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Fear grips Juja village as two schoolgirls disappear in 11 days

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-09 06:00:00

Fear and anguish have engulfed residents of Muthara Village in Juja, Kiambu County, following the mysterious disappearance of two schoolgirls in less than two weeks.

Zetech University Joins Prestigious Commonwealth Universities Network

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-09 10:14:33

Zetech University has been admitted as a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Relief for vulnerable families as 400 learners secure M-Pesa Foundation scholarships

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-13 11:53:34

As Grade 10 learners across the country report to school under the weight of biting economic hardship

MP Koimburi ditches Gachagua, accuses him of betrayal

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-14 18:47:26

Juja MP George Koimburi is the latest to bolt out of DCP, after Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba broke ranks with Gachagua.

New paths, new dreams as over 600 learners Join MP Shah Chania Boys

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-20 11:29:52

The students, drawn from different parts of the country, have already hit the ground running as they prepare to embark on their chosen academic pathways under the CBE curriculum.

Court summons Kiambu police bosses over Ngoliba market row

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-01-24 12:12:00

A Kiambu court has summoned senior administrators and police commanders over the continued construction of the controversial Ngoliba Market in Thika.

Former deputy head teacher slapped with 28 years in jail for defilement

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-01 07:00:00

The long arm of the law finally caught up with John Kamau, who was arrested on January 23 at his hideout in Maragua, Murang’a County.

Thika family clashes with auctioneer over Sh7 million lorries

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-10 16:39:58

A family in Thika on Monday afternoon engaged in a heated confrontation with an auctioneering firm following the repossession of two lorries valued at approximately Sh7 million.

Why CSs Tuya and Mvurya have been caught in Kiambu politics crossfire

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-17 10:30:00

Cabinet Secretaries Soipan Tuya and Salim Mvurya were caught in the crossfire of local politics during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Thika Stadium in Kiambu County.

Githurai traders block Thika Superhighway over KeNHA demolition order

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-18 19:56:13

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.

Traders count heavy losses as demolition hits Githurai Market

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-02-19 15:52:33

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.

Magereza Hospital in Ruiru swings into operations

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-03-13 14:17:34

Known as the Wanini Kireri Magereza Hospital, the facility is expected to serve prison officers, more than 60,000 inmates, as well as members of the public living around the area.

Lenaola raises concern over mismatch in CBC, university and Law School Training

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-03-15 14:23:41

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has challenged universities and legal training institutions to rethink how they prepare future lawyers

Sibling rivalry: Moses Kuria, his brother clash over Juja MP seat

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-03-24 10:00:00

Kuria is backing Michael Waititu, a son of the former MP Francis Waititu who is seeking the seat on a UDA ticket while his brother Aloise Kinyanjui is planning to run on a DCP ticket.

Thika City? Senate to hold public hearings on bid

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-03-27 11:30:00

For decades, this vibrant and cosmopolitan town has been a gateway to the Mt Kenya region. It has also been one of Kenya’s most formidable industrial powerhouses.

Another Ruto Kiambu tour drowns in political showdown

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-03-28 15:14:07

President William Ruto’s tours of Kiambu County are increasingly being overshadowed by noisy political confrontations.

Scrap metal dealers report sharp decline in vandalism cases

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-04-01 16:15:00

The Knight Scrap Metal Dealers Association has reported a significant drop in vandalism incidents, attributing the progress to enforcement and internal discipline within the sector.

JKUAT to assemble 3,000 computers for digital hubs countrywide

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-04-09 19:04:59

The government has contracted Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to assemble computers for use in digital hubs to be established across the country.

Senate forum backs Thika's elevation to city status

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-04-10 00:00:00

The Senate forum backed the proposal to elevate Thika to Kenya’s sixth city, with unanimous support from stakeholders across business, industry, and the community.

Mystery in turbans: Inside the secret life of Mihiriga Kenda

By Gitau Wanyoike   2026-04-10 11:30:00

Clad in distinctive turbans of green, black and white, they are a group many Kenyans recognise by sight, but few truly understand.