President William Ruto has launched much anticipated Ikutha-Kanziko-Mutha-Mutomo road Phase 1, marking a significant milestone following the decades of deplorable road conditions that makes the area lagging behind in development While speaking at Ikutha town, the Head of a State, reaffirmed his commitment in transforming region’s infrastructural networks to boos…
Embu Is Secure, Declares Commissioner Jack Obuor as Four Bloggers Summoned Over Gachagua Video
By Murugi Ndwiga Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuor has firmly assured residents and visitors that Embu remains secure and peaceful, even as the County Security Committee moves swiftly to summon four individuals linked to a viral video threatening former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The decision comes barely a day after…
Journalists Urged to Uphold Fairness and Integrity in Upcoming By-Elections
By Murugi Ndwiga With just days to go before the much-anticipated by-elections in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, and several other parts of the country, journalists have been urged to uphold fairness, accuracy, and professionalism in their election coverage. During an online capacity-building and sensitization forum attended by more than…
Embu Elders Unite to Chart Path for Peace, Unity, and Development
By Murugi Ndwiga In a landmark show of unity, four prominent councils of elders have joined forces to promote peace, development, and inclusivity across Embu County, a region often marred by ethnic tensions during election periods. The councils- Nyangi Ndiiriri (Embu), Ngome (Mbeere), Mwea Council of Elders (Mwea/Makima), and Kiama…
Eleven people feared dead following a plane crash
At least eleven people are feared dead after a plane with the fatalities crashed at the Tsimba-Matuga area in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General Emile Arao has confirmed that the plane, registration number 5Y-CCA, carrying tourists was heading to Kichwa Tembo in Maasai Mara from Diani before crashing…
Mashujaa Kitui: Governor Malombe Urges President Ruto More Projects
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today used the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium to appeal to President William Ruto to prioritize key development projects in the county. The Governor requested for completion of Umaa Dam to boost water supply, Enziu River Bridge in Mwingi and Kithomboani Market to support…
“Rest In Peace, Tinga: Embu Erupts In Protest After Raila’s Death
By Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern A wave of grief and outrage swept through Embu on Wednesday as students from the University of Embu staged dramatic protests in the heart of Embu’s Central Business District (CBD), demanding answers from the government over the sudden death of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga,…
1,400 Youths from Embu County Set to Benefit from NYOTA Project
By Murugi Ndwiga At least 1,400 young people from Embu County are set to benefit from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, a new five-year government initiative aimed at empowering youth and improving their livelihoods through entrepreneurship, training, and financial support. Speaking during the official launch of the…
Embu DCP Supporters Threaten Naked Demos if Ex-DP Gachagua Is Arrested Upon Return
By Murugi Ndwiga Supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Embu have vowed to stage naked demonstrations if the government arrests him upon his return from the United States. Rallying under the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), the group accused the State of “political intimidation” targeting Gachagua, who has…
CS Ruku Intervention Brings Calm In Siakago As Interior Ministry Transfers Senior Police Officers
By Murugi Ndwiga, Embu Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku has announced that the Ministry of Interior and National Administration will with immediate effect transfer Senior Police Officers in Siakago including the Siakago OCS, DCIO, and Officer Commanding Crime, following violent demonstrations in…