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Karua accuses Ruto of state capture, weaponising law and betraying nation's dream

By George Njunge   2025-10-31 12:09:44

Karua noted that the people of Kenya are tired and speaking in unison against the regime that is strangling the democracy of the nation.

Senators shocked by state of Kiambu Hospital during surprise inspection visit

By George Njunge   2025-11-11 07:28:00

Onyonka later expressed shock at the state of the hospital’s kitchen, laundry division, and broken-down incinerator.

Community rebuilds law courts after June fire, restores justice

By George Njunge   2025-11-18 08:41:01

The community handed over the new building to Kikuyu Chief Magistrate Liza Gicheha yesterday.

Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

By George Njunge   2025-11-18 09:42:19

Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent.

Emotional scenes as Gospel musician Betty Bayo is buried in Ndumberi

By George Njunge   2025-11-21 10:32:00

A somber mood engulfed Ndumberi stadium on Thursday, as thousands of fans, family, artists congregated to bid farewell to a celebrated gospel Musician Betty Bayo.

Power sector connectivity, access up 75pc, says energy committee

By George Njunge   2025-12-08 06:00:00

The national electricity connectivity and access have risen to about 75 per cent in the country, with the remaining households still depending on traditional biomass for cooking.

How church is fighting alcoholism, gambling in Kiambu

By George Njunge   2025-12-29 12:34:25

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Lari constituency has stepped up the fight against gambling, drugs, and alcohol to rescue the youths from the yoke and tight grip of abuse.

Gachagua slams Ruto, calls on US to probe stolen Minnesota funds

By George Njunge   2026-01-05 00:00:00

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged the US government to speed up investigations into individuals involved in money laundering, particularly those alleged to have stolen funds from Minnesota.

Tragedy spurs family to take action against mental illness-related deaths

By George Njunge   2026-01-19 00:00:00

The incident where a man died by suicide has prompted a family in Lari Constituency to act to support the community in a bid to curb deaths linked to mental illness.

Repair of Kijabe rail line gobbles up Sh1.5 billion

By George Njunge   2026-01-20 12:05:12

Kijabe rail line in Lari constituency had been closed for one and a half years to allow the contractor to finish up the works, including making new culverts.

Track stars root for CBE, sports as the new economic frontier

By George Njunge   2026-01-28 16:53:11

Kenyan Track stars have hailed the new Competency-Based Education (CBE) as the way to go if Kenya is to realise the dream of becoming an upper-middle-income nation.

Why Ruto's Mt Kenya region allies are rocking UDA boat

By George Njunge   2026-02-02 13:00:00

Political commentators have cautioned the President that some of the actions by his allies in Parliament and government are only serving to undermine him politically in Mt Kenya.

2,500 households face starvation in Kiambu County's Ndeiya area

By George Njunge   2026-02-10 07:00:00

The severe drought is now threatening households as well as animals even as it cripples the local economy that relies on farming and herding.

Thika MP faulted for attacking Governor during launch of Sh800M stadium

By George Njunge   2026-02-18 08:30:00

A fiery outburst by Alice Ng’ang’a overshadowed the Sh800 million Thika Stadium groundbreaking, dealing a blow to William Ruto’s efforts to regain political ground in central Kenya.

Anest Karegi: One-handed man baffling villagers with soccer pitch exploits

By George Njunge   2026-02-19 08:15:00

When a posho mill crushed the hand of a young man in Ndeiya Limuru, the world seemed to have come to a stand still to a man known for his exploits on the football pitch

From critic to Ruto's fold: Wamuchomba's long political odyssey

By George Njunge   2026-03-15 08:10:00

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba rose rapidly to become one of the most popular figures in the Mt Kenya region.

Police lobe teargas as elders curse, reject affordable housing in Githunguri

By George Njunge   2026-04-10 17:55:46

Trouble started when tens of police blocked roads in a bid to stop the members of the Kikuyu Council of Elders from accessing the 58-acre piece of land.

Consumers grapple with uneven fuel supply

By George Njunge   2026-04-11 10:50:00

In Nairobi, a spot check across several stations revealed that many outlets still have fuel, although anxiety over a potential price hike.