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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 1 month ago
Kiambu MCAs rally behind Wamatangi as EACC links him to Sh1.27bn scandal
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 1 month ago
Wamatangi wins global excellence award in Paris
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 1 month ago
State pushes new SEZ reforms, China trade deal to boost exports and jobs
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 1 month ago
Ndindi Nyoro faults government over high fuel prices, road toll plan
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 1 month ago
Bodies of suspected missing mother and son retrieved from river in Kiambu
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 1 month ago
Wamatangi takes Thika smart city push to Senate
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 1 month ago
Graduates urged to embrace AI as new technology takes root
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 1 month ago
Juja murder-suicide: Man strangles college student, takes own life
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 2 months ago
Kiambu hits Sh5.4bn in local revenue collection
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 2 months ago
Outrage after police officers in Juja drag a gunshot victim
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
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 2 months ago
Matiang'i: End the blame game, start talking
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 2 months ago
Gen Z protesters paralyse Thika Road in city march
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 3 months ago
Thika moves closer to becoming Kenya's next industrial Smart City
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 3 months ago
Thika officer shot in the throat during violent confrontation with boda boda rider
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 3 months ago
Slovenian President urges Kenyans to champion environmental protection
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 3 months ago
Wamatangi fires striking doctors after boy's death at a Kiambu hospital
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 4 months ago
Tension in Juja after MP goes missing following ambush
Scrap metal dealers seek State protection from cheap imports, police
The government has pledged to protect scrap metal dealers from cheap imports and harassment by corrupt security agencies, noting that the sector is a big contributor to the economy.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Scrap metal dealers seek State protection from cheap imports, police
Court win boosts Gachagua's faith in Justice System
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in the Judiciary, stating that he believes justice will prevail.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Court win boosts Gachagua's faith in Justice System
Over Sh10 Billion allocated for last mile electricity in Mt. Kenya Region
The government has allocated Sh 10.3 billion for the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in the Mt. Kenya region.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Over Sh10 Billion allocated for last mile electricity in Mt. Kenya Region
Government pushes for more women in Kenya Prisons Service recruitment drive
The recruitment exercise, which is taking place across all counties, seeks to fill various positions within the Kenya Prisons Service, with an emphasis on diversity and merit.
By Gitau Wanyoike 4 months ago
Government pushes for more women in Kenya Prisons Service recruitment drive
Over 19,000 documents uncollected as CS Ruku vows to streamline Huduma Centres
CS Ruku Pledges Fast-Tracked Issuance of Good Conduct Certificates and Enhanced Services at Huduma Centres.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Over 19,000 documents uncollected as CS Ruku vows to streamline Huduma Centres
Four killed in Saturday crash on Northern Bypass, near Membley Bridge
Four people lost their lives in a grisly road accident that occurred at around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday along the Northern Bypass, near Membley Bridge
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Four killed in Saturday crash on Northern Bypass, near Membley Bridge
Court clears way for university funding review, public consultations begin
The Ministry of Education is racing against time to conduct public participation nationwide in compliance with the court's directives on the new funding model.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Court clears way for university funding review, public consultations begin
Ministry of Education announces extra 3,000 university placements
Some 3,000 candidates who attained university entry grade in the last five years, but did not get a chance for admission will be considered in this year's placement.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Ministry of Education announces extra 3,000 university placements
Hospital uses TikTok talks to transform maternal care
Mary Help the Sick Mission Hospital in Thika is transforming maternal and child healthcare with its state-of-the-art Mother-Child Centre, supported by a digital initiative.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Hospital uses TikTok talks to transform maternal care
Sh650m state of the art NTSA center nears completion
The construction of a Sh650 million modern vehicle inspection centre at Makongeni, Thika, has gathered momentum, setting the stage for a major boost to road safety and economic growth in the region.
By Gitau Wanyoike 5 months ago
Sh650m state of the art NTSA center nears completion
Police retrieve bodies of two JKUAT students after drowning
Police retrieve bodies of two JKUAT students who drowned in Titanic dam in Mugutha, Juja sub county; bodies taken to General Kago hospital mortuary awaiting post-mortem.
By Gitau Wanyoike 6 months ago
Police retrieve bodies of two JKUAT students after drowning
Vasco real estate director charged with land fraud
Leah Muthoni Mwaura of Vasco Real Estate was accused of aiming to defraud Richard Ndichu Kimani of at least Sh8.8 million by selling him a piece of land which she did not have.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Vasco real estate director charged with land fraud
Two arrested for stealing water in Thika
Two individuals have been arrested in Thika town for allegedly tampering with water meters to steal water.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Two arrested for stealing water in Thika
Scholars urge universities to embrace technology
Philosophers in Kenya have called on universities to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies, emphasising the need for students to harness the same to enhance critical thinking and innovation.
By Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago
Scholars urge universities to embrace technology
Court defers plea taking for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend 27 times
The High Court in Thika has deferred the plea-taking for Salome Wanjiru, accused of stabbing her boyfriend 27 times.
By Gitau Wanyoike 8 months ago
Court defers plea taking for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend 27 times
MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games
Despite facing fierce competition, the badminton and woodball ladies' teams emerged victorious in their respective categories.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
MKU ladies' teams shine at East Africa University games
Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround
The appointment of William Kabogo to President William Ruto's Cabinet on Thursday marks a significant turning point in the political journey of the former Kiambu governor.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
Kabogo's Cabinet appointment marks political career turnaround
Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail
For the last 17 years, Daniel Wanyeki has celebrated his Christmas behind bars at Kamiti Maximum Prison.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
Falsely accused of defiling daughter, man released after 17 years in jail
Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house
29-year-old intern doctor in Thika died by suicide on Monday, the second such tragedy in two months.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
Uproar after intern doctor dies in his house
Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide
A medical intern at Thika Level 5 Hospital has tragically died by suicide in his rented house in Kiganjo Estate, Thika, Kiambu County.
By Gitau Wanyoike 9 months ago
Medical intern at Thika Level 5 hospital dies by suicide
With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam
Terry Charity's inspiring determination to complete her exams despite facing life-threatening health challenges. Family appeals for support.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
With every breath, student fights to sit and finish KCSE exam
Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika
Several accomplices managed to flee, reportedly injured, after the police intercepted the group during a patrol operation.
By Gitau Wanyoike 10 months ago
Police shoot dead transformer vandal in Thika