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How Ex-Powerful Kibaki Minister Managed To Land Top Government Job Even After Campaigning For Raila

Dr Noah Wekesa who is the current chairman of the Kenya Forest Service board ( Photo Courtesy) In the run up to the August 9 general election, former Kwanza MP Dr Noah Wekesa was a key member of the Azimio la Umoja political formation. At some point, he was selected to lead the process to pick Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga's running mate.

  2 months ago ago
How Ex-Powerful Kibaki Minister Managed To Land Top Government Job Even After Campaigning For Raila

SOCIETY

Rip: What Stephen Kariuki Told His Family After He Was Shot 5 Times

A family in Gichugu, Kirinyaga county whose 41 year old kin Stephen Kariuki was shot dead by a lone gun man is still crying out for justice. Speaking to Inooro TV, Kariuki's grandmother Elizabeth who was holding a thanksgiving mass on the fateful day revealed that Kariuki got home and they welcomed him warmly.

  2 months ago ago
Rip: What Stephen Kariuki Told His Family After He Was Shot 5 Times

SOCIETY

What DCI Said After Chief Was Seen Beating A Man And His Girlfriend Naked

On a recent day in Kabage, Gichugu constituency, Kirinyaga county, a Kirinyaga assistant chief was recorded on video whipping a young man and his girlfriend, who were naked and handcuffed. The chief was being assisted by members of the Nyumba Kumi, a local community organization, in this assault.

  2 months ago ago
What DCI Said After Chief Was Seen Beating A Man And His Girlfriend Naked

EDUCATION

Class Teacher In Trouble After Tricking Class 8 Girls In His House At Lunch Time And Slept With Her

A 46-year-old primary school class teacher has been put behind bars after he allegedly tricked a 15-year-old schoolgirl class 8 girl in a class that he teaches and forcefully slept with her. The incident happened in one of the schools in the Gichugu area, Kirinyaga county. Confirming the incident, Mr Edward Ndiragu, the police commander at Kiamatugu police station, the matter was reported to the station before his arrest.

  3 months ago ago
Class Teacher In Trouble After Tricking Class 8 Girls In His House At Lunch Time And Slept With Her

POLITICS

Meet 4 Prominent Female Kenyan Politicians Who Rock In Ankara wear, See Photos

1.Martha Karua Martha karua is an outspoken Kenyan politician. She has played a big role in Kenyan politics. She is a former long-standing member of parliament for Gichugu Constituency and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She was Minister for Justice until resigning from that position in April 2009.

  3 months ago ago
Meet 4 Prominent Female Kenyan Politicians Who Rock In Ankara wear, See Photos

POLITICS

Opinion: Beginning Of a New Era As Son Of Former Powerful MP Takes Nairobi Politics By Storm

Embakasi West MP Mark Muriithi Mwenje ( Photo Courtesy) His father was well-known in the political circles. As the MP for the larger Embakasi constituency at the height of his political career, David Mwenye is credited for bringing down the country's fifth Vice President, Dr Josephat Karanja.

  2 months ago ago
Opinion: Beginning Of a New Era As Son Of Former Powerful MP Takes Nairobi Politics By Storm

ENVIRONMENT

Famers in Kisii Count Major Losses after Tens of Monkies Invade their Farms Destroying their Crops.

At Gichugu constituency in Kisii county, thousands of farmers are crying for help from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) as their farms have been invaded by tens of monkeys. According to the locals, these monkeys have destroyed crops and caused an economic loss in the region.

  2 months ago ago
Famers in Kisii Count Major Losses after Tens of Monkies Invade their Farms Destroying their Crops.

POLITICS

Martha Karua's Son Who Works For KTN And Things You Probably Don't Know About Him.

Martha Karua remains to be one of the most prominent female politicians in the country having served in very many key Government positions. Despite the fact that she is a key political figure in the country, not much is known about her personal life especially when it comes to family and children.

  3 months ago ago
Martha Karua's Son Who Works For KTN And Things You Probably Don't Know About Him.

POLITICS

Martha Karua Shares a Message on Why You Should Be Concerned About GMOs. Here is the Full Script.

Former Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party running mate Hon Martha Karua has warned Kenyans against accepting the use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods in the country. In a viral post on her social media page, the vocal and outspoken politician while sharing a post by a Twitter user named the VOICE OF MERU warned Kenyans to be wary and aware of the dangers that comes with the excesses og GMO foods.

  2 months ago ago
Martha Karua Shares a Message on Why You Should Be Concerned About GMOs. Here is the Full Script.

POLITICS

Raila, Karua and Kalonzo meets ahead of Today's Azimio mega Kamukunji rally

Top Azimio La Umoja movement principals have met for a brief consultative meeting ahead of the slated mega rally at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi county. According to photos shared by Ugunja legislator Opiyo Wandayi, Azimio movement top bigwigs present in the meeting included; former prime minister Raila Odinga, former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka and former Gichugu legislator Martha Karua.

  3 months ago ago
Raila, Karua and Kalonzo meets ahead of Today's Azimio mega Kamukunji rally

POLITICS

Meet Ex Husband Of Martha Karua, See How He Was Arrested After Divorcing Iron Lady Martha Karua

Martha Karua, has been dubbed to as the "iron lady" because of her political achievements in a country where men predominate. Prior to being the MP for the Gichugu Constituency, she was a court magistrate. Martha Karua was once married to Justice Kariuki, a judge on the High Court.

  3 months ago ago
Meet Ex Husband Of Martha Karua, See How He Was Arrested After Divorcing Iron Lady Martha Karua

SOCIETY

“I Am Hated By Criminals And Cartels” Detective Jane Mugo Says As She Celebrates Her Birthday

If you frequently visit social media pages you must have come across Jane Mugo at some point. She is a social media influencer and a renown private detective who is always up to task Without fear of implications. Some hours ago she posted on her Facebook page celebrating her birthday as she talked about her achievements.

  3 months ago ago
“I Am Hated By Criminals And Cartels” Detective Jane Mugo Says As She Celebrates Her Birthday

POLITICS

Martha Karua visits Nairobi county assembly, cautions Majority Azimio MCAs of NMS Season 2 return

Former Azimio movement deputy president candidate Martha Karua has today visited Nairobi Kenya assembly in the city for a brief meeting with ward legislators. Martha Karua was warmly welcomed by the county assembly leadership led by speaker Ken Ngondi, majority leader Peter Inwatok and nominated ODM party Catherine Okoth.

  2 months ago ago
Martha Karua visits Nairobi county assembly, cautions Majority Azimio MCAs of NMS Season 2 return

POLITICS

Meet 4 Prominent Kenyan Female politicians Who Rock In Ruracio Attire, see Photos

1.Martha Karua Martha karua is a phenomenal woman. She is a former long-standing member of parliament for Gichugu Constituency and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She was Minister for Justice until resigning from that position in April 2009. In 2013 she ran for presidency under the Narc Kenya party but lost.

  2 months ago ago
Meet 4 Prominent Kenyan Female politicians Who Rock In Ruracio Attire, see Photos

POLITICS

Wajackoya's Durag Sparks Light Moment, Martha Karua Emotional Message

Photo courtesy is used to report the news. During Catherine Kasavuli's memorial service, George Wajackoya is exempted from removing his durag as men asked not to were caps in Church. The master of the ceremony noted that though he had asked men to remove their caps before the prayers were conducted, the former presidential candidate George Wajackoya was allowed to have his durag on.

  2 months ago ago
Wajackoya's Durag Sparks Light Moment, Martha Karua Emotional Message

SOCIETY

Kirinyaga man stabs girlfriend seven times in love triangle, lynched by mob

Kirinyaga police are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly stabbed his girlfriend before being executed by an angry mob. Edwin Maina, 28, allegedly stabbed 24-year-old Rachel Njeru more than seven times before angry neighbors attacked him. Millicent Ochuka, head of Gichugu's Criminal Investigation Department (DCI), said Mr. Maina died at Kerugoya Hospital, but the woman was being treated.

  2 months ago ago
Kirinyaga man stabs girlfriend seven times in love triangle, lynched by mob

POLITICS

Ruto's UDA Lawmaker Alleges what Will Happen to Azimio by Early Next Year

The vocal United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lawmaker for Mosop constituency Abraham Kirwa has today alleged that the Azimio One Kenya party could die before February next year. Speaking during political talkshow on TV 47, the lawmaker revealed that he interacts with numerous members of parliament from Raila's led Azimio, and all they say is that they are not sure about the survival of the coalition beyond February next year.

  3 months ago ago
Ruto's UDA Lawmaker Alleges what Will Happen to Azimio by Early Next Year

POLITICS

Iron Lady Martha Karua Enjoys Soft Life at Indian Ocean

Martha Wangari Karua is a Kenyan politician. She is a former long-standing member of parliament for Gichugu Constituency and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She was Minister for Justice until resigning from that position in April 2009. The lawyer and politician Martha Karua took to her Instagram account and shared a photo of herself on a boat as she wished Kenyans a happy Jamhuri day and said: "Let us celebrate our heroes who fought for our republic and more so remember that we are not yet there, 59 years later.

  3 months ago ago
Iron Lady Martha Karua Enjoys Soft Life at Indian Ocean

POLITICS

Just In: MPs Commit To The Fight Against Drugs, Substance And Alcohol Abuse

The Parliamentary Caucus working against Drugs, Substance and Alcohol Abuse today convened a meeting led by Hon. Robert Gichumu Githinji (Gichugu). During the forum, Members of the caucus whose existence is geared towards raising awareness on the effects of drug and alcohol abuse across the country, underscored the need to generate lasting solutions in the fight against the vice.

  3 months ago ago
Just In: MPs Commit To The Fight Against Drugs, Substance And Alcohol Abuse

SOCIETY

Detective Jane Wawira Celebrates Her Birthday In Style As She Revealed This About Criminals

If you frequently visit social media you have come across detective Jane Wawira at some point. She is a social media influencer who rose from grass to fame due to her determination and hardwork she employed. She was born in Gichugu division in kirinyaga county. She was a daughter to Beatrice Mugoh and Peter Mugoh.

  3 months ago ago
Detective Jane Wawira Celebrates Her Birthday In Style As She Revealed This About Criminals