Author: J Kamau

As clock ticks towards next year’s general elections, politicians in Kiambu County are hastily adopting political dynamics that are likely to jolt the elections outcome. A section of politicians and grassroot leaders have been advocating for a split between Kiambu East and Kiambu West, to create Thika County. However, the proposal has been overtaken by events as per the boundaries review laws. The split between Kiambu East that comprises Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Gatundu North and Gatundu South constituencies and Kiambu West that has Githunguri, Lari, Kabete, Kiambaa, Limuru, Kiambu and Kikuyu constituenciws is likely to shape the upcoming campaigns as…

Parents must assume the role of counseling their children to avoid incidents like the Utumishi school fire tragedy in Nakuru County that claimed the lives of 16 girls, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a says. She asked the parents and guardians not to abdicate their crucial role in moulding the characters of their offsprings and instead leave it to teachers. Speaking during the disbursement of Sh 17.7 million bursary cheques to 2,500 students of tertiary institutions from her constituency, the legislator told parents to take time to be with their children so as to know what they may be going through.…

The Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Developmenthas officially opened the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North as the government moves to bring services closer to locals. The newly established Registry is expected to enhance access to land services for more than 30,000 residents, while advancing the government’s broader agenda of decentralizing public services, improving efficiency and strengthening land administration at the grassroots level. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Alice Wahome flanked by her Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, described the opening of the Registry as a major milestone in…

Some 7500 Gatundu South students have receives sh 64 million worth bursaries from the area National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The funds comes as a relief to the cash-strained parents who are struggling to raise and settle second term school fees for their children after facing tough times precipitated by the current harsh economic times. Area MP GG Kagombewhile disbursing the bursary cheques in Gatundu town noted that all learners who had applied for the bursaries have benefitted adding that the process was transparent and no needy learner has been left out. “For the first time, Gatundu South learners…

Students have been challenged to reject corruption, dishonesty, and academic fraud and instead embrace integrity as a foundation for national transformation during the launch of the Ethics and Integrity Club at Mount Kenya University (MKU). The launch, themed “Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership,” brought together leaders from the anti-corruption sector, academia, and government who urged young people to become champions of ethical conduct in society. Speaking during the event, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr. David Oginde challenged students to take a firm stand against corruption, warning that dishonesty continues to erode the country’s moral and economic fabric. “Stand…

In a remarkable demonstration of community engagement and mentorship, alumni, staff, and students from Mount Kenya University’s College of Health Sciences visited Kaharo Girls High School in Murang’a County for a career mentorship program and the celebration of World Menstrual Health Day 2026. The team was warmly received by the school’s Principal, Mrs. Veronica Kihonge, who welcomed the visitors and encouraged the students to take full advantage of the opportunity to learn from the diverse professionals and university students present. She expressed her appreciation for the initiative, noting its significance in shaping the academic and career aspirations of the learners.…

Reprieve for over 225 students after the High court quashed a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale seeking to discontinued Mount Kenya University’s Bachelor of Science in Oral Health Programme. In a judgement delivered by Justice William Musyoka of Milimani High Court ruled that the CS acted without legal authority when he issued an order directing Mount Kenya University to discontinue its Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme. “Consequently, the first respondent (Duale) has no power, under the Universities Act, to order discontinuance of a Degree programme of a University in Kenya,” Justice Musyoka ruled. The court found…

Cases of insecurity that have been on a sharp rise in Thika East sub-county are set to decline following opening of a new police station in the area. The new Munyu police station in Gatuanyaga Ward was built by the area National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) and is set to enhance security in the region. Speaking while commissioning the station in Thursday, Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a said that lack of proper police facilities in the area had seen insecurity cases skyrocket drastically. She noted that criminals had turned the area into their hunting grounds, wrecking havoc and making locals…

Medics have emphasized the need to train and hire more nurses who take care of patients with chronic wounds, particularly from cancer surgeries and burns. This comes as statistics show that Kenya faces a serious shortage of nurses in that field with each handling between 15 to 20 patients daily, compared to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations of one to six patients per day. The call was made during the second national and regional conference of nurses who handle patients suffering from chronic wounds held at the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). Dubbed Wound Continence and Enterostomal…

Cucumber farming has become a highly lucrative venture for farmers in Kiambu County, offering a rapid return on investment due to the high demand in urban markets, hotels and supermarkets. Farmers say that cucumbers are slowly turning into green gold noting that they are generating high proceeds from the crop that has a short maturity period of 40 to 60 days. Cucumbers are widely preferred for their high water content, nutritional value and health benefits associated with hydration and wellness. The farmers in Kahero village, Kikuyu constituency, assert that besides enhancing food security and creating job opportunities, cucumber farming has…