Author: Mwaura Kamau 

THE Kenya African National Union (KANU), Kenya’s independence party, is undergoing a strategic revival aiming to reclaim its role as a national political force. Mt.Kenya regional chairman Njunge Mukirae has since urged party branch officials to embark on an aggressive promotion campaign across the country. The chairman says that the former formidable party is destined for absolute revitalization calling upon its branch officials to embark on promoting it ahead of the scheduled registration of new members. “We want to ensure that as we head to 2027, the party becomes a force to reckon with. We want to either form the…

FORMER ruling party Kenya African National Union (KANU) is set to revamp itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party’s Mt. Kenya regional chairman Njunge Mukirae the party will start by launching national mass recruitment drives of members. He said the formerly popular and  vibrant party but whose fortunes and political might have significantly dwindled will then start a door to door campaign aimed at popularizing it across the country. “Charity begins at home and hence we shall start our party’s revamping exercise in Mt.Kenya region. We want the party to reclaim it’s lost glory and attract…

The government is currently undertaking projects worth more than KSh50 billion in Kiambu County, President William Ruto has announced. The projects cut across housing, roads and markets which, the President noted, is meant to transform Kiambu County and the country. Among ongoing projects are 17,000 affordable housing units under construction across the county a cost of KSh43 billion. This is on top of 8,000 hostels meant for students at public universities, technical training colleges and the Kenya Medical Training College. Furthermore, the President said KSh5 billion has been allocated to build 29 modern markets, 26 of which are near completion.…

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) recently made a historic decision, overturning a long-standing rule requiring men to solemnize marriages in church for full membership and Holy Communion. This policy shift, decided during the 2025 General Administrative Committee meeting, aims for greater inclusivity, allowing men legally married under civil or customary law to participate fully. While praised for addressing perceived double standards and spiritual apathy, the change has also sparked controversy, with critics concerned about potential impacts on the sanctity of marriage. The PCEA prioritizes grace and inclusivity.

Mr. Gibson Mburu was today sworn in as the Male Representative to the Kiambu County Assembly Service Board (CAKSB). The swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the County Assembly precincts. It was presided over by the County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Charles M. Thiong’o, who is also the Chairperson of the Board, and attended by the Clerk of the County Assembly, Mr. John Mwivithi Mutie, who serves as the Secretary to the Board. Also present were the Board Vice Chairperson, Hon. Eric Warugu (MCA, Uthiru Ward), Hon. Joachim Njama (MCA, Ngoliba Ward), and the Female Representative, Ms.…

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has been vocal in its criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, citing concerns over governance, the economy, and human rights. The criticism is indeed timely because, with the opposition and civil society groups seemingly failing to hold the government accountable, it falls upon the church to intervene and call the administration out. Politicians are busy corruptly dishing out cash to gullible Kenyans to buy their allegiance. This is exemplified by Kiambu politicians allied to President William Ruto frequently gathering voters in town halls and churches across the county in a bid to…

The Kiambu County security apparatus has initiated investigations after Governor Kimani Wamatangi claimed that his life is in danger following a mysterious gunshot near his home last Sunday afternoon. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior county official who sits on the county security committee said that investigations have been launched to establish those behind the alarming incident and the motive behind the shooting. “I don’t want to be quoted because I’m yet to get the finer details of the matter. The spent bullet has been availed to us, and we shall brief the media after conducting thorough investigations,” said…

President William Ruto broke ground for the long-awaited dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway and the Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road at Kamandura in Limuru, Kiambu County. Speaking at the Kamandura grounds in Kiambu County during the official launch on Friday, the President pointed out that the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road is 175 km long, while the Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha Road is 58 km. “We will expand these highways into modern, multi-lane dual carriageways, which will be designed, financed, operated, and maintained through a world-class public-private partnership model,” he said. He explained that the project is an investment of over KSh 170 billion, calling…

Residents of the leafy Kahawa Sukari ward in Ruiru have accused the Kiambu County government of arbitrarily, illegally, and exorbitantly increasing plot and land rates in the area. They say that the government, led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, conducted no public participation nor did it give any access to the Valuation Roll as required by the National Rating Act, 2025, and the Constitution. “Increasing the rates from Kes. 1,500 to 17,550 is not only insensitive but also exploitative,” said Ms. Janet Kimiti, alias Mama Sukari. She wondered why the county government under Wamatangi has been implementing the Kiambu County Valuation…

As the season for boys’ circumcision gains momentum, a deep-seated cultural and spiritual divide continues to challenge community harmony in Kiambu County and other regions dominated by the Kikuyu community. ​The rift exists between the council of elders, the Kiama Kia Ma, and various church leaders concerning the guidance of young men as they transition into adulthood. ​The Kiama Kia Ma, representing the Kikuyu community, expresses concern that traditional cultural practices are being undermined. Elders emphasize the importance of passing down ancestral knowledge and values through established customs. They believe their council holds the legitimate authority to guide young men…