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George Njunge

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.

Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city

Thika on the verge of becoming Kenya's first industrial smart city

Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads

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.

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.

Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

ACK archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has said that the church has received the news of aid cut by the United states of America 47th President Donald Trump with shock and sadness.

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Most residents in Central region fret at the thought that proscribed mungiki sect could be resurrecting.

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

One of the governor’s initiatives is the ‘Wamatangi Care,’ a healthcare scheme. He says his approach is to do more and say less and let his work speak for itself.

By 2 months ago

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Heavy traffic snarl-up at Kamandura Junction on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway as heavy commercial vehicles allowed to use the main road, motorists advised to seek alternative routes.

By 2 months ago

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Catholic Church has called for greater recognition of children and people living with disability.

By 3 months ago

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

The motion seeks to block nominated MCAs from voting on the annual budget, supplementary budgets, and other development-related bills and motions.

By 3 months ago

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

Known for its high-quality healthcare services, Thika Level Five Hospital is now experiencing an unprecedented influx of patients from Nairobi, Murang’a, Machakos, Kitui and Kirinyaga counties.

By 4 months ago

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

In a move to enhance nursery school education, the Kiambu county government has launched a comprehensive, free training programme for ECDE teachers.

By 4 months ago

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

A three-bench judge is this afternoon expected to rule on conservatory orders that barred the swearing-in of Deputy President-elect Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

The body of Paul Magothe, 20, has been lying at PCEA Thogoto mortuary where the management insists the medical bill must be cleared first before it is released.

By 5 months ago

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

More than 3000 bus drivers will benefit from employment in Germany, Stella Mokaya, the Kenyan Ambassador to Germany has said.

By 6 months ago

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

More than 3,000 Kenyan bus drivers will be employed in Germany, Kenyan ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya has said.

By 6 months ago

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

Massive theft by revenue officers, weak and inadequate collection systems, and evasion have been cited as eating own county’s revenue source.

By 6 months ago

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

Over 120,000 indigenous trees at Brackenhurst retreat centre in Kiambu have been linked to a rise in eco-tourism, crop production and the attraction of rare animals and birds, including pollinators.

By 6 months ago

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Githural 45 market in Kiambu County has a capacity of about 1,200 traders. Allocation of spaces was to be done using a pre-project list of genuine traders.

By 7 months ago

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued Tatu City for defamation following unsubstantiated extortion claims.

By 7 months ago

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

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.

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.

Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

ACK archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has said that the church has received the news of aid cut by the United states of America 47th President Donald Trump with shock and sadness.

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Most residents in Central region fret at the thought that proscribed mungiki sect could be resurrecting.

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

One of the governor’s initiatives is the ‘Wamatangi Care,’ a healthcare scheme. He says his approach is to do more and say less and let his work speak for itself.

By 2 months ago

Wamatangi: I talk less but my work in Kiambu speaks for itself

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Heavy traffic snarl-up at Kamandura Junction on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway as heavy commercial vehicles allowed to use the main road, motorists advised to seek alternative routes.

By 2 months ago

Motorists stranded in severe gridlock on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Catholic Church has called for greater recognition of children and people living with disability.

By 3 months ago

Archbishop Anyolo calls for recognition of people living with disability

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

The motion seeks to block nominated MCAs from voting on the annual budget, supplementary budgets, and other development-related bills and motions.

By 3 months ago

Motion to revoke voting rights of nominated MCAs causes storm

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

Known for its high-quality healthcare services, Thika Level Five Hospital is now experiencing an unprecedented influx of patients from Nairobi, Murang’a, Machakos, Kitui and Kirinyaga counties.

By 4 months ago

Thika level 5 hospital sees surge in regional patients

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

In a move to enhance nursery school education, the Kiambu county government has launched a comprehensive, free training programme for ECDE teachers.

By 4 months ago

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

A three-bench judge is this afternoon expected to rule on conservatory orders that barred the swearing-in of Deputy President-elect Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua: I hope the court will save me

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

The body of Paul Magothe, 20, has been lying at PCEA Thogoto mortuary where the management insists the medical bill must be cleared first before it is released.

By 5 months ago

Kiambu family pleads with hospital to release body of kin detained for 8 months

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

More than 3000 bus drivers will benefit from employment in Germany, Stella Mokaya, the Kenyan Ambassador to Germany has said.

By 6 months ago

3000 Kenyan bus drivers to get Jobs in Germany

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

More than 3,000 Kenyan bus drivers will be employed in Germany, Kenyan ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya has said.

By 6 months ago

3,000 Kenyan bus drivers to get jobs in Germany

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

Massive theft by revenue officers, weak and inadequate collection systems, and evasion have been cited as eating own county’s revenue source.

By 6 months ago

Nairobi, Narok and Mombasa got highest own source revenue

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

Over 120,000 indigenous trees at Brackenhurst retreat centre in Kiambu have been linked to a rise in eco-tourism, crop production and the attraction of rare animals and birds, including pollinators.

By 6 months ago

How indigenous trees in Kiambu are strengthening crop production

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Githural 45 market in Kiambu County has a capacity of about 1,200 traders. Allocation of spaces was to be done using a pre-project list of genuine traders.

By 7 months ago

How political wars have blocked traders from new Sh400m Githurai 45 market

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued Tatu City for defamation following unsubstantiated extortion claims.

By 7 months ago

Governor Wamatangi sues Tatu City for defamation over land

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.

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.

Family in Kikuyu accuses chief of grabbing their land

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

ACK archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has said that the church has received the news of aid cut by the United states of America 47th President Donald Trump with shock and sadness.

Ole Sapit urges Trump to rethink Africa aid

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

Most residents in Central region fret at the thought that proscribed mungiki sect could be resurrecting.

Central region dread suspected mungiki revival

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