Johnson Muriithi

June 26, 2026 09:56 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Two women arrested during Gen Z candlelight vigil in Mwea

The vigil, led by youth activist Valentine Waithera at the Ngurubani matatu stage in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, was disrupted by police officers from Wang'uru Police Station. Officers reportedly extinguished and destroyed the candles, dispersed the gathering, and arrested two participants, Margaret Wam...

June 24, 2026 03:47 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Suspected thief killed by mob in Kirinyaga after attempting to attack residents with panga

Police officers from Kanjinji Police Station responded to the scene and attempted to rescue him.

June 23, 2026 02:14 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Man killed, wife seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in Kirinyaga

Some residents claimed the lorry had no functioning lights and said they only became aware of the accident after hearing a loud bang.

June 20, 2026 10:37 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Money, dowry wars make deceased's mother resort to burying daughter at night

The delay stemmed from a disagreement between her widower, John Bundi, and her relatives over the handling of burial arrangements and funds contributed by a burial welfare group.

June 19, 2026 10:51 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Residents warned against 'illegal protests' as Kirinyaga security chiefs hold meeting ahead of June 25 anniversary

The warning comes as the country gets ready to mark the second anniversary of the deadly June 2024 protests, sparked by outrage over the then Finance Bill 2024.

June 18, 2026 08:31 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Ngirici joins Gachagua's DCP after ditching UDA ahead of 2027 polls

Ngirici announced her decision to join DCP in the presence of the party's Executive Director, Hezron Obaga.Ngirici, who recently announced her exit from UDA, has been traversing Kirinyaga County in recent months amid speculation over her political future.

June 18, 2026 09:36 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kirinyaga murder suspect identified by victim’s Grade 8 son, held at Wang’uru police station

The suspect, identified as Samuel Mumo Ngari, was positively identified twice by the victim’s Grade 8 son during an identification exercise conducted at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Wang’uru.

June 17, 2026 09:21 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Woman succumbs to stab wounds after fight with husband over sale of radio for alcohol purchase

According to police and residents, the incident is alleged to have followed a domestic dispute over a radio that had reportedly been sold.

June 16, 2026 10:03 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kirinyaga farmers urged not to give up on coffee farming as returns improve

Mwai revealed that coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County earned Sh6.9 billion from last season’s harvest.

June 16, 2026 08:52 (EAT) • 1 week ago

‘We sleep with one eye open’: Githaraini residents count losses as road upgrade fuels livestock, macadamia theft

The residents say criminals are taking advantage of the improved road network to steal livestock and farm produce before making quick getaways.

Johnson Muriithi

Two women arrested during Gen Z candlelight vigil in Mwea

Suspected thief killed by mob in Kirinyaga after attempting to attack residents with panga

Man killed, wife seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in Kirinyaga

Money, dowry wars make deceased's mother resort to burying daughter at night

Residents warned against 'illegal protests' as Kirinyaga security chiefs hold meeting ahead of June 25 anniversary

Ngirici joins Gachagua's DCP after ditching UDA ahead of 2027 polls

Kirinyaga murder suspect identified by victim’s Grade 8 son, held at Wang’uru police station

Woman succumbs to stab wounds after fight with husband over sale of radio for alcohol purchase

Kirinyaga farmers urged not to give up on coffee farming as returns improve

‘We sleep with one eye open’: Githaraini residents count losses as road upgrade fuels livestock, macadamia theft

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