More than 6,000 farmers in Kiambu County have received certified maize seeds and fertiliser as the county government intensifies efforts to increase food production ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. Governor Kimani Wamatangi led the distribution exercise in Ngoliba Ward, Thika Constituency, where each farmer received hybrid maize seeds and …
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Mercy Kanini, the Juja woman who recently attracted attention after giving birth to five babies through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, has lost four of the premature newborns. The babies died at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where they had been transferred shortly after delivery for specialised neonatal care. …
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The Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is connected to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement issued on Saturday, the county said the initiative has maintained a strong focus on animal health while supporting farmers across Kiambu. The programme, spearheaded by …
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Police in Ugunja, Siaya County, are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who succumbed to injuries after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The deceased, identified as Beatrice Owino, was taken to Homegrown Hospital in Ugunja Township after suffering stab wounds. However, she died while undergoing treatment. Click …
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A senior police officer attached to the National Police Service Airwing has been found dead inside a house in Juja, Kiambu County. The officer, identified as Chief Inspector Michael Waiganjo Kabere, was discovered on Thursday evening at a residence in the Malaba ODM area of Witeithie. Click here to join …
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The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has supported the proposal to elevate Thika Municipality into a smart industrial city, saying the town has satisfied the requirements set out under the Urban Areas and Cities Act. After reviewing submissions from the Kiambu County Government, the committee determined that …
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A man suspected of being part of an armed car theft ring was shot dead after a dramatic police pursuit and exchange of gunfire in the Muigai Inn area of Juja following a high-speed chase along Thika Road. The deceased, identified as 55-year-old George Wanjohi Kimani, was described by investigators …
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By: Edna Gitonga, MKU Hidden quietly in the green hills of Kiambu County, just a short drive from Nairobi and Ruiru, lies Kereita Forest—a serene escape that feels far removed from the noise of urban life. To many locals, this forest is more than just trees and trails; it is …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
