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Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka (centre) and Konza Technopolis Director Peter Muchendu (right) look on as youths are guided on how to search for jobs online at the newly launched Ndumberi ICT Hub (photo Courtesy) Jitume ICT Hub Launched in Ndumberi to Empower Youth with Digital Skills Kiambu Sub-County Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has officially launched the Jitume ICT Hub program, a free digital training initiative designed to equip young people with vital skills for the modern job market. Speaking during the launch in Ndumberi, Waithaka revealed that at least 200 youths have already enrolled in the three-month program. The training will cover web development, virtual assistance, transcription, content creation, academic writing, entrepreneurship, forex trading, and basic computer packages. “We want to prepare our young people for the golden opportunities in the digital world,” said the MP. “Technology is the future, and with these skills, our youth can access jobs and even create e...

  Section of Junior Secondary teachers during a press statement realese in Kiambu , asked for autonomy they say that they risk undermining  the identity and quality of education. The debate over the future of Kenya’s junior secondary schools has intensified after teachers in Kiambu joined their colleagues nationwide in demanding autonomy for junior schools. The educators say current reforms risk undermining the identity of junior schools and threatening the quality of education. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the Kiambu Junior School Teachers faulted the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for implementing policies that place junior schools within comprehensive schools — structures spanning pre-primary to Grade 9. According to the teachers, this move not only dilutes the independence of junior schools but also jeopardizes career growth for thousands of teachers across the country. “Junior schools must be autonomous. Combining them with compreh...

Police in Thika have intercepted 12 sacks of bhang with a street value of approximately Sh10 million, arresting two suspects and impounding a Toyota TX Prado believed to have been used in transporting the drugs. Thika West Sub-County Police Commander, Lawrence Muchangi, confirmed the incident, saying the suspects were nabbed during a routine patrol in the Kimuchu area, Kamenu Ward. “Our officers, who were on patrol, noticed a vehicle parked suspiciously by the roadside. When they approached, some of the occupants fled the scene. Luckily, we managed to arrest two suspects, and upon inspection, we discovered 12 sacks of bhang hidden inside the Prado,” said Mr. Muchangi. The vehicle was towed to Thika Police Station, where it is being held as part of ongoing investigations. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court later today. Mr. Muchangi further noted that the Kimuchu area has become notorious for drug trafficking activities, but assured residents that police have intensified ...

 A somber mood has engulfed Riabai village in Kiambu County after the shocking discovery of a young couple found dead in their home under unclear circumstances. https://youtu.be/FbFDKlFmwIc?feature=share According to police reports, the incident was reported at around 5 p.m. yesterday. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the lifeless body of Josphine Gathoni lying on the bed, while her partner, John Kariithi, was discovered hanging from the ceiling. Kiambu OCPD Francis Njomo confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway to establish what transpired. Family members expressed disbelief over the tragedy. Peter Ndung’u, brother to the deceased man, revealed that the couple had lived together as husband and wife for two years without any known conflicts or domestic issues. Meanwhile, Monica Wanjiku, mother to Josphine Gathoni, urged young couples to seek guidance and counseling whenever they face challenges in their relationships. She emphasized that open com...

 For five years, the family of James Kariuki, a Kenyan detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has lived in despair, clinging to hope that he will one day return home. Kariuki, who maintains his innocence, remains incarcerated after being convicted in a complex fraud case that his family insists was orchestrated by imposters using his stolen identity. Speaking from their Kangoya village, Kiambu home, during a church mass convened to give the family spiritual comfort and pray for devine intervention Kariuki’s father, John Thiong’o, expressed the anguish of watching his son suffer in a foreign land. “How can I raise over Sh80 million to bail out my son? Even if I sold everything I own or held a harambee, it would still not be enough. I feel helpless as a parent,” Thiong’o said, adding that he has sought help from various government offices without success despite the case being raised in Parliament. Kariuki’s mother, Esther Wambui, echoed the frustration, questioning why UAE auth...

A Kiambu-based Sacco’s Annual General Meeting ended in disappointment after organizers abruptly announced that the required quorum had not been reached, forcing the event to be called off. Click to play: https://youtu.be/M4PHe-YLvPk?si=tb6ftI7gscF-P80O The AGM for Metropolitan Sacco  in recent years has been battling severe financial challenges and was placed under receivership by the Co-operative Bank— had been scheduled at Sts Peter and Paul Primary School grounds. By 1 p.m., the meeting had yet to begin, prompting impatient members to demand an explanation. Metropolitant Natuonal Ltd  Sacco  headoffice  Kiambu town. It was then that the Presiding Board Chairman informed members that the statutory quorum had not been met, warning that proceeding without it could expose the Sacco to potential court cases. He assured them a new date would be communicated once arrangements were finalized. Disappointed members walked out, accusing the board of insensitivity, notin...

   click to play  Channel22media .  The Kiambu subcounty business comChannel22media.community has faulted the county government enforcement team for harassment and intimidation accusing them of stealing their properties during operation of non compliance to pay a single business permit. According to the traders they said that the county enforcement officers have pounced on many businesses with impunity, picking properties without taking any inventory of the items picked and hence arrest occupants of the businesses. The traders said that the officers demand a bribe of Kshs 2,000 to return items confiscated during the raid for the business owner not to be charged in court. The traders who did not pay the bribe and opted to be taken to court were charged with operating without a license and given a police cash bail of Ksh 5,000. The accused traders appearing before kiambu senior principal magistrate M. Opondo gave orders that the items confiscated by enforcement off...

By Paul Njau GATUNDU NORTH WOMEN POINT FINGERS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS HIGH UPTAKE OF ILLICIT BREWS DRIVE THEIR MEN OUT OF THEIR HOMES. Women from Kianganga village in Gatundu North kiambu county, are up in arms with local authorities and security apparatus, for failing to contain high uptake of illicit brews in the area which have made local men unproductive. The angry area residents cite that the re-emergence of illicit brews in the remote area have turned many men into zombies failing to play their role as family providers but now to the extreme of being unable to accomplish their conjugal rights. A section of Gatundu women in protest over illicit brew  The furious women have expressed their dissatisfaction with the sluggish nature of the law enforcers in the effort to curb the menace once and for all. "Enough is enough,we cannot sit down and see our men becoming useless beings, now this is too much" Irene Wanyoike cried out. Led by Irene Wanyoike, the irate women decried ...

  A Kiambu court has issued a warrant of arrest orders for a head teacher who is in contempt of not honouring a court order which allowed a middle aged man his paternal right to see his two year old son   Kiambu resident magistrate Wilson Rading made the ruling that Hellen Waitherero head teacher Ngegu primary school and her daughter Joan Wambui who has since fled were in breach of court orders to have Peter Njoroge see his son and their actions were deliberate.   Njoroge who lives in the United States of America has been deprived of his parental rights since December 2019 after he fell out with his then girlfriend Wambui prompting his son a US citizen to be detained in Kenya by Waitherero (grandmother) denying him access which has led to a court battle.   Njoroge argues that he has a right to his son since the mother fled to the US with no contact leaving the child with her mother which led to concerns of the well-being of the child hence his efforts to get access t...

   Story by channel22Media Reporter The Israel embassy has re-affirmed its commitment to support the Kenyan government in forest conservation through tree planting. Ambassador Oded Joseph applauded President Uhuru Kenyatta for the efforts he has placed to see the country attain its lost forest cover. Click for Video Stories   https://www.youtube.com/channel /UC9GVtbrNUfpQqLh3CmNiV6Q/videos He spoke at Uplands forest in Lari sub -county where he led the embassy, Kenya Forest Service and members of the community forest association to plant 3,000 trees The Israel ambassador said even if their five years will expire next year, they will continue to support government programs that will see the environment conserved. He was accompanied by deputy forest chief conservator Charity Munyasia, central highlands conservator Samuel Ihure, Kiambu ecosystem conservator Paul Karanja and uplands forest manager Isaac Waweru.   Others were Equity Bank Limuru branch, who dona...

    Ruaraka Mp TJ Kajwang, pens down message of condolence to the Late Paul Koinange, together with other honorable members when they visited the family in kiambaa kiambu County.  Story By Channel22Media Reporter LEADER S from Luo Nyanza have said that the unity between the Luo and Kikuyu community has liberated the country. Read why Channel22Media ranked First in New Media Platform The leaders led by Seme Mp James Nyikal, Rarienda Mp Otiende Amollo, Ruaraka Mp TJ Kajwang, Migori woman representative Pamela Odhiambo and Homa bay senator Moses kajwang   paid a courtesy visit to the late Paul Koinange home in Kiambaa on Friday to pay their respect saying that the koinange family was very instrumental in the liberation and unity of the country. “Kikuyu’s and Luo’s let us know that whenever we are engaged in unnecessary fighting’s foreigners come and take our land and take our blessings. We need to know that we need to guard this nation,” said Odhiambo. Sen...