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… e in Mwea after a gas cylinder explosion destroyed their home on the night of Monday, August 11, 2026. /JOHNSON MURIITHI Audio By Vocalize A couple has been left homeless and seriously injured after a fire destroyed their house in Gitoo-ini village, Kangai, Mwea, Kirinyaga County …
Couple left homeless, seriously injured after gas cylinder fire in MweaCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Police in Kirinyaga County have launched urgent investigations into a brazen series of church break-ins, with three worship centres ransacked within two days in incidents marked by both theft and alleged desecration of sacred items. …
Organised gang desecrates Kirinyaga churches in coordinated heistsCitizen Digital
… n Muriithi August 09, 2026 09:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize An 11-year-old Grade 5 pupil has drowned in a swamp at Iria Village, Thumaita Location, Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County …
11-year-old drowns in Kirinyaga swamp while on holiday visit to grandmotherCitizen Digital
… . /JOHNSON MURIITHI Audio By Vocalize A 28-year-old driver ferrying miraa died and two other people were seriously injured after the Probox he was driving collided head-on with a lorry carrying sand near Mutithi Trading Centre along the Mwea-Embu Highway in Mwea, Kirinyaga County …
Miraa driver dies, two injured in Mwea crash hours after burial of Murubara victimsCitizen Digital
… d as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize One person was killed and another injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a lorry and a motorcycle at Mumbu along the Piai- South–Ngariama Road in Kirinyaga County …
One killed in hit-and-run incident in KirinyagaThe Standard
… The DCI said detectives arrested Mwangi in Wang'uru town, Kirinyaga County, after investigations linked him to a Facebook post that allegedly targeted a section of Kenyans based on their political affiliation and perceived ethnic identity. …
Crackdown on hate speech intensifies as DCI arrests Kirinyaga bloggerCapital News
… Mwangi, who describes himself on Facebook as a political storyteller and digital strategist, was arrested on Tuesday in Wanguru Town, Mwea, Kirinyaga County. …
Kirinyaga blogger arrested as DCI cracks down on online hate speechCitizen Digital
… red Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Bank and the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) has cited Kirinyaga County …
Development partners hail Kirinyaga's growth in commercial fish farmingCitizen Digital
… The Murubara crash along the Mwea-Embu Highway has now claimed 10 lives after two of the injured succumbed while receiving treatment, making it one of the deadliest road accidents in Kirinyaga County this year. …
How one man narrowly escaped Murubara crash as death toll reaches 10Citizen Digital
… By Serfine Achieng August 01, 2026 09:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Eight people have been killed in a grisly road accident at Murubara along the Mwea–Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County …
Eight killed after truck rams tuk-tuk carrying farm workers in KirinyagaResidents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have backed a proposal by area MP George Kariuki to change the name of the village, church, and school, saying the name carries a negative connotation. Residents said Kiangoma, a Kikuyu word meaning "madness," has subjected them to ridicule and prefer names with positive meanings.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have backed a proposal by area MP George Kariuki to change the name of the village, church, and school, saying the name carries a negative connotation. Residents said Kiangoma, a Kikuyu word meaning "madness," has subjected them to ridicule and prefer names with positive meanings.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Mwea's new Huduma Centre, Kenya's 61st and Kirinyaga County's second, was commissioned by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday. The facility, operational since July, offers government services including identity documents, birth and death certificates, KRA services, and pension inquiries, plus an ICT hub for digital skills training.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ndia MP George Kariuki and Juja MP George Koimburi have opposed the endorsement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as Mt Kenya spokesman, arguing that the region's leaders and residents were not consulted. Kariuki criticised the Kirigiti Stadium meeting where Kindiki was presented, saying it did not involve enough elected leaders from the region.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged Sh1 billion to the Kenya National Trading Corporation to purchase locally produced rice, with the government prioritising domestic supplies from regions including Mwea, Kirinyaga County, and other rice-growing areas before allowing imports.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political leaders to campaign on their development record instead of trading insults, saying political competition should allow leaders to explain what they have done for the people. He called on his rivals to similarly account for projects and initiatives they championed when they held senior government positions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki promised the government will allocate 1 billion shillings to buy rice from local farmers before allowing importation, prioritizing farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County and other rice-growing areas to protect domestic producers and boost food reserves.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is set to take full responsibility for implementing the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training model following the conclusion of the project-supported phase, as stakeholders discuss sustainability measures at a Mt. Kenya Regional handover meeting.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed at Kiang'ombe Shopping Centre in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, after an altercation with a friend. Police and residents are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Beatrice Murugi discovered her running talent in Standard Four and eventually competed professionally for Toyota after training in Japan from age 14. Health problems later ended her athletics career, and she now lives in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family in Kathanji village, Ithare, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, celebrated their mother Janet Wakabari turning 120 years old, with family members, neighbours and church members joining the occasion at her home.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died when a boda boda and its pillion passenger were hit by an unknown vehicle near Mutithi-Kandongu junction in Kirinyaga County. A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle at Murubara that did not stop; the vehicle's registration was not recorded.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Centre for African Progress study of 6,000 respondents ranked businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure as Nairobi's most influential female leader with 30 per cent support, followed by Millicent Omanga at 26 per cent.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County recorded 40 suicide deaths between January and August 2026, with 33 men and seven women, prompting county officials to call for greater openness in discussing mental health challenges. Cases have included family tragedies and school-going children, county officials said.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Kirinyaga County urged residents to speak openly about emotional distress and seek professional help, emphasizing that suicide prevention requires a collective response from families, communities, health professionals, schools and government agencies. The county said it is strengthening mental health services, referral systems, community awareness and implementing national suicide prevention policies.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two suspects have been arrested and arraigned in connection with a five-member gang that raided a hardware store in Murubara, Kirinyaga County, at about 3am on Saturday, attacking two night watchmen and escaping with 36 bags of cement, a Toyota Hilux pick-up, 86 iron sheets, a gas cylinder, four rolls of binding wire and a Tuk Tuk. Police have recovered the Tuk Tuk and are pursuing the other three gang members.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motorcycle theft cases in Kirinyaga County have alarmed boda boda operators, with four thefts reported this month including the bike of White Rose Mutithi Boda Boda Operators Chairman Daniel Waweru Kiama, stolen on Saturday from his home in Mwea. Fellow operators say thieves have become brazen, with recent thefts occurring in daylight, including one from a teacher's home while he was in class.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to be transparent in procurement for the 2027 General Election, saying businesspeople allied to President William Ruto should not be awarded election kit supply tenders. Nyoro also called on opposition parties to unite against the current government rather than fight each other.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga County faces severe water shortage after Thiba and Nyamindi rivers dried up, forcing rationing of water from Thiba Dam to rice farmers. The Water Users Association chairman said this year's shortage began in mid-July, unusually early compared to the typical September 20 start date.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The decomposing body of Isaac Gicobi, who had been missing since Saturday night, was discovered on Tuesday afternoon in a water-filled pit in an abandoned quarry near Mumbu village, Kirinyaga County. His brother alleged the body bore severe head injuries and that his eyes appeared to have been gouged out, with the family suspecting he may have been killed elsewhere.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 30-year-old tractor driver, Edward Munene, died after being crushed by the tractor he was driving in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. He is suspected to have lost control of the vehicle while attempting to light a cigarette, and was run over by its rear tyre.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents in Kirinyaga County have raised concern over increasing sale and consumption of illicit alcohol, warning it is damaging families and communities. Local administrators have been directed to step up efforts to combat the trade.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 10,000 rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme say they have been excluded from the government's subsidised fertiliser programme since its inception in 2022, forcing them to buy fertiliser at more than 6,000 shillings per 50-kilogramme bag compared to the subsidised price of 2,000 shillings.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two speeding motorcycles collided head-on at White Rose area in Mutithi along the Mwea-Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County on Thursday around 7 p.m., killing one person and injuring three others. Residents have called on the Ministry of Roads to install speed bumps and improve road safety measures along the stretch, citing an increasing number of fatal crashes.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged political violence during DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's political activities on August 23, 2026, in which several people were injured, including one person with critical knife wounds in Kiaragana. Maina also questioned the involvement of buses transporting groups of people to the areas where violence occurred.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire at Kerugoya Prison in Kirinyaga County on Tuesday destroyed at least 21 houses belonging to prison wardens. The fire, reportedly caused by a candle, was contained by firefighters using a water bowser after the county's fire engine vehicles broke down.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County has allocated Ksh.200 million to scale up water access, with Governor Anne Waiguru hosting a World Bank and Mozambique delegation to benchmark the county's eWater model, which combines community participation, affordable tariffs, conservation, and technology. The county is implementing 38 water projects this financial year as part of a broader portfolio spanning over 70 projects.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is forming parties in the Mt Kenya region to divide votes, and urged residents to stick with his DCP party instead.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Muragara village in Kirinyaga County are calling on the national government to deploy police officers to the area as insecurity rises. The local police post, built in 2009 with CDF and resident contributions, has remained unused since 2018 when officers were withdrawn following the merger of the Kenya Police and Administration Police.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning residents against leaders who use insults, ethnic rhetoric, and divisive politics. He accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku of seeking to divide the region, and urged Mt Kenya residents to support leaders who can unite the community and advance national cohesion rather than exploit ethnic emotions for political gain.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Thieves broke into two churches in Muragara, Ndia, Kirinyaga County on Wednesday night, stealing electronics and consuming Holy Communion elements and sacramental wine. The ACK Muragara congregation reported losses exceeding Ksh 400,000, as part of a series of church burglaries reported across Kirinyaga over the past three weeks.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →