Kerugoya County Referral Hospital

2026-05-302026-10-31

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October 2026
27 OctCitizen Digital
… Detectives from Kirinyaga Central Sub-County visited the scene, documented the incident and moved the body to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital mortuary as investigations into the death continued. …
Concern in Kerugoya as third man found dead along Kutus-Kerugoya Road in a month
27 OctCitizen Digital
… Detectives from Gichugu Sub-County retrieved the body and took it to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. …
Shock as body of man missing for a week found in cattle dung pit in Kirinyaga
September 2026
6 SeptThe Standard
… The county now has the 342-bed Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, equipped with facilities including an intensive care unit, high dependency unit, cancer centre, CT scanner and eye unit. …
Beyond Vision 2030: Case for leaders who were there the first time
August 2026
11 AugCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize An 18-year-old man is nursing serious burns at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital after he was doused with petrol and set ablaze by a group of people who accused him of stealing a mobile phone in Kiangai, Kirinyaga County. …
Kirinyaga: 18-year-old doused with petrol, set ablaze over phone theft
6 AugCitizen Digital
… The motorcyclist died on the spot, while the injured passenger was rushed to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. …
One killed in hit-and-run incident in Kirinyaga
4 AugCitizen Digital
… One survivor remains admitted at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital in critical condition. …
How one man narrowly escaped Murubara crash as death toll reaches 10
1 AugCitizen Digital
… One person who sustained serious injuries was rushed to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital for treatment. …
Eight killed after truck rams tuk-tuk carrying farm workers in Kirinyaga
1 AugCitizen Digital
… Two victims are currently receiving treatment at Kimbimbi Hospital, while a third victim - who suffered severe injuries - was transferred to the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital for specialized emergency care. …
8 dead, 3 injured as speeding truck rams tuk-tuk in Kirinyaga
1 AugCapital News
… Two of the injured victims were taken to Kimbimbi Hospital for treatment, while a third victim, who sustained serious injuries, was transferred to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital for specialised medical care. …
Eight Killed, Three Injured in Grisly Mwea–Embu Highway Crash
1 AugCitizen Digital
… Two of the injured victims were admitted to Kimbimbi Hospital, while another, who sustained serious injuries, was taken to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital. …
8 dead as parcel truck rams Tuk-Tuk in Kirinyaga

Society

Third man found dead on Kutus-Kerugoya road in month

The News

Residents of Kerugoya town in Kirinyaga County have raised concern after three men were found dead under unclear circumstances along the Kutus-Kerugoya road within one month. The latest incident occurred on Monday when a middle-aged man was discovered near a KMTC construction site, with witnesses offering conflicting accounts of whether he had been dumped, died after consuming illicit alcohol, or collapsed after asking for water and help.

27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

Third man found dead on Kutus-Kerugoya road in month
Residents of Kerugoya town in Kirinyaga County have raised concern after three men were found dead under unclear circumstances along the Kutus-Kerugoya road within one month. The latest incident occurred on Monday when a middle-aged man was discovered near a KMTC construction site, with witnesses offering conflicting accounts of whether he had been dumped, died after consuming illicit alcohol, or collapsed after asking for water and help.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Body of missing man found in cattle dung pit, Kirinyaga
The body of a 44-year-old man, Anthony Njeru Murage, was discovered in a cattle dung pit in Gatumbi, Ngariama Ward, a week after he went missing. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

Leaders must bridge Vision 2030 blueprint-to-implementation gap
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Beyond Vision 2030 process should be led by leaders who understand implementation, not just planning, citing Vision 2030's mixed record: it delivered infrastructure projects like the Thika Superhighway and Standard Gauge Railway, but failed to translate economic growth into jobs and equity.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Kirinyaga teenager set ablaze over false phone theft accusation
An 18-year-old man is hospitalized with serious burns after a group of people doused him with petrol and set him on fire in Kirinyaga County, accusing him of stealing a mobile phone. The victim says he was beaten, threatened with knives, and forced to drink petrol before the attack, and denies the theft allegation.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

One killed in hit-and-run crash in Kirinyaga County
A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger injured when a lorry struck their motorcycle along the Piai–South–Ngariama Road in Kirinyaga County on Wednesday night; the lorry fled the scene. Residents have called on authorities to install speed bumps at the location, citing it as an accident black spot.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

Murubara crash death toll reaches 10 on Mwea-Embu Highway
A parcel truck rammed into a tuk-tuk transporting workers near Murubara on the Mwea-Embu Highway on August 1, killing 10 people—six women and four men, mostly casual labourers heading to rice farms. One passenger narrowly escaped after deciding to disembark before the crash.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 1 August

Truck-tuk-tuk collision kills eight farm workers in Kirinyaga
A parcel truck collided head-on with a tuk-tuk at Murubara along the Mwea–Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County at around 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, killing eight people — seven women and one man — who were farm workers heading to the Mwea Irrigation Research area. Residents blamed the poor condition of the Murubara section of the highway.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Truck-tuk-tuk collision kills eight in Kirinyaga County
A head-on collision on the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga County left eight people dead and three injured on Saturday morning, after a speeding parcel delivery truck collided with a tuk-tuk carrying agricultural laborers near Murubara.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight killed, three injured in Mwea–Embu Highway crash
A parcel truck and tuk-tuk collided on the Mwea–Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County early Saturday morning, killing eight people—six tuk-tuk occupants and two pedestrians—and injuring three others. The truck driver was arrested as police investigate the circumstances of the accident.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
Eight killed in head-on truck and tuk-tuk collision in Kirinyaga
A parcel truck travelling from Mwea towards Embu collided head-on with a tuk-tuk carrying farm workers near Murubara on the Mwea-Embu Highway. Eight people died at the scene — five in the parcel truck, one in the tuk-tuk, and two pedestrians — while three others sustained injuries.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

Unidentified man found brutally murdered in Mwea rice fields
An unidentified man was found brutally murdered at Ng'othi rice fields in Mwea-West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, with multiple panga cuts to the head. Residents discovered the body near the Sogea furrow and are calling for police investigations to establish the victim's identity and motive.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

Man to face murder charge after rape victim dies in hospital
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 →

Thursday 4 June

Kirinyaga family calls for action after hippo fatal attack
A 45-year-old man in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, was killed in a hippo attack on May 30, 2026, dying from massive internal bleeding caused by chest and abdominal injuries. His family is demanding action from the Kenya Wildlife Service.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

Kirinyaga County plans promotions to head off health worker strike
Kirinyaga County announced a budget plan including promotions for health workers to address labour grievances and avert a planned work slowdown. The county has onboarded 237 casual employees into the payroll system and is processing 138 others for verification.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 2 June

Kirinyaga County addresses health workers' grievances amid go-slow threat
Kirinyaga County Government says it is addressing labour concerns raised by health workers, including stalled promotions and staff re-designations, with a budget proposal submitted to the County Assembly. The Chief Officer for Medical Services assures that health services will not be disrupted despite threats of industrial action.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

Man dies from hippopotamus attack in Kirinyaga County
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 →