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Panic at Sagana river bridge as fuel tanker bursts into flames By Johnson Muriithi May 29, 2026 10:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Panic gripped motorists and residents near Sagana Rive …
Panic at Sagana river bridge as fuel tanker bursts into flamesCitizen Digital
How Kirinyaga man shot himself in the leg and escaped Russia-Ukraine war frontline By Johnson Muriithi May 22, 2026 09:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A man from Kirinyaga County has re …
How Kirinyaga man shot himself in the leg and escaped Russia-Ukraine war frontlineCitizen Digital
Kagio: Traders mull tighter security measures as businesses count losses from protests By Johnson Muriithi May 21, 2026 09:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Two days after protests linked …
Kagio: Traders mull tighter security measures as businesses count losses from protestsCitizen Digital
Family of Rachel Wandetto, who succumbed after being doused with petrol, speaks By Johnson Muriithi May 19, 2026 02:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wandetto's mother, Sarah Njeri. …
Family of Rachel Wandetto, who succumbed after being doused with petrol, speaksCitizen Digital
Man arrested in Lamu over murder of JSS teacher in Kirinyaga after two months on the run By Johnson Muriithi May 19, 2026 10:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a police vehicle in a crime scen …
Man arrested in Lamu over murder of JSS teacher in Kirinyaga after two months on the runCitizen Digital
Probe in Kirinyaga after fire at Education official's office with questions over whereabouts of tablets By Johnson Muriithi May 14, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Some of the tablets recovered f …
Probe in Kirinyaga after fire at Education official's office with questions over whereabouts of tabletsCitizen Digital
Man arrested after allegedly hacking uncle to death in Kirinyaga By Johnson Muriithi May 13, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a police vehicle at a crime scene. …
Man arrested after allegedly hacking uncle to death in KirinyagaCitizen Digital
Five-year-old boy drowns in unfinished irrigation site in Kirinyaga By Johnson Muriithi May 12, 2026 10:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A five-year-old PP1 pupil drowned on Tuesday afte …
Five-year-old boy drowns in unfinished irrigation site in KirinyagaCitizen Digital
'Safer learning under a tree': Mathiga parents decry dilapidated state of ECDE classrooms By Johnson Muriithi May 12, 2026 09:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Parents at Mathiga Primary …
'Safer learning under a tree': Mathiga parents decry dilapidated state of ECDE classroomsCitizen Digital
Mwea residents decry poor state of roads By Johnson Muriithi May 09, 2026 09:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Residents and road users in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, have rai …
Mwea residents decry poor state of roadsA man died and his wife sustained serious injuries when a sand and stone-laden lorry struck their motorcycle in Kanjinji Village, Kirinyaga County. The driver fled the scene, and residents said they identified him as someone who regularly delivers construction materials in the area.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man died and his wife sustained serious injuries when a sand and stone-laden lorry struck their motorcycle in Kanjinji Village, Kirinyaga County. The driver fled the scene, and residents said they identified him as someone who regularly delivers construction materials in the area.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man died on the spot and his wife sustained serious injuries after a lorry carrying sand and stones struck the couple on a motorcycle in Kirinyaga County. The driver fled the scene, and residents said they recognised him as someone who regularly delivers construction materials in the area.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 38-year-old woman from Gichugu, Kirinyaga County was buried at night after her family and widower disputed burial contributions and dowry arrangements, delaying the funeral and violating local customs.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 53-year-old woman, Peris Njoki Wanjohi, died from stab wounds sustained during a domestic dispute with her husband at Kiandegwa Village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Police arrested her husband, Alexander Chomba, in connection with the case; authorities allege a kitchen knife was used in the incident.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Githaraini and neighbouring villages in Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, say they are experiencing increased theft of livestock and farm produce following the tarmacking of a road near Njukiini Forest. They claim criminals are using the improved road network to make quick getaways and are calling for street lights and increased security patrols.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gospel musician Rachel Muthoni Wandeto was buried on Friday at her family home in Kabumbu Village, Kirinyaga Central Constituency, following a Kerugoya Law Court ruling on June 10 that permitted her mother to proceed with the burial after a family dispute over arrangements.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 27-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman in Kirinyaga County will face murder charges after the victim died from her injuries while receiving treatment. The woman was found unconscious on a coffee plantation and rushed to hospital, where she succumbed; the suspect remains in custody pending arraignment.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 33-year-old man identified as Dennis died in Ngariama village, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, after a tree branch snapped and struck him while he and others were felling a tree. According to residents, the branch detached unexpectedly as the group pushed the tree during the felling process.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died in a collision on the Makutano–Sagana–Karatina dual carriageway in Kirinyaga County when a trailer transporting electricity poles lost control and hit another vehicle. A deputy county commissioner expressed concern over rising accidents on the route and urged motorists to observe traffic rules and pedestrians to remain vigilant.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-year-old man, Fredrick Warui, was attacked by a hippopotamus near his home in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County on Friday night and died from severe injuries while being transferred to hospital. The incident has raised concerns among residents about increasing hippo activity in villages at night.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fuel tanker crashed into a guardrail and burst into flames at Sagana River Bridge in Kirinyaga County on Thursday night, disrupting traffic on the Sagana–Karatina–Kagio and Mwea–Embu roads. Firefighters from Murang'a County contained the blaze, and traffic police restored order after more than an hour of gridlock.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dishon Maina from Kirinyaga County says he fought on the Russian side for six months in the Russia-Ukraine war before escaping with injuries. He claims he may be among the few Kenyans who joined the conflict and survived, and warned others against enlisting, noting that recruits were promised 1.4 million shillings monthly but faced high casualty rates.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traders and residents in Kagio town are assessing losses and considering enhanced security measures following two days of unrest linked to a matatu strike over fuel prices, which saw clashes between protesters and police and damage to businesses including a nightclub and attempted vandalism of a business centre.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gospel singer Rachel Muthoni Wandeto has died following a brutal attack in Nairobi in which she was doused with petrol and sustained severe burn injuries. Her family, speaking from their home in Kabumbu Village, Kirinyaga Central, describe her as a loving and kind-hearted woman and are calling on the government to ensure justice is served.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, a 28-year-old Junior Secondary School teacher who was reported missing in March and whose body was later found dumped near River Nyamindi. The suspect had been on the run for two months before detectives tracked him down.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Kirinyaga County are investigating a fire at the county government's Education offices that destroyed 119 of 130 ECDE learning tablets stored there, with 11 partially damaged devices recovered. Investigators are also examining the disappearance of 70 tablets from an earlier purchase of 200 devices.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his 50-year-old uncle, Samuel Waweru Gachau, with a panga in Rwambiti Village, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. The victim was rushed to Kianyaga Hospital but died while receiving treatment.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A five-year-old PP1 pupil drowned on Tuesday after slipping into an unfinished irrigation furrow at Kandongu in Mwea West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, near where Governor Anne Waiguru was holding a public baraza. Residents had been raising concerns over the stalled irrigation project linked to the Thiba Dam.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parents at Mathiga Primary School in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, have raised concerns over two ECDE classrooms housing more than 80 learners that they say are at risk of collapsing due to large cracks and poor condition. The PP2 classroom, which hosts 40 pupils, is described as unsafe and unsuitable for young learners, with mesh wire windows, an uncemented floor, and inadequate protection from cold weather.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Mwea East Sub-County say the Kimbimbi–Kanjinji–Togonye–Piai road is in poor condition, becoming impassable during rainy seasons and forcing sick children and pregnant women to be transported by wheelbarrow or on foot to health facilities. The deteriorating infrastructure has also hindered agricultural produce transport in an area that grows miraa, tomatoes, and French beans.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Angry residents in Mwea West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, destroyed the Ambassador for Christ Ministry Church and torched a cleric's homestead, accusing him of being linked to the death of a 30-year-old man reportedly killed over claims of stealing rice and a chicken. Another church belonging to the cleric in Kiandegwa village was also destroyed, and security officers were unable to contain the crowd during the unrest.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Mururi and Kagumo villages in Mwea East Sub-County have been stranded after floodwaters washed away a culvert on River Mururi, cutting off access between the two areas. Farmers say they are struggling to transport produce to market, while motorists and boda boda operators face difficulties navigating the area.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 65-year-old man drowned while fetching water from River Kanaro in Kiuria village, Mwea West Sub-county, during heavy rains. Flooding continues to affect multiple parts of Kirinyaga County, displacing residents in Ngomongo village and Kithogondo informal settlement.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
12-year-old twin boys from Kiandegwa village in Mwea West, Kirinyaga County, disappeared on Sunday after a man allegedly threatened them over a damaged television set and demanded KSh 30,000 compensation. Residents are demanding the suspect's arrest and accusing police of negligence, while investigations are ongoing.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Karima-Njuki village in Kirinyaga County discovered the body of a 32-year-old man in a river; police confirmed he was from Laikipia West, and locals suspect the body may have been dumped in the Ragati River. The discovery has raised concerns over a growing trend of bodies being recovered from rivers in the county.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have flooded several villages in Mwea West sub-county, Kirinyaga County, with Ngomongo village particularly hard hit, forcing residents to flee their homes and leaving them cut off from neighbouring areas. Residents report being unable to attend school or conduct daily activities and have appealed to the county government for intervention.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two vehicles collided head-on at Difathas area on the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga County on Saturday evening, killing one passenger and injuring three others. The accident caused a 10-hour traffic gridlock that was worsened by overlapping drivers and heavy rain.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are celebrating higher payment rates, with cooperative societies recording payouts ranging from KSh 120 to KSh 157.40 per kilogram. County officials and farmers attribute the increase to sustained rises in coffee prices and improved management.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →