
End to Solai Dam case as victims receive compensation cheques from Patel Family
- Pristone Mambili
- November 29, 2023
- Patel
- Solai
- Solai Dam victims
A total of 47 households who are victims of the Solai dam tragedy of 2018 in Solai have a reason to smile after Patel Family-the owner of the Dam compensated them in monetary value. These are housholds that lost their loved ones during the tragedy. The compensation follows an out of court settlement decision by […]
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Nakuru County Leaders from Independence (1963)
- Martin Gichinga
- April 19, 2021
- Nakuru History
- Nakuru Leaders
- Nakuru MPs
Nakuru has had many MPs since the early days. At independence in 1963, Nakuru County, back then known as Nakuru District had four constituencies. Over time, Nakuru has grown to eleven constituencies. The original constituencies were Nakuru North (1966), Nakuru East, Nakuru West and Nakuru Town. Nakuru North has over time given birth to Rongai, […]
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Susan Kihika – Biography and Life Story
- Martin Gichinga
- April 17, 2021
- Kihika Kimani
- Kimani Ngunjiri
- Susan Kihika
For Susan Kihika’s dad, Kihika Kimani, 1974 was a good year. It was in this year that he was first elected to Parliament. Best of all, it was in this year that his favourite daughter Susan Wakarura Kihika was born. Born on 11th December of that year, Susan can be described as that child who […]
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Mirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutions
- Martin Gichinga
- April 9, 2021
- Bahati North
- Koigi Wamwere
- Mirugi Kariuki
When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie as MP for Nakuru North in November 1982, little did he know that the decision would put him into a collision course with President Moi. Having detained MP Koigi Wamwere after the August 1982 coup attempt, the late Moi was determined that no other Kikuyu would represent […]
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Get to know MCA-elect for London Ward Nzuki Anthony Wachira
- Martin Gichinga
- March 5, 2021
- London Ward
- Nzuki Wachira
Nzuki Anthony Wachira is the Member of County Assembly (MCA) elect for London Ward in Nakuru West. Nzuki trounced Francis Njoroge of Jubilee after he garnered 1,707 votes against Njoroge’s 1,385. Born 34 years ago to Mr Charles Wachira, Nzuki is married to the love of his life and they have been blessed with three […]
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Novelist Henry ole Kulet takes final bow
- Martin Gichinga
- February 18, 2021
- Henry ole Kulet
Nakuru based literally giant Henry ole Kulet has passed on. The renowned writer who has written many best sellers passed on this Tuesday (16/02/2021) at Mediheal Hospital, Nakuru. He died at the age of 75. Henry ole Kulet will be missed by many literally lovers who grew up reading his wide range of books. Some […]
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Nzuki Anthony Wachira
- Martin Gichinga
- January 21, 2021
- London Ward
- Nakuru County
- Nzuki Anthony Wachira
- UDA party
Nzuki Anthony Wachira is the Member of County Assembly (MCA) aspirant on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party in London Ward, Nakuru County. Born 34 years ago to Mr Charles Wachira, Nzuki is married to the love of his life and they have been blessed with three daughters. Nzuki attended Prisons Nursery school before proceeding […]
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Meet Sam Mburu-the man who won Senator Kihika’s heart
- Martin Gichinga
- November 8, 2020
- Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika
- Sam Mburu
Sam Mburu (alias Kiongozi Kiswahili word for leader). This is the man who won Senator Susan Kihika’s heart. And last Saturday, dowry was negotiated in a ceremony also attended by Deputy President William Ruto in Laikipia. But who is this man Sam Mburu alias Kiongozi? Sam Mburu has been a close ally of Deputy President […]
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Senator Kihika finally ‘off market’!
It is now official that Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika is taken by businessman Sam Mburu. This is after her partner businessman Sam Mburu on Saturday paid her dowry in a traditional ceremony held at Marmanet Town, Laikipia County. Deputy President William Ruto was among the many guests(including MPs) who attended the colourful ceremony. Businessman Sam […]
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Remembering Chief Francis Kariuki and the 8988 shortcode
- Martin Gichinga
- October 24, 2020
- 8988
- Chief Kariuki
- Tweting Chief
One thing that made Chief Francis Kariuki stand out was his high regard for communication. He believed in passing the message to the people and in time. He constantly asked for feedback, and promptly shared out information that was relevant to the people. “Am there to serve the people. Almost 80% of the people I […]
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