Author: Kiambu Observer

As Kenyan motorists face record-high fuel prices in the latest pricing cycle, pressure is intensifying on the government to adopt more aggressive measures to lower the cost of living. Effective May 15, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases in pump prices. Super Petrol rose by KSh 16.65 to retail at KSh 214.25 per litre, while diesel saw a sharp hike of KSh 46.29, reaching a record KSh 242.92 per litre in Nairobi. Kerosene prices remained unchanged at KSh 152.78. These increases follow a turbulent period for Kenyan fuel consumers, characterized by volatile global oil markets…

Nairobi Senator and former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna attended the burial of the mother of former  MP Kanini Kega in Nyeri, where he made headlines by offering a public apology to the local community regarding the recent political climate and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a rare moment of political rapprochement, Sifuna addressed the gathering, acknowledging the role he and other leaders played in the political challenges facing leaders from the Mt. Kenya region, including Gachagua. “Hiyo shida ni sisi tuliwaweka ndani” (That trouble is what we put you through), Sifuna stated…

Tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have intensified following a candid critique of internal party dynamics by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The remarks, made during a party retreat in Mombasa, have sparked a public fallout with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga. In a video from the retreat, Mbadi—the immediate former ODM chairman—called for honesty regarding the party’s future, stressing that the organization is entering a “post-Raila era” following the death of its long-time leader, Raila Odinga, in October 2025. In his address to fellow party members, Mbadi emphasized that ODM is a national institution that transcends regional or…

Shareholders of the Mboi Kamiti Farmers Company are facing renewed uncertainty following the publication of two contradictory advertisements in a leading daily newspaper. These competing notices, published on consecutive days, follow a recent Kiambu High Court ruling mandating fresh elections to resolve a 15-year leadership The Kiambu high court ordered the registrar of companies to call for a fresh election to end a 15 year old dispute that has rocked the firm saying this would give a new precedent into the leadership. The First advert was placed on Tuesday  May 5th and  signed  by MrThuo Mathenge as the chairman reading “…

As the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party conducts its nominations to select a candidate for the upcoming Ol Kalou constituency by-election, aspirant Wangenye Ndung’u has raised alarms regarding lower-than-expected voter turnout. Speaking during the voting process today, Friday, May 8, 2026, Ndung’u urged supporters to turn out in higher numbers to ensure a decisive outcome. “I am moving around, observing how my supporters are coming out to vote,” Ndung’u stated. “However, one important thing I have noticed since I started moving around is that the turnout is still low. We are asking our followers to come out in strength so…

In a significant ruling aimed at resolving over a decade of leadership wrangles, the High Court in Kiambu has ordered the embattled Mbo-I-Kamiti Farmers Company Limited to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elect new directors. Justice Dorah Chepkwony, in her judgment delivered in Civil Case No. E030 of 2022, observed that the company’s affairs had been “frozen in a long season of internal wrangles, disputed records, and contested directorship”. The court noted that no valid AGM had been held for approximately 14 years, leaving thousands of shareholders in a state of uncertainty. The dispute pitted a faction of…

The National Assembly and the country at large are mourning the sudden death of Ol Kalou Member of Parliament, David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed that the third-term lawmaker died at approximately 1:20 a.m. while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. Kiaraho, who had been serving as the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou since 2013, was widely regarded as a dedicated public servant who championed development initiatives and grassroots empowerment in Nyandarua County. His tenure in Parliament was marked by a strong focus on infrastructure, education, and…

The community residing around Indian Bazaar, extending into the Kanjata and Kangoya areas, is up in arms over a wave of violent crime hitting the normally quiet town. So far, nearly 10 people have been violently robbed and several injured in a series of related incidents. These attacks are reportedly taking place even in broad daylight, sparking uproar and accusations that the local administration is turning a blind eye to the escalating violence. The latest victim, Peter Kimani, was attacked, robbed, and beaten so severely he was left for dead. “They attacked me while I was heading home even before…

The Kiambu Police Canteen, situated at the Kiambu Bazaar, has drawn sharp criticism from the local community following allegations of bias under its new management. Multiple vendors who operated kiosks within the facility claim they were abruptly removed from their business premises without any formal notice. Affected traders have specifically pointed to the newly appointed County Police AP Commander as the primary driver behind these sudden changes. Displaced business owners expressed frustration over their treatment, describing the leadership’s approach as unceremonious and unprofessional. Internal reports from the Kiambu Observer suggest the facility is currently plagued by persistent leadership wrangles. Despite…

Over 300,000 candidates are contesting in UDA’s grassroots elections today across 20 counties. The ruling party is deploying a fully electronic voting system to manage the high-stakes process, which serves as a critical organizational test ahead of 2027. Key battlegrounds include Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley.