Ruiru 'Vampire' arrested after lodging incident with woman

Police in Ruiru have arrested a 35-year-old man believed to be behind a series of bizarre and violent attacks in which residents were robbed and bitten

By Gitau Wanyoike 21 days ago

Police seize illicit ethanol, contraband cigarettes in Thika

Police in Thika have arrested seven suspects and seized thousands of litres of suspected illicit ethanol and contraband cigarettes in a crackdown on an illegal distribution network in Kiambu County.

By Gitau Wanyoike 1 month ago

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Kang'ata's entry gives Linda Mwananchi first elected ally in Mt Kenya

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has emerged as the new political ally of the Linda Mwananchi movement after joining the team during its first rally in the Mt Kenya region.

By Gitau Wanyoike 1 month ago

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From anger, acid and death: The sad tale of 'Wamboo', woman who fed Thika town

Wambui and her two sons had allegedly fallen victim to a tragic acid attack reportedly linked to her estranged husband, Martin Kamau Kamoko, at Kiganjo Estate in Thika, Kiambu County.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago

Man kills wife, two sons in suspected acid attack before dying

The suspect is reported to have carried out the attack following a domestic disagreement at the family's home.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago

Ethiopia's Tigray hit by deadly drone strike: dissident authority

"This strike caused loss of life, bodily injury, and property damage to members of the Tigray Army who were engaged in their daily routines," it said, without giving further details.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago

Macadamia farmers push for lifting of export ban as unsold nuts pile up

Macadamia farmers are urging the government to temporarily lift the export ban on raw nuts, saying unsold stockpiles are growing and threatening their livelihoods.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago

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Bullets, broken dreams: Final moments of men killed during fuel protests in Thika, Ruiru

The postmortems of three young men killed during fuel protests in Thika and Ruiru revealed fatal gunshot wounds.

By Gitau Wanyoike 2 months ago

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Ruiru struggles to meet rising demand for school bursaries

Ruiru struggles to meet soaring bursary demand as population growth strains education funding and school infrastructure.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

Court gives DPP final chance to decide fate of 42 youth arrested over protests

A court in Thika has given the DPP a final mention date to decide whether to withdraw a case involving 42 youths arrested during the Saba Saba protests in Juja.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

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Mystery in turbans: Inside the secret life of Mihiriga Kenda

Clad in distinctive turbans of green, black and white, they are a group many Kenyans recognise by sight, but few truly understand.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

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Senate forum backs Thika's elevation to city status

The Senate forum backed the proposal to elevate Thika to Kenya's sixth city, with unanimous support from stakeholders across business, industry, and the community.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

JKUAT to assemble 3,000 computers for digital hubs countrywide

The government has contracted Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to assemble computers for use in digital hubs to be established across the country.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Scrap metal dealers report sharp decline in vandalism cases

The Knight Scrap Metal Dealers Association has reported a significant drop in vandalism incidents, attributing the progress to enforcement and internal discipline within the sector.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Another Ruto Kiambu tour drowns in political showdown

President William Ruto's tours of Kiambu County are increasingly being overshadowed by noisy political confrontations.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

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Thika City? Senate to hold public hearings on bid

For decades, this vibrant and cosmopolitan town has been a gateway to the Mt Kenya region. It has also been one of Kenya's most formidable industrial powerhouses.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

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Sibling rivalry: Moses Kuria, his brother clash over Juja MP seat

Kuria is backing Michael Waititu, a son of the former MP Francis Waititu who is seeking the seat on a UDA ticket while his brother Aloise Kinyanjui is planning to run on a DCP ticket.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Lenaola raises concern over mismatch in CBC, university and Law School Training

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has challenged universities and legal training institutions to rethink how they prepare future lawyers

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Magereza Hospital in Ruiru swings into operations

Known as the Wanini Kireri Magereza Hospital, the facility is expected to serve prison officers, more than 60,000 inmates, as well as members of the public living around the area.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Traders count heavy losses as demolition hits Githurai Market

More than 1,000 traders at Githurai Market are counting heavy losses after their stalls were demolished at dawn on Thursday to pave the way for the construction of a bus park.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Githurai traders block Thika Superhighway over KeNHA demolition order

Transport along the Thika Superhighway came to a standstill on Wednesday evening after traders in Githurai barricaded the busy corridor to protest a planned overnight demolition of their businesses.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

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Why CSs Tuya and Mvurya have been caught in Kiambu politics crossfire

Cabinet Secretaries Soipan Tuya and Salim Mvurya were caught in the crossfire of local politics during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Thika Stadium in Kiambu County.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Thika family clashes with auctioneer over Sh7 million lorries

A family in Thika on Monday afternoon engaged in a heated confrontation with an auctioneering firm following the repossession of two lorries valued at approximately Sh7 million.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

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Former deputy head teacher slapped with 28 years in jail for defilement

The long arm of the law finally caught up with John Kamau, who was arrested on January 23 at his hideout in Maragua, Murang'a County.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

Court summons Kiambu police bosses over Ngoliba market row

A Kiambu court has summoned senior administrators and police commanders over the continued construction of the controversial Ngoliba Market in Thika.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

New paths, new dreams as over 600 learners Join MP Shah Chania Boys

The students, drawn from different parts of the country, have already hit the ground running as they prepare to embark on their chosen academic pathways under the CBE curriculum.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

MP Koimburi ditches Gachagua, accuses him of betrayal

Juja MP George Koimburi is the latest to bolt out of DCP, after Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba broke ranks with Gachagua.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Relief for vulnerable families as 400 learners secure M-Pesa Foundation scholarships

As Grade 10 learners across the country report to school under the weight of biting economic hardship

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Zetech University Joins Prestigious Commonwealth Universities Network

Zetech University has been admitted as a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Fear grips Juja village as two schoolgirls disappear in 11 days

Fear and anguish have engulfed residents of Muthara Village in Juja, Kiambu County, following the mysterious disappearance of two schoolgirls in less than two weeks.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Crash on new year's eve kills boba rider, as accident vehicle torched by mob

Moments after the crash, tension mounted at the scene as residents gathered, blaming reckless driving and prolonged road works for the tragedy.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

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Wamatangi and Ng'ang'a: The heat behind Kiambu politics

Politics in Kiambu County brought an intense rivalry between Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a and Governor Kimani Wamatangi playing out long before the official 2027 campaign

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

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Bodaboda crush survivors left with agony

Of the 4,200 people who have died on Kenyan roads this year, 1,085 of them resulted from motorbike accidents.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Suspect in MCA's daughter murder arrested after a year on the run

Detectives have arrested murder suspect Ken Kimanthi Gichunuku, alias "Sultan," in connection with the killing of the daughter of Kirinyaga Nominated MCA Lucy Njeri.

By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago

G3 Rifle recovered as suspected robber lynched in Gatuanyaga, Thika

A G3 rifle and several rounds of ammunition have been recovered from a suspected robber who was lynched by a mob in Gatuanyaga.

By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago

Hope for cancer patients as hospital introduces nuclear treatment

There is renewed hope for cancer patients following the introduction of nuclear therapy that promises greater precision and effectiveness.

By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago

Wamatangi links ERP case to a plot to paralyze the county

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has linked a move by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to seek orders to block the County from funding.

By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago

Uncertain future for 2,000 traders as court awards Makongeni Bus Park to Posta

The decision ended a seven-year legal tussle between the county and the national postal agency over ownership of the land.

By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago

KNEC battles phone misuse, floods as KCSE kicks off

This year's examination season is one of the largest in Kenyan history.

By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago

Police launch manhunt after guns, ammunition go missing at Maguguni police post

Central Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirmed the incident, saying it was reported after officers discovered that firearms were missing from the station's armoury.

By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago