Man who mistakenly murdered family of 7 during revenge mission against his ex-wife arraigned in court
There was drama in Embu high court when the suspect linked to the death of seven family members in Runyenjes Embu East was arraigned to face murder charges. The suspect, Boaz Wanjala, covered his face using a jumper hood that he donned. It took the intervention of Embu High Court judge Lucy Njuguna who ordered […]
Shock as man stones wife to death in Embu
Police in Mutunduri Embu county have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly stoned his 32-year-old wife to death. Confirming the incident, Embu North Deputy County Commissioner William Owino said that the man identified as Robinson Wanyama stoned his 32-year-old wife Phyllis Nyarenima to death on the night of December 19. The DCC said […]
Embu: Health experts raise alarm over high rate of stunting among children
Health and nutrition experts in Embu county have raised concern over the high rate of stunting among children aged between 2 and 5 as a result of malnutrition. According to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey of 2014, the rate of stunting which is defined as impaired growth children experience, especially from poor nutrition, stood at […]
3 suspected gang members arrested in Embu
Three main criminal suspects in Embu have been arrested following a thorough operation by the DCI to solve the rising insecurity in the area. In a statement, the trio was nabbed after an undercover team of detectives from the elite Crime Research & Intelligence Bureau conducted a four-day sting operation to stop end the escalating […]
Embu burial cancelled after body goes missing
Confusion has hit Kathera village in Embu East sub-county after a family postponed the burial of an 82-year-old woman at the last moment claiming the morgue issued another family with the body yesterday. The drama started when members of the family who had gone to collect the body at the morgue were shocked upon realising […]
Sombre mood as 7 family members buried in Embu
Emotions ran high as seven family members of one family who were burnt beyond recognition inside their house were buried at their home in Ngimari in Embu East sub-county. The victims were buried in one grave in one compound bringing to an end the family that bounded together since 2008. Charles Kariuki Njeru,50, his wife […]
Embu: Tension high in Mbeere North after clash between locals, miraa traders
Tension is still high in Siakago Market in Mbeere North in Embu county following the chaos that erupted between miraa traders and locals. The locals are accusing miraa traders, who visit the area for business, of the increased cases of crime. Since Friday, businesses have been paralyzed due to chaos that has seen several shops […]