Author: Felix Njenga

Residents of Tola Estate in Juja, Kiambu County, have raised the alarm over the dumping of donkey and pig carcasses in a residential area, warning that the decomposing remains could expose them to serious health risks. Angry residents on Monday blocked the Ndarugu-Mang’u road using the rotting carcasses, protesting what they described as official inaction despite repeated reports to public health and county authorities. The residents said the stench from the decomposing animals has become unbearable, while the carcasses have attracted scavengers, including hyenas, stray dogs and crows. They fear the situation could trigger an outbreak of disease, particularly if…

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed plans to introduce speed-calming and other road-safety measures along the accident-prone Kirigiti–Riabai–Lioki Road in Kiambu following concerns raised by residents over speeding, poor visibility and frequent crashes. The development follows a formal intervention by Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka, who petitioned KeNHA in April to address what residents had identified as a dangerous section of the road. KeNHA subsequently conducted a site inspection on July 21, 2026, and confirmed that the affected stretch requires improved road-safety measures. In a letter dated August 24, KeNHA Director-General Eng. Luka Kimeli informed the MP that the…

A long-running land dispute involving a family from Kiambu has taken a new turn at the Ruiru Law Courts, with the parties contesting the authenticity of land records, subdivision maps and the circumstances under which ownership of the disputed property changed hands. The case, ELC Case No. 6223 of 2024, is being heard before Ruiru Chief Magistrate Beatrice Kimemia and pits six plaintiffs against the Ruiru Land Registrar and Jackson Kubai Muraya. The plaintiffs, led by Penina Wambui Gitumbu, are challenging the ownership history and registration of land that they claim was previously associated with their family. During the latest…

The County Government of Kiambu has invited eligible residents, registered groups, vulnerable persons and persons with disabilities to apply for the allocation of available county-owned kiosks in selected bus parks. The opportunity is part of an initiative by the County Government’s Directorate of Transport to allocate trading spaces in county-owned facilities to members of the public who meet the prescribed requirements. According to a public notice issued by the Department of Roads, Transport, Public Works and Utilities, applicants are required to submit duly completed application forms together with supporting documentation before the deadline. The notice identifies several categories of people…

Kiambu Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has sought to draw a line between his current constituency responsibilities and the political contest ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying his immediate priority is delivering services and development to residents. Mr Waithaka said it was not yet time for political campaigns, insisting that he had committed himself to completing development projects in Kiambu Constituency before turning his attention to the political contest when the time comes. “It is not time for politicking. I committed to deliver services and development to the people of Kiambu Constituency before embarking on politics when that time…

Five hundred young people have graduated after completing short-term technical and vocational courses supported through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), marking a significant step in efforts to equip youth with practical skills for employment and self-employment. The graduands trained in hairdressing and beauty, cosmetology and plumbing, disciplines that offer opportunities for entrepreneurship and direct entry into the labour market. The graduation ceremony, held in Kiambu, brought together the trainees, their families, trainers and supporters to celebrate the completion of their courses and encourage the graduates to turn their newly acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods. The programme was supported…

The Government has unveiled a Sh39 billion road construction programme in Meru County, signalling a major infrastructure push aimed at opening up rural areas, cutting transport costs and unlocking the county’s agricultural and commercial potential. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said nearly 500 kilometres of roads across the county are being tarmacked, with several projects that residents have pursued for years now under construction or at various stages of implementation. Among them is the Kionyo-Kanyakine-Muti O’Kiama-Kithaka Naro-Mitunguu road in Imenti South Constituency, where works have recently commenced. Prof Kindiki, who inspected the project on Friday, said the Government had secured funding…

Small-scale traders and liquor businesses in Kiambu County are appealing to the county government to review licence fees, saying the cost of doing business is becoming increasingly difficult for ordinary entrepreneurs to bear. The appeal was made by Kiambu Women Representative Ann Wamuratha during a graduation ceremony where more than 500 residents graduated from various skills programmes supported through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Addressing the gathering, Wamuratha urged Governor Kimani Wamatangi to consider allowing traders to pay licence fees in small instalments rather than requiring them to settle the charges in a single payment. She said a…

Kiambu County Assembly Speaker Charles Thiong’o has urged Kenyan youth to take a more active role in the country’s leadership and governance, saying the 2027 General Election presents an important opportunity for a new generation to shape the nation’s political future. Speaking during a youth engagement forum, Thiong’o said young people have the biggest stake in the country’s future and should move beyond calls for inclusion by offering themselves for elective positions and participating actively in civic affairs. “We encourage our young people to rise and take their rightful place in the leadership and governance of our country,” Thiong’o said.…

The Government is set to roll out a major financial support programme targeting thousands of micro and small enterprises, with businesses across the country expected to receive matching grants to expand production, create jobs and add value to locally produced goods. The Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) programme, which is expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will focus on clustering small businesses around strategic value chains as part of the Government’s broader plan to drive economic transformation from the grassroots. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the programme would initially support enterprises requiring up to Sh5 million in…