MCA Elijah Njoroge 'Kururia' Hands Over Public Toilet To Ruiru Hotstars FC

By ArapKaruri,
Mon 16th August

RUIRU HOTSTARS FC are now a happy team after the Kiambu County Government through the Ruiru Biashara Ward MCA Hon. Elijah Njoroge Kururia handed over the Ruiru Town Public toilet management to the football team on Sunday. In a much publicized event in local groups, the Team officials expressed joy and gratitude after receiving the keys to the public toilet in a public-private partnership arrangement with the ministry of youth and sports in the county. 

MCA Njoroge Kururia addressing the crowd before handing over

Jubilant supporters of the FKF Division One Team and the politician marched from the stadium to the ablution block to witness the handing over. The MCA, who spoke to the crowd said the earnings will now enable the team prepare well for their away matches and other team expenses which have strained them for long.

MCA Njoroge and the Ruiru hotstars FC team mates marching to the facility

Player during the Football Match between Ruiru Hotstars vs Young Bulls at Ruiru AstroTurf Stadium

''It's time for the Ruiru youths to have money in their pockets. The football matches hosted in Ruiru stadium will earn our town revenue from all scales. And we will not relent in supporting our own home team, Ruiru Hotstars in their endeavors", Njoroge Kururia said, amid cheering from the crowd. 

The flamboyant MCA, who is said to be eyeing a top seat in the county has been vocal on matters youth and development in the county. He has been seen as the favourite with the youth of Ruiru and Kiambu county at large for his support. In a recent event where he was hosted by Githurai Fraternity Group, the members who are largely youths endorsed him and offered to support his political ambitions in the upcoming general elections.

The Ruiru public Toilet

                   

The toilets will now be manned by youths team, charging Sh10 to get some tissue and use the facilities. The facility has huge water tanks and a public bathroom for use by anyone at a small fee. Washing points are also set up within the facility. 

Football Match between Ruiru Hotstars vs Young Bulls at Ruiru AstroTurf Stadium

Officially Cutting the Ribbon

Photos by: Keensgraphy

 

MEET ERIC KIRIKO, a leader with a great vision for the Kiambu Youths

Monday, 6th April
By ArapKaruri 

Today has been a memorable day for me, despite this Corona virus restrictions, I fortunately bumped into the Kiambu County Youth CECM nominee, Mr. Eric Kiriko(Photo below). Of course, we were at a social distance, and he vividly adheres to the government directives on the same. I couldn't help but admire the composure and his friendly nature before I engaged with him about our county leadership and what he had to say about out youth. I partially got to his mind and had a rear view of what he has in store for the youths of Kiambu County. 

Leaders of Tomorrow

"The youths are the leaders of tomorrow. We hear this phrase so much that it has become overused and unfortunately lost its clout", he began, "In fact, they are the future, they are the leaders of tomorrow, and they are the parents and grandparents of generations to come. But what are we doing to prepare them?", he asked, with a firm voice of concern. 

"With the world facing challenges now more than ever, be it education, job opportunities, environmental challenges, extremism, and terrorism, what are the tools and lessons learned we are giving them to make them stronger and know how to face whatever may come their way? How are we preparing them?

In Kiambu County, our large population of talented and bright young people are among our greatest assets. Yet with the highest rates of youth unemployment, under-employment, and skill shortages in the world, our region will remain stagnated and blocked from fulfilling its potential." 

Opportunities

Mr. Erick Kiriko's mission is all about connection — connecting needs with skills, connecting employers with job seekers, and connecting young people with opportunities.

"When we connect the hopes and dreams of our youth with the tools to realize them will we build the strong Kiambu's economy of tomorrow. Empowering youth must be multi-faceted at the county level, community level, and family level, each of these levels having its own set of responsibilities and tools it can utilize to empower the youth." he went on, this time, looking more serious with his statement. 

Community-Based Programs

Mr. Kiriko has five major ways of empowering youth at the community level. "Create community-based programs that help them express their opinions to give them a sense of identity and belonging. It will help them create strong ties to the community and give them a sense of importance. Listen to their point of views and don’t judge; instead, guide them to refine their ideas, discuss with them respectfully, and assure them that their voices matter and what they do makes a difference. They have the power to create the change they want to see in their communities."

You could see his emphasis and feel it through his voice. He went on," Encourage them to follow their passions. Involve scholars, professionals, and volunteers from the community to mentor them and guide them on how to plan, execute, and follow their passions the right way. Tell them that they won’t always have someone listening and that they need to fight sometimes for what they believe in. Not everyone is willing to listen and mentor, but this should never be the reason for them to quit. There will always be another person or another way to get it done."

Motivation & Encouragement 

At this point, I was literally agreeing with him, asking myself where he's been all this time. 
"Share with them success stories of the youths who worked hard and fought to achieve the successes they have now. These powerful personal stories will motivate and encourage them to do better and counter any negative messages surrounding young people. Hold workshops and seminars with successful persons as speakers to share with them their personal journey to inspire them to do the same."

"Encourage them to start now. It’s never too early or too late to start developing good habits. Persistence and constant personal progression are the most important things when it comes to accomplishing goals combined with the guidance, mentoring, and opportunities. 

Opinions Matter

"To have the youth as part of the team," he opined, "show them that their opinions matter and what they have to say is important, engage them in decision-making, and give them the responsibility and the power to better the community, to pass the torch, so to speak." 

"Treat them with humility. Remember they are just starting to learn to integrate into society in the larger sense, so give them confidence and always be patient. They need all the guidance and help they can get."


As he was finishing up he wished all people in the county would make  it a priority to empower our younger selves for our communities, our region, our world, and our future. He also insisted on people following government directives on COVID-19 prevention and measures to curb the spread of this deadly virus disease. 

For the only thirty minutes or so I had with him, I am convinced this is the only one person the Kiambu County Youth need to move to the next step. What else can one ask for. I wished him the best in making our county great, before bidding him goodbye. 

Kiambu Residents Hopeful as Waititu Impeachment Proceedings Begin

By the Kenyan Youth 
Tuesday, 3rd December 


A cloud of expectation hangs around Kiambu County as residents look forward to impeachment proceedings against Governor Ferdinand Waititu.

Waititu who is out on bail in a case where he is charged with a fraudulent Ksh588 million roads tender, has been under siege since details of graft schemes perpetrated by him in the county came out during an investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

The shocking details also showed that Waititu had been using his wife and daughter to loot from county coffers with the schemes so brazen that detectives found his daughter's accounts were at one point holding over Ksh100 million.

These details came out at a time when he was also being investigated by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) for grabbing prime pieces of land worth Ksh100 million from an elderly widow.

The office of the Ombudsman which is mandated by the constitution to deal with maladministration in the public sector, found him culpable of grabbing the properties from Ms Cecilia Mbugua and returned the title deeds to her.


According to CAJ Chairperson Florence Kajuju, two properties out of 5 – Thika Municipality/BlockXI/877 and Thika Municipality/BlockXI/878 – belonging to Ms Mbugua, were transferred in a process facilitated by the governor through intimidation after she was threatened with being denied permits to develop the remaining 3 parcels.

The investigation which followed a complaint filed with the commission on March 5, was afterwards handed over the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to determine whether Waititu should face more abuse of office charges.

OKOA KIAMBU
 
Angered by the brazen theft of public funds and Waititu's disregard for the rule of law and finance and budgeting procedures, residents began collecting signatures for his impeachment under the banner of "Okoa Kiambu" (Save Kiambu).

The popular initiative gained traction quickly and saw over 200,000 signatures collected and handed over to the County Assembly for impeachment proceedings to begin.

Waititu who has tried to put up a brave face even after being barred from office after being formally charged, now faces his greatest battle for survival in a County Assembly that has already impeached his County Executive Committee member for Youth and Sports Karungo wa Thang'wa for ineptness and aiding graft.

SWORN IN
 
Residents who spoke to our news desk expressed optimism that Waititu will be impeached giving them a chance to have Deputy Governor Dr. James Nyoro sworn in as he has steered the county well since the Governor was barred from office.

According to residents Dr. Nyoro has managed to improve service delivery noting that hospitals are well equipped with drugs, revenue collection has increased and county staff are getting their salaries on time.

These noticeable changes have been attributed to Dr. Nyoro's management style that is sober and people-focused with everything being done in accordance with best finance practices in projects giving residents value for money.

Waititu to be charged After He Surrendered On Sunday 28th July

By The Kenyan Youth
28/07/2019

Besieged Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu to be arraigned in court tomorrow after he surrendered to the EACC earlier on Sunday. The Director of Public Prosecutions Haji confirmed that he was convinced there was sufficient evidence to prefer charges against the governor which include conflict of interest, dealing with a suspect property and willful failure to comply with procurement law and engaging in fraudulent procurement process and money laundering.

                                                                        (Photo:Courtesy)

His wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u who is still at large, eight chief officers county staffs and business associates with among others are facing other charges such as engaging in fraudulent process and money laundering.

NO CASE TO ANSWER

However, Haji while giving his consent for immediate arrest and prosecution of the suspects, exonerated Waititu’s daughter. He noted that the governor’s daughter had no case to answer.
“We find that she was a sleeping director and not active in the affairs of the company.
Her explanation is reasonable,” said Haji on Saturday.

The suspects are to be charged in relation to abuse of office involving a tender worth Sh588 million and fraudulent acquisition of Sh221 million public property. The inquiry relates to allegations of procurement of tender no CGK/RTPW/142/2017-18 for the upgrading of various gravel roads to bituminous surface in Kiambu County awarded to M/S Testimony Enterprises Limited. The company was awarded the contract by the county government to provide services and supply goods by way of a request for proposal.

According to EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Twalib Mbarak, his officers arrested M/S Testimony Enterprises Limited Director Charles Mbuthia Chege and two county tender evaluation committee members Joyce Ngina Musyoka and Simon Kabocho Kang’ethe yesterday morning.


The DPP noted that a total of Sh74.2 million has so far been paid to the contractor. The company has therefore been paid Sh221.4 million, inclusive of the Sh147 million. The DPP said part of the funds were used by Saika Two Estate Developers Limited to purchase Bieneveu Delta Hotel Limited owned by Waititu and his wife. The roads project covered Thika, Limuru, Gatundu North, Juja and Ruiru sub-counties, which was allegedly skewed in favour of the winning bidder with the assistance of the county officials.

President Uhuru Extends Huduma Number Mass Registration Process

By AK

Friday 17th May 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended the time for Kenyans to register for Huduma Namba by one week. In a press statement, the president has directed that the exercise will now officially close on May 25 at 6pm.

While commending the commitment and patience of the 35million Kenyans who have registered so far, he noted with concern the last minute rush and long queues formed during the final days of the exercise in different parts of the country.

(Long queues as Kenyans rushed to beat Huduma reg deadline)

ONE WEEK

President Uhuru has now directed the National Inter-ministerial Committee for implementation of this programme to extend the registration period for another 1 week. However, the Diaspora mass registration exercise which started on May 6th, 2019 will continue throughout all our missions globally and shall close on 20th June 2019. 

       (Long queues as Kenyans rushed to beat Huduma reg deadline)



GOVERNMNET DELIVERY SERVICES

"I encourage each and every Kenyan to become a part of this momentous change that will help to positively transform Government delivery services for the benefit of all Citizens", Uhuru added.

KIAMBU MCA's Exchange Blows Over Supplimentary Budget

By the County Correspondence
Thursday, March 21st


KIAMBU COUNTY Assembly was this afternoon turned to a battle zone after the MCA's disagreed over the supplementary budget, where Ksh 507 million was slashed from developments and directed to 'KAA SOBER'.

                                           Watch the clash Video Here

SUSPENDED

Following the chaos, Ndenderu, Sigona, Ndeiya and Ikinu MCA's have been suspended for 3 sessions, according to sources.

More to follow......... 

UHURU nominates Hillary Mutyambai as new IG;Appoints Boinnet CAS, Tourism

The Kenyan Youth
March, 13th. 

PRESIDENT UHURU Kenyatta has nominated Hilary Mutyambai to be the next Inspector General of Police. The president also appointed the outgoing IG Joseph Boinnet as the Chief Administrative Secretary in the Tourism ministry.

Mutyambai (pictured above) was until his appointment the deputy director of National Counter-Terrorism Centre

President Kenyatta made several other State appointments:
-Wycliffe Ogalo - Commissioner-General of Kenya Prisons Service
-Vincent Naisho Loonea the Director-General of the Kenya Coast Guard Service
-John Migui Waweru the Director-General of the Kenya Wildlife Service.

The Executive Order of March 13 2019 also included the names of six members of the National Police Service Commission.

Eliud Ndung'u Kinuthia is the chairperson with Lilian Mutio Kiamba, Eusebius Karuti Laibuta, Naphtaly Kipchirchir Rono, Alice Atieno Otwala and John Tentemo ole Moyaki as members.

JSC Candidate GATHII IRUNGU Taken to Court

Wed, March 13th. 
By The Kenyan Youth 

Judicial Service Commission Male (JSC) Representative Candidate Gathii Irungu has been taken to court over the validity of his Kenya Revenue Authority tax compliance certificate. A Legal Society Commission (LSK) member sued him earlier today claiming that Gathii was cleared despite having not been cleared by the taxman which is part of the requirements by LSK for anyone vying for a judicial position.

 

(Photo: JSC Candidate Gathii Irungu) 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Gathii went to his Twitter and Facebook account uploading his compliance certificate and asking his complainant to meet him in court. “Someone has sued me that I do not file my returns with @KRACorporate @KRACare. Well, here is my KRA compliance certificate,” read his post on @GathiiWakili in part, “Let’s meet in court. You cannot stop and idea whose time has come.”

COMPETITOR

The candidate has further uploaded a photo of himself and competitor Alex Gatundu saying that it has been a busy day in court after someone attempted to submerge and subvert the will of the members of the LSK. He says that he has agreed with his competitor that they shall work peacefully. “We have agreed to compete harmoniously in line with my ideology that elective competition should neither divide people nor bring strife especially in our noble profession,” he said in his Twitter handle.

FIVE CANDIDATES

LSK has cleared five candidates to vie for the JSC male representative position. They include the previously sitting Prof. Tom Ojienda, Macharia Njeru and Charles Ongoto. There have been rumours from a section of LSK members that Alex Gatundu might cede his candidature and back Gathii Irungu. The speculation has further been raised by the presence of the two lawyers in Gathii’s case earlier today.
JSC is founded under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya. The commission has 11 members. It has been marred by different challenges including conflicting laws, the nature of punitive action against guilty judges, political interferences, funding and under staffing among others as expressed by LSK members. The election of the JSC officials is expected to take place in the first week of May this year. All lawyers who have a good standing with LSK will be eligible to vote.

Angels Hair Co. Ruiru, Owned by Sana Industries Lays off Thousands of Workers

A few months ago, Angels Hair Company started laying off it's workers in thousands. The company consisted of slightly over 7000 workers, 90% being women. They are our sisters/daughters/friends and mothers to happy school going kids.

A couple of years ago when they opened shop in Ruiru, they had around 2000 workers. Business was good, they kept hiring till they hit 7000 staff. As is the norm in any town with a large number of working population increasing, Ruiru economy was boosted, rental houses spruced up, banks, supermarkets etc all enjoyed good business.

But come late 2017 & 2018, somewhere along, things started crumbling. Sources have it that the current county regime has a hand in the company's misfortunes. Unconfirmed Reports fingers the highest office in the county while others are saying  they have issues on tax evasion.

But nonetheless, we have 7000 livelihoods at stake. The govt can look for alternatives and come to an amicable understanding. Frustrating the company owners affects everyone in Ruiru, Directly or Indirectly. Houses will be left vacant, ripples will be felt in the businesses within and around Ruiru, thousands will be jobless, hence driving them out of Ruiru to other places, and we will be having a dull town. Whatever issue the governor has with the Angels Hair bosses, it must cease. A If its about taxes, KRA can draw up an amicable solution. A long term solution must prevail. The company has had a good working environment since they set up shop here, and they shouldn't be forced to close shop and open elsewhere. I believe a good working environment will be of benefit to all.

Angels Company should continue operating in Ruiru. This is part of the President's Big 4 agendas(manufacture) and he should come in and help Find solutions...




(Article from Facebook, via ArapKaruri) 

EMBATTLED Kiambu GOVERNOR Waititu beats up MCA's in his office

By the Kenyan Youth 
Kiambu, Monday January 2018.

Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu yesterday threw punches and slaps to elected MCA's in his office who had gone to enquire why he has slashed bursaries to 1 million per ward while KAA SOBER gets 2 million per day. The governor, who was really agitated by the MCA's, shrugged them, hit & slapped them in front of his Deputy Dr. James Nyoro, County Secretary Dr Njogu among others.

KAA SOBER

According to sources, he warned them of dire consequences should they continue talking ill of and discrediting KAA SOBER, an initiative which has received condemnation from all quarters. He mentioned that he will use his goons to deal with them. He told them the office of the governor belongs to him and its his property, even the president cannot order him around, and warned anyone of ever stepping in "His Office".

                           (Waititu at court in undated photo) 

EXCLUSION

The MCA's from Juja, Kiuu & Kahawa Sukari had gone to inquire from the Governor why 25 MCA's were excluded in the award of this year's bursaries. Security men had to separate and escort the MCA's out.

Already, the 25 MCA's are questioning the governor on why prefers paying 2 million shillings to an unsustainable project while the children from needy families in over 60 wards get mere 1 million per ward per term. Out of the 25 MCA's, only Ruiru Biashara Ward MCA had his bursary fund reinstated after he confronted the governor. Sources close say that Hon. Elijah Njoroge told off the governor, and warned him against using the public office as his home.

RIOT ACT

According to reliable sources, Waititu further summoned all the NOMINATED MCAs and read them the riot act ahead of the anticipated ouster of the leader. The governor went ahead and accused one nominated MCA to have been a robber, hence her disability. Palaver has it that the lady got emotionally hurt, and is now admitted at Aga Khan with high pressure related problem.

KABOGO AND MOSES KURIA

The emotionally speaking Waititu was so agitated saying that he is excluding them for supporting former governor Kabogo and Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria in their bid to oust him in 2022. He used unprintable names to describe former governor and Moses Kuria.

By the time of going to press, the MCA's are already planning to impeach the governor. 

RUIRU BIASHARA WARD MCA Gifts a car to a Pastor

By ArapKaruri - Monday 15th October 2018

It was utter disbelief what happened next after a Mukurino bishop in Ruiru told the Kiambu Chief Whip and Ruiru biashara ward MCA Hon. Njoroge Kururia that he had contributed all he had in his church harambee including fare and that he would walk home from there.

Hon. Elijah Njoroge who felt compassion to the pastor immediately ordered for one of his cars to give it to the pastor.
In 30 mins time, a Mitsubishi Galant, white in colour registration number KAT 411T was brought by the MCA's driver to the church, to the disbelief of the Akorino congregation!!

The MCA handing over the car keys

The Bishop and his Wife were totally in shock when the MCA handed over the car and its keys to them.
The Bishop got to the steering and test drive the car when the whole congregation run beside it praising God for the gift.

"I cannot sit and watch a dedicated man of God walk when serving God when I can share a car", said MCA Njoroge

The MCA had been invited to a harambee by the church as the chief guest to the  harambee.

This was in addition of the MCA's pledge to fully fund the construction of the church.

KIAMBU Deputy Governor Hints on Resigning

Kiambu County leadership has had its share of power wrangles. Palaver has it that Nyoro, feels that Waititu is running the country in an inappropriate way, disregarding his advice. And through a whatsapp group called "UTETI WA KIAMBU", DG Nyoro has been hinting out to the people about the growing Rift within United For Kiambu political movement, which was formed to kick out Kiambu Former Governor Kabogo out of office.

In recent times, Waititu locked his Deputy Nyoro out of his(deputy's office).  Sources has it that the two cannot see eye to eye. 

I WILL TEACH BABU OWINO A LESSON! - MCA Njoro

Kiambu County Assembly Chief Whip and Ruiru Biashara Ward MCA Hon. Elijah Njoroge has vowed to teach Embakasi East MP Babu Owino a lesson, should he repeat his disrespectful utterances. 

Speaking on Kameme TV in an interview on Sunday evening, Hon. Elijah Njoroge swore he will personally lead other Jubilee leaders to Embakasi East constituency and demonstrate, and force Babu Owino to ask for forgiveness. 

(*Photo: Ruiru Exclusives) 

The MP uttered disrespectful words.."mtoto wa mbwa".. at a NASA rally,  said to be suggesting that President Uhuru Kenyatta is a son of a dog. He was arrested and detained, faced charges in a court and was released on bond. 

LETTER TO RAILA ODINGA

By David Wakogy

"Good morning Sir? I hope this finds you well. You have spent most of your adult life fighting for a better Kenya - Canaan. You were thrown into the detention and became the longest serving political detainee in Kenya. You are among those who midwifed democracy in this country in the name of political parties pluralism, led the country in getting a constitution by the Kenyans for the Kenyans.

Whistleblower

Mr. Odinga you have always been the most conspicuous whistleblower when things go wrong in this country and you are no doubt a true leader and a patriot. You are an institution of social democracy and equity, no one can ever get that honor. Among the eight Presidential candidates, you were no doubt the one who has suffered the most fighting for a better Kenya, you have given so much to this country and many generations including my own, you have sacrificed so much and lost so much in the quest for a better and prosperous country. Of course you have had your share of blessings and no one can wish away your efforts and dedication.

Joshua and Caleb

Mr. Odinga, its true you could have been a political messiah for for Kenyan people, to redeem them from the political bondage of one party state but however, while you were at it, as you were still seeking the route to Canaan in the wilderness of political misery and frustrations, God raised a new generation of leaders; Joshua and Caleb. True that Moses never lived to see the land that he had longed to enter but he however saw it from the mountain top. This is different for you Mr. Odinga for as Uhuru and Ruto (Joshua and Caleb) have taken this country into the economic Canaan, you have had the honor and divine grace of seeing it with your own mortal eyes and seeing the beautiful  dream of a better Kenya unfold.

Transfer of Power

The leadership sceptre transferred from your generation into a new generation and it would be frustrating and bitterly so if you keep on chasing it. The energy and the vigour that once defined you in your clamour for a better Kenya has also been transferred to UhuRuto generation therefore appreciate the generational transfer of power and be grateful that you are a respected remnant and that Kenya is far much better than when this journey started.

God bless you, God bless Kenya and may He merit your life with longevity and good health as you see your children, grandchildren and your grandchildren's children living the dream you had for a better country in the hands of a generation of leaders who took over from your own. Thank you".

KABOGO IS BACK! He has declared he will be on the ballot come August 8th

Kiambu County Governor Hon William Kabogo Gitau has this afternoon announced his intention to view as an independent candidate in the upcoming general elections, to defend his seat. Speaking to journalists, he explained his wish to continue serving the people of Kiambu in completing his already started projects.
Here is his speech:

"Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon.

Happy Mother’s Day to our great women in Kiambu County and the country at large and to my dear wife who is here with me.

I want to thank you for coming for this press briefing.

Let me start by giving honour to Whom all honour is due, and that is God.

Today being a Sunday, a day of worship for me, I am reminded of the faithfulness of God and I am grateful for the gift of life and for the great people of Kiambu that He has entrusted me with to provide leadership.

I don’t take this privilege for granted and in my reflections I acknowledge that leadership comes from God and it takes God to lead His people. I am only a servant.

I have served the great people of Kiambu for the last four years as Governor and despite many obstacles & challenges, I say thank you to God for enabling me, and to you all, thank you for trusting me.

I couldn’t do it without His help and the honour of moving Kiambu County and its great people to the place of its destiny humbles me greatly.

The development agenda that we have had is no doubt open for everyone to see. There is no challenge to our record and what we have achieved together.

The transformation that we have attained as a county in the last four years is second to none.

We want to continue to make this the place where you choose to Live, Work and Grow.

There is no limit to what we can achieve as a people, united under God.

For those who doubted, for those who questioned, for those who had little faith if our campaign was on the right track with right minded people to ask for a second term to serve the great people of Kiambu county, the shambolic nominations we witnessed answered one question.

There was a clear quest to stop our development agenda and subvert the wishes of the people of Kiambu.

The elections we witnessed had many flaws and this was evident across the country. The nomination exercise was highly driven by non-issues.

Our campaign was about transformation and the issues confronting us but our opponents chose the propaganda mill whose evidence we have here today……..

There are a lot of things that have been said about me that are not true but only those who want to seek the truth will find it. Some of them have hurt me and my family but we are strong.

I will not dwell in that game of play but stick to the issues and the agenda that will propel our great people to great heights in this county.

Our campaign was about pushing the wheel of success and the development agenda for the hardworking people of Kiambu.

I sincerely thank voters who came out in large numbers to get their votes counted and their voices heard.

To everyone who came out to vote for me on the 25th April, men, women, the young and the old, I want to say thank you.

You braved the chilly weather and stood for many hours in long queues to vote for me. From Ngoliba to Kinale from Githobokoni to Nachu, thousands of you came out to vote and I am proud of you and I thank you once more.

To those who didn’t vote for me, thank you for still turning out to vote and exercising your democratic right and to let us know that as a team we still have some work to do in pushing forward the development agenda.  

That’s the power each one of us has been given by the Constitution.

Make no mistake, my silence for the last couple of weeks was as a result of a peace pact that I signed and I wanted to honor. The younger Kabogo would have handled things very differently but now my thoughts turn to, what will be good for the County.

In recent weeks, I have met thousands of people and have received phone calls from people from all walks of life; men and women, young and old telling me the fight must go on. This is not my fight. It is ‘our’ fight.

It is not a battle about who is stronger or who is better at spreading propaganda but rather it’s about the Vision. The Vision that will take all of us to what we have the potential to become, the Vision that will take us where we need to be and the Vision that will make Kiambu the place where people choose to Live, Work and Grow. THAT is the Vision that consumes me and propels me forward.

After much deliberation and having consulted with my wife and the rest of my family, I stand here today to announce my independent candidature for a second term as your Governor. Due to public demand, I have decided to honor the wishes of the people of Kiambu.

I stand with you.

At the end of the day we are one people with the same aspirations, the same dreams and desires and with God on our side, our differences will melt away in the face of the greater good that is before us.

That is, making Kiambu the best county in service delivery and a place with equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of status, religion or age. A place of choice for people to Live, Work and Grow.

Whether you are a Kikuyu, Luo or Kamba - tribe will not define us.

Whether you are a Christian or Muslim - Religion will not divide us.

Whether you are Young or Old of Age – Experience will not stop us.

Whether you are a man or a woman – Gender will not separate us.

It is these differences that make us richer, better, stronger as the people of Kiambu. We are One People and will always be One People.


The answers we are looking for, the solutions to our problems, the cure to what is ailing us does not lie in those that are afraid to confront the common enemy of development and democracy in our county but the brave ones who will not shy away from saying, I can do the impossible. Yes, I can be who God says I am and I can do what He says I can do.

With purpose and great determination, I promise every man, woman and child in this county that I will break my back to give you the best leadership; I will break sweat to bring investment into this county I will exhaust all ideas in my mind to make this county great.

To our detractors, watch this space. We will do it through God’s help, and with His help and as we work together as One People we will pull through all obstacles and challenges.

God bless you, God bless Kiambu County and God bless Kenya.

Thank You."

HOW FALSE PROPAGANDA AGAINST KABOGO WAS PLANNED!!

Kiambu Governor Hon. William Kabogo Gitau never insulted women.
A meeting was held on 11th February 2017 in oldonyo sabuk, in attendance was Waititu, Nyoro, Gakuyo and Mugwe and their lieutenants.
It was very clear to them that they would not trounce kabogo by any means since he is one of the greatest performers since inception of devolution.

How It Was Planned
A plan was fronted by Nyoro who happened to have ironed it out with kabogo during the gubernatorial race in 2013. And it was agreed that the only way out was to create a propaganda against Kabogo.
The truth is kabogo is tough, sometimes tends to be firm which is misinterpreted as arrogance.
People will always use what you are good at in killing or bringing you down, so they agreed that the only propaganda that can work against Kabogo was an insult against women.
A team of 5 people was created and mandated with the task of coming up with the insults.
They came up with 7 serious insults against him and it was shared within the meeting and approved by the Kiambu NASA.
How shall people believe this proganda??  Waititu asked.

How The Propaganda Was Spread

 Gakuyo being a "Rev" said that he will handle that. The next meeting was scheduled to be on 25th of February 2017 but they changed the venue to Sankara hotel in westlands. The meeting was to review the earlier agreement.
Gakuyo who had the big task of spreading the propaganda stood and started explaining how he will spread the propaganda to remove kabogo for insulting their women.

Gakuyo also with some unidentified mafias had a team of 1,200 People mostly women on ground who made the proganda spread like bush fire and a team of 500 social media experts.
Kabogo was caught unaware, he was also surrounded by a team that was also good in eating his money but campaigning against him.
People within Kiambu county after believing in the insults, agreed to be eating kabogos money but teach him a lesson come nomination time.
It was a done deal. And the gullible electorate removed the best performing governor, who is a strong defender of his people.
Kabogo is a family man who is ever with his wife n his public meetings.
Most of his employees within his office are women hence it was next to impossible to abuse the people around him and working for him.

Who Did Kiambu Elect?
Gakuyo who was earlier accused of grabbing land is a man with his mission in Kiambu. Most properties on lease are meant to expire and his aim is to take the properties for himself and start selling.
Waititu who was once a member of parliament in Embakasi managed to steal chunks of lands hence their fallout with the Nairobi senator Mike Sonko. Who could go out to defend his people, only to find out the real culprit was waititu.
Kabogo was crucified by people who have selfish interests and just mark this post for reference, Watu wa Kiambu watalia.

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KIAMBU COUNTY 022: Know Your Kiambu

Kiambu County

Kiambu County is located in the Central highlands of Kenya in the former Central Province, close to Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Covering an area of 2,543.42 square kilometers, it is also considered one of the wealthiest counties in Kenya.
It is a leading innovative commercial hub that shares its borders with five other counties;
Nakuru and Kajiado to the West, Murang'a and Nyandarua to the North and Nairobi to the South.
There are several theories that explain the origin of the name kiambu; one theory suggests that it was derived from a prominent Kikuyu clan known as mbari ya mbuu who used to live next to the current day Kiambu town. Another theory suggests the area used to experience constant showers hence the kikuyu phrase ‘kia mbuu'’ meaning the “place of drizzles.”

Kiambu County Government

Kiambu County constitutes twelve constituencies; Gatundu South, Gatundu North, Juja, Thika Town, Ruiru, Githunguri, Kiambu, Kiambaa, Kabete, Kikuyu, Limuru and Lari.

The county's top leaders are William Kabogo (Governor), Wilson Njenga (County Commissioner), Paul Wamatangi (Senator) and Anna Nyokabi (Women Representative).
Other top leaders in Kiambu County include Moses Kuria (MP-Gatundu South), Kigo Njenga (MP-Gatundu North), Francis Waititu (MP-Juja), Alice Nganga (MP-Thika Town), Esther Gathogo (MP-Ruiru), Njoroge Baiya (MP-Githunguri), Jude Njomo (MP-Kiambu), Paul Karuga (MP-Kiambaa), Ferdinand Waititu (MP-Kabete), Anthony Ichungwa (MP-Kikuyu), John K Chege (MP-Limuru), Joseph Kahagara (MP-Lari).

Who lives in Kiambu County?

The population tally in the county according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics report of 2009 is 1,623,282. Majority of the people living in Kiambu County are Kikuyus - the most populous tribe in Kenya. The county has one of the wealthiest people, among them other ethnicities who primarily work in the civil service, carry out business, are farmers or in informal employment. There is a considerable percentage of Asians and Caucasian population who are in business or working for various foreign missions.
Most Kikuyus living here are predominantly farmers growing tea and coffee as cash crops alongside food crops such as maize, beans, assorted vegetables and sweet potatoes. Other communities living in the county include Luo, Luhya, Maasai, Kamba, Meru, Kalenjin and other ethnic groups from all over Kenya.

Religion and Traditional Culture

Majority of people living in Kiambu county are Christians. Notable among Christian faith are Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Anglican, Pentecostals and Baptists. A small number of residents subscribe to different faiths including Islam and Hinduism.
The Kikuyu people speak Gikuyu; a language widely spoken across the country even in towns where a majority of people speak Kiswahili. English language is primarily used for daily interaction in the education, business and social sector.
The Agikuyu people living in Kiambu originally believed in their ancestral god;ngai, who was thought to live on top of mount Kenya. The locals are believed to have fought and intermarried with the Maasai people from neighbouring Kajiado. In modern day, most Kikuyus have abandoned their traditional beliefs for Christianity.

Major Towns

Kiambu:

Kiambu town is the commercial and administrative capital of Kiambu County. Due to its proximity to the city of Nairobi (16 kilometres), the town hosts key government offices for the main ministries. It's almost considered a suburb of Nairobi with most middle class renting houses here while they make daily commutes to Nairobi for work. The town is witnessing rapid growth with major road infrastucture and complex real estate developments taking place around and neighboring environs.

Ruiru:

Located along the Thika superhighway between Kenyatta University and Juja, Ruiru town is one of the fastest growing towns in the county. It is a busy commercial hub hosting several industries including Devki Steel Mills, Brookside Dairy and Spinners Garment Factory amongst others. It is well connected by road and rail to neighbouring towns.

Thika:

Lying about 40 kilometres from Nairobi, Thika town is popular for the pineapple plantations and the heavy industrial activity. Several industries including the Broadways Bakery, Bidco Oil Refineries, CMC motor vehicle assembly line and Thika Coffee Mills are based here. The town has witnessed rapid growth due to the explosive real estate boom in the county.

Kikuyu:

Kikuyu town lies 20 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. It is mostly a business cum administrative hub with locals indulging in retail and wholesale businesses. Transport to Kikuyu is mostly by road and rail. The town is home to one of the most sought after Eye Referral Hospital and a number of university campuses and top learning institutions are based here, among them Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Thogoto Teachers' College and the famous Alliance high schools for boys and girls.

Climate and Weather

The county enjoys a warm climate with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 18.7°C. The rainfall aggregate for the county is 1000mm each year. The cool climate makes it a conducive for farming. June and July rank as the coldest months while January-March and September-October are the hottest months.

Economic Activities

Kiambu County relies mostly on agriculture and industries to sustain its economy. Although majority of residents are small scale farmers growing tea and coffee, there are several large-scale coffee and tea farms which are serviced by local industries. Local tea factories include Kambaa Tea Factory in Githunguri, Gachege Tea Factory; Kiambu, Ngorongo Tea Factory, Kagwe Tea Factory in Lari and Mundoro Tea Factory in Gatundu.
Coffee growing and marketing is run under the management of farmer’s cooperative unions. Some of the cooperative and growers organizations include Dagoreti & Karai Coffee Growers Co-operative Society, Gititu Farmers Co-operative Society, Komothai Coffee Growers Co-operative Society, Kiambaa Farmers Co-operative Society, Kabete & Muguga Coffee Growers Co-operative Society and Ndumberi Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd.
Kiambu County has a significant presence of various industries which specialize in agricultural based product, natural resources and service provision. Some of the leading industries include, Bogani Industries, Spinners & Spinners Ltd, Del Monte, Brookside, Fresha and Kinale dairies. Other industries are Devki Steel Mills, Carbacid industries, Bata Shoe industry and Uplands Bacon Industry in Limuru. The larger population of people are in retail businesses where they manage hotels and restaurants, new and second hand clothes, foodstuffs, hardware shops and household goods.
The expansion of the Thika Superhighway has opened up the county and led to an explosiion of the real estate market with several big projects under development, such as Tatu City, Thika Greens and Buffalo Hills complexes. Other modern housing developments include Bahati Ridges, Fourways Junction and Juja South schemes.

Health Facilities

With over 300 health facilities, the county has a reliable health service network comprising District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Dispensaries, Health Centres, Medical Clinics and Nursing Homes. Some of the leading government hospitals include Kiambu District Hospital, Kijabe Hospital, PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, Ruiru Sub District Hospital, Thika District Hospital and Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital. Private hospitals in Kiambu County include Thika Nursing Home, The Aga Khan Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Thika, Plainsview Nursing Home; Ruiru, Beta Care Hospital Limited; Githunguri and Naidu Hospital in Thika among others.

Education

As of 2013, there are are 1,133 primary and 313 secondary schools. These run on both the day and boarding system for boys and girls.
Some of the top high schools in Kiambu include St. Ann’s Girls Lioki, Alliance High School, Mangu High School and Loreto Girls High School, Limuru among others. The county has several renowned colleges and universities which include Mount Kenya University; Thika, Kenyatta University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology; Juja, Gretsa University; Thika, St Paul’s and Presbyterian University; Limuru and Kiriri Women’s University Of Science and Technology.
Other top colleges and technical institutes are Kiambu Institute Of Technology, Thika Institute of Technology, Kabete Technical Institute, Thika College of Banking and Accounting, Kenya Baptist Theological College, Amboseli Training Institute, Jodan College of Technology in Thika and the Limuru Youth Agricultural Centre.

Notable Personalities

Kiambu County has perhaps the highest population of prominent people among them Kenya's first President and founding father Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's current President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Attorney General Charles Njonjo, business tycoon Munga Githunguri, Kenya literary scholar Ngugi Wa Thiongo and seasoned lawyer Paul Muite among hundreds of others.

Attractions and Places of Interest

Kiambu County offers numerous attractions. These include the Mau Mau caves in Kereita Forest in Lari. These caves were used by the Mau Mau fighters to hide from colonial soldiers. Paradise Lost along Kiambu road is a breathtaking picnic forest with rich fauna and flora. You will experience a grand sight of the epic 14 Falls as 14 different waterfalls on River Tana converge in one large pool.
The Limuru Viewpoint on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway offers a fantastic view of the Great Rift Valley and antique curio shops. For the golf enthusiast, you will find some legendary golf courses in this county which include Sigona, Ndumberi, Windsor and Kiambu golf clubs.

Travelling to Kiambu County

The county relies on road transport for goods and passengers. It takes about 20 minutes of travel from Nairobi to Kiambu town, 30 minutes from Nairobi to Ruiru and approximately 45 minutes to Thika. You can get to Kikuyu from Nairobi in 35 minutes while Nairobi to Githunguri will take 50 minutes. Travellers can enjoy modern road service of the new Northern bypass which stretches from Mombasa Road - Ruiru - Ruaka.
There's an active railroad transport system from the Railways Bus Station in Nairobi to several towns. The public trains managed by Rift Valley Railways are mostly used for goods and passengers transport to Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika and Dagoretti. There is no air transport to the county.

Accommodation

There is a wide array of hotels, resorts and golf clubs that offer budget to high-end accommodation in Kiambu County to locals and visitors. Some of the leading hotels include the Kentmere Club, Windsor Golf & Country Club, Fourteen Falls Lodge and Sportsview Hotel. Others are Blue Post hotel; Thika, Kiambu club, Rainbow Resort in Ruiru and Hotel La Mada.

Guest Information

Banks:

Kiambu county is a hotbed of businesses both small and large scale. As such, you are bound to find almost all mainstream banks represented, among them Family Bank, Standard Chartered, Equity, Cooperative, KCB, DTB, Barclays and National Bank of Kenya. Kiambu is well served by mobile money agents from Safaricom’s Mpesa and Airtel money.

Shopping:

Kiambu County is served by a network of wholesale, retail chain supermarkets and grocery stores. Visitors and tourists will find numerous shopping malls and leading chain of supermarkets in major towns of the county. Shopping malls include the village market, Nakumatt, Tuskys, Clean Shelf and Kamindi Supermarkets. Others are Kikuyu Mattresses and Amazing Grace Supermarket. There are wholesale outlets and major depots for basic commodities in major towns including Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika, Karuri and Kabete among other towns.






Source: Kenya Information Guide

KABOGO Will WIN: TIFA Resesarch Polls

The latest polls by research firm Trends and Insights for Africa(TIFA) indicate that Kiambu Governor William Kabogo would retain their seats if elections were held today. In the poll that shows that the Jubilee Party is the most popular political party in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s home county of Kiambu with 90 per cent popularity, also shows that Kiambu Governor Kabogo has 46 per cent popularity while Kabete MP Ferdinand Waititu with 33 per cent

 

The trend showing that Kabogo’s popularity has increased while Waititu’s has taken a tumble over the last six months. 16 per cent of the respondents were undecided.

Governor Kabogo: Kiambu to Receive The First Group of Indian Doctors this week

Governor William Kabogo has said that Kiambu county will be expecting the first batch of Indian doctors this week, to replace those on strike. Speaking on Friday in Juja during the launch of a matatu sacco, he said his administration has decided to act as residents of the county have suffered for three months and this cannot be allowed to continue.
He said patients have been yearning for high-quality healthcare services, but the absence of doctors has undermined this.

The county is targeting 30 doctors from India to restore order in its health sector.
The Governor said the doctors from India will be on a one-year contract, during which the county will train new doctors. He said he would not sit back and watch patients die.

“Kenyans continue to feel the heat of the strike. We have had to look for doctors out there to replace the striking ones,” Kabogo said,“We will not allow Kenyans to suffer any further.”

He said the government had done its best to listen to the doctors, but poor patients continue to suffer.
Several counties have said they will this week start sacking medics who do not resume duty and hire new ones from other countries.

The Doctors strike has been on since December 5and is on its 99th day. They initially demanded a 300 per cent pay increase.

(Pictures below of Thika Level 5 Hospital)