Timothy Kariuki

Mwea rice canals turned into dumping ground for bodies

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-07-06 09:38:37

Police in Mwea West discovered human body parts which included a head, hands and abdomen belonging to a man. What are believed to be the same victim's legs were later found.

Standoff at Wanguru Police Station as family demand to see MP Babu Owino

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-07-20 11:15:02

His wife Fridah Ongili said that she was allowed to see the lawmaker early Thursday morning and he looked weak and unwell.

'No permanent enemies in politics': Anne Waiguru, Ngirici bury the hatchet

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-08-05 20:03:00

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and her close contender in the last governorship elections, Wangui Ngirici, exchanged a handshake and a hug.

From the morgue to the graveside: Man buried in 10 minutes

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-08-19 09:41:17

According to James Ngaire, a family member, the man had left instructions that he did not want any church or traditional ceremony at his burial.

Njeri Maina records statement over Tuesday chaos

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-08-25 19:07:18

Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina records a statement over Tuesday's chaos at DCI headquarters in Kerugoya; she allegedly sustained injuries to the head.

Kirinyaga women turn to football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-09-15 14:48:25

A group of women above 50 years from Mwea and Gichugu in Kirinyaga County are playing football to keep lifestyle diseases at bay and remain fit.

Pomp, colour as Embu pupil bags international writing competition top prize

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-10-13 19:48:48

In her letter, Claire attributes most accidents being reported on the roads to human error.

Three-storey building collapses in Kirinyaga county

By Timothy Kariuki   2023-11-28 15:32:44

"We are not aware whether there was anyone in the building by the time of the collapse since the gate to the compound is still locked," he said.

Woman murdered, body dumped in coffee plantation

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-01-28 16:01:32

Residents of Kahiro village in Ndia, Kirinyaga county, took to the streets after a 60-year-old woman was found murdered and the body dumped in a coffee plantation.

Police officers in court for selling deadly liquor

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-02-13 12:46:58

Four police officers and a civilian have been arraigned in court with accusations of selling illicit liquor that had been seized as exhibits and stored at Kiamaciri police station in Mwea West.

Three police officers, civilian charged with gun theft

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-02-21 16:02:08

The three attached to Kabonge police station in Ndia, Kirinyaga county and the civilian were charged with stealing an AK 47 rifle at the station.

Police intercept bhang worth Sh10.5 million, arrest two suspects

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-03-09 08:27:16

The officers were forced to block part of the busy highway to intercept vehicles driven by the two ferrying the drugs.

EACC seizes ex-Governor's properties worth Sh80M

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-03-23 22:10:51

EACC has secured a court mandate to confiscate four properties from ex-Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine Lonolkulal, suspected to be proceeds of crime, valued at over Sh80 million.

One arrested, 25 litres of Ethanol recovered in ongoing war on illicit brew

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-03-31 14:30:56

One person arrested after security agencies raid home in Gichugu, Kirinyaga; ethanol, fake KRA stamps, hundreds of assorted bottles recovered, County Commissioner Hussein Allasow says.

State to repair roads, bridges destroyed by floods

By Timothy Kariuki   2024-05-06 16:12:31

Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairman George Kariuki said assessment of the destroyed infrastructure is ongoing.