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 18 days 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 26 days 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 Irene Githinji and Gitau Wanyoike 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Kiambu hospitals brave strike, serve 1.5m patients

Public hospitals in Kiambu County treated more than 1.5 million patients between January and September this year

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

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Thika: The town where Raila Odinga cut his political teeth

Thika serves as one of the earliest platforms where Raila Odinga's influence began to take root beyond his traditional Nyanza strongholds.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

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Raila Odinga's last words to a region that misread him

In his last word to the people of Mt Kenya, he reminded them of a shared political journey, saying ideological differences between his father and Jomo Kenyatta were not tribal but political.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

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Wamatangi strikes back as health row turns political

Kiambu governor Kimani Wamatangi denies there is a crisis, blames rivals for false narratives.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

Kiambu County denies spike in baby deaths amid doctors' strike

The paralysis of health sector in the county owing to the doctors strike in its 130th day is said to have left over 136 infants dead.

By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

Kigame urges government, private sector to step up inclusion of PWDs

Renowned gospel musician, politician, and social justice advocate Reuben Kigame has called on the government and private institutions to ensure more inclusion of PWDs.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

'Our dreams are shattered': JKUAT students struggle amid lecturers' strike

Among those affected is Maxwell Otieno, who has just joined to study Information Science.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Kenya launches fresh produce academy to boost export quality

Kenya is also considering implementing full testing rather than sampling of avocado export consignments to improve consistency in quality.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Police seize Sh10m bhang, counterfeit alcohol

Police in Kiambu County have seized bhang and counterfeit liquor in separate operations in Thika and Ruiru.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Ipoa to probe fatal shooting of two boda boda riders

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) is investigating the fatal shooting of two boda boda riders in Thika on Sunday.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Body of an unknown man found dumped near Thika Police Station

The half-dressed body, which bore visible signs of assault, was discovered around 7 a.m. by passersby, according to local cyclist Egron Wainaina.

By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago

Kiambu MCAs rally behind Wamatangi as EACC links him to Sh1.27bn scandal

Wamatangi is facing allegations of involvement in a Sh1.27 billion corruption scandal linked to a tender reportedly awarded through family proxies during his tenure.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Wamatangi wins global excellence award in Paris

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi won the Governor's Excellence Award in Paris, France, competing against candidates from Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

State pushes new SEZ reforms, China trade deal to boost exports and jobs

The Ministry of Trade has begun amending laws governing SEZs as it seals a new trade deal with China in a twin strategy aimed at expanding Kenya's outsourcing industry.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Ndindi Nyoro faults government over high fuel prices, road toll plan

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has again criticised the administration over the recent fuel price adjustments and the planned tolling of roads.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Bodies of suspected missing mother and son retrieved from river in Kiambu

Police in Gatundu South retrieved the bodies of a middle-aged woman and a young boy from Thiririka River Falls.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Wamatangi takes Thika smart city push to Senate

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ramped up efforts to make Thika Town an industrial smart city by taking his proposal to the Senate for approval.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Graduates urged to embrace AI as new technology takes root

Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) chief executive Tony Omwansa emphasised the power of innovation as a key driver of progress.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Juja murder-suicide: Man strangles college student, takes own life

Detectives in Juja, Kiambu County, are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving a 20-year-old female college student and a 36-year-old man in Witeithie Estate.

By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago

Kiambu hits Sh5.4bn in local revenue collection

The county government of Kiambu collected Sh5.4 billion in own-source revenue in the just concluded financial year.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

Outrage after police officers in Juja drag a gunshot victim

Witnesses said the deceased was a motorbike mechanic in Juja and not part of the protesters. He is said to hail from Nyeri County.

By Gitau Wanyoike 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

Matiang'i: End the blame game, start talking

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has urged the government to stop blaming the opposition for protests and instead initiate national dialogue to address public discontent.

By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago

Gen Z protesters paralyse Thika Road in city march

Hundreds of Gen Z protesters on Wednesday brought operations along the Thika Superhighway to a standstill as they marched to Nairobi CBD.

By Gitau Wanyoike and Joseph Njung'e 7 months ago

Thika moves closer to becoming Kenya's next industrial Smart City

The Senate now prepares to review a report widely seen as a blueprint for regional growth and modern urban planning.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Thika officer shot in the throat during violent confrontation with boda boda rider

The rider overpowered the constable, drew a firearm, and shot him in the throat.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Slovenian President urges Kenyans to champion environmental protection

Slovenia's President Natasa Pirc Musar has urged Kenyans to do everything in their power to conserve the environment.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Wamatangi fires striking doctors after boy's death at a Kiambu hospital

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Friday fired doctors at Igegania Level Four Hospital in Gatundu North who refused to attend to an 11-year-old boy, leading to his death.

By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Tension in Juja after MP goes missing following ambush

Tension is mounting in Juja following the disappearance of area Member of Parliament George Koimburi, who went missing on Friday.

By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago