Author: Felix Njenga

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has stepped up efforts to expand its grassroots presence in Kiambu County, with the party’s leadership signalling plans to intensify membership recruitment and strengthen its political structures ahead of upcoming campaigns. Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa hosted DCP Kiambu County Coordinator Sovinga wa Bibiana for a courtesy call during which the two discussed strategies for expanding the party’s footprint across the county. According to Senator Thangwa, the discussions focused on accelerating party membership registration, identifying and recruiting strong candidates and consolidating grassroots structures in all parts of Kiambu. The senator said the party was…

Kenya has secured the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, delivering a landmark victory that will make the country the first in Africa to stage the senior global athletics showpiece. President William Ruto on Tuesday hailed the decision as a defining moment for Kenya and the continent, saying the championship would celebrate the generations of athletes who have built the country’s reputation as one of the world’s great distance-running nations. “This is Kenya’s moment, Africa’s moment and a victory for generations of athletes who made our nation synonymous with excellence on the track, on the road and cross…

Kiambu County Assembly Speaker Charles Thiong’o has intensified engagements with residents of Githunguri Constituency as he positions himself for the parliamentary race, visiting several areas of the constituency and attending community events over the weekend. Mr Thiong’o used the engagements to interact with residents, listen to their concerns and discuss issues affecting households and businesses across the constituency. Speaking after the visits, the Speaker said the meetings were part of efforts to develop a people-centred development blueprint that would guide his agenda should he be entrusted with the responsibility of representing Githunguri in Parliament. “We are using these engagements with…

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…