Author: Joh Nyagah

Residents from Mburiria village on the outskirts of Kiambu town finally have a reason to smile after years of struggling to reclaim the only public land in the village. Surveyors from both the national and county governments spent the better part of the day measuring and locating the boundaries of Plot No. 1109, as the map reads, where the beacons were finally identified, putting an end to years of struggle. According to Anastacia Wahu, a community leader who has been at the forefront advocating for the rights of people from the area, the community had been tirelessly visiting every office…

A family in Ndumberi, Kiambu, is calling for urgent investigations into the death of their kin, who was found dead inside a local club at the Ndumberi shopping centre. The family of the late Joseph Gachoka, a middle-aged man, suspects foul play on the part of the club. His sister claims she was turned away and harassed by the club owner when she went to pick up her brother after he had requested her assistance. According to multiple accounts from family members and friends, the body of the deceased was found inside the club, popularly known as “ha Njambi,” in…

The nation and the gospel music community mourn the sudden passing of renowned gospel artist, Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. Betty Bayo’s journey to becoming a household name began with humble origins. She was raised in Kangoya, Ndumberi, Kiambu, where her mother had rented a room in the village around 2008. She attended Riara Secondary School in Turitu, Kiambu, and despite facing numerous personal and educational challenges, she successfully completed her schooling. Her musical talent began to take professional form when she joined the Redeemed Gospel…

The ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition’s elected officials have begun aggressively campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election, asserting that his administration has already delivered on a substantial portion of its campaign pledges. The message was delivered during a church service at the Worldwide Gospel Church in Kawaida, Kiambaa, hosted by local Member of Parliament Njuguna Kawanjiku. The leaders present dismissed the Opposition’s ongoing criticisms as mere propaganda designed to distract the public from the tangible successes achieved by the government thus far. The delegation of MPs, which included Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika), Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete), Nelson Koech…

A family in the GG locality of Thindigua, Kiambu Sub-county, is living in deep distress following the disappearance of their 24-year-old kin, Perpetual Wairimu, and her six-year-old daughter, Miriam. The nightmare began in September this year when Perpetual first left home. According to her grandmother, Josephine Wairimu, Perpetual claimed she had found a job in Runda. Despite warnings that an education background was a key requirement for job seekers in that area, she insisted on leaving and did not return. The family’s confusion grew when village women later spotted Perpetual at a burial ceremony at Gathanga cemetery in Kiambaa. Upon…

K-Unity Bank has disbursed over Ksh 5 billion to its members as loans, this being one of the largest disbursements in the banking industry for the fastest-growing banking institution in the country. ​Coming in the wake of its 50th-year celebration that took place almost a year ago, the bank is assuring its members of steady growth, stemming from an asset base of Ksh 7 billion. ​Addressing members during an educational forum for the Wangige branch in Kabete, Kiambu, Director and Former Chairman John Mbitu exuded confidence in the Bank’s growth, saying it had risen from humble backgrounds to where it…

A tense standoff continues at the Mataara stage in Kiambu town between the Kiambu County government and over 400 matatu operators from Mataara Sacco, after an overnight operation on Wednesday blocked the site with large garbage bins and dumped heaps of waste. The conflict stems from the county’s search for temporary space to accommodate traders displaced from Kangangi Market amid ongoing challenges, including high levies and modernization plans. Officials have identified the Mataara stage as a potential interim location for the vendors, prompting repeated efforts to evict the Sacco’s operators, who ply routes from Kiambu town to Ruiru and Thika.…

The DNA test results have conclusively resolved the case where a couple accused Kiambu Level 5 Hospital of a newborn swap, confirming that the baby girl is, in fact, theirs. George Mwaura and his wife, Esther, expressed deep relief and joy yesterday after receiving the results, which officially recognized them as the child’s biological parents. Following a week fraught with stress and doubt, the couple departed the hospital happy and complete with their new daughter. The tests, performed at the Government Chemist, offered unquestionable proof of their parentage. The parents arrived at the medical facility yesterday to obtain the documentation…

A row has erupted over the expansion of the Ruiru Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Kiambu County, with locals accusing some government officials of sabotage. The showdown saw some construction workers at the site, which is located within the Githunguri Ranching Primary School grounds, arrested and detained at a local police station before being released. Area Member of the County Assembly (MCA), Kimani wa Nduta, who led residents in erecting a perimeter wall around the facility, accused some political leaders and national government officials of being opposed to the project, which is funded by Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s county government. He…

The effective administration of national examinations across Kenya continues to be hampered by the persistent challenge posed by mobile phones. Dr. David Njengere, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), highlighted this issue while speaking at the Thika Sub-County offices during the opening of an exam container. He noted that adherence to examination regulations remains inconsistent, which compromises the overall integrity of the process. Dr. Njengere disclosed that the Ministry of Education has circulated a directive requiring all invigilators, school administrators, and even non-teaching personnel, such as cooks, to surrender their mobile phones. These devices are then…