In the bustling town of Thika, Kenya, secondary schools are facing an extraordinary deluge of applications for Grade 10 placements, far exceeding the official allocations from the Ministry of Education. This overwhelming demand is straining already limited resources, testing the resilience of school administrators, and highlighting deeper issues within the country’s education system. As parents […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute commitment to addressing the nation’s acute housing shortage, Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has reaffirmed the government’s ambitious goal of delivering 500,000 affordable housing units by December 2026. Speaking during a site visit in Muruka, Kandara Constituency, Murang’a County, Wahome highlighted significant progress, noting that approximately […]
Thika, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move that positions Kenya at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics education in Africa, Mount Kenya University (MKU) has officially launched the Walker E Educational Humanoid Robot alongside a state-of-the-art Robotics, AI, Data Science, and Immersive Technologies Lab at its Thika Main Campus. This cutting-edge initiative marks a […]
In a heartwarming display of commitment to educational equity, Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi has rolled out a transformative bursary distribution program, providing timely financial relief to thousands of underprivileged students just as schools reopen their doors today, August 25, 2025. This initiative, launched over the weekend in Ndeiya Ward, underscores the county’s proactive stance […]
Githunguri, Kenya| After years of delays and setbacks, the Githunguri Fire Station, a critical public safety project located in the heart of the town’s Central Business District, is now 90% complete. The near-finished facility is poised to transform emergency response capabilities for the residents of Githunguri, Kiambu County, who have long relied on distant fire […]
•Conflicting Accounts Emerge Kiambu County, Kenya| Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been found in critical condition after reportedly being brutally beaten and abandoned in a coffee plantation in Jacaranda, Kiambu County. The MP, who had been missing for nearly 18 hours, was discovered on Monday morning and immediately rushed to Karen Hospital for […]
•Wife Reportedly Injured in Dramatic Scene Kiambu County, Kenya| Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has reportedly been abducted by unidentified individuals in a brazen daylight incident, just 48 hours after he narrowly escaped a similar attempt. The lawmaker was taken on Sunday, May 25, in front of congregants during a church service at Full […]
•Alice Muiruri’s Innovation Turns Agricultural Byproducts into Sustainable Products In the heart of Kiambu County, 22-year-old Alice Muiruri, a student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, is pioneering an innovative approach to sustainability. Her project, Bagasse Super Absorbent, is transforming sugarcane byproducts into eco-friendly, biodegradable products—proving that waste can be turned into wealth. From Agricultural Waste to […]
Major Investment in Healthcare Infrastructure Kiambu County has taken a major step toward transforming its healthcare system with the unveiling of state-of-the-art medical equipment by Governor Dr. Kimani Wamatangi. The new machines, which include digital X-ray systems, advanced ultrasound devices, and life-saving dialysis machines, were launched on Tuesday in Thika, marking a significant milestone in […]
•Banking Giant Strengthens Presence in Kiambu’s Thriving Economic Hub NCBA Group has officially launched its newest branch in Tatu City, Kenya’s premier Special Economic Zone (SEZ), marking a significant expansion of its presence in Kiambu County. The new branch is the seventh in the region, following the establishment of outlets in Githunguri and Limuru last […]
