Kiambu Road Stories

Court slashes forest land allocation for Kiambu Road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

The decision comes after months of legal battle following a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement in December last year, challenging the government...

ODPP opposes bail for ex-SSU officers accused of abducting, killing two foreigners and Kenyan driver
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 07, 2025

The officers are accused of involvement in the disappearance and suspected killing of two foreign nationals, Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai and Zulfiqar Ahm...

Senate probes KeNHA Kiambu Road project over exclusive foreign tender restrictions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The tender, which has since been cancelled without explanation, was limited to Chinese contractors or consortia led by Chinese firms, sparking accusat...

EACC, ODPP barred from arresting, prosecuting Kiambu Governor Wamatangi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita directed the two agencies to refrain from taking any action against the governor until the determination of a petition filed unde...

Thika awaits Senate verdict on city status push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

KeNHA to expand Kiambu Road into four-lane dual carriageway under China-funded project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The project will cover the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi stretch and key spurs, including Ridgeways Road, the Kiambu–Thika Road link, and UN Avenue through...

‘You’ll forever be 12’: Heartbroken mother mourns Bridgit Njoki, killed by police bullet on Saba Saba
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

Standing alongside her husband and close relatives, Njoki's mother said the family would carry a lifetime of “maybes” and unanswered questions, often...

UNICEF demands children’s protection after Bridgit Njoki, 12, killed in Saba Saba protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 09, 2025

UNICEF expressed deep condolences to all families who lost loved ones during the demonstrations, and in particular, extended heartfelt sympathies to N...

Saba Saba tragedy: 12-year-old Bridgit Njoki killed by stray bullet while watching TV
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

Njoki's death adds to the growing number of Kenyans who have been killed by stray bullets despite not participating in the protests.

Police order Ndiang’ui Kinyagia to appear before DCI after reappearance from alleged hiding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

While social media users and some mainstream media outlets accused the police of abducting Kinyagia, the National Police Service has dismissed those c...

Kiambu MCAs approve Thika's elevation to city status, report heads to Senate
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

Thika’s bid received a significant boost after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously endorsed the report recommending its elevation to an...

Kiambu doctors down tools as strike begins over pay, promotions and health insurance woes
Barack Oduor  |  May 27, 2025

An attempt by the Kiambu County government to stop the strike through a court order on Tuesday morning failed, prompting the KMPDU to confirm that its...

Juja MP George Koimburi arrested outside church in Kiambu
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 25, 2025

Additional reports add that the MP's wife sustained minor injuries during the commotion as she attempted to stop her husband's abduction.

Tatu City owners accuse Kiambu governors of land grabs in exchange for permits — AFP report
Mwangi Maina  |  May 06, 2025

Still, Mendenhall notes that "Kenyan corruption has made it by far the hardest," a frustration echoed across the private sector.

Voter moves to court seeking to stop police from arresting Kiambu Governor Wamatangi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The petition that was filed under urgency by a Limuru voter, Stephen Mwangi, wants the court's intervention for the police to stop the harassment, cit...

Waititu smells freedom as court allows him to file fresh bail application pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 23, 2025

In his second application for bail and bond, Waititu has asked the Anti-Corruption High Court to consider that he had been given an option of paying a...

Governor Wamatangi says EACC raid was politically motivated, claims senior officer vowed to ‘make him dirty’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Wamatangi claimed that he had received a disturbing phone call from a senior officer who allegedly threatened to tarnish his reputation.

EACC probes Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over Sh230m tender scandal and abuse of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

EACC has said that once investigations are complete, the findings may lead to the prosecution of those found culpable, the recovery of unexplained ass...

Police IG Kanja says search for officer Benedict Kabiru missing in Haiti still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking during Eid celebration in Eastleigh on Sunday, IG Kanja confirmed that an active search operation is still underway in Haiti.

ODPP opposes Waititu's application to be released on bond pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 24, 2025

The prosecutor reminded the court that it is dealing with a convict and sufficient reasons must exist before he can be released on bond pending appea...

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

Waititu, wife found guilty of looting Sh588 million from Kiambu County government
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki of the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court acquitted the accused of charges of money laundering.

Anti-corruption court to deliver judgment in former governor Waititu’s Sh588 million graft case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki has summoned Waititu to appear in court physically on Wednesday at 9:30 am after he failed to show up on Tuesday.

High Court stops planned expansion of Kiambu Road on Karura Forest land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The court's decision follows a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement, which opposes the government's plans to encroach on Karura Forest.

Green Belt Movement sues to halt annexation of Karura Forest for road expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

The environmental organisation has urged Kenyans to take action and protect Karura, describing it as a vital part of the nation’s heritage.

Crime journalists condemn harassment by 'overzealous' police officers
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The association acknowledged the apology later issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the incident but took issue with assertions by...

State partially restores Gachagua’s security detail following outcry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa urged the government to further reinstate Gachagua's full team.

Suspected mpox case in Kiambu under investigation- health official
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 17, 2024

A photo of a patient with lesions emerged on social media sparking speculations of the mpox cases in the country. This is after the ministry ruled out...

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides rises to 157
Amina Wako  |  Jul 23, 2024

A second landslide engulfed others who had gathered to help those affected by the first landslide.

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