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Land cartels, goons keep a tight grip on Kirimas' 1,000 acres in the city

The Kirima family has accused land cartels and goons of obstructing efforts to regularise a disputed 1,000-acre Nairobi parcel housing over 50,000 residents.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

Court blow to national govt on markets

The High Court has barred the national government from taking over four Kiambu markets, affirming that markets are a constitutionally devolved county function.

By George Njunge 1 month ago

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Bluetooth speaker places student at a crime scene

The court heard how a Bluetooth speaker allegedly placed a student at the scene of crime during the Gen Z protests that saw Kikuyu administration offices, including the CDF office razed.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Kiambu leaders react on Ebola quarantine center in Laikipa

A section of Kiambu leaders in united opposition have condemned the government for what they termed as careless handling of the Ebola pandemic

By George Njunge 2 months ago

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Stop blame game: Uhuru warns government over rising cost of living, tribal politics

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration over the rising cost of living and tribal politics, urging leaders to focus on the economic challenges facing Kenyans.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

KWS moves in to save villagers from hyenas

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has stepped in to save villages in Kikuyu and Limuru constituencies where hyenas have been prowling and killing livestock.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Teachers laud Presidential Awards for supporting CBE

Presidential Awards Kenya has been hailed by teachers as a strong pillar and support for the Competency Based Education.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Kiambu MPs put in spot over health sector claims

Kiambu leaders are locked in a political dispute over the county's health sector, with MPs accusing Governor Kimani Wamatangi of neglecting hospital projects.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

Polish government funds search, rescue teams in Nairobi, Kiambu

The Government of Poland has pumped over $5 million (Sh65 million) into urban search and rescue teams in Nairobi and Kiambu counties in a bid to save lives and property.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Elders dismiss Karen Nyamu coronation as a Nyakinyua

Kikuyu elders have dismissed the coronation of Nominated senator Karen Nyamu as a political gimmick, falling short of traditions.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Land dealer joins Gachagua's party in bid to unseat Wamatangi

John Mwaura Kogi has joined DCP under Rigathi Gachagua to challenge Kimani Wamatangi for the Kiambu governorship, while fresh controversy emerged over remarks on Raila Odinga.

By George Njunge 3 months ago

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Consumers grapple with uneven fuel supply

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

By George Njunge 4 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 4 months ago

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

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

By George Njunge 5 months ago

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

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

By George Njunge 5 months ago

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Thika MP faulted for attacking Governor during launch of Sh800M stadium

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.

By George Njunge 5 months ago

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

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

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

Repair of Kijabe rail line gobbles up Sh1.5 billion

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.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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Why Education Ministry wants 1,000 senior schools upgraded to national status

The proposal comes in response to dwindling learner interest in certain institutions, especially day senior schools.

By George Njunge 6 months ago

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Why Grade 10 admission period could be extended

Less than half of the 1.1 million learners expected to join senior school have so far reported to their respective institutions.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

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How church is fighting alcoholism, gambling in Kiambu

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.

By George Njunge 7 months ago

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

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.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

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Why the church is angry with President Ruto

President William Ruto's administration has again come under strong condemnation from the Church, which has again accused the regime of failing to provide proper governance.

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

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

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Community rebuilds law courts after June fire, restores justice

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

By George Njunge 8 months ago

Senators shocked by state of Kiambu Hospital during surprise inspection visit

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

By George Njunge 9 months ago

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

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

By George Njunge 9 months ago

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Gachagua accuses Ruto of intimidating DCP candidates

Gachagua said his former boss has resorted to intimidating the candidates in a bid to stop them from contesting.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

Kiambu DCP aspirants endorse Gachagaua for 2027 presidential race

Aspirants vying for various seats on DCP in Kiambu County have endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as their presidential candidate in 2027 General Election.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

Ombudsman moves to act after The Standard's expos on detained body

The chairman said that in the above matter, the commission wrote to the Principal Secretary to act swiftly.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

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Family in agony as hospital holds woman's body for four months

A family in Ndeiya, Limuru, is appealing to the government and well-wishers for help to bury their mother, whose body has remained in the mortuary for over four months.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

Villagers set ablaze gang's getaway vehicles, motorbike after raid on home

Three cars belonging to suspected criminals and a motorbike were set ablaze on Wednesday morning after more than 30 men stormed a homestead in Boma village, Ndeiya, Limuru sub-county.

By George Njunge 10 months ago

County slams leaders for fabricating health crises

Some MPs accused of faking problems to undermine Kiambu health services. County insists hospitals remain open, patients receiving care daily.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

Activists want a statue in honour of youth shot during protests

According to the activists the monument will be a life long reminder of the brutality visited upon the youths who went on the streets and were met with batons rungus and deadly bullets.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

NSSF, Labour Ministry in campaign to plant two million trees

NSSF in conjunction with the Labour Ministry, is leading a campaign to plant two million trees this financial year.

By George Njunge 11 months ago

NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive

NSSF is leading a campaign aimed at planting 2 million trees this financial year, together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

By George Njunge 1 year ago