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Topic: Githurai

Githurai mutura seller loses Sh416,850 in brazen phone scam

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-12 11:27:38

Police in Kasarani are investigating a sophisticated scam in which a mutura seller lost more than Sh416,850 after a female customer borrowed his phone under the pretext of making a payment.

Githurai: 15-year-old girl confesses to kidnapping 2-year-old in exchange for phone

By Molly Chebet   2026-05-24 13:17:47

A two-year-old child abducted in Kiuu, Githurai, was rescued after CCTV footage led police to a teenage suspect who allegedly confessed and guided officers to the child.

Githurai nurse accused of forcing patient into sexual act, linked to extortion ring

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-05-01 12:45:55

The nurse reportedly promised the complainant a “handsome reward” from the male patient for her cooperation.

'Sperm Heist' claim lands Githurai nurse in court over coercion, blackmail

By Lillian Chepkoech   2026-05-01 19:49:24

A Githurai nurse is in court accused of coercing a patient into a sexual act under the guise of sperm harvesting, before an alleged extortion scheme emerged. Patient exploitation

Traders count heavy losses as demolition hits Githurai Market

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-19 21:43:38

More than 1,000 traders at Githurai Market are counting heavy losses after their stalls were demolished at dawn on Thursday to pave the way for the construction of a bus park.

Githurai traders block Thika Superhighway over KeNHA demolition order

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-18 20:10:30

Transport along the Thika Superhighway came to a standstill on Wednesday evening after traders in Githurai barricaded the busy corridor to protest a planned overnight demolition of their businesses.