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National Parents Association SG Maina Gaithuru says repeated boarding school fires and weak enforcement of safety standards are increasing risks to learners. He calls for reforms in school governance, infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness, during a Radio Generation interview.
Kang’ata assured parents and residents that updates would continue to be shared through official county communication channels as investigations progress.
DCI says five suspected gang members were arrested in Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Murang’a linked to a stolen Toyota Sienta and livestock theft. Police recovered the vehicle with fake plates and seized tools; suspects remain in custody.
Police in Migori and Murang’a arrested two suspects in separate anti-drug operations, recovering rolls of bhang, unprocessed cannabis, illicit alcohol and cigarettes. The suspects were held pending arraignment as investigations continue.
About 200 households were affected, and families are now being moved to safer areas as the ground remains unstable and dangerous due to the ongoing rains. The ministry said the affected families will remain away from the risky zones until the rains reduce and the situation becomes safe for settlement again.
He dismissed claims of political maneuvering and stressed that decisions on his political future will ultimately be made by voters in Murang’a County.
The President said no amount of “name-calling, incitement and propaganda” would erode the ties he has built with the region over the past two decades.
While addressing residents, the President called for calm and national cohesion, warning against leaders who promote ethnic divisions for political gain. He said unity remains key to national stability and progress, insisting that Kenyans must protect it at all costs.
President William Ruto, in Murang’a County, backed his development agenda while launching Kiriko–Karugia Road works. He announced Sh2bn for the Mau Mau road, funding for markets, a stadium, health upgrades, and more electricity connections.
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha said security and coordination teams have already visited and assessed all the project sites set for the Head of State’s tour, assuring residents that everything is in place for a smooth programme
At Murang’a County Referral Hospital, dozens of women and girls underwent corrective fistula surgery, while others received screening, counselling and physiotherapy during a recent medical camp aimed at improving long-term management of the condition.
In a statement on Monday, the county government of Murang'a said the hospital has recorded a significant surge in patients in recent months, putting pressure on available facilities and staff.