Author: Felix Njenga

The principal of St Teresiah Preparatory School in Ngemwa, Kiambu County, has denied assaulting her estranged husband, a veteran Kenyan pilot, in a case that has brought to the fore a long-running domestic dispute involving the two parties. Lucy Nungari appeared before Kiambu Resident Magistrate Eric Muriuki, where she denied a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm, contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code. The complainant in the case is identified as Patrick Waweru Mwangi, who is said to be the accused’s estranged husband. The court released Nungari on a cash bail of Sh100,000 or a surety bond…

The government has intensified collaboration between the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as it seeks to equip more young Kenyans for overseas employment while guaranteeing their protection before departure, during their stay abroad and after their return home. The strengthened partnership was highlighted during the graduation of the first cohort of 31 Kiambu National Polytechnic trainees selected to work and undertake apprenticeships in Germany under the Kenya-Germany Labour Mobility Programme. The initiative forms part of the bilateral labour mobility agreement between Kenya and Germany, which aims to create…

A new chapter in youth empowerment was unveiled in Kiambu Town Constituency after Member of Parliament Hon. Machua Waithaka officially launched the Hon. Machua Waithaka Annual Indoor Games Championship, an initiative aimed at nurturing talent, promoting healthy competition, and steering young people away from drugs, alcoholism, and idleness. The championship, inaugurated at the Ndumberi ICT Hub, will now become an annual event bringing together hundreds of young people to compete in indoor sporting and recreational disciplines including chess, scrabble, darts, table tennis, draughts, badminton, dancing, and other talent-based activities. Speaking during the launch, Waithaka said the initiative is designed to…

Kenya has strengthened its position as a leading voice for artificial intelligence (AI) development in Africa after signing the Agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) and calling for a more inclusive global AI governance framework during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo, who represented Kenya at the global summit, said the country joined the new international organization because it believes artificial intelligence should be treated as a global public good that benefits all humanity rather than a privilege reserved for a handful of…

A new chapter in Kenya’s labour mobility agenda was marked on Friday as 31 graduates from Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) completed a specialized Labour Mobility Programme that will see them proceed to Germany for vocational training and employment, in what government officials described as a model for safe, structured and mutually beneficial international labour migration. The colourful graduation ceremony brought together senior officials from the State Departments for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Diaspora Affairs, representatives of the German Government, development partners, industry leaders and families of the graduates to celebrate a partnership that is increasingly positioning…

Kiambu County has outlined a series of priority interventions aimed at strengthening governance, improving public service delivery and accelerating development under the Second Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP II), following a high-level meeting between the Department of Administration and Public Service and the County Programme Implementing Unit (CPIU). The meeting marked the first engagement between the newly appointed Chief Officer for Administration and Public Service, Martin Kangiri, and members of the CPIU since he assumed office. It provided an opportunity for the programme implementation team to brief the Chief Officer on the status of KDSP II implementation, key milestones achieved,…

Kiambu Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has unveiled an ambitious youth empowerment initiative that combines sports, digital skills development and financial literacy, with the inaugural Kiambu Indoor Games Tournament – Season One set to begin on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Ndumberi Jitume ICT Hub. The tournament, billed as one of the largest indoor sporting events ever organized in Kiambu Town Constituency, is expected to attract hundreds of young participants from across the constituency in a variety of competitive disciplines aimed at identifying and nurturing talent while encouraging positive youth engagement. The competition will feature an extensive lineup of…

Kenya has taken another significant step in strengthening its digital transformation agenda after the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, expanding digital infrastructure and creating new economic opportunities for young people. Speaking after separate high-level engagements in Beijing, Kabogo said the government is pursuing practical collaborations that will position Kenya as a regional digital innovation hub while equipping young people with the skills and opportunities needed to compete in the global digital economy. One of the key meetings brought together the Ministry…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating development projects across the country, saying Kenya is experiencing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure and socio-economic transformation driven by an inclusive development agenda that seeks to benefit all the 47 counties. Speaking on Wednesday after hosting Nandi County leaders at his Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, Prof. Kindiki said the government remains focused on ensuring that ongoing projects are completed on time while identifying new priority initiatives that respond to the needs of local communities. The meeting brought together Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Senator Samson Cherargei and Members of…

Hundreds of persons living with disabilities in Riabai Ward and neighbouring areas are set to benefit from a partnership between Riabai Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hezron Gachui and Lions International aimed at improving mobility, dignity and access to healthcare through the donation of assistive devices. The initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Lions International, has seen the distribution of advanced wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and crutches to vulnerable residents, as well as the donation of mobility aids to Kiambu County Referral Hospital. Speaking during the handover of assistive devices, Gachui said the programme is part of a broader effort to ensure…