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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 20h ago

Dialogue to avert chaos, Catholic bishops plead with Ruto, Raila

How Azimio allied protests remained peaceful in Mt Kenya

By Ndung’u Gachane Mar. 19, 2023

Police fail to block Raila's access to Kiambu town for protest rally

Security officers blocked Ruaka-Kiambu junction but his convoy used alternative routes. A tear gas canister exploded as he addressed a gathering but he remained undeterred.

By George Njunge Mar. 18, 2023

DP Gachagua reaches out to Mt Kenya ahead of Azimio's mass action

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today rallied residents of Mt Kenya region to keep off Monday’s planned protest by the opposition.

By Ndung’u Gachane Mar. 17, 2023

DP Gachagua reaches out to Mt Kenya ahead of Azimio's mass action

Chinese woman charged for stealing, exporting goat testicles worth Sh6m

A Chinese national has been charged in a Kiambu court for stealing and exporting goat testicles worth over Sh6 million.

By Fidelis Kabunyi Mar. 15, 2023

Chinese woman charged for stealing, exporting goat testicles worth Sh6m

I followed the law when picking IEBC Selection Panel, Ruto tells critics

President Ruto said he followed the law in gazetting a seven-member team that will help with the recruitment of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials.

By Phares Mutembei Mar. 13, 2023

I followed the law when picking IEBC Selection Panel, Ruto tells critics

Pastor held over death of woman in need of 'divine help'

Makena, 36, a businesswoman was found dead at her home in Gatong’ora estate in Ruiru hours after the said pastor visited her house.

By Kamore Maina Mar. 12, 2023

Pastor held over death of woman in need of 'divine help'

Robbers steal unknown amount of money from Unaitas Bank in Murang'a

Police in Murang’a County have launched a hunt for suspected robbers who on Saturday stole an unknown amount of money from Unaitas Bank, Mununga branch in Kigumo Constituency.

By Brian Okoth And Kamore Maina Mar. 11, 2023

Robbers steal unknown amount of money from Unaitas Bank in Murang'a

Man stabs friend to death over Sh20 'mutura' in liquor joint

Witnesses alleged that the fight between the two arose over a 'mutura' worth Sh20 they bought at a local butchery.

By Boniface Gikandi Mar. 6, 2023

Man stabs friend to death over Sh20 'mutura' in liquor joint

Missing woman found buried in shallow grave under her bed

The motive of the murder remains a mystery as the alleged lover has since gone into hiding.

By Jane Mugambi Mar. 4, 2023

Missing woman found buried in shallow grave under her bed

Irrigation farming banned in Embu and Kirinyaga as water levels decrease

Residents of Mbeere South in Embu county complained after three permanent rivers, Thiba, Nyamindi, and Rupingazi, went dry for the first time in history.

By Muriithi Mugo Mar. 3, 2023

Irrigation farming banned in Embu and Kirinyaga as water levels decrease

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How Kiambu land scams started about 150 years ago

Ironically the cosmopolitan nature of Kiambu has always complicated land ownership, giving rise to complex land deals where bulls, sheep, goats, honey and maidens have been used as currency.

By Amos Kareithi Mar. 2, 2023