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Kalonzo, Gachagua to hold talks over opposition presidential ticket Original
What you need to know: Mr Musyoka dismissed attempts to portray their meetings as a source of friction within the opposition. The meeting will come just days after Mr Gachagua hosted Senator Edwin Sifuna at his Wamunyoro home. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyokais on Monday expected to meet Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua as opposition leaders step up consultations on who should challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Hole in cell wall helps 'dangerous' remandees escape heavily guarded police station in Embu Original
What you need to know: The remandees allegedly dug a hole in the wall of their cell and sneaked out unnoticed. The daring escape raised serious questions, as the police station is always heavily guarded. Four remandees, who have been described as dangerous, have escaped from Itabua Police Station in Embu County. They include one murder suspect and two robbery with violence suspects.
Children witness mother’s brutal killing in suspected love triangle Original
What you need to know: Milcah Wambui was hacked to death in an attack reportedly witnessed by her two children. Her partner, the prime suspect in the killing, fled, leaving Wambui's body inside their home. For more than five years, Milcah Wambui shared a home with a man neighbours described as loving and caring. To those who knew the couple in Kirinyaga’s Rwambiti village, the man appeared an unlikely suspect in the brutal killing that has left a family grieving and a community in shock.
DP Kindiki: 2027 election is a contest between development and ‘noise’ Original
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday framed the 2027 General Election contest as a race between development and empty rhetoric. “Next year's election will be a contest between work and noise,” he said. Dismissing the opposition as clueless and accusing it of engaging in noisy and divisive politics, Prof Kindiki warned that leaders with nothing to offer in terms of development would lose the election.
Postmortem raises more questions on woman’s death after Kirinyaga police vehicle saga
A postmortem has revealed that a woman who was given a lift in a police vehicle died from multiple injuries caused by blunt-force trauma in Mugambaciura village, Kirinyaga County. Lead pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa, representing the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), said the 48-year-old Catherine Mwende suffered fractures to her head, ribs and spine, injuries consistent with a fall from a moving vehicle. “The fractures were on the ribs on both sides, head and spine.
Postmortem raises more questions on woman’s death after Kirinyaga police vehicle saga
A postmortem has revealed that a woman who was given a lift in a police vehicle died from multiple injuries caused by blunt-force trauma in Mugambaciura village, Kirinyaga County. Lead pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa, representing the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), said the 48-year-old Catherine Mwende suffered fractures to her head, ribs and spine, injuries consistent with a fall from a moving vehicle. “The fractures were on the ribs on both sides, head and spine.
Dai huenda Ruto akamtema Kindiki kabla ya 2027
HabariHabari za Kitaifa Dai huenda Ruto akamtema Kindiki kabla ya 2027 Na GEORGE MUNENE October 6th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 NAIBU Rais Profesa Kithure Kindiki huenda asiwe mgombea mwenza wa Rais William Ruto katika uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027, Mbunge wa Ndia George Kariuki amedai. Bw Kariuki, ambaye ni mshirika wa karibu wa Rais Ruto, alisema Profesa Kindiki kwa sasa anashikilia wadhifa huo lakini anaweza kubadilishwa kabla ya uchaguzi.
Onyo kali la Uhuru kwa wakazi wa Mlima Kenya 2027
Habari za KitaifaJamvi La Siasa Onyo kali la Uhuru kwa wakazi wa Mlima Kenya 2027 Na GEORGE MUNENE October 4th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 Rais mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta amemshambulia mrithi wake Rais William Ruto, akimtaka aache kumlaumu na badala yake kushughulikia matatizo yanayowakabili Wakenya.
Uhuru to Mt Kenya: Electing Ruto in 2022 was a mistake, repeating it in 2027 would be worse Original
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday took on his successor, William Ruto, and accused him of wasting time hurling insults at him instead of addressing the problems facing Kenyans. He told Dr Ruto to leave him alone and work for Kenyans who need quality services, even as he reminded the Mt Kenya region that they had gone against his advice in 2022 to elect his former deputy and that they should not repeat the same mistake in 2027.
Horror of pregnant woman pushed to her death from Kirinyaga police vehicle over Sh1,000 bribe Original
What you need to know: The couple said they had no money and an argument ensued. A decision by a couple to take a lift in a police vehicle at Mugambaciura village in Kirinyaga County turned tragic after a pregnant woman died and her husband sustained injuries after allegedly falling out of the moving vehicle.
Mjamzito afa, adaiwa kusukumwa kutoka gari la polisi kwa kukosa hongo
HUZUNI na ghadhabu zimetanda katika kijiji cha Mugambaciura, Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, kufuatia kifo cha mwanamke mjamzito aliyedaiwa kusukumwa kutoka kwa gari la polisi lililokuwa likiendeshwa baada ya yeye na mumewe kushindwa kutoa hongo ya Sh1,000 iliyodaiwa na maafisa wa polisi. Bi Catherine Mwende, ambaye alikuwa mjamzito wa miezi ya mwisho, alifariki papo hapo pamoja na mtoto aliyekuwa tumboni baada ya kuanguka barabarani.
Mjamzito afa, adaiwa kusukumwa kutoka gari la polisi kwa kukosa hongo
HabariHabari MsetoHabari za KauntiHabari za Kitaifa Mjamzito afa, adaiwa kusukumwa kutoka gari la polisi kwa kukosa hongo Na GEORGE MUNENE October 3rd, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 HUZUNI na ghadhabu zimetanda katika kijiji cha Mugambaciura, Kaunti ya Kirinyaga, kufuatia kifo cha mwanamke mjamzito aliyedaiwa kusukumwa kutoka kwa gari la polisi lililokuwa likiendeshwa baada ya yeye na mumewe kushindwa kutoa hongo ya Sh1,000 iliyodaiwa na maafisa wa polisi.
Martha Karua's father passes on
The father of People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua is dead. Mwalimu Jackson Karua passed on quietly on Sunday after a family gathering at Kimunye village in Kirinyaga County. Ms Karua eulogised her father as a principled man who believed deeply in the value of character, education and doing what was right.
Viongozi wa DCP wawaka kuhusu kutawazwa kwa Kindiki Mlimani
Habari Viongozi wa DCP wawaka kuhusu kutawazwa kwa Kindiki Mlimani Na GEORGE MUNENE September 21st, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 VIONGOZI wa DCP wamepinga kutawazwa kwa Naibu Rais Prof Kithure Kindiki kuwa msemaji wa eneo la Mlima Kenya, wakisisitiza kuwa uongozi wa kisiasa huamuliwa na wananchi wala si wazee. Wakiongozwa na Seneta wa Nyandarua, John Methu, viongozi hao walifika Embu na kusema Kiongozi wa DCP, Rigathi Gachagua, ndiye anayetambuliwa na wananchi wa eneo hilo kama kinara wao.
Gachagua allies to Kindiki: ‘Elders don’t give kingpin titles’
What you need to know: The leaders said the region is united under Mr Gachagua, while accusing President Ruto of trying to split the region for his own interests. On Saturday, elders from the region installed Prof Kindiki as the region’s spokesman, while pledging to support him for the region’s benefit. Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders have told off Deputy President Kithure Kindiki over his recent instalment as Mt Kenya spokesman.
Ipoa launches investigations into fatal shooting at Kindiki meeting in Nembure
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) has launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two men during a confrontation at a political meeting attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Nembure Stadium in Embu County. The incident that occurred on Sunday, September 13, left two people dead and six vehicles burnt, prompting calls for investigations and justice from the victims’ families.
Ipoa launches investigations into fatal shooting at Kindiki meeting in Nembure
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) has launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two men during a confrontation at a political meeting attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Nembure Stadium in Embu County. The incident that occurred on Sunday, September 13, left two people dead and six vehicles burnt, prompting calls for investigations and justice from the victims’ families.
Embu chaos: Court win for Manyatta MP Mukunji in bid to block arrest
Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji addresses the media at Bunge Tower in Nairobi on September 2, 2026. Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has been granted anticipatory bail of Sh1m or Sh500,000 cash bail over anticipated arrest linked to Saturday's deadly violence during DP Kindiki's political meeting in Embu. In his ruling, Justice Magare Dennis Kizito Ngwono certified the application as urgent.
Two held over deadly chaos at Kindiki Embu meeting
Two men accused of causing chaos that left two young men dead and six cars set ablaze during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu were on Tuesday arraigned before an Embu court. Brian Kariuki and Kelvin Mugendi were brought to court under tight police security and taken straight to the dock. They were represented by lawyer Kariuki Njiiri, who sought their release on bond, arguing they were not a flight risk.
Embu chaos: Two families in Nembure to bury their sons
Two mothers are preparing to bury their sons after what began as an ordinary Saturday turned deadly at a political event attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Embu County. Mike Macharia, 23, had gone to play football while Moses Munene, 30, was on his way to work when they were shot during clashes between youths and anti-riot police at Nembure Stadium. Neither made it home.
The Mountain vote: The West, East gamble Original
The scramble for Mt Kenya voting bloc on Sunday went a notch higher following a verbal exchange between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, regarding the unity of the region. While Mr Gachagua accused Prof Kindiki of a scheme to divide the mountain into East and West ahead of the August 2027 General Election, the DP fired back, saying nobody was interested in splitting the region.
Polisi wapiga kambi katika boma la mbunge kuhusiana na ghasia za Embu
Habari Polisi wapiga kambi katika boma la mbunge kuhusiana na ghasia za Embu Na GEORGE MUNENE September 14th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 MAAFISA wa polisi waliojihami kwa silaha jana walizingira makazi ya Mbunge wa Manyatta Gitonga Mukunji huko Mutunduri, siku moja baada ya vijana wenye hasira kujaribu kuvuruga mkutano wa Naibu Rais Profesa Kithure Kindiki.
Polisi wapiga kambi katika boma la mbunge kuhusiana na ghasia za Embu
Habari Polisi wapiga kambi katika boma la mbunge kuhusiana na ghasia za Embu Na GEORGE MUNENE September 14th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 MAAFISA wa polisi waliojihami kwa silaha jana walizingira makazi ya Mbunge wa Manyatta Gitonga Mukunji huko Mutunduri, siku moja baada ya vijana wenye hasira kujaribu kuvuruga mkutano wa Naibu Rais Profesa Kithure Kindiki.
Police: Officers at Manyatta MP Mukunji's home 'were on patrol'
What you need to know: The officers camped at the MP’s gate for hours seeking to establish the lawmaker’s whereabouts. The presence of the officers caused panic at the homestead as they remained there for several hours. Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji resurfaced on Sunday evening, accusing police of laying siege to his home over Saturday’s violence at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu.
Police: Officers at Manyatta MP Mukunji's home 'were on patrol'
What you need to know: The officers camped at the MP’s gate for hours seeking to establish the lawmaker’s whereabouts. The presence of the officers caused panic at the homestead as they remained there for several hours. Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji resurfaced on Sunday evening, accusing police of laying siege to his home over Saturday’s violence at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu.
Police lay siege to Mukunji home after Kindiki rally chaos
Heavily armed police officers on Sunday camped at the rural home of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji in Mutunduri, a day after hostile youths attempted to disrupt Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu. The officers, some in plainclothes, were strategically positioned outside the MP’s home, reportedly waiting to arrest him following the violence that erupted during the DP’s meeting at Nembure Stadium on Saturday.
Police lay siege to Mukunji home after Kindiki rally chaos
Heavily armed police officers on Sunday camped at the rural home of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji in Mutunduri, a day after hostile youths attempted to disrupt Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu. The officers, some in plainclothes, were strategically positioned outside the MP’s home, reportedly waiting to arrest him following the violence that erupted during the DP’s meeting at Nembure Stadium on Saturday.
Polisi wazima jaribio la kutibua mkutano wa Profesa Kindiki
Habari Polisi wazima jaribio la kutibua mkutano wa Profesa Kindiki Na GEORGE MUNENE September 13th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 POLISI wa kutuliza ghasia Jumamosi walizuia jaribio la kundi la vijana kuvuruga mkutano wa kisiasa wa Naibu Rais Kithure Kindiki katika Uwanja wa Nembure, Kaunti ya Embu. Maafisa hao walirusha gesi ya kutoa machozi na kufyatua risasi hewani kuwatawanya vijana hao waliokuwa wakipiga kelele na kurusha mawe.
One dead, six cars torched as youth clash with police during DP Kindiki meeting in Embu Original
One person was shot dead on Saturday when police engaged youths in running battles after they attempted to disrupt Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s political meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County. The youths turned violent after they were repulsed by riot police as they attempted to storm the stadium, where Prof Kindiki was addressing more than 20,000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots officials drawn from polling centres across Embu.
Nyoro:Tutamshinda Ruto kura ya 2027 na kuokoa nchi
Habari Nyoro:Tutamshinda Ruto kura ya 2027 na kuokoa nchi Na GEORGE MUNENE September 7th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 KIONGOZI wa People’s Party, Ndindi Nyoro amesema yuko tayari kuwania urais mwaka 2027 chini ya muungano wa upinzani, akisema ana uwezo wa kumshinda Rais William Ruto. Bw Nyoro alisema Jumapili kwamba iwapo muungano huo utamteua kuwa mgombea wake wa urais, atakabiliana na Rais Ruto katika uchaguzi mkuu ujao.
Ndindi Nyoro: I will send Ruto home if I get the opposition presidential ticket
The People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has declared that he is qualified to become the next President. Addressing roadsides rallies on Sunday at Kangaita and Mukinduri markets in Kirinyaga county, Mr Nyoro told area residents that he is ready to fly the flag of the joint opposition in next year’s General Election. “I'm fit to be the President of Kenya.
Ndindi Nyoro: I will send Ruto home if I get the opposition presidential ticket
What you need to know: Mr Nyoro expressed confidence that the opposition will come up with a single presidential candidate. The Kiharu MP dismissed President Ruto as a thankless leader who should not be trusted by Kenyans. The People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has declared that he is qualified to become the next President.
From ‘Bishop’ to fugitive: How robbery suspect met his end in Embu
To some, Martin Mwangi was believed to be a God-fearing person since he was a dedicated churchgoer, earning the nickname ‘Bishop’. But to others, Mwangi was a notorious criminal who was on the police most-wanted list. The man who hailed from Kabati in Murang'a County was lynched by boda boda riders when he ran over one of their colleagues and killed his female passenger as he reportedly sped off after committing a violent robbery at Gatunduri village in Embu County.
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Kindiki aapa kutoana jasho na ODM kutetea wadhifa wake 2027
Habari Kindiki aapa kutoana jasho na ODM kutetea wadhifa wake 2027 Na GEORGE MUNENE August 29th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 NAIBU Rais, Profesa Kithure Kindiki Ijumaa aliambia chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), kinachoongozwa na Seneta wa Siaya Oburu Oginga, kwamba hawezi kuondolewa kirahisi, na kwamba atapambana ili kuhifadhi wadhifa wake. Kauli hiyo ilitolewa huku akimshambulia pia kiongozi wa Wiper Democratic Movement, Kalonzo Musyoka, akimtaka asahau ndoto ya urais.
Kindiki: I’m no pushover, DP seat is mine Original
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday told Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that he is no pushover and will work hard to defend his retention in the Number Two seat. This came even as he lashed out at Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and told him to forget the presidency. “The seat of Deputy President is not vacant and the ODM should forget it,” said Prof Kindiki.
Woman and son buried side by side after deaths nine days apart
It was a double tragedy for a Kirinyaga family after a mother and her only son died nine days apart, leaving relatives and friends struggling to come to terms with the loss. Retired deputy secondary school principal Lucy Muringo, 61, died on August 8, 2026, after a long illness. Nine days later, her son, Martin James Nyaga, 36, a medical laboratory technician, died in his sleep at his home in Thiba village, Mwea East Constituency.
Gachagua: I will block Ruto’s plans to split Mt Kenya Original
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua returned to Embu County and told off President William Ruto over his alleged plans to divide the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. He vowed to block Dr Ruto from interfering with the vote-rich region. Speaking Saturday in Manyatta town, Mr Gachagua accused the Head of State of funding the formation of small political parties to divide votes in the region.
Killed at home: Fired farmhand sought in employer's murder probe
A farmhand who was fired over theft returned to his former employer’s home and allegedly hacked her to death in what the family suspects was a revenge attack. The body of Lydia Wathitha, 60, a farmer in Thumaita village, Kirinyaga County, was found wrapped in a blanket and dumped in an unused well after she was allegedly killed at her home on August 18, 2026. The gruesome discovery left her family, friends and neighbours in shock.
Siasa: Kindiki sasa akimbilia wazee kutafuta nyota
Habari Siasa: Kindiki sasa akimbilia wazee kutafuta nyota Na GEORGE MUNENE August 16th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 2 NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki anaendelea kutumia wazee kuunganisha eneo la Mlima Kenya ili kuwa na umoja wa kisiasa kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027. Wiki jana, alikutana na wazee wa jamii ya Ameru Njuri Ncheke waliompa baraka zao.
Kindiki turns to Mt Kenya elders to unite region ahead of 2027, says DP seat not vacant
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has turned to elders to unite the Mt Kenya voting bloc in his favour ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, Prof Kindiki met thousands of elders from Mt Kenya East, who endorsed him for the DP seat in next August's poll, even as the Second in Command tasked them with engaging their colleagues from the West on how the vote-rich Mt Kenya region can become one solid bloc.
Race to succeed Waiguru heats up as aspirants declare interest
For nearly a decade, the fight for Kirinyaga's top seat has been dominated by women — Governor Anne Waiguru and her political rivals, Martha Karua and Wangui Ngirici. But that is about to change. As the 2027 race for the seat takes shape, four aspirants have declared interest in succeeding Ms Waiguru, who is completing her second and final term.
Horror on Kenyan roads: 9 more dead in Kirinyaga, Narok accidents as toll hits 21 in 24 hours
At least 21 people have died in separate road accidents across Kenya in less than 24 hours, renewing concerns over the country's rising road carnage and the growing number of fatalities on major highways and notorious black spots. The latest tragedy occurred at about 6am on Saturday along the Kimbimbi-Ngurubani Road in Kirinyaga County, where eight people died in a horrific collision involving a tuk-tuk and a parcel truck.
Gachagua aapa kuzima njama za kuleta mgawanyiko Mlimani
Habari Gachagua aapa kuzima njama za kuleta mgawanyiko Mlimani Na GEORGE MUNENE July 26th, 2026 Kusoma ni dakika: 1 KIONGOZI wa chama cha Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, ameapa kupinga kile alichokitaja kama njama za Rais William Ruto kugawanya eneo la Mlima Kenya kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027.
School horror: Police officer kills wife, dies by suicide
A cloud of grief engulfed Karoti Girls High School in Kirinyaga County on Monday, July 20, after a senior Administration Police officer allegedly shot his wife dead before turning the gun on himself in what police suspect was a domestic dispute. The incident, which occurred at the school's staff quarters before dawn, left teachers, students and residents in shock.
School horror: Police officer kills wife, dies by suicide
A cloud of grief engulfed Karoti Girls High School in Kirinyaga County on Monday, July 20, after a senior Administration Police officer allegedly shot his wife dead before turning the gun on himself in what police suspect was a domestic dispute. The incident, which occurred at the school's staff quarters before dawn, left teachers, students and residents in shock.
Gachagua exploits Ol Kalou victory, rallies Mt Kenya against Ruto
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on mobilising Mt Kenya residents against President William Ruto, ahead of the 2027 General Election following his Ol Kalou by-election victory. On Sunday, Mr Gachagua maintained that the Ol Kalou by-election was not a contest between political parties but a supremacy battle between President Ruto and the people of Mt Kenya region.
Kindiki rejects CS Ruku's push to split Mt Kenya
A political rift has emerged within President William Ruto's camp after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly rejected Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's push to split the Mt Kenya region into eastern and western political blocs.
Mbeere North transformers: Kenya Power speaks
Kenya Power has admitted that 15 transformers were removed from various locations in Mbeere North, Embu County, but insisted that they were removed strictly for maintenance and repairs.
Mbeere North transformers: Kenya Power speaks
Kenya Power has admitted that 15 transformers were removed from various locations in Mbeere North, Embu County, but insisted that they were removed strictly for maintenance and repairs.
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