Makuyu, Murang’a County| A fierce standoff is brewing in Makuyu as more than 130 families living on a contested 39-acre parcel of land opposite the ongoing Makuyu Affordable Housing Project. The residents have issued a defiant rejection of eviction threats, accusing the Ministry of Lands of pushing development projects without the mandatory public participation required […]
In a bold move to revolutionize Kenya’s vibrant public transport sector, the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) is spearheading a nationwide push to transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). This ambitious shift toward e-mobility promises to reshape the matatu industry, delivering cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective transport solutions for millions of daily commuters […]
In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare and emergency services in Murang’a County, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has partnered with the Murang’a County Government to construct a cutting-edge 100-bed trauma centre and doctors’ plaza at Kenneth Matiba Hospital in Kandara Sub-County. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, marked the official launch […]
As the long rains continue to nourish agricultural fields across Kenya, dairy farmers in Murang’a County are being strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the favorable weather by investing in strategic fodder production and preservation to cushion themselves against future feed shortages. Agricultural experts are emphasizing the importance of foresight and planning during this […]
Leaders of coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a County have raised strong objections to the government’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), a recently introduced model that facilitates direct payment to coffee farmers. While acknowledging and supporting ongoing reforms in the coffee sector, the leaders argue that DSS undermines the critical role played by cooperative societies and threatens […]
Kangema, Murang’a County| Torrential rains pounding parts of Murang’a County have unleashed destruction and despair, with Kangema Constituency emerging as one of the hardest-hit areas. As unrelenting rainfall continues to saturate the region, multiple families have been displaced, property worth millions of shillings lost, and critical infrastructure severely compromised — triggering urgent appeals for support, […]
•Wilson Maina Mwangi’s Value-Addition Breakthrough Mitigates Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers Mathioya, Murang’a County| In an innovative move to reduce post-harvest losses and maximize the economic potential of avocados, 30-year-old entrepreneur Wilson Maina Mwangi has pioneered a system that transforms raw avocados into high-value skincare oil. His initiative has provided a sustainable solution for farmers while […]
•Murang’a County Holds Free Hearing Camp Ahead of World Hearing Day Health experts have issued a strong call to parents, urging them to prioritize early hearing screening for newborns within the first few days of life. The appeal was made by Dr. Richard Mwangi, a leading hearing consultant, during a free medical hearing camp held […]
•Fear and Frustration as Crime Rates Surge in Murang’a South Residents of Maragua Division in Murang’a South Sub-County are up in arms over escalating insecurity, calling on security agencies and local administration to act swiftly and restore peace in the region. The growing crime wave, characterized by murder, sexual violence, burglary, drug abuse, and unchecked […]
•Lack of Donors Hampers Sight-Restoring Surgeries A severe shortage of corneas in Kenya has left thousands of patients in desperate need of transplants, with many languishing on waiting lists due to a lack of donors. The situation is particularly dire at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, one of Africa’s leading eye banks, which has completely […]
