Death at a wedding: Six people die after septic tank caved in
Six people dead, several injured after a septic tank caved in as they danced while attending a wedding in Ruiru, Kiambu Police Commander Muchangi Kioi confirms.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
Death at a wedding: Six people die after septic tank caved in
Four murdered in Ngorongo, Gatundu North
The four men were all hit on the head with a blunt object.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
Four murdered in Ngorongo, Gatundu North
Woman charged with trying to sell one-month-old baby
Phibi Machesa was accused of trying to sell the infant to Francis Burimo Osiolo and Catherine Akinyi, under the pretext that the buyer was to adopt the boy.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
Woman charged with trying to sell one-month-old baby
MKU waives fees for 4,000 students
The beneficiaries are those who were allowed to learn during the Covid-19 pandemic, then graduated but have never collected their certificates due to lack of money.
By Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago
MKU waives fees for 4,000 students
Hope for Gatundu residents as Sh1.7b local water project nears completion
A multi-billion shilling water project in Gatundu South, Kiambu County is almost complete. Upon completion, it will end the perennial water scarcity in the region.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Hope for Gatundu residents as Sh1.7b local water project nears completion
Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Gatundu security reinstated
The officers were deployed at the home a few minutes after 7:30 am. Before then, security guards from a private company were manning the premises.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Gatundu security reinstated
Hands off our Sh400m market, Ng'ang'a warns Kiambu County
The national government claims to be the financier, having allocated Sh400 million for the construction. But Kiambu county insist it has the power to inject over Sh200 million into the project.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Hands off our Sh400m market, Ng'ang'a warns Kiambu County
Two Thika teens nursing injuries after accident
They claim that the people gave them a chase suspecting them of being on a mission to steal fruits from the pineapple farm and knocked them down.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Two Thika teens nursing injuries after accident
DP to media: We will hit back at you
Gachagua said the media had gotten away with too much in the past, and there will be no more of it.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
DP to media: We will hit back at you
Kiambu targets to collect Sh8 billion revenue locally in new financial year
Governor Kimani Wamatangi has proposed a budget of Sh21 billion for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Kiambu targets to collect Sh8 billion revenue locally in new financial year
Dorcas Rigathi pushes for mental health interventions
She said this will curb increased incidences occasioned by mental illness and also enable learners to cope with stress.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Dorcas Rigathi pushes for mental health interventions
Panic as six-storey building in Kiambu develops cracks
Ruiru Police boss Alex Shikondi who visited the site told residents not to panic as county officials assured the building's safety.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Panic as six-storey building in Kiambu develops cracks
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Mt Kenya MPs onslaught against Uhuru who was once their darling
Speaking at Thika Stadium, the leaders ganged up against Uhuru, accusing him of stooping too low despite having occupied a highly coveted Commander in Chief position.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Mt Kenya MPs onslaught against Uhuru who was once their darling
Kiambu County moots Sh1b kitty to fund services
The FIF kitty is supposed to help respective hospitals run their operations such as the timely purchase of drugs, equipment, renovations, and payment of casual workers among other operation costs.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Kiambu County moots Sh1b kitty to fund services
Murkomen: Construction of stalled 68 km Thika-Magumu road in Gatundu North to start
For the last four years, the 68-kilometre Thika-Magumu road has remained a nightmare both to Gatundu North residents and motorists, after construction works stalled.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Murkomen: Construction of stalled 68 km Thika-Magumu road in Gatundu North to start
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to rescue peers from alcoholism
The meeting by Gachagua on Friday was not the first of its kind. In July 2015 at State House in Nairobi, then President Uhuru Kenyatta met leaders from central Kenya.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to rescue peers from alcoholism
One killed, six injured in road crash on Thika- Garissa Highway
One person killed, six injured in road accident at Maguguni on Nairobi-Garissa Highway; Thika East Sub County Police Commander Lazarus Wambua confirms.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
One killed, six injured in road crash on Thika- Garissa Highway
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Ghosts of Uhuru's BBI plan haunt Mt Kenya leaders ahead of talks
Region's legislators revive push for "one-man-one-shilling" formula in resource allocation. Leaders say distribution of CDF favours constituencies with less population.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Ghosts of Uhuru's BBI plan haunt Mt Kenya leaders ahead of talks
Kiambu County goes for low-cost road repair plan to cut costs
According to Governor Kimani Wamatangi, the approach has reduced the cost of gravelling the roads since only fueling the excavators and trucks is required.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Kiambu County goes for low-cost road repair plan to cut costs
Catholic church wants Azimio anti-government protests suspended
The Catholic church has called on Azimio to immediately call off anti-government protests urging the opposition leaders to seek an audience with President William Ruto over their concerns.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Catholic church wants Azimio anti-government protests suspended
Dialogue to avert chaos, Catholic bishops plead with Ruto, Raila
Leaders oppose Raila's call for mass action and urged the former premier to suspend demonstrations. Kenyans urged to refuse to be lured into the past politics of confrontation, violence and looting.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Dialogue to avert chaos, Catholic bishops plead with Ruto, Raila
Kiambu County to install CCTVs in all public hospitals
To restore the public's confidence in public health facilities, the county government is also planning to, among others, rehabilitate dilapidated hospitals and supply drugs.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Kiambu County to install CCTVs in all public hospitals
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The misery and rot at Thika Level 5 Hospital
The facility lacks essential drugs and equipment despite being at the heart of an industrial hub. Patients are forced to buy items or referred to nearby private clinics owned by medics.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
The misery and rot at Thika Level 5 Hospital
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Ruto says Raila Odinga angling for a slice of government
Ruto termed Raila and his troops as day-dreamers and declared that his government was fully constituted and ready to deliver on its mandate to Kenyans.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Ruto says Raila Odinga angling for a slice of government
Woman, man die after their Nissan X-Trail 'gently moves' and sinks in Juja dam
Police in Juja, Kiambu County are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sinking of a car into a dam, resulting in two deaths.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Woman, man die after their Nissan X-Trail 'gently moves' and sinks in Juja dam
Gatundu North residents vow to oppose new dam near Kariminu
The Sh13 billion Ndarugo II dam is less than five kilometres from the older dam. CS Wahome has assured residents that proper compensation will be given to affected persons.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Gatundu North residents vow to oppose new dam near Kariminu
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Examiners sacked after dispute at KCSE marking centre over pay
The row was caused by the succession politics around the position of the chief examiner which was resolved after the present one was replaced.
By Mike Kihaki and Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Examiners sacked after dispute at KCSE marking centre over pay
GSU block workers from accessing tycoon's liquor firm
The anticipated opening of WOW Beverages belonging to business tycoon Humphrey Kariuki failed to take place after armed police blocked workers from accessing the premises.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
GSU block workers from accessing tycoon's liquor firm
Businessman renews bid to repossess liquor company in Thika
Humphrey Kariuki accused the KRA, DPP, and the DCI of ignoring his previous notices to move out.
By Fidelis Kabunyi and Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
Businessman renews bid to repossess liquor company in Thika
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Inside endless market wrangles giving governor sleepless nights
Traders based inside the market blame hawkers of unfair competition.
By Gitau Wanyoike 11 months ago
Inside endless market wrangles giving governor sleepless nights
Police warn locals over rising cases of lynching by mobs
Gatundu South Sub County police boss Stanley Kamande termed the actions by locals as unlawful insisting that the existing channels of solving conflicts should be embraced by all locals.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Police warn locals over rising cases of lynching by mobs
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How hawkers got tight hold of Thika town
The hawkers sell their wares from early morning until late at night, fighting for space. Hawkers do not have to pay as much in license fees and levies compared to traders who rent stalls.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
How hawkers got tight hold of Thika town
Three dead in Sunday morning accident on Eastern Bypass
Three people die, two others injured after a Tuktuk was sandwiched between a matatu and a Prado.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Three dead in Sunday morning accident on Eastern Bypass
Gladys Chania's husband buried at home where he was allegedly murdered
George Mwangi, the husband of Kiambu politician Gladys Chania, is buried at his Mang'u home in Gatundu North, Kiambu County
By Gitau Wanyoike and Stephanie Wangari 1 year ago
Gladys Chania's husband buried at home where he was allegedly murdered
'Politician's' husband was hit with a blunt object, autopsy reveals
A postmortem conducted at Kenyatta University Funeral Home also revealed that Mwangi struggled to defend himself from the killers as some of his fingers had fractures.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
'Politician's' husband was hit with a blunt object, autopsy reveals
Baby Travis who died after fork jembe accident laid to rest
As the family continues to grapple with persistent complex bereavement disorder, mourners insist on the need to dispense justice for the young boy.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Baby Travis who died after fork jembe accident laid to rest
Boy struck with fork hoe by accident, family says
Asha Njeri, the boy's grandmother, said he died as doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) operated to remove the farm implement that had lodged in his head.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Boy struck with fork hoe by accident, family says
TIFA: Raila ahead of Ruto in presidential race
Raila Odinga is ahead of Deputy President William Ruto in the August 9, 2022 presidential race, a TIFA poll shows.
By George Njunge and Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
TIFA: Raila ahead of Ruto in presidential race
Dualing of vital Thika-Garissa road to start in three months
Owners of structures along the road have been notified to vacate and pave way for construction works.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
Dualing of vital Thika-Garissa road to start in three months
State names hospital after fallen celebrated Prison commandant
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i said the facility will be called Wanini Kereri Magereza Hospital in honour of the departed officer.
By Gitau Wanyoike 1 year ago
State names hospital after fallen celebrated Prison commandant
Three-storey building collapses in Kirinyaga county
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