•The Incident Sparked Outrage with Urgent Calls for Intervention In a shocking turn of events that underscores the fragility of essential public services in Kenya, operations at the Embu County Lands Offices have come to a screeching halt following a power disconnection by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) over an unpaid electricity bill […]
Embu, Kenya| A dramatic and deadly escape attempt in Embu West Sub-County has left Swaleh Abdalla Njiru, alias Oswando, a former MCA aspirant and murder suspect, dead after a confrontation with police. The incident, which unfolded in the Gatondo area on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, has ignited a firestorm of reactions, from jubilation among some […]
Embu, Kenya| Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has emerged as a staunch defender of Muguka, a stimulant crop central to the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in Embu County, as she successfully lobbied against a proposed parliamentary bill that sought to ban it. The Anti-Muguka Bill, sponsored by Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, aimed to remove […]
•The Facility is Estimated to Cost 1.04 Billion Shillings and is Expected to Boost Regional Economy The construction of a Sh1.04 billion ultra-modern market in Embu Town is steadily progressing, marking a significant milestone in efforts by the national government to revamp trade infrastructure and improve livelihoods. Now 45 percent complete, the three-story facility is […]
Mwea, Kenya| Pupils at Wang’uru Primary School in Mwea can now look forward to a more conducive learning environment following a comprehensive infrastructural upgrade spearheaded by Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi. The renovation, funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), is part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in […]
The County Assembly of Embu has launched a formal investigation into a disturbing case of medical negligence at Kiritiri Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere South Constituency, where an expectant mother was forced to deliver on the floor without medical assistance. The incident, which occurred on the night of February 6, has sparked public outrage, leading […]
Farmers in the semi-arid Makima Ward, Embu County, have received a major boost after the County Government distributed Galla hybrid goats worth Sh2.3 million to improve livelihoods and enhance food security. A total of 178 goats, comprising 162 does and 16 bucks, were handed over to local farmers to help them diversify their income sources […]
