Also known as: Gichugu, Kirinyaga County
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Kirinyaga economy has grown by 66% with increase in own-source revenue; Waiguru tells Assembly By Idah Kithinji November 04, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kirinyaga County's e …
Kirinyaga economy has grown by 66% with increase in own-source revenue; Waiguru tells AssemblyCitizen Digital
… le Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Two people were killed and nine others injured in a grisly road accident involving a milk delivery pickup and a 2NK Sacco matatu near Kwa V area along the Sagana-Makutano road in Kirinyaga County …
Two dead, nine injured in an accident on the Sagana-Makutano roadCitizen Digital
Mystery dog poisoning raises burglary fears in Kerugoya estate By Johnson Muriithi November 03, 2026 12:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The dogs which were poisoned in Kerugoy, Kirinyaga county, on Tuesd …
Mystery dog poisoning raises burglary fears in Kerugoya estateCitizen Digital
… hnson Muriithi November 03, 2026 08:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nine families have been left homeless after a massive fire razed their rental houses in Kutus Mjini, Kirinyaga County …
Nine families left homeless after fire destroys rental houses in KirinyagaCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has showered praise on his players following their impressive 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Sunday's Ingo Derby at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County. …
Ambani hails Leopards players after derby victory over HomeboyzCitizen Digital
… d Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Njukiini Forest, where monkey are said to be causing residents living nearby sleepless nights. /JOHNSON MURIITHI Audio By Vocalize Residents living near Njukiini Forest in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County …
Gichugu residents count losses as monkeys invade farms near Njukiini ForestCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Three suspects have been arrested in separate incidents in Kirinyaga County over alleged coffee theft, amid concerns among farmers about rising cases of the crime. …
Three suspects arrested over coffee theft in KirinyagaCitizen Digital
… The expansion is aimed at strengthening dairy farming as a source of income and employment for households across Kirinyaga County
Waiguru expands milk cooling facilities to boost Kirinyaga dairy farmersCitizen Digital
… The petitioners contend that the public participation process was inadequate, arguing that a meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023, at Nyeri Polytechnic in Nyeri County excluded the majority of rice farmers based in Kirinyaga County. …
Farmers to wait till January for determination of Mwea rice mills privatisation caseCitizen Digital
… rce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kerugoya residents mill around the site where a resident was found dead on Monday, October 26, 2026. /JOHNSON MURIITHI Audio By Vocalize Residents of Kerugoya town in Kirinyaga Central, Kirinyaga County …
Concern in Kerugoya as third man found dead along Kutus-Kerugoya Road in a monthGovernor Anne Waiguru told the County Assembly that Kirinyaga's Gross County Product increased from Ksh.114.9 billion in 2017 to Ksh.190.79 billion in 2025, with real economic growth of 8.7 per cent in 2025. The county's own-source revenue also rose from Ksh.344.4 million in 2017/18 to Ksh.1.11 billion in 2025/26.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Anne Waiguru told the County Assembly that Kirinyaga's Gross County Product increased from Ksh.114.9 billion in 2017 to Ksh.190.79 billion in 2025, with real economic growth of 8.7 per cent in 2025. The county's own-source revenue also rose from Ksh.344.4 million in 2017/18 to Ksh.1.11 billion in 2025/26.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died and nine were injured when a milk delivery pickup suffered a tyre burst on the Sagana-Makutano road in Kirinyaga County, causing it to cross into oncoming traffic and collide head-on with a matatu.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three German Shepherds died in Kimuri Estate, Kerugoya, after consuming meat laced with poison thrown into a homestead in the early hours of Tuesday. The owner suspects the animals were deliberately poisoned to silence them and allow suspected burglars to gain access to the property, sparking security concerns among residents.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out on Monday in Kutus Mjini, Kirinyaga County, destroying a residential building and leaving nine families homeless. The building owner suspects an electrical fault caused the fire, which broke out shortly after electricity was restored following a blackout.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani praised his players' discipline and tactical execution after a 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Sunday's Ingo Derby at Wang'uru Stadium. Goals from Lwangu and James Kinyanjui secured the win, the team's first home victory of the season after one win and three draws in their opening four matches.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of villages near Njukiini Forest in Kirinyaga County say monkeys are destroying their crops and eating seeds immediately after planting, disrupting farming activities and threatening livelihoods. Residents accuse Kenya Wildlife Service of failing to address the problem.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects have been arrested in separate incidents in Kirinyaga County over alleged coffee theft, amid rising concerns among farmers about the crime. In one incident in Kagumo Sub-location, two suspects were arrested while allegedly stealing coffee from a farm; five others escaped.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has expanded milk cooling facilities to dairy cooperatives and producer groups across the county to reduce milk losses and increase production. The county government has distributed milk coolers, generators and solar power systems, which have helped cooperatives expand membership and lower operating costs.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Kerugoya will deliver its judgment on January 20, 2027, in a case challenging the planned privatisation of Mwea Rice Mills Limited. Two rice farmers filed the case in 2023 arguing that the privatisation process lacked meaningful public participation by farmers and other stakeholders.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Detectives in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, recovered 16 cows stolen from Narok County, with four of the 21 stolen animals already slaughtered and one remaining missing. Two suspects, including a butcher and an alleged accomplice, were arrested in connection with the theft.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kabare in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, have raised safety concerns about the newly constructed Kiringa Bridge after the river nearly submerged it during heavy rainfall in Mt Kenya Forest. The residents said the bridge was built too close to the water level and lacked erosion-control measures, and warned it could be swept away during heavier rains.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An 18-year-old first-year Kirinyaga University student, Gideon Ekai, drowned while swimming in River Thiba on Sunday and was recovered on Wednesday after a four-day search by residents and fellow students. Residents say the river has become a popular swimming destination for university students despite repeated warnings about drowning dangers.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security officials in Kirinyaga County have attributed rising murder cases to land disputes, domestic violence, and alcohol abuse, with Gichugu constituency recording the highest number of killings among the county's five constituencies.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security officials in Kirinyaga County have raised concern over the proliferation of illicit alcohol brands, with the county police commander claiming that more than 100 varieties are being sold in the area. The commander expressed alarm that Kirinyaga appeared to have more brands of illicit alcohol than other counties with larger populations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A first-year student from Kirinyaga University drowned while swimming at River Thiba Falls in Kutus on Sunday. Residents, university students, police, and local divers spent the night searching for the body, but recovery efforts were hampered by the depth of the falls, strong currents, and submerged tree roots.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, a Sh5.3 billion development featuring residential units, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, gym, basketball courts and football pitch.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
A 47-year-old man from Kirinyaga County who went missing eight days ago was found dead in River Nyamindi, more than four kilometres from his home. The body showed visible injuries to the face and eyes, and was missing the right thumb; the family suspects he may have been drowned or killed before being dumped in the river, and is calling for a thorough investigation.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An EU-funded initiative called Haki Ni Yetu Project awarded 66 grants to grassroots organisations across 32 counties, helping secure county laws protecting persons with disabilities and widows, and strengthening responses to gender-based violence. The project reached more than 40,000 Kenyans and trained over 600 civil society leaders.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Elderly persons in Kirinyaga County are enduring long queues at five sub-county social services offices during a government exercise to clean up the Inua Jamii beneficiaries' register and remove deceased beneficiaries. A deputy county commissioner acknowledged the process was being slowed by a shortage of registration equipment.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two suspects caught on CCTV stealing from a locked Land Cruiser at a hotel in Ngurubani, Mwea pleaded not guilty to theft charges before Wang'uru Principal Magistrate Cyrus Kandie. They will wait seven days to learn the outcome of their bail application.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on politicians to avoid insults and political fights, instead focusing on development and peace as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. Kindiki said leaders would struggle to convince voters without a tangible development record, and that citizens want development and unity, not "noise, insults and fights."
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended President William Ruto's development record in campaign rallies, framing the 2027 General Election as a contest between government delivery on promises and opposition "rhetoric, insults and noise." Kindiki cited infrastructure development and agricultural reforms as evidence of Kenya Kwanza's commitment to addressing development gaps.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
A 40-year-old woman, Millicah Wambui Wamugunda, was found stabbed to death in Rwambiti Village, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, after residents heard children crying from inside her locked house. Her boyfriend allegedly committed the act and fled the scene; residents said the couple had been fighting.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15 at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, as their escalating public feud threatened to overshadow the ceremony honouring one of Kenya's most influential political figures. Ruto instead undertook development activities in the Rift Valley, commissioning NG-CDF offices and launching infrastructure projects, while opposition leaders gathered in Siaya to pay tribute to Raila.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives in Mwea East sub-county have been granted 14 days to detain a 27-year-old man arrested at a bar in Piai trading centre with a Retay Falcon pistol. The suspect, Jamleck Kariuki Grace, was apprehended following a tip-off on October 10, 2026, and police recovered the pistol with one live round and two spent cartridges.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Women traders in Kiburu trading centre, Kirinyaga County, are evading informal micro-lenders and debt collectors who pursue them as small loans accumulate into unpayable sums; traders say they are forced to close businesses and hide in neighbours' houses as collectors demand exorbitant monthly payments.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 35-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter are hospitalised with severe abdominal injuries after being attacked by a hippopotamus near River Thiba in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday evening.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwea MP Mary Maingi has called on the government to increase investment in grassroots sports development and establish structured talent development programmes through the Kenya Academy of Sports to provide young athletes with professional training, mentorship, and pathways to competitive sports careers.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →