Author: Joe Gathuya
Murang'a: Police recover thousands of fake KRA stamps during raid at liquor store
Joe Gathuya
Police in Murang’a County have nabbed thousands of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stickers in a liquor outlet at Kambiti shopping centre. During the crackdown coordinated by the county
"Ruto's gov't has prioritised luxuries over Kenyans" - Raila accuses Kenya Kwanza of misappropriating public funds
Joe Gathuya
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of misappropriating public funds and blaming their failure to deliver on the former regime.Raila says the President William Ruto-led adminis
Kiambu: Police probe death of two teenagers burnt beyond recognition in house fire
Joe Gathuya
Police officers from Githunguri Sub-County Police Headquarters have launched investigations after two teenagers lost their lives in a fire tragedy at Gitwe village in Kiambu County.Accordi
"Closure of bars alone will not deal with alcoholism in Mt Kenya" - Dr. Stanley Kamau
Joe Gathuya
Executive Director of Ahadi Trust Kenya Dr. Stanley Kamau has said efforts by leaders from the region should be directed in providing resources and empowering young people to have income g
Murang'a women to receive KSh4,000 pregnancy stipend
Joe Gathuya
About 30 percent of expectant mothers have been delivering at home, endangering their lives and those of their babies. Governor Irungu Kang’ata who launched the programme at Kirwara health centre in Gatanga Sub-County on Monday said the
"Pray for Raila"- DP Gachagua answers clergy calling for Ruto-Raila talks
Joe Gathuya
Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has ruled out negotiation talks with opposition leader Raila Odinga saying the latter is trying to blackmail the government to engage him.
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Unaitas robbery suspect was shot thrice in the head, 6 times in the back - autopsy
Joe Gathuya
One of the robbery suspects allegedly killed by police in Murang'a on Sunday, March 12 w
"He was quiet, disciplined" - Father to slain gang member wants justice for his son
Joe Gathuya
The father to one of the suspected robbers that were killed under unclear circumstances on March 12, 2023 following a robbery at Unaitas Sacco Mununga branch, Murang'a County, want a thorough i
Help! Cobbler father and his peasant wife appeal for help to raise new born triplets
Joe Gathuya
A couple in Irigu-ini village of Kigumo constituency, Murang'a County, is celebrating the birth of triplets.
Murang'a: Four arraigned over theft of KSh2M worth of drugs from Level V Hospital
Joe Gathuya
Four people suspected of stealing drugs worth KSh2 million from Murang'a Level 5 Hospital have been arrested and arraigned before a Murang’a law court.The four
Murang'a: Two elderly women burnt to death over witchcraft claims
Joe Gathuya
A group of youth from Gitiri village in Kiharu Constituency, Murang'a County, on Tuesday, February 21 night lynched two elderly women on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.Without hesitat
Parents protest over KSh6.4 million renovation fee for burnt school dormitory
Joe Gathuya
Parents at ACC&S Chomo Secondary School in Gatanga, Murang'a county, have accused the school management of fraud after they were charged KSh8,000 to renovate a dormitory, which burnt down last week.The school has about 800 students, tra
DP Gachagua orders crackdown on 24-hour clubs in Mt Kenya region
Joe Gathuya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed not to relent in the fight against alcoholism in the central region.
Murang’a taxis to ferry PWDs, expectant women to hospitals for free
Joe Gathuya
Ahadi Kenya Trust CEO Stanley Kamau will work with taxi drivers to enable people living with disabilities and expectant mothers access health care with ease. Kamau has made an arrangement with the operators to offer free services to the tw
One dead, multiple injured as 14-seater matatu collides with truck
Joe Gathuya
One person died on Friday evening after a Nairobi-bound 14-seater matatu collided with a truck at Kenol Town in Murang'a County. Fourteen other people were injured in the freak accident. Eye witnesses at the scene told T
Pesky primates: It's monkey business in Murang’a
Joe Gathuya
Following farmers frustrations and complaints of monkeys destroying crops in farms in Gatanga, Murang'a County, the
Murang'a youth now urge Wa Iria to "respect" DP Gachagua
Joe Gathuya
A section of youth from Murang'a County have called on the immediate former Governor Mwangi wa Iria to "respect" Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following his recent verbal attack.Speaking in Murang'a, the youth they support DP Gachagua
Chege Njuguna is MP-elect for Kandara constituency
Joe Gathuya
Chege Njuguna of United Democratic Alliance is the Member of Parliament-elect for Kandara constituency. Nju
Kandara: UDA leaders in final push to woo voters as by-election nears
Joe Gathuya
Leaders from the UDA party have pitched camp in Kandara in the final push to woo residents to vote for the party can
Murang'a man arrested for growing bhang in his shamba
Joe Gathuya
A middle aged man from Kibuku, Kenol, Murang'a county is in police custody after police officers found out that he was cultivating bhang in his shamba.Detectives from Kenol police station spent the day in a hide and seek game with Anthony N