Author: Felix Njenga

Kiambu County has stepped up efforts to combat illicit alcoholic drinks, with liquor regulators, security agencies and bar owners agreeing on the need for tighter licensing controls, enhanced accountability and closer cooperation in enforcing alcohol laws. The renewed push follows a consultative meeting chaired by Chief Officer for Administration Martin Kangiri, bringing together the Kiambu County Liquor Committee and the Gatundu North and Gatundu South Sub County Liquor Committees to address regulatory challenges and strengthen the fight against illegal alcoholic beverages. The meeting brought together county and national government officials, security agencies, enforcement officers, the chairman of the County Bar…

The Kiambu County Government has launched a savings and credit cooperative society for 3,156 Community Health Promoters (CHPs), in a move aimed at strengthening their financial security and improving their economic welfare. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s administration, is expected to provide the frontline health workers with a structured platform to cultivate a saving culture, access affordable credit and invest in income generating ventures. The county government has pledged Sh25 million to support the newly established Kiambu County Community Health Promoters Sacco Society, with the funds set to be disbursed in phases. The first instalment of Sh5 million…

Police in Kiambu East have intensified a crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs, seizing 544 rolls of cannabis, 142 litres of muratina and 59 litres of chang’aa in the past two weeks. The operation has also led to the arrest of 55 suspects, with authorities saying the sustained enforcement campaign is beginning to yield results as the number of drug related interceptions continues to decline. Kiambu East Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Elema Sora said the multi-agency operation, which has been running for several months, was aimed at dismantling networks involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of illicit…

Kiambu Town MP Machua Waithaka has stepped up his household economic empowerment initiative with the distribution of chicks and piglets to residents of Jaegers area in Kiambu Township, in a fresh push to promote self employment and improve livelihoods. The initiative, which targets households seeking alternative sources of income, is part of the legislator’s broader efforts to empower residents through small scale agribusiness and sustainable income generating activities. During the exercise, Mr Waithaka said his commitment to empowering communities predated his entry into elective politics, adding that he had consistently pursued initiatives aimed at improving the economic welfare of ordinary…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has invoked the legacy of former President Mwai Kibaki in defending the government’s development agenda, saying the administration of President William Ruto is committed to fulfilling the late Head of State’s vision for Kenya. Prof. Kindiki said Kibaki’s economic transformation agenda, which helped reshape the country’s economy, should inspire leaders to prioritise development over divisive politics, insults and political violence. He spoke on Wednesday during a development tour of Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, where he inspected ongoing projects and pledged to ensure their completion. “President Kibaki had a vision, and that vision is what we are…

Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has urged residents of Juja to rally behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, saying the ongoing road projects and economic empowerment initiatives should translate into tangible benefits for the community. Kabogo, who was speaking during the launch of the construction of the Kimbo-Matangi-ini road in Juja Constituency, Kiambu County, said residents had long waited for improved infrastructure and deserved to see development projects completed. He challenged Kindiki to extend the road beyond the Catholic Mission towards Ndururumo, saying the additional stretch would significantly improve connectivity and ease movement for residents. The…

Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha has urged contractors undertaking major road projects in Juja Constituency to prioritise local youth in employment, saying the infrastructure investments should translate into tangible economic benefits for residents. Ms Wamuratha said the construction of the Kimbo-Matangi-Ini and Ndarugu-Nyacaba-Kimuchu roads, launched by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, offered an opportunity to address unemployment while improving connectivity in the area. Speaking during a public engagement in Juja, she welcomed the projects, saying residents had endured years of poor roads that had hampered economic activities and access to essential services. She appealed to Prof Kindiki to ensure contractors engaged…

Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a has stepped up her campaign for the Kiambu governorship, pledging to champion infrastructure development and improve access to electricity as she seeks to succeed Governor Kimani Wamatangi in the 2027 General Election. Ms Ng’ang’a, who is eyeing the county’s top seat, spoke during the launch of the Kimbo-Matangi-ini road in Juja Constituency, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki presided over the event. She urged the national government to extend development projects to more areas, saying improved road networks and electricity connectivity would unlock economic opportunities for residents. The MP called for the construction of a bridge…

The Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) has entered into a strategic partnership with two recruitment and employment firms to expand international job opportunities for its graduates and trainees, in a move aimed at bridging the gap between technical training and labour market demands. The partnership with Go-Xel Global Ltd, in collaboration with Right Resource Kenya Ltd, seeks to connect qualified Kenyan technical workers with employment opportunities in Germany, Austria and countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The initiative is expected to strengthen the link between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and international employers seeking skilled workers in…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable development, saying no Kenyan should be denied economic opportunities or access to public resources because of ethnicity, religion, gender, age or geographical location. Prof Kindiki said the administration was determined to eliminate regional disparities and ensure every part of the country benefits from infrastructure development and economic empowerment programmes. “We will make sure we have an equitable country. A country that respects every citizen without caring where they were born, where they live, their age or gender, their religion or their ethnicity,” he said. He added that the government’s…