Author: George Mugo

The government has embarked on speeding up of construction of roads in the country after settling challenges it had faced some years ago. Roads and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir revealed that roads construction had stalled. However, he said the government had to address the challenge so as to ensure smooth construction of roads. Chirchir noted that the Kamandura up to Mau Summit expansion of the Nairobi Nakuru highway, is an example, adding that after it was commissioned by President William Ruto, it’s construction started. He said it’s aimed at expanding the highway, owing to a lot of vehicles that…

Residents of the regions that dries up in Lari constituency will benefit with farming water from the State Department of Irrigation. Lari Member of Parliament Mburu Kahangara said the region has fertile soil, but suffers strong sun that affect food crops planted. He explained that food crops also suffers stunted growth at an early stage and later dries up, leaving locals without any harvest. Kahangara said residents of region which includes Mbauini, Machani, Kabunge, Escarpment and Gitithia have been depending on relief food from the government. However, at a meeting with residents at Gitithia shopping center, the legislator revealed…

Leaders have been urged to avoid playing insulting politics, saying it was setting a bad precedent to young people. ​A Kiambu-based politician Stephen Waweru, who is also popularly known as “Western,” said that it was bad for opposition leaders to keep on insulting President William Ruto. ​Waweru says that the constitution recognizes the president as the symbol of national unity, adding that those insulting Ruto do not love this country, as they were insulting Kenyans whenever they spread politics of hate. ​Waweru warned that calling someone a “thief, kasongo, and any other derogatory names” was wrong, urging them to stop…

A somber mood engulfed mourners at the funeral service of 78-year-old retired Thigio Boys Secondary School principal Stephen Chege Kamau at his home in Githirioni village, Lari sub-county. ​Tears flowed freely from family members, relatives, neighbors, church members, and former students who said the society had lost a man of great knowledge. ​Family members broke down when former Lari Kirenga MCA Joseph Karichu, who is his nephew, described him as a person who did not have boundaries. ​”My uncle is one person who loved his family, neighbors, the church, and all the activities he did. He used to balance all…

The country hosted a team of nobel winners to remember and celebrate one of them the Late Prof Wangari Maathai on the Africa Environment Day. Prof Maathai was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. She became the first African Woman to receive the award, and also the first environmentalist to receive the award for starting an environmental group which exists today- The Green Belt Movement. The team dubbed The Nobel Women Initiative on Tuesday held it’s meeting at Kenya Forest Environment Education Trust auditorium at Karura area before moving…

Effective leadership focuses on empowering others, a Kiambu County politician has said. Stephen Ngigi said leaders should set strong examples where they come from by supporting their electorate to develop further and excel in their lives. Ngigi, who is eyeing the Lari Kirenga MCA seat in next year’s general elections, says that when people are empowered, poverty is reduced in society. ​”When a leader empowers the people who elected them, they turn their vision into reality rather than just holding titles,” he said. ​”When you are a leader, never lose a chance to support people with the available opportunities. Fight…

Residents of Lari Sub-county are appealing to the Limuru Water and Sewerage Company to fence Bathi Dam in Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County, after the body of a 29-year-old was found dead and floating. A resident, Charles Manji, said locals are disturbed by the incident and others where dead bodies of people, including animals, have been retrieved. ​Manji says the water is piped to people’s homes, adding that even if it is treated, locals do not feel comfortable when a dead body is discovered. “We all feel disturbed when we hear of a dead body inside the dam. This is very…

A somber mood engulfed the residents of Kirenga village in Lari Sub-county as a 47-year-old Catholic Church catechist was laid to rest. Harrison Mungai, who served at St. Peter the Rock in Kinoo Parish, was described as a humble and hardworking servant. Mungai, who passed away after a short illness, was remembered for his “big heart” and his ability to accommodate people from all walks of life. Paul Ngugi, the Chairman of Lari Sub-county Traders, stated that society had lost a man who knew no boundaries when it came to helping others. “He loved people and always made time to…

Police in Kikuyu Sub-county, Kiambu, have recovered alcoholic drinks suspected to have been stolen from various outlets across the region. Three men suspected of involvement in the thefts were arrested during the operation. Detectives also impounded a vehicle believed to have been used to transport the stolen goods. Area Deputy County Commissioner Charles Laboso stated that the suspects, currently detained at the Kikuyu Police Station, are being investigated for a series of shop burglaries across several regions. Laboso noted that numerous cases of retail theft have recently been reported at police stations in Kikuyu, Kiambu, Nairobi, and Kajiado. ​”We have…

Traders in Limuru town have threatened to take the law into their own hands and construct speed bumps along the main Kwambira-Nairobi road after a Grade 3 pupil was hit by a vehicle on Thursday morning. ​The accident occurred near Limuru Town Comprehensive School. The pupil was among a group of learners when she was struck and left on the ground. Witnesses say the screams of other pupils prompted the driver of the pickup truck to speed away from the scene. However, he later drove to the Limuru Town Police Station to report the incident. ​Good Samaritans, including teachers, boda…