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2026-05-052026-09-18

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Kang'ata was welcomed to the team by Siaya Senator James Orengo during a rally held in Thika Town in Kiambu County.

    Kang'ata attends Linda Mwananchi rally in Thika, criticises Ruto policies
  3. Capital News

    Payment counters at the Nyeri, Thika and Kisii offices will be closed by the end of June 2026 as per the implementation schedule.

    Kenya Power to close all banking hall payment counters by June 2027 in digitization push
  4. The Standard

    We were to be taken to Dandora and Thika dumpsites for benchmarking, but this has not happened,” she lamented.

    Outcry over poor state of Mombasa's Mwakirunge waste dumpsite
  5. The Standard

    Speaking at KALRO Seeds in Thika on Wednesday after a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Mt Kenya Macadamia Cooperative Society chairman Gitonga Gathua said farmers are facing serious hardships due to a backlog of unsold produce.Gathua sai

    Macadamia farmers push for lifting of export ban as unsold nuts pile up
  6. Citizen Digital

    We have 23 other facilities set up in Kenyatta Hospital, the Police Hospital in Nairobi, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, the Kenyatta Hospital in Thika, Alupe Hospital in Busia and many others," Ruto added.

    President Ruto: Why I okayed construction of US Ebola quarantine facility
  7. Capital News

    He said 23 other facilities set up in Kenyatta Hospital, in the police hospital in Nairobi, in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, in Kenyatta Hospital in Thika, in Alupe Hospital in Busia, and in many other areas.

    Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request from Trump
  8. May 2026
  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 — The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction is set to take its consultative rally to Thika as it seeks to expand its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Linda Mwananchi Expands Nationwide Outreach with Major Thika Rally Planned
  10. Citizen Digital

    Fuel protests paralyse transport in Embu, Chuka and Thika By Citizen Team May 25, 2026 12:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Businesses in Embu Town were brought to a standstill after protesters lit bonfire

    Fuel protests paralyse transport in Embu, Chuka and Thika
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – Chaos erupted in parts of Central Kenya, including Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu, after residents took to the streets to protest against increased transport fares linked to rising fuel prices.

    Chaos erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu over high transport fares
  12. The Standard

    Other high-profile cases include the murder of college student Seth Nyakio Njeri at Biafra Estate in Thika and the killing of 20-year-old university student Rita Waeni in January 2024.

    Kenya grapples with rising femicide as Central leads in cases

Yesterday

  1. KeNHA closes Thika Road section for pavement construction work

    The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced a temporary closure of the Thika-Kilimambogo (A3) Road at Gatuanyaga from Friday, September 11, to Friday, October 2, 2026, for pavement construction on a failed section. Motorists will be directed to use designated diversion lanes during the closure.

    17 September 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Detectives investigate suspected murder of Juja farm caretaker

    Detectives in Juja are investigating the suspected murder of a 54-year-old caretaker, Michael Kanyeria, whose body was found in a pool of blood inside a house under construction in Canaan area of Juja Farm, Kiambu County. The body, discovered on Tuesday evening by his brother, showed a deep open wound at the back of the head and bruises around the neck.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former athlete's career ends after illness forces life change

    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

  3. Four of five Juja quintuplets die after extremely premature birth

    A family in Juja, Kiambu County, lost four of five babies born prematurely at Thika Level Five Hospital and transferred to KNH's neonatal intensive care unit. The quintuplets, born at 26–27 weeks weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, developed complications associated with extreme prematurity and very low birth weight, with one survivor remaining under care.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 14 September

  1. Kiambu denies piglet programme link to swine fever outbreak

    African Swine Fever has killed about 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, with mortality rates reaching 100 per cent on some farms. The county government rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme contributed to the outbreak, calling the disease a national animal health challenge.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 12 September

  1. Thika School of Medical Sciences plans regional campus expansion

    Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, with current enrolments over 6,000 across campuses in Thika, Mombasa, Kisumu and Kitui County, aims to expand to Nairobi, remote regions of Kenya, and the broader East African region to reach between 15,000 and 20,000 students within five years.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. DCI arrests suspect in Thika rape and phone-snatching cases

    Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested Crispus Mwangi Gitambi at his house in the Athena area, linked to abduction, gang rape, and phone-snatching incidents in Thika. He was positively identified in an ongoing abduction and gang rape case before Thika Law Courts and in connection with four robbery cases under investigation.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Manhunt launched for four suspects in TUK student's death during robbery

    Police in Juja Sub-County are searching for four knife-wielding suspects after Derrick Angwenyi Bundi, a 21-year-old third-year student at Technical University of Kenya, died during a violent robbery when he fell into a 40-metre-deep abandoned quarry at Kigwe Farm in Juja South.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Teacher and handball referee excels in dual roles

    Faith Kaburu, a teacher and Kenya Handball Federation-licensed referee, has established herself both on and off the court through officiating at major competitions, including the National Schools Games in Thika, and serving as a beach handball referee and delegate.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Ruiru opens dedicated survey office for land services

    Ruiru constituency has opened a dedicated survey office to provide faster access to land services including surveying, mapping, and boundary verification. The office is part of decentralisation efforts and follows the 2019 opening of a Lands Registry in Ruiru, with plans underway for a modern land administration complex.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 23 August

  1. Kenya's only Olympic-standard pool stands neglected for thirty years

    Kenya has just one 50-metre competition-standard pool at Kasarani, built in 1996, serving fifty-five million people. While the country demonstrates capacity to build major stadiums for Afcon 2027, swimming infrastructure has been starved for three decades.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Mudavadi warns against populist, bitter politicians

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to distinguish between popular leaders and those who rely on populism, cautioning voters against electing politicians who are bitter, vengeful, and vindictive. Mudavadi told more than 6,000 youths at a church conference in Vihiga County that some politicians appeal to crowds by telling them what they want to hear rather than addressing issues honestly.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Decomposing body discovered in Gatundu North well

    A family in Inoorero Village, Kamunyaka, Gatundu North Constituency discovered a decomposing female body in a well they had been using to draw water for domestic purposes. Police and county firefighters retrieved the body, but the woman's identity had not been established and the family could not explain how the body ended up in their water source.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. 11-year-old drowns in Kirinyaga swamp during holiday

    An 11-year-old Grade 5 pupil drowned in a swamp at Iria Village, Thumaita Location, Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, while swimming with other boys during school holidays. The boy had travelled to visit his grandmother when the tragedy occurred; the other boys fled the scene rather than alerting locals.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kariuki wins Unicolour Golf Day at Ruiru Sports Club

    Elias Kariuki carded 39 stablefold points to secure the Overall Gross Winner title at the Unicolour Golf Day held at Ruiru Sports Club over the weekend, winning a Sh 130,000 home makeover prize from sponsors United Paints. Jane Kanari won the women's category with 37 points, while Andrew Njenga topped the Junior division with 41 points.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Mau Mau veterans welcome village elders formal recognition

    Mau Mau war veterans have endorsed the government's decision to formally recognise village elders and integrate them into Kenya's administrative structure, with plans to provide them monthly stipends, health insurance through SHA, and smartphones. The veterans also called for historical injustices affecting freedom fighters to be prioritised in a planned national dialogue.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kakamega High School wins national football title, ending seven-year drought

    Kakamega High School defeated St. Mary's Yala 3-2 in the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) football final at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika, claiming their 13th school football title and ending a seven-year drought.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chesamis wins maiden KSSSA national volleyball title

    Chesamis Boys High School claimed their first Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national volleyball title, defeating Chepsaita 3-1 sets in the final at M-Pesa Academy in Thika, with the Western Region team thriving under head coach Isaac Muresha.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kakamega and St Mary's Yala meet in schools football final

    Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala have booked a finals date in the boys' football final of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools national Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Kakamega beat Menengai 2-1 in extra time in their semi-final, while St Mary's Yala defeated Takaba Mixed 2-0 to advance to the match, with the winner earning a spot for the 2026 FEASSA games in Tanzania.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kesogon, Soweto, Chepsaita advance to National Term Two volleyball finals

    Last year's champions Kwanthanze were eliminated as Kesogon defeated them 3-0 in the girls' semifinal. Today's finals at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika will see Kesogon face Soweto Academy in the girls' match, while ACK Chepsaita takes on Chesamisi Boys in the boys' final.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Butula and Kinale crowned rugby sevens champions

    Butula Boys defeated Cardinal Otunga Mosocho 26-0 to win their maiden sevens title, while Kinale Girls beat Kimobo 19-7 to retain their championship and extend their reign to two years running at the National Tern Two games.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Butula Boys win KSSSA rugby 7s title, defeat Cardinal Otunga

    Butula Boys reclaimed their national rugby 7s crown, defeating Cardinal Otunga Mosocho 26-0 in the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association Term Two final at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Timonah Elia was named the 2026 KSSSA 7s Most Valuable Player.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kakamega High, St. Mary's Yala advance to KSSSA football final

    Kakamega High School defeated Menengai High 2-1 in the semi-final, while St. Mary's School Yala beat Takaba 2-0, setting up a national final between the two schools.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya schools football semi-finals compete for regional East Africa slots

    Kenya's secondary school football semi-finals are underway, with four teams—Menengai, Kakamega School, St Mary's Yala, and Takaba—competing for spots in tomorrow's final and tickets to the regional FEASSA tournament in Morogoro, Tanzania. Menengai faces Kakamega School at 11 am, while St Mary's Yala plays Takaba in the other semi-final.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kwanthanze, Kesogon meet in National Term Two volleyball semi-finals

    Defending champions Kwanthanze and unbeaten Kesogon will face off in the girls' volleyball semi-finals at the National Term Two games at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika. St Martha's Mwitoti, also unbeaten, will play Soweto Academy in the other semi-final.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Kakamega and St. Mary's Yala contest KSSSA football final

    Kakamega High School and St. Mary's School Yala have qualified for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games football final in Thika. The matchup, dubbed the "school Mashemeji Derby," features two of Kenya's most successful football programmes competing after dominant group stage campaigns.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Land prices rise in Nairobi suburbs and satellite towns

    Land prices in Nairobi's suburbs rose 1.4 per cent between April and June, driven by stronger demand in areas such as Lang'ata, Karen and Runda, while satellite towns also saw land prices rise 1.4 per cent, nearly three times faster than the previous quarter.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kakamega, Menengai advance to football semis at KSSSA Games

    Twelve-time champions Kakamega High School and Menengai High School have qualified for the football semi-finals at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games in Thika, with Kakamega sweeping Group B on nine points and Menengai advancing via a head-to-head tie-breaker rule after Tenwek High School were disqualified over age-cheating allegations.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. KSSSA National Games begin in Thika with 5,000 athletes

    The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games started in Thika with more than 5,000 student-athletes competing across 11 sports. Education leaders and officials emphasized fair play, integrity, and eligibility enforcement at the opening ceremony, with winners earning qualification for East African and continental championships.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Highway football team warned against underestimating underdogs

    Assistant coach Fred Abuga has warned Highway Secondary School's football team not to be complacent as they seek to reclaim the national title at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term Two Games in Thika, cautioning that unfamiliar teams at the nationals pose a tactical danger.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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