Author: George Mugo

President William Ruto has been urged to consider adding more funds to capitation channelled to institutions where needy students are supported. A Kiambu based politician has asked the head of state to consider diverting funds for affordable housing to education saying education should be the priority. The politician pointed that so many parents are struggling to pay school fees at the comprehensive schools and senior secondary schools. Former Kanu chairman for Kiambu county David Mbiu told the president that by adding the capitation, he will support so many families and learners access education at the right time all over the…

About 5 hectares of Uplands forest in Lari sub county was on Tuesday night destroyed by fire. According to the Kenya Forest Service, the section of the forest is located at Rukuma trading center behind the curio shops along the Nairobi Nakuru highway. The KFS reported that, the frames of the fires were propelled by the wind to destroy the dry vegetation. The community living near that forest from Rukuma and Escarpment villages, started screaming and they started ganging up to enter into the forest to put off the frames. However, Kiambu County Forest Conservator (CFC) Benjamin Muindi said the…

​Former banker and businesswoman Josephine Miano has declared her interest in running for the Lari parliamentary seat in the 2027 general elections. ​Miano states that her passion for community work and a desire to ensure residents are better represented drove her decision to seek the seat. She revealed that she realized poverty was a significant barrier to education, often hindering pupils from performing well in the classroom. Born and raised at at Kirenga village where she started schooling at Nyamweru primary school in Lari sub county, she came to realise that poverty was a significant barrier to education. To address…

President William Ruto has been urged to call for a presidential aspirants meeting so as to start campaigning for peace before, during and after the 2027 general elections. A Kiambu based politician said party leaders should consider the country’s growth, even as they campaign. Former ruling party Kanu Kiambu county chairman David Mbiu on Wednesday said that this country has so many people doing so many different jobs to earn a living. “People cannot build a country, invest in it with a lot of hope for a better tomorrow, then we destroy it within a week or in several days…

​Construction of a vital section of the Mau Mau road in Lari Constituency has resumed, months after the contractor halted operations. ​The contractor, China Wu Yi, has returned to the site to continue tarmacking the stretch connecting Nyambari, Escarpment, Matathia, and Kijabe to the Maai Mahiu road. This section is strategically designed to link the Nairobi-Nakuru highway with the Kamandura-Naivasha road at Maai Mahiu. ​Before the work paused, the contractor had already carpeted approximately 10km from Nyambari to Matathia. This progress has already stimulated local trade and allowed Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to begin operations. Solomon Njihia, a PSV driver,…

St. Paul’s University (SPU) has launched a week-long training program under its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Park (iPARK) to equip students with solutions to the many challenges facing society today. ​Prof. Abraham Waithima, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, stated that the training aims to help students become more creative and innovative, enabling them to start their own businesses and bring new ideas to reality. ​Prof. Waithima noted that the sessions focus on shaping a “bio-entrepreneur” mindset while equipping students with essential skills in business modeling, startup creation, and marketing strategies. ​”This initiative is designed to empower our student…

Parents of PCEA Kamandura primary school in Limuru sub county in Kiambu county were joined by members of the public to reject a sub division of the school field to be built hostels of a State college. They blocked the Nairobi Nakuru highway at Kamandura area with huge stones and logs as they staged a protest and later entered into the school demanding for answer’s. Traffic jam resulted as motorists couldn’t pass, with some looking for escape routes in the villages. A drama ensued when anti riot police arrived, but they couldn’t lob teargas because learning was taking place. They…

President William Ruto will not secure the votes he is targeting in the 2027 general elections from the Mt. Kenya region, a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) politician has claimed. ​The Kiambu County politician added that although Ruto may campaign aggressively in the Central region, he will not garner enough votes to secure a second term at State House. ​Lari MP aspirant Joseph Karichu alleged yesterday that locals are disillusioned by the government’s unfulfilled promises. He cited the high cost of living, driven by heavy taxation on goods and services, as a primary grievance. Karichu also claimed that the public…

The government has been asked to protect all citizens regardless of their political stand so as to promote peace, a Kiambu politician has urged. The Democratic for the Citizens Party politician said the constitution 2010 assures members of the public of their freedom of association and freedom of speech. The former Lari Kirenga MCA Joseph Karichu has raised concern over attacks and chaos being witnessed everytime DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is visiting churches and locals especially in the mount Kenya region by armed youths. He said youths have disrupted meetings, church services including funerals, saying that something need to be…

A Kiambu County politician has cautioned President William Ruto that strong support from the Mt. Kenya region is vital for his 2027 re-election. David Mbiu, former KANU Kiambu branch chairman, highlighted national economic struggles and advised reconciliation with key leaders like Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua. Mbiu also warned against replacing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, emphasizing the risk of losing significant regional support.