Author: George Mugo

Motorists using the busy Nairobi-Nakuru highway have started preparing themselves for diversions so as to pave the way for the expansion of the road. This is after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the contractor started creating diversions in some areas. Those sections in the 139km Rironi up to Mau Summit highway are set to have interchanges, bridges, and underpasses. A motorist, James Kagema, on Monday said they will be okay to pass on any road since they know the highway will be completed soon. Kagema said President William Ruto promised Kenyans the expansion of the road, owing to…

Police are investigating a case in which a business lady was stabbed to death by unknown people at Nyambari trading center in Lari sub county in Kiambu county on Sunday. It was reported that, the lady was attacked by a gang at Naivasha stage along the busy Nairobi Nakuru highway, as she was waiting for a matatu. Detectives probing the incident were informed that, the victim who works in Naivasha, had left her matrimonial home at 5am and proceeded to the stage. Lari sub county police commander Emily Ngaruiya said it was reported that unknown vehicle stopped and the occupants…

The government has urged motorists to use roadworthy vehicles so as to ensure sanity in major highways in the country. It states that the vehicles will assure travellers of safe journeys that out of unexpected breakdowns, eradicate confusion, accidents as well as assure passengers of confidence. The traffic police department and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said that having a roadworthy vehicle is for the benefit of all road users. The both department on Wednesday conducted a joint inspection exercise at Kwa Mathore area in Lari sub county along the Nairobi Nakuru highway. They were checking on the…

Traders and residents of Nairobi city county have applauded the government for investing in beautifying it. They said that the move by the Kenya National Highways Authority of landscaping the pedestrian walks has been giving the town an attractive look. A business lady Lucy Omondi said pedestrians are walking freely, without crossing each other. Omondi who operates a Spa at South C, said the move indicates that KENHA has considering on how to improve pedestrians, hawkers as well the general look for the city so as to attract more visitors as well as investors. “The country grows when the institutions…

Police in Limuru constituency in Kiambu county are investigating a case in which a 40 years old farmer was allegedly found having been eaten by wild animals suspected to be hyenas. The family of James Mwai identified his clothes in a bushy area Uplands forest, which neighbours their Roromo village home. Sub county police commander Mary Gachie also said an interamedullary rode that was in his leg was also found where the clothes were found. “The victim had a fracture on one of his legs and the hospital had to place a metal rod so as collect it. It was…

The GenZ’s have achieved it’s target of ensuring it has stopped everything in the country including President William Ruto, the Democratic Party has said. The political party said the GenZ’s aim was to see everything has stopped in the country so as to ensure the government has felt it’s furry on issues on the Finance Bill of 2025 / 2026. However, last year’s remembrance of the lives of the youthful protests was not possible, as it was met by the police who chased the youths. The youths also demanded for a bill to recall some Members of Parliament, Ruto to…

The cleric has asked the State to channel the funds meant to compensate the families of those who died during the June 2025 protest to the Kenya National Humans Rights Commission. Under the umbrella of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the church leaders asked the State to remove the channelling of those from the Ministry of Interior to it’s human rights arm. The church leaders said that KNHRC has been participating in the victims verification process of together the Ministry of Interior, adding that it would ensure that justice is done to all victims. NCCK secretary general…

The much awaited marathon at St Paul’s University aimed at raising funds for the needy students was held on Saturday. The institution’s staff, students and partners participated in the marathon dubbed ‘Elimu Bora run 2026’. It had a 5km, 10km and 15km race where participants traversed in Tigoni and Kabuku area as it was flagged off by SPU vice chancellor Prof Esther Mombo at the university’s main campus in Limuru sub county. The region was covered by fog and mist in the morning and the participants had to be escorted by traffic and regular police led by Tigoni OCS Christine…

The community has been advised to be seeking for financial advise from financial experts before borrowing money to do anything. Lari Kirenga MCA aspirant Stephen Ngigi decried that so many families are auctioned after they fail to repay the money they had borrowed. Ngigi who is popularly known as “Kibano”, also urged locals to desist from rushing to borrow soft loans from shylocks since their repayment terms are so high. “Please do not borrow money from anywhere because you need it. It’s better you look for friends to lend you but not that money will have a rising interest while…

Over 2,000 learners from Baringo, Wajir, and Garissa counties are set to benefit from an inclusive education programme between Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund. The initiative will focus on improving access to quality education for the children with visual problems and hearing impairment by creating more inclusive and supportive school environments. The investment will be directed towards addressing critical gaps in learning infrastructure, water and sanitation services, and access to digital learning resources that continue to affect educational outcomes in these underserved communities. The beneficiary schools include Marigat Integrated Day and Boarding Primary School, Marigat Special School for the Visually…