Wangari Njuguna

Nigeria

Journalist at K24 TV

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Why Mt Kenya will decide 2027 State House race

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

The battle to win over the Mt Kenya region ahead of 2027 has intensified as political leaders scramble to capture the lion’s share of voters from this crucial electoral bloc of over six million people. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) enjoyed massive support from the region before the 2022 elections, but this loyalty crumbled after the falling-out between President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
Concern over foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Murang’a County

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

An alarm has been sounded over the outbreak of the dreaded foot-and-mouth disease in Murang’a County. While confirming that the disease spread in Makuyu, Deputy Director for Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Dr Jane Njuguna, said farmers are advised to report any cases immediately and avoid translocating their animals.
Murang’a woman dedicates life to caring for abandoned elderly

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

For the past eight years, Joyce Mumbi has dedicated her life to taking care of elderly persons who have been neglected by their families and are living in solitude. Despite her busy schedule as a social worker attached to the Murang’a hospital, Mumbi always spares time to visit and take care of the elderly who need her help. Through her initiative dubbed ‘Kumbuka Wazee’, Mumbi mobilises resources and donations from well-wishers to help cater for the needs of the aged.
Karua pledges new leadership in 2027 State House bid

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has said that she will inject fresh leadership into Kenya’s governance if she wins the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a morning talk show on Kameme TV on May 26, 2025, Karua outlined her party’s mission to liberate the country from what she termed poor leadership that has resulted in economic collapse, governance failures and human rights violations.
Ndindi opposes move to use pension

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro yesterday castigated the government’s move to use pension funds for development. Ndindi, the former chairperson of the parliamentary budget committee, said the government is making a big mistake by investing money from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in infrastructure, which has minimal returns. Speaking during a public forum to discuss development projects with the locals, Ndindi said the move is just another scandal that is brewing.
Uproar over potholes on road

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

Residents of Kangema in Murang’a expressed their frustrations over the poor construction of the Mau Mau road which has started developing pot holes barely a month after it’s completion. The residents claim the contractor did a shoddy job and have urged the government to compel the contractor to redo the road. The 10-kilometre stretch from Kanyenyaini to Kiruri is a tributary road of the major mau mau road which cuts across four counties in the central region.
Murang’a police arrest three individuals amid rising crime rates

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

Police in Murang’a County are holding in custody three persons of interest who are believed to be behind the increased cases of abductions and robbery in the area. The three – two women and a man are also said to have been terrorising residents in the neighbouring Kirinyaga County, where they abduct a person and demand a ransom from their families.
Murang’a family agonise over kin who went missing

1 month ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

A family in Tuthu, Kangema, Murang’a is in agony following the disappearance of their kin three weeks ago. Joseph Irungu, a fourth year student at the Cooperative University of Kenya reportedly went missing mysteriously on April 13 and his whereabouts remain unknown. Efforts by the family to trace the whereabouts of the 23 years old have borne no fruits and they are now worried about his safety.
Keeper of divine edicts of Akurinu, over 90 years on

2 months ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

At the heart of Kangema in Ihigaini village stands a shrine which is deemed to be the root of the Akurinu sect. The shrine holds the holy laws that are believed to be the pillars of the sect, which has been in existence for close to a century. The written text is said to have been originally authored by the founders of the denomination through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and they wanted the laws passed to the future generations.
Woman seeks help as dead husband’s body held over Ksh1.8M hospital bill

2 months ago | peopledaily.digital | Wangari Njuguna

Margaret Waithira (pictured)from Mathioya Murang’a is seeking for government’s intervention to have the body of her husband which has been lying in the morgue for over two years released. Waithira said her husband died in October 2022 but they have not been able to bury her after the hospital where he was being treated declined to release the body until they clear the bill.