•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 […]
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 […]
