IPOA kicks off investigations into shooting of 19-year-old in Kirinyaga
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has commenced investigations into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at the Kiandai shopping centre in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. IPOA in a statement on Monday, May 20, 2024, said it had begun the investigations as mandated under Cap.86 of the Kenyan constitution. “IPOA, as mandated under Cap.86 of […]
Kirinyaga voters promise to support Raila after he picked Karua
There was ululation and jubilation in various parts of Kirinyaga county as residents celebrated the picking of Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua as Azimio la Umoja’s running mate ahead of the August 9 polls. In Gichugu constituency where Martha Karua hails from, residents flocked to public premises like hotels where they closely followed the […]
Man rescued while trying to slit his throat at popular Kirinyaga bar
Kagio town residents in Kirinyaga County were treated to a rare scene when a 29-year-old man tried to slit his throat outside a popular bar. Confirming the incident, Kirinyaga West Sub-County police commander David Kabena said that the man identified as Joseph Kirubi may be suffering from depression and requires counselling. “The man was a […]
Robbery mission turns tragic as thieves turn against each other leaving two dead
A robbery mission has turned tragic after armed thieves disagreed and turned against each other leaving two dead at a popular Resort in Rukenya near Kutus town, Kirinyaga County. According to information available, it is alleged that the nine robbers jumped over the gate of Thiba Falls Resort and immediately went for the night guard […]
Kirinyaga: Members of public arrest police officer for demanding bribes
Police in Kagumo, Kirinyaga County are detaining their colleague after he was arrested by residents for allegedly demanding bribes from business people in the area. Traders from the market claimed that Nathan Wangui Ndirangu, an officer attached to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil has been demanding Ksh2000 from them for purportedly working past […]
Kirinyaga alcohol traders decry harassment over licenses
Kirinyaga County Bar Owners Association has raised concern over harassment of liquor traders over unpaid business licenses. The association’s chairman Antony Muceke says there was still an active court case that ordered the traders not to pay for the licenses until September 28 when the matter will be heard and determined. “Before then, no county […]
Two die as tenants count losses after fire tragedy in Kirinyaga
At least two people have been confirmed dead in a fire incident that razed down 21 rental houses in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga county. Confirming the incident, Kirinyaga Central Subcounty Police Commander Johnstone Mwarigha said police have launched investigations to establish the cause. “We are going to get to the bottom of this matter and inform […]