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Slovenian President urges Kenyans to champion environmental protection

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-06-04 10:59:24

Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar has urged Kenyans to do everything in their power to conserve the environment.

Thika officer shot in the throat during violent confrontation with boda boda rider

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-06-18 21:06:31

The rider overpowered the constable, drew a firearm, and shot him in the throat.

Thika moves closer to becoming Kenya's next industrial Smart City

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-06-23 12:08:42

The Senate now prepares to review a report widely seen as a blueprint for regional growth and modern urban planning.

Matiang'i: End the blame game, start talking

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-06-30 00:00:00

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.

Police abduct Gachagua party's lobbyist in night raid

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-07-01 20:58:38

Suspected police officers on Monday night arrested a Limuru grassroots politician and took him to unknown destination.

Outrage after police officers in Juja drag a gunshot victim

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-07-09 10:04:59

Witnesses said the deceased was a motorbike mechanic in Juja and not part of the protesters. He is said to hail from Nyeri County. 

Kiambu hits Sh5.4bn in local revenue collection

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-07-11 14:17:07

The county government of Kiambu collected Sh5.4 billion in own-source revenue in the just concluded financial year.

Juja murder-suicide: Man strangles college student, takes own life

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-07 12:27:42

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.

Graduates urged to embrace AI as new technology takes root

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-10 12:05:57

Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) chief executive Tony Omwansa emphasised the power of innovation as a key driver of progress.

Wamatangi takes Thika smart city push to Senate

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-11 00:00:00

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.

Bodies of suspected missing mother and son retrieved from river in Kiambu

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-16 17:48:18

Police in Gatundu South retrieved the bodies of a middle-aged woman and a young boy from Thiririka River Falls.

Ndindi Nyoro faults government over high fuel prices, road toll plan

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-16 18:34:52

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has again criticised the administration over the recent fuel price adjustments and the planned tolling of roads.

State pushes new SEZ reforms, China trade deal to boost exports and jobs

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-22 00:00:00

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.

Wamatangi wins global excellence award in Paris

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-23 18:54:07

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi won the Governor’s Excellence Award in Paris, France, competing against candidates from Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria.

Kiambu MCAs rally behind Wamatangi as EACC links him to Sh1.27bn scandal

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-25 12:54:06

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.

Body of an unknown man found dumped near Thika Police Station

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-08-28 15:18:21

The half-dressed body, which bore visible signs of assault, was discovered around 7 a.m. by passersby, according to local cyclist Egron Wainaina.

Ipoa to probe fatal shooting of two boda boda riders

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-09-09 19:55:29

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) is investigating the fatal shooting of two boda boda riders in Thika on Sunday.

Police seize Sh10m bhang, counterfeit alcohol

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-09-16 11:52:42

Police in Kiambu County have seized bhang and counterfeit liquor in separate operations in Thika and Ruiru.

Kenya launches fresh produce academy to boost export quality

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-09-22 13:11:38

Kenya is also considering implementing full testing rather than sampling of avocado export consignments to improve consistency in quality.

'Our dreams are shattered': JKUAT students struggle amid lecturers' strike

By Gitau Wanyoike   2025-09-22 13:51:27

Among those affected is Maxwell Otieno, who has just joined to study Information Science.