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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 1 month ago
NSSF, Labour Ministry in campaign to plant two million trees
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 1 month ago
NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive
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 2 months ago
Heckles, grief mark comedian KK's final send off
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 2 months ago
Assistant chief blamed for death of man who allegedly stole maize in his farm
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 2 months ago
Tears as 12-year-old Bridget Njoki is laid to rest
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 2 months ago
Families of missing DCP officials in agony over their whereabouts
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 2 months ago
Outrage as youth leaders grabbed by police outside court go missing
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 2 months ago
Police abduct Gachagua party's lobbyist in night raid
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 2 months ago
High Court lifts injunction on Kiambu's mini budget
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 2 months ago
Protesters make daring raids on police stations as officers injured
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 4 months ago
Kiambu county rolls out digital health system in public hospitals
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 4 months ago
Ole Sapit condemns political intolerance, hooliganism
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 4 months ago
Anglican Church launches 'One Student, One Tree' campaign
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 4 months ago
Government silence on missing policeman baffles family
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 4 months ago
Ole Sapit kicks off one student one tree campaign
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 4 months ago
Kiambu marks April with safe births and no maternal deaths
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 4 months ago
County increases revenue by Sh1b after going digital
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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 4 months ago
New national law ends county rate rules, makes land in towns taxable
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 4 months ago
Kiambu reaps as Ruto allies roll out empowerment project
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 5 months ago
Limuru FKF officials call on government to help federations in nurturing talent
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 5 months ago
Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting
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 5 months ago
Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road
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 5 months ago
Pastors and Kikuyu elders seek divine help on killer road
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 5 months ago
Ruto's friends are beneficiaries of money laundering, claims Wamuchomba
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 5 months ago
Wamatangi: How Kiambu lost Sh15b for failing to create new municipalities
Seven die in grisly accident on Nakuru Nairobi highway
Seven people lost their lives in a grisly road accident on Friday along Nakuru-Nairobi highway at Kamandura.
By George Njunge 5 months ago
Seven die in grisly accident on Nakuru Nairobi highway
Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures
A High Court sitting in Thika has halted construction of the market, which had sparked tension in the small shopping centre for nearly two weeks.
By George Njunge 5 months ago
Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures
Tragedy as family loses six members in accident
The Kamirithu village in Limuru is enveloped in sorrow after a horrific accident robbed a single family of six loved ones; a husband, his three children, and two brothers.
By George Njunge 5 months ago
Tragedy as family loses six members in accident
Court stops construction of disputed market
The High Court sitting in Thika has halted the construction of the Ngoliba market.
By George Njunge 5 months ago
Court stops construction of disputed market
Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash
A sombre mood has descended on Kamirithu village in Limuru, Kiambu County, following the tragic deaths of seven family members in a road accident on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu Road on Sunday.
By Antony Gitonga and George Njunge 5 months ago
Father, three sons among seven kin killed in Naivasha road crash
"What do you know about my son?" Mother to missing officer in Haiti speaks
Jecinta Wanjiku says although she has been shown the viral photos and video of what appears to be her missing son in Haiti, the government is yet to inform her of his whereabouts.
By George Njunge and Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago
"What do you know about my son?" Mother to missing officer in Haiti speaks
Tension as MP and Wamatangi clash over market construction
Alice Ng'ang'a and Kiambu County wrangling over Sh50 million market, escalating tensions. Over 50 police officers fired tear gas at traders on Tuesday.
By George Njunge 5 months ago
Tension as MP and Wamatangi clash over market construction
Kalonzo: Azimio still majority despite new government setup
Kalonzo further asserted that the new broad-based government goes against the will of Kenyans and the ruling of the court.
By George Njunge 6 months ago
Kalonzo: Azimio still majority despite new government setup
Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash
Across counties, tales of suffering abound as Kenyans at the grassroots bear the brunt of a political standoff over road maintenance funds.
By George Njunge 6 months ago
Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash
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Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal
Raila said it is Ruto who came for him and that he is still fighting for all Kenyans. He faulted SHA, high taxes and spoke of the chaos after 2022 elections.
By George Njunge and Brian Otieno 6 months ago
Raila grows cold feet, sends mixed signals on Ruto deal
Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ordered a human resource audit in all health facilities as part of reforms in the health sector.
By George Njunge 6 months ago
Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll
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Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city
With a Sh10 billion investment in infrastructure and services, the town is staring at a major transformation. The investment will position the town as a regional powerhouse.
By George Njunge 7 months ago
Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city
Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads
Two major roads in Kiambu County, which have been in dilapidated state despite consuming nearly half a billion shillings, are finally to be rehabilitated.
By George Njunge 7 months ago
Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads
Two officers injured as mob lynch suspected motorbike thief
Two police officers were injured by a mob that was baying for the blood of a suspected motorcycle thief.
By George Njunge 7 months ago
Two officers injured as mob lynch suspected motorbike thief
Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land
A family in Kiambu has accused local administrators of forcefully taking their land and orchestrating arrests after the demise of their parents.
By George Njunge 7 months ago
Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land
Why moving houses mirrors chaos in government's Affordable Housing
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