Johnson Muriithi

July 20, 2026 04:08 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Police officer kills partner, turns gun on self in Kirinyaga

The officer, who was based in Mwea East Sub-County, lived with the woman at his station house. She was well known in the area, where she ran a shop in the trading centre.

July 19, 2026 02:14 (EAT) • 2 days ago

'Stay away from Kenya,' Gachagua tells tourists, investors over insecurity

Speaking on Sunday during a church service at the ACK St. Thomas Cathedral in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga Central Constituency, Gachagua said the country was no longer safe and advised visitors and investors to hold off until next year.

July 19, 2026 11:17 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Probe as unidentified man found brutally murdered in Mwea rice fields

Residents of Ng'othi, Kandongu, Kianjogu and surrounding villages woke up to the grim discovery, with the body dumped along the road near the Sogea furrow and bearing deep panga cuts to the head.

July 17, 2026 02:00 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Family land dispute disrupts burial in Kirinyaga

The family of Patrick Muriuki, who died on July 10, had travelled to collect his body from Kerugoya Hospital mortuary when they discovered that the grave prepared for his burial had been refilled with soil and banana stems planted on the site.

July 15, 2026 11:07 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Mistaken identity? Neighbours fatally attack man returning to mother's house in the middle of the night

Some residents, who requested anonymity, said 'Matiba' was attacked after repeatedly knocking on his mother's house. Others claimed they suspected he intended to attack his mother, which is why they assaulted him.

July 10, 2026 11:44 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Mwea rice stocks begin moving, but many farmers are still unpaid

The purchases come as the High Court on Thursday certified as urgent a petition challenging the duty-free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice and ordered the government to disclose all documents related to the imports within seven days.

July 09, 2026 02:50 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Tragedy as excavator operator killed after machine overturns at quarry

According to police, Muthama was loading murram onto a lorry when the excavator rolled into a ditch. He was thrown out of the cabin before the machine landed on him, causing multiple fatal injuries.

July 09, 2026 01:27 (EAT) • 1 week ago

'Watermelon is now like gold': Kirinyaga traders hit by worst shortage in years

Traders say the scarcity, which they describe as the worst since 2017, has been driven by rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of production, forcing them to source watermelons from distant counties and even neighbouring countries.

July 07, 2026 11:18 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Donkey meat on sale? Kirinyaga residents raise alarm after series of thefts, dumped carcasses

Residents have raised concerns about the possible destination of the meat, warning that stolen donkey meat could end up being consumed by unsuspecting members of the public or sold for use as animal feed.

July 06, 2026 09:24 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kirinyaga: Residents raise alarm over reckless miraa drivers

The vehicles are known to speed along the Mwea–Embu Highway.Residents have urged police to enforce speed limits.

Johnson Muriithi

Police officer kills partner, turns gun on self in Kirinyaga

'Stay away from Kenya,' Gachagua tells tourists, investors over insecurity

Probe as unidentified man found brutally murdered in Mwea rice fields

Family land dispute disrupts burial in Kirinyaga

Mistaken identity? Neighbours fatally attack man returning to mother's house in the middle of the night

Mwea rice stocks begin moving, but many farmers are still unpaid

Tragedy as excavator operator killed after machine overturns at quarry

'Watermelon is now like gold': Kirinyaga traders hit by worst shortage in years

Donkey meat on sale? Kirinyaga residents raise alarm after series of thefts, dumped carcasses

Kirinyaga: Residents raise alarm over reckless miraa drivers

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