Central
Red Cross urges Kirinyaga, Embu residents to prepare for El Niño
The Kenya Red Cross Society says heavy rains could increase the risk of flooding, landslides and other weather-related disasters in the region.
Embu County
News
Embu man sentenced to 25 years for wife’s murder after plea bargain
According to the prosecution, the couple had experienced marital differences for about a week following a family dispute involving their daughter and her husband.
Rift Valley
Jubilee leaders accuse Kioni, Wambugu of fuelling party wrangles
Jubilee Party leaders from Nakuru, Nyandarua, Embu, Nyeri and Murang’a say divisions within the party are intensifying and accuse Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni and former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of fuelling wrangles. The concerns follow a court ruling on who can run Jubilee’s party operations.
News
Embu chaos: Mukunji accuses Murkomen of sending police officers to his home
In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker said the officers had been stationed at his gate from 6am as police pursued suspects linked to the violent disruption of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu on Saturday.
Crime
DCI arrests two suspects after UDA delegates’ meeting disruption in Embu
In a statement on Sunday, the DCI said detectives had launched investigations into the unrest, which occurred during a meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and attended by senior national and county leaders.
News
Manyatta MP Mukunji denies role in deadly Nembure chaos
Mukunji says the accusations are aimed at silencing him for speaking out on issues affecting residents, including alleged police brutality and the regulation of muguka farming.
Central
One dead, six vehicles torched in chaos at Kindiki’s Embu meeting
Several suspects were arrested during the incident as officers moved to contain the situation and restore calm. Kindiki was also safely moved from the venue as police dealt with the confrontation.
Central
Kindiki calls for action as UDA meeting disrupted in Embu
The Deputy President said UDA would not support violence as a way of gaining political support, urging law enforcement agencies to deal with those behind the incident.
Politics
Governor Mbarire demands probe after chaos rocks Kindiki’s Embu meeting
The Embu Governor said the trouble extended beyond the meeting grounds, with some delegates attacked as they made their way out.
Politics
DP Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to embrace political tolerance
The Deputy President said political parties had the freedom to organise rallies and mobilise their supporters, but urged their members not to engage in actions that could trigger chaos or disturb peace.
Corridors of Justice
EACC targets Embu MCA over Sh111.5m county road contracts
EACC has moved to the High Court seeking recovery of Sh111,577,188.75, six vehicles and a parcel of land from Mbeti North Ward representative Peter Murithi Nyaga, who also serves as the Embu County Assembly Majority Leader.
News
Rachel Ruto urges Embu women to work in groups, access skills and markets
Her remarks come against a backdrop of continued efforts to expand women's participation in Kenya's economy. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics says 71.9 percent of women reported being employed in its latest Women’s Economic Empowerment Index analysis. However, only 52.7 percent reported having financial independence through their own earnings