By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region A dark cloud of shock and sorrow hung over Riandu Location in Embu County on Monday after a 21-year-old woman allegedly gave birth and attempted to dispose of her newborn in a shocking act that has left the local community stunned. The young woman, identified…
Family in Embu Vows to Appeal 15-Year Sentence for Son’s Killer
By Murugi Ndwiga A family in Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County, has vowed to appeal what they call a “lenient” sentence handed to the man convicted of killing their 23-year-old son, James Micheni. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Embu High Court’s Honourable Justice Richard Mururu Mwongo sentenced Samuel Mugendi to 15…
Ruto Pledges Support for Embu as He Unveils Bold Development Drive
By Murugi Ndwiga President William Ruto today hosted a delegation of Embu leaders led by Governor Cecily Mutitu Mbarire at State House, Nairobi, in a high-level meeting focused on fast-tracking development in the county. Speaking during the event, President Ruto reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting Embu’s economic growth, with…
Embu: Police Hunt Killers After Man’s Body Found Dumped
By Murugi Ndwiga Security apparatus have launched an investigations after a middle-aged man was found dead and his body dumped by the roadside early in the morning of Friday, 4th July, at Gwakaithi, Embu County Confirming the incident, Mbeere North Sub-county Police Commander George Kariuki said the man, identified as…
Mbarire Blasts Gachagua, Mukunji for Masterminding Gen Z Chaos and Looting in Embu
Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji for masterminding the violent protests that rocked Embu town during the Gen Z anniversary demonstrations on June 25th 2025. Speaking passionately to the press after touring several businesses vandalized in…
Interior CS Murkomen warns media houses of sanitizing criminals posing as protesters
The Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared changes in the National Police Service to restore public trust, discipline and service excellence. Speaking to Journalists on Monday, June 16th, Murkomen assured Kenyans that his ministry will source for funds to install CCTV security cameras in all police…
Push to Protect Muguka: Senate Urged to Oppose Drug Label
By Murugi Ndwiga The Senate Committee on National Security on Friday 13 June held a public participation forum in Kiritiri, Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County to hear the concerns of Muguka farmers over the controversial classification of the stimulant as a drug under the NACADA Act. The event sparked passionate…
IG Kanja Interdicts Nairobi Central Police Officers
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the nation that he has interdicted all police officers who were on duty on the time blogger Albert Ojwang was booked and subsequently died in the police cells While addressing Journalists on Monday, Kanja veered off disclosing the details of the…
Embu Business Commumity Now Demand Action as Crime Surge Shadows Kindiki’s Visit
Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region As Deputy President Kithure Kindiki prepares to visit Embu County later today, tensions are high and expectations even higher. The Embu Business Community has issued a bold set of demands, calling for urgent action to address what they describe as a full-blown security crisis in the…
Fear Grips Embu Town as Armed Gang Wreaks Havoc on Businesses
By Murugi Ndwiga Traders in Embu town are living in fear following a disturbing surge in shop break-ins and rampant theft, which has left many counting heavy losses and contemplating shutting down their businesses for good. The latest incident, reported just last night, saw two electronics shops—specializing in phones and…