Author: Felix Njenga

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kiambu County have expressed concern over mounting economic pressures that are making it increasingly difficult for businesses to survive, citing escalating operational expenses and declining consumer purchasing power. The entrepreneurs say the challenging economic climate has led to lower sales volumes and shrinking profits, leaving many businesses struggling to remain operational while others face the possibility of shutting down. The concerns were raised during a planning meeting for the forthcoming Thika Trade and SME Expo, scheduled to take place from June 25 to 27 at Thika Technical Training Institute. Participants identified high production costs,…

The Kiambu County Government is stepping up its grassroots economic empowerment agenda with the introduction of a financial support kitty for women’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and the continued expansion of initiatives targeting boda boda operators across the county. Speaking during the Kiambu County Women’s Day celebrations held at the county headquarters in Kiambu Town, Governor Kimani Wamatangi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the financial independence of women through targeted investments and inclusive economic policies. The Governor announced that the county is in the process of designing a dedicated fund aimed at supporting women’s SACCOs to establish…

A Kiambu resident has formally petitioned the County Assembly of Kiambu to accelerate the implementation of Village Administrators, Village Councils and Ward Administrative Complexes, arguing that the move would strengthen devolution, improve public participation and bring government services closer to the people. The petition, submitted on June 11, 2026 by John Mweha Kariuki of Ndenderu Ward in Kiambaa Sub-County, calls on the County Assembly to take legislative, policy and budgetary measures to operationalize provisions contained in Sections 52 and 53 of the County Governments Act, 2012. Addressed to the Clerk of the County Assembly of Kiambu and copied to Governor…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday carried out an unannounced inspection of the ongoing Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project in the Kamukunji area, where he assessed the progress of key developments aimed at restoring the city’s river ecosystem and improving public infrastructure. The large-scale initiative has gained significant momentum following the clearance of informal settlements and unauthorized structures that had encroached on the riparian corridor, particularly in the lower sections of the city. The reclaimed land is now being transformed into environmentally sustainable and community-friendly spaces. Government officials have also announced plans to extend the exercise to upstream areas in the…

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts aimed at ending the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide across the country, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announcing that the implementation of key interventions is being fast-tracked. Speaking on Thursday after a consultative meeting at Harambee House Annex in Nairobi with Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo and senior ministry officials, Prof. Kindiki said the government had already begun implementing recommendations made by the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, which was established by President William Ruto last year. The Deputy President emphasized…

The long-awaited hearing of an arson case arising from the June 2024 protests finally commenced at the Kiambu Law Courts, nearly two years after the alleged incidents, with lawyers representing one of the accused, Stephen Kigathi Kionywe, alleging that the prosecution had delayed proceedings and insisting that the case is politically motivated. The case, which stems from the unrest witnessed during the 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations in Kikuyu, saw the prosecution present its first witness as the trial officially got underway. However, according to the defence team, witnesses expected to testify on the alleged burning of the National Government Constituency…

The ongoing JITUME ICT Stage 1 training at the Ndumberi JITUME Centre is steadily transforming the lives of young people in Kiambu Constituency by equipping them with practical digital skills and opening pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the growing digital economy. The initiative, spearheaded by Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka, continues to attract recent Form Four graduates and other young people seeking to build careers in information and communication technology through free training offered at the modern ICT hub. Speaking during the ongoing training programme, the legislator encouraged parents and guardians to take advantage of the opportunity by enrolling…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and advancing multilateral cooperation following a series of high-level diplomatic engagements at Harambee House Annex in Nairobi. During a meeting with Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Deputy President underscored Kenya’s unwavering support for the principles and values of the United Nations and backed ongoing reforms aimed at making the global body more agile and responsive to emerging 21st-century challenges. Kindiki described Kenya as immensely proud to host the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the only UN headquarters located…

The Government has heightened its preparedness and response measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following reports of an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), even as authorities assured Kenyans that no case of the disease has been reported within the country’s borders. Senior Ministry of Health officials on Tuesday briefed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Harambee House Annex on the country’s readiness to prevent, detect and respond to any potential Ebola threat. During the meeting, the Deputy President received a comprehensive update on Kenya’s Ebola preparedness and response status, alongside a progress report on the rollout of Taifa…

The Government has announced a series of interventions aimed at enhancing safety in schools following recent incidents of student unrest that have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property and disruption of learning in several institutions across the country. The measures were discussed on Tuesday during a high-level meeting at Harambee House Annex, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki received a status report from senior officials of the Ministry of Education on the security situation in schools and ongoing efforts to restore calm. Officials informed the Deputy President that although a number of schools have recently experienced unrest, the affected…