Author: J Kamau

Members of Mihiriga Kenda-a traditional organization based in Juja-have rebuffed allegations of conducting and perpetrating female genital mutilation (FGM) that was illegalized by the government. The group led by Muthumbi Mwangi and Kamau Kirigi refuted claims that they have mutilating their female members including school-going children, noting that it is a fallacy that has been peddled for long to tarnish and discredit the group. They spoke after authorities raided their shrine in Juja, Kiambu County on Saturday, on suspicions that the group is a criminal sect and has been perpetrating the outlawed practice. Several members of the organization were arrested.…

Survivors of sexual gender based violence (SGBV) will now be able to access specialized medical care following the establishment of a new clinic at the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). The recovery centre known as the Tumaini Clinic, will be providing confidential and comprehensive care and support to survivors of sexual gender violence, more so women. Speaking during the launch on Friday, March 6, 2026, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Zeinab Gura said the facility will offer medical, psychological and legal support services to survivors, while strengthening the institution’s response to gender-based violence in the community.…

Gatundu North residents and clerics have called on leaders and politicians to cease mudslinging and personal attacks on social media ahead of next year’s general elections. The locals claim that the surge in online discourse is obscuring substantive policy debate on issues that affect the electorate including the high cost of living and unemployment besides soiling the reputation of respected individuals in the society. The residents led by Paul Njoroge and Pastor Mugo Kaiba noted with concern that as candidates move from traditional rallies to digital spaces, the intensity of personal attacks has increased adding that even innocent individuals who…

With political activities gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, leaders have been cautioned against exploiting young people to fuel violence for political gain. Instead, politicians have been urged to invest in practical youth empowerment programmes that promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. The call was made during the launch of the Munyiri Africa Foundation (MAF) initiative in Juja, Kiambu County, where church leaders expressed concern over the growing trend of using jobless and frustrated youths as tools for political mobilisation and unrest. The clerics, led by Bishop David Munyiri Thagana of GOA Church and Reverend Mishek Kimuri, challenged politicians…

The Ministry of Education has closed four secondary schools in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, due to shortage of students. Kamwangi, Kaibere, Miteero and Mbichi secondary schools were shut down after students’ population dwindled drastically. The remaining students in the respective schools were transferred to nearby schools. Gatundu North MP Elijah Njoroge Kururia revealed that more schools in the constituency are facing closure due to low numbers of students, which has magnified the cost of running the institutions. The lawmaker spoke while disbursing bursary cheques worth sh 29.6 million to over 4000 learners in 25 day schools in the constituency on…

Two people have been arraigned in a Thika court for stealing a motorcycle as authorities intensify crackdown to  dismantle motorbike theft syndicate. Nelly Jemutai and Cecil Kiplimo committed the offence at Makongeni area in Thika West sub-county on February 23, 2026, where they stole the two-wheeler belonging to Watu Credit Limited. They were arrested by detectives on Saturday. The duo appeared before Thika Senior Resident Magistrate Fredrick Koome where they were charged with stealing the motorcycle contrary to Section 278A of the Penal Code. They pleaded not guilty. “On the 23rd Day of 2026 at Makongeni, Thika West sub-county Kiambu County,…

As many Kenyans continue to grapple with the harsh economic times in the country, students in higher learning institutions, mainly from humble backgrounds, have been on the receiving end grappling with huge fees balances. Inadequate resources have seen many students drop out of school while the majority face an uphill task in their academic journey. However, learners at Mount Kenya University (MKU) who have been facing difficulties in settling their school fees can heave a sigh of relief after the University management announced that they will chart a way forward to ensure that the students complete their studies uninterrupted. The…

Traders in the Junction area of Ruiru, Kiambu County, have begun reconstructing business stalls destroyed in a devastating fire last Friday. Local leaders and victims have formally petitioned the police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to identify and prosecute those responsible for what they describe as a coordinated arson attack. Witnesses report that the midnight inferno, which razed over 100 stalls, was allegedly ignited by a gang arriving on motorcycles. The group reportedly harassed security guards on-site before torching the structures, resulting in the total loss of merchandise and property valued at millions of shillings. Area MCA Kimani…

Medical professionals are reporting a wave of optimism as more Kenyans turn out for early cancer screening. While the disease remains a major challenge—ranking as the second leading killer with 29,000 annual deaths out of 45,000 new cases—the Ministry of Health reports that awareness campaigns are yielding positive results. ​Dr. Gladwell Gatheca, head of the Cancer and Non-communicable Diseases Division, credits this progress to the decentralization of care. Treatment that was once restricted to Nairobi and Eldoret is now available at regional centers in Garissa, Nakuru, and Mombasa. Further milestones include a surge in HPV vaccination rates for girls, which…

Envoys from across the East African region have called upon the youth to become champions of peace and steadfastly reject political manipulation, cautioning that persistent instability continues to stall development and hinder regional integration. The diplomats asserted that higher learning institutions hold a vital responsibility in fostering regional unity, specifically through the strategic use of sports. ​During a cross-border cycling event hosted at Zetech University’s Mangu Campus in Juja, the leaders emphasized that young people are the cornerstone of a peaceful society. They urged the youth to resist being exploited as agents of chaos, particularly during volatile political seasons. The…