Revival of criminal gangs thwarted

Security agents in Kirinyaga County have thwarted the resurgence of criminal gangs in the area. The County Security Committee chaired by  Kirinyaga County Commissioner (CC), Jim Njoka, also warned any Youths, especially those in the boda  boda sector of dire consequences should they dare enlist themselves in such gangs. The clique of marauding hooligans include the proscribed […]

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Elders conduct cleansing ritual to fell sacred Mugumo trees

The Kirinyaga Council of Elders has conducted a cleansing ritual to appease the Agikuyu god to allow road contractor to uproot a fig tree at Kibingoti in Kirinyaga West Sub-county. The elders responded after the Chinese contractor sought for their intervention, claiming every attempt to have the trees in the area uprooted failed. “James Maina who work for the construction […]

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Tea factory Manager thrown out of staff quarters

Mununga Tea Factory staff in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, Tuesday, witnessed a rare incidence after the Factory Manager was thrown out of his staff quarters by new directors. Things turned sour when the Manager in question, Franklin Kinoti, failed to attend the first boardroom meeting organized by the new factory directors that had brought onboard […]

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Vandalism of street light hindrance to lighting project in Kirinyaga

The Sh 50 million Kenya power and Lighting Street lighting project between Sagana and Samson Corner has not served the intended purpose following vandalism by unknown people. Large sections of the area between Kagio town and Njegas have no lamps raising a big concern from local leaders. James Mureithi Kangara, an elder from the area, […]

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