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1 week ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
Authorities in Kamiu Village have imposed a night curfew following the discovery of two bodies along the road connecting Kamiu and Blue Valley early Wednesday morning. Kamiu Location Chief Sammy Njagi confirmed the curfew will be enforced from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. He warned that anyone found violating the directive will be treated as a suspect in the ongoing spate of muggings that have plagued the area.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
Two individuals are nursing serious injuries following a hit-and-run accident involving a miraa pickup at Kangondu junction along the Embu-Meru highway. The victims, a boda boda rider and his pillion passenger, were reportedly heading home from Runyenjes when they were struck by an over-speeding miraa pickup. The impact left both with multiple fractures and severe injuries. Emergency responders from the nearby Hunter Medical Centre arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: April 14, 2025 02:28 (EAT) A coffin business set up just outside the gate of St. Monica Special School for Mentally Challenged Children in Embu has sparked concern among educators and the community. The school's principal, Stephen King’ori, expressed shock and dismay over the establishment of the coffin workshop near the institution, which caters to 140 learners with mental challenges.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: April 13, 2025 05:00 (EAT) The Catholic Bishop of Embu Diocese, PeterKimani, has criticised Kenyan politicians for what he described as constantlydragging citizens into their conflicts and using public platforms toair their grievances.
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4 weeks ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: March 27, 2025 07:27 (EAT) Police in Kithiri, Embu County are investigating themysterious death of a suspected thief who allegedly died by suicide following abotched robbery attempt in the area. Antony Mugendi’s lifeless body was discovered hanging fromthe roof of his house on Thursday morning, a few hours after he and unknownaccomplices were reportedly caught stealing macadamia nuts from a local farm.
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4 weeks ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: March 26, 2025 05:33 (EAT) Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku was accompanying Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on a visit to the Kanyuambora irrigation water project on Wednesday when he learned of his nomination to the Cabinet. Ruku, a staunch ally of President William Ruto, has been appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes following the dismissal of Justin Muturi.
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1 month ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: March 17, 2025 06:59 (EAT) Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has warned private health facilities against using blackmail to pressure the government over outstanding National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) payments. He reminded them that they, too, are subject to licensing requirements and should prioritize patient care over withholding services due to outstanding reimbursements.
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2 months ago | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: February 06, 2025 04:42 (EAT) Police in Embu County have launched investigations after thebody of a middle-aged man was discovered dumped in a thicket at KiriariRiamaciri Village in Ngandori West location. The deceased, identifiedas 52-year-old Kenneth Muchagi Njiru, was a resident of the neighbouringRiamaciri Village.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: January 21, 2025 10:50 (EAT) Coffee farmers in the Manyatta constituency have turned to the courts to halt the auctioning of their cooperative, which faces imminent liquidation over a Sh. 60 million loan. The Gakundu Coffee Cooperative Society, representing nearly 10,000 local farmers, is battling to protect its assets after failing to repay a Sh. 50 million loan borrowed in 2014 from the Commodity Fund.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga
By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: January 16, 2025 07:46 (EAT) Police and residents in Embu spent over an hour cutting through the mangled wreckage of two lorries to rescue victims following a collision involving two lorries and a bus near the sewage area along the Embu-Nairobi highway. The accident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., claimed one life and left two others seriously injured.
