Kirinyaga County Stories

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

State announces nationwide crackdown on illicit brew after 17 people die
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 16, 2024

Kindiki said the countrywide crackdown starts immediately even as the probe into the illicit brew that claimed 17 lives continues.

Kindiki recalls police officers after illicit alcohol kills 13 in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 09, 2024

The owner of the bar that sold the killer brew, John Muriithi Karaya alias ‘California’, has been detained 20 days at the Kiamaciri Police Station.

Illicit alcohol kills 10 in Kirinyaga, NACADA issues warning
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 07, 2024

The 10 deaths were confirmed by Central Regional Commissioner Fredrick Shisia, who said the owner of the bar where the people had the alcohol would be...

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