen Minnesota funds

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged the US government to speed up investigations into individuals involved in money laundering, particularly those alleged to have stolen funds from Minnesota.

By George Njunge 25 days ago

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How church is fighting alcoholism, gambling in Kiambu

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Lari constituency has stepped up the fight against gambling, drugs, and alcohol to rescue the youths from the yoke and tight grip of abuse.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Power sector connectivity, access up 75pc, says energy committee

The national electricity connectivity and access have risen to about 75 per cent in the country, with the remaining households still depending on traditional biomass for cooking.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

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Why the church is angry with President Ruto

President William Ruto's administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance.

By Josphat Thiong'o and George Njunge 1 month ago

Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Community rebuilds law courts after June fire, restores justice

The community handed over the new building to Kikuyu Chief Magistrate Liza Gicheha yesterday.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Senators shocked by state of Kiambu Hospital during surprise inspection visit

Onyonka later expressed shock at the state of the hospital's kitchen, laundry division, and broken-down incinerator.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Karua accuses Ruto of state capture, weaponising law and betraying nation's dream

Karua noted that the people of Kenya are tired and speaking in unison against the regime that is strangling the democracy of the nation.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

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Gachagua accuses Ruto of intimidating DCP candidates

Gachagua said his former boss has resorted to intimidating the candidates in a bid to stop them from contesting.

By Okumu Modachi and George Njunge 3 months ago

Kiambu DCP aspirants endorse Gachagaua for 2027 presidential race

Aspirants vying for various seats on DCP in Kiambu County have endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as their presidential candidate in 2027 General Election.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Ombudsman moves to act after The Standard's expos on detained body

The chairman said that in the above matter, the commission wrote to the Principal Secretary to act swiftly.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

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Family in agony as hospital holds woman's body for four months

A family in Ndeiya, Limuru, is appealing to the government and well-wishers for help to bury their mother, whose body has remained in the mortuary for over four months.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Villagers set ablaze gang's getaway vehicles, motorbike after raid on home

Three cars belonging to suspected criminals and a motorbike were set ablaze on Wednesday morning after more than 30 men stormed a homestead in Boma village, Ndeiya, Limuru sub-county.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

County slams leaders for fabricating health crises

Some MPs accused of faking problems to undermine Kiambu health services. County insists hospitals remain open, patients receiving care daily.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

Activists want a statue in honour of youth shot during protests

According to the activists the monument will be a life long reminder of the brutality visited upon the youths who went on the streets and were met with batons rungus and deadly bullets.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

NSSF, Labour Ministry in campaign to plant two million trees

NSSF in conjunction with the Labour Ministry, is leading a campaign to plant two million trees this financial year.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive

NSSF is leading a campaign aimed at planting 2 million trees this financial year, together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

Heckles, grief mark comedian KK's final send off

The funeral drew a large crowd of digital content creators and mainstream media personnel who came to honor the 29-year-old.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Assistant chief blamed for death of man who allegedly stole maize in his farm

An assistant chief in Limuru, Kiambu County, has been linked to the death of a man he caught allegedly stealing maize on his farm.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Tears as 12-year-old Bridget Njoki is laid to rest

The tense mood was evident from the early morning hours as hundreds of mourners gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Ndumberi for the funeral service.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Families of missing DCP officials in agony over their whereabouts

The family in agony after Wanjiku Thiga, the youth leader of the Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, was rearrested on Friday, moments after being granted bail by the Kiambu Law Courts.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and George Njunge 6 months ago

Outrage as youth leaders grabbed by police outside court go missing

Peter Kinyanjui and Wanjiku Thiga were rearrested upon release by courts on cash bail and bond terms. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Police abduct Gachagua party's lobbyist in night raid

Suspected police officers on Monday night arrested a Limuru grassroots politician and took him to unknown destination.

By Gitau Wanyoike, George Njunge 6 months ago

High Court lifts injunction on Kiambu's mini budget

The High Court has lifted a stay order that had suspended the implementation of a supplementary budget.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

Protesters make daring raids on police stations as officers injured

In daring scenes, protesters attacked police stations during running battles that left more than 80 officers nursing injuries on Wednesday.

By Hudson Gumbihi and George Njunge 7 months ago

Kiambu county rolls out digital health system in public hospitals

Kiambu County Government has digitised health services by installing a Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) in public hospitals to streamline healthcare.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Ole Sapit condemns political intolerance, hooliganism

Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned political intolerance and use of goons to settle political scores.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Anglican Church launches 'One Student, One Tree' campaign

Ole Sapit said the activity has been bolstered by partners including Equity and DTB banks.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Government silence on missing policeman baffles family

The family of the Kenyan missing policeman in Haiti has called on the government to speak the truth about their lost son.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Ole Sapit kicks off one student one tree campaign

Anglican Church of Kenya led by Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit has kicked off a tree planting campaign dubbed one student one tree.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Kiambu marks April with safe births and no maternal deaths

Kiambu County achieved 100 per cent facility-based deliveries across all its maternity wards and reported zero maternal deaths in April.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

County increases revenue by Sh1b after going digital

Kiambu County Government has digitised all its services by introducing an advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

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New national law ends county rate rules, makes land in towns taxable

Counties will now be required to use a common national law to collect land and property rates, following the passage of a new national rating law by the National Assembly.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

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

Evans Onyango the Limuru sub county FKF chairman said that the villages and the primary schools have immense talents that can be tapped and have Kenya fly high in soccer in near future.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting

Faced with skyrocketing electricity bills, counties such as Kiambu are ditching the national grid for solar power.

By George Njunge 9 months ago

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

This comes after 12 people died in a record 24 hours, with another seven fatalities reported this week when a private matatu rolled along the same section.

By Kamau Muthoni, George Njunge 9 months 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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago