Kangema MP Peter Kihungi during a church service at ACK Kiairathe church on August 3, 2025Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been urged to step in and help mediate between agitated youths and the government in a bid to restore calm and create a conducive environment for economic and social stability.Uhuru visited State House last Friday to attend the East African Community and Southern African Development Community (EAC–SADC) joint summit on the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Following the summit, President William Ruto took Kenyatta on a tour of the newly renovated State House.Speaking during a church service…
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Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru addressing mourners during a burial ceremony in Kiaragana in Ndia. Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hinted at the possibility of running for another elective post after the end of her two terms as the county boss.Waiguru welcomed calls by residents to consider seeking another leadership role in the county, adding that the people of Kirinyaga will have the final say on which position she should vie for during the 2027 elections.The governor expressed confidence that she would get the people’s support to vie for any political position because of her development track record.“I know because of my…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro at Gituto secondary school in his constituency Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro now wants the government to include a Sh175 billion allegedly taken against the Sh7 fuel levy imposed last year in the country’s loan book.Ndindi had claimed that the government un-procedurally imposed a Sh7 levy against which it has borrowed the loan without involving parliament or disclosure, dismissing as diversionary tactics attempts by several government officials to explain the securitisation of the levy.The MP who served as the Budget and Appropriation Committee chairperson in the National Assembly from 2022 to last year, further said the state…
KESSHA chairperson Willie Kuria with national secretary general Abdinoor Haji in Murang’a.Secondary school heads have asked the government to release capitation arrears for the first and second terms as schools near closure.Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Willie Kuria has said the government owes schools a total of Sh18 billion this year alone and that financial constraints are hampering normal school operations.Each learner receives Sh22,144 annually that is released in batches, with 50 per cent released in the first term, 30 percent disbursed in the second term, and 20 per cent released in the third term.In the first term, the government…
Hawker Boniface Kariuki’s burial in Iyego, Kangema, Murang’aMurang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has called on veteran lawyers in the opposition to unite and help secure justice for the family of Boniface Kariuki, who was killed during anti-police brutality protests.Kariuki, a street hawker, was shot in the head on June 17 while selling face masks during the nationwide protests.Speaking at his burial in Iyego, Kangema, Kang’ata said the tragic killing has deeply pained Kenyans and should not be forgotten.“Bonny may be gone, but we will continue fighting for justice. We will never forget what they did to him,” he said.He appealed to…
A mourner during Boniface Kariuki’s burial in Kangema, Murang’a. July 11, 2025.Susan Njeri, the mother of 22-year-old hawker Boniface Kariuki, has revealed she had asked him to stay away from protests.In a tribute read during his burial at Iyego in Kangema, Murang’a County, Njeri said she called him on the morning of June 17 to ask for some money and warned him to avoid the protests.She said Boniface asked to speak to his siblings during the call — a gesture she now believes was his final goodbye.“Little did we know you were saying goodbye to us,” she said.Johna Kariuki, Boniface’s…
Anti-riot police officers doing patrols in Murang’a town on July 7, 2025/Alice WaitheraTension engulfed Murang’a town for the better part of Monday morning as residents stayed in their homes.A cloud of an uneasy calm rent the air as most major businesses, especially supermarkets, reinforced their entrances with steel to curb looting.Unconfirmed reports allege that tens of youths were transported to the town on Sunday from other parts of the region with unknown motives.Residents who showed up expressed their apprehension, saying they expect as much chaos as was experienced on June 25 when youths took to the streets to protest against…
Chaos during protests in Kerugoya town on June 25, 2025Protesters clashed with police in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga county, as nationwide demonstrations against police brutality intensified. Police fired teargas canisters at hundreds of youths who had gathered for the protests, prompting the youths to respond by pelting stones. Joseph Njoroge, a protester, said Kenyans are no longer convinced by statements from security agencies regarding extrajudicial killings and abductions. “The authorities keep saying they are investigating, but we never see the results. Youths have a right to protest,” he said, calling on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) to step up investigations…
George Irungu, Boniface Kariuki’s grandfather, addressing journalists during a visit by Central Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi on June 23, 2025./ALICE WAITHERAThe family of vendor Boniface Kariuki, who was shot by a police officer during protests on Tuesday, now wants the government to support his treatment.Kariuki’s grandfather, George Irungu, said the 22-year-old youth who is admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital is in a serious condition and that the government should ensure he accesses the right treatment until he gets well.Irungu said this when the central regional police commander, Samuel Ndanyi, led a contingent of security officers on a visit to Kariuki’s…
Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau addressing neighbors and relatives of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki in Karugia village, Kangema, June 21, 2025. /ALICE WAITHERAA section of Murang’a residents and leaders are demanding accountability from the National Police Service following the shooting of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki. Kariuki, who is currently receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, was shot in the head on Tuesday during protests over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died in police custody. Beatrice Wairimu, a neighbour to Kariuki’s family in the Karugia area of Kangema sub-county, described him as a son. “They lived and did almost everything…
President William Ruto visits one of the stalls during Murang’a investors conference at Thika Greens Hotel President William Ruto has hailed the Affordable Housing project for stemming sub-division of agricultural land.The President has said one benefit of the project is ensuring that land meant for production of food is not used for settlement.Speaking during Murang’a County Investors Conference on Friday, June 13, 2025, Ruto said sub-division of land poses a major threat to food security as it eats into the land meant for agricultural purposes.He said agricultural counties such as Murang’a stand to lose if more land designated for farming…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga /ALICE WAITHERANyeri county government has disbursed over Sh180 million to women-led businesses to empower them. The county government established the Nyeri County Women, Youth and Persons With Disability programme in 2018 with the objective of empowering the vulnerable groups. Under the programme, women, youth and persons with disabilities are trained and provided with support to start or expand their income generating activities.Since then, the devolved unit has benefited over 2,300 businesses led by women as a way of promoting gender equity. According to Governor Mutahi Kahiga, women are the backbone of the economy as they are the labourers in…
Janice Muchemi, the advocate who won the Scottish Bar International Human Rights AwardA Kenyan advocate has won the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award for fighting for human rights and representing victims of sexual offences.Janet Muchemi was presented with the award on Wednesday at Edinburgh, Scotland, by the Faculty of Advocates, an independent body of Scottish advocates.Muchemi trumped 39 other applicants from North, Central and South America, East and South Asia, Oceania, Africa and Europe to scoop the award.The applicants included lawyers, journalists, youth activists, and artists, some working in their own countries while others were living in exile.Lord Bonomy,…
Janice Muchemi, the advocate who won the Scottish Bar International Human Rights AwardA Kenyan advocate has won the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award for fighting for human rights and representing victims of sexual offences.Janet Muchemi was presented with the award on Wednesday at Edinburgh, Scotland, by the Faculty of Advocates, an independent body of Scottish advocates.Muchemi trumped 39 other applicants from North, Central and South America, East and South Asia, Oceania, Africa and Europe to scoop the award.The applicants included lawyers, journalists, youth activists, and artists, some working in their own countries while others were living in exile.Lord Bonomy,…
The resident of Mwea in Kirinyaga county, said she became curious since she had not experienced the same with her other children.The condition which affects X chromosome is prominent in men while women who are exposed become carriers.This is because men have only one X chromosome while women have two, allowing one to continue functioning when the other is affected.Doctors needed to undertake blood transfusion on the child but at the time, terrorists had just attacked the US embassy and the demand for blood was extremely high.“I had to ask people to go Kenyatta National Hospital to donate blood for…