Murang’a: 3 bodies recovered from collapsed three-storey building
Three bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble of the three-storey building which collapsed in Murang’a town Monday evening. The building which was still under construction came crumbling down trapping an unknown number of workers. According to Murang’a County Commissioner Patrick Mukuria, four people were rescued alive and are receiving treatment at the […]
Drama as MPs block Murang’a MCAs from leaving Assembly
Drama unfolded outside Murang’a County Assembly as several members of parliament blocked the entrance barring the MCAs from leaving the premises. Maragua MP Mary Waithira, Murang’a woman representative Betty Maina, Beatrice Elachi of Dagoretti East and nominated Senator Veronica Maina had pitched camp at the gate protesting the suspension of Grace Nduta, the ward representative […]
Mystery surrounds death of 84-year-old granny who ‘hanged herself’
Mystery surrounds the death of an 84-year-old granny in Murang’a who was found dead outside her bathroom where she allegedly ‘hanged’ herself. Jane Beth Waigwe’s body was discovered by one Daniel Gichuhi who stored some of his farming equipment at her place. He stated that he had searched for the deceased all over her house […]
Family demands justice as body of robbery suspect shot dead by police in Murang’a identified
The body of one of the two robbers shot dead by the police in Murang’a a week ago has been identified. The body of Francis Mulwa Mutila has been lying in the Murang’a county morgue unclaimed as his family had not shown up to identify it. The deceased’s mother Mary Wanjiru said she became concerned […]
Suspects behind theft of drugs in Murang’a county to be held longer
Four suspects who are believed to be behind the theft of drugs in Murang’a county referral hospital will remain in police custody for the next 14 days as the investigations into the matter continue. The four were arrested Friday evening February 24, 2023, by police officers while they were loading 12 cartons of drugs into […]
Murang’a: Assistant chief accused of defiling minor arrested after protests
An assistant chief who is suspected of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Murang’a county has finally been arrested. Wangu assistant chief was arrested following protests by the residents who accused the security officers of taking too long to take any action against him in what they claimed was to cover up the matter. Julius Gachie […]
Murang’a: Police search for assistant chief who defiled 14-year-old girl
Police in Murang’a have launched a manhunt for an assistant chief who allegedly defiled a 14-year-old girl. According to a police report, the accused is said to have defiled his victim inside her aunt’s kitchen on January 1, 2023. “My aunt had invited me for December holidays since my mum is ailing…it was in the […]