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George Njunge

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.

County increases revenue by Sh1b after going digital

New national law ends county rate rules, makes land in towns taxable

New national law ends county rate rules, makes land in towns taxable

Kiambu reaps as Ruto allies roll out empowerment project

Kiambu reaps as Ruto allies roll out empowerment project

Limuru FKF officials call on government to help federations in nurturing talent

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.

Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting

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.

Pastors and Kikuyu elders seek divine help on killer road

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.

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru '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.

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.

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.

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.

Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures

Court stops construction of disputed market

The High Court sitting in Thika has halted the construction of the Ngoliba market.

Court stops construction of disputed market

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.

Tragedy as family loses six members in accident

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.

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.

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.

Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash

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 2 months ago

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

ECDE teachers to benefit from free training

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.

Kiambu leads counties in switch to solar lighting

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.

Pastors and Kikuyu elders seek divine help on killer road

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.

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru '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.

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.

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.

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.

Contractor faces Sh21m fine over demolition of Ngoliba Market structures

Court stops construction of disputed market

The High Court sitting in Thika has halted the construction of the Ngoliba market.

Court stops construction of disputed market

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.

Tragedy as family loses six members in accident

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.

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.

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.

Stalemate as MPs, governors battle to control roads maintenance cash

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 2 months ago

Wamatangi orders audit of hospitals staff payroll

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 2 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 2 months ago

Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads

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