Tears and outrage in Kiambu as six shot dead during Saba Saba protests

Families are in agony after six people, including a 12-year-old girl, were shot dead by police during Saba Saba protests in Kiambu county, on Monday.

By Kimaku Chege 6 months ago

Limuru accident leaves three dead, nine injured

The accident at the Manguo blackspot on Nairobi-Nakuru highway also left nine others injured.

By Kimaku Chege 9 months ago

Three siblings dead, one injured in nighttime blaze

According to area residents, the fire broke out in the dead of night. Despite their efforts to put it out, the flames overwhelmed them.

By Kimaku Chege 9 months ago

Two killed in road accident involving Kenha vehicle

According to witnesses, the casualties were in the saloon car, which was heading towards Nairobi, while those who survived with minor injuries, were in the KENHA vehicle.

By Kimaku Chege 1 year ago

Uthiru residents seek intervention as rainwaters flood homes

The residents who blamed developers for building in waterways forcing floodwaters to enter into their houses said the situation has now become a threat to their livelihoods.

By Kimaku Chege 1 year ago

Quest to make Thika Town a smart city

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi commissioned an ad hoc committee to midwife the town's elevation into an industrial smart city by the end of this year.

By Kimaku Chege 1 year ago

Muguga accident leaves two dead, over 10 injured

Two people have been confirmed dead and more than 10 others injured after the bus they were traveling with rammed into a stationary fuel tanker at Muguga area in Kikuyu.

By Kimaku Chege 1 year ago

Kiambu: Mother and her three children die in house fire

Four people including 3 children die after a fire razed their house in Kabocha village, Kiambu; Kabete OCPD Antony Mbogoh says cause unknown but investigations ongoing.

By Kimaku Chege 2 years ago

FKF promises to pay Harambee Starlets once government remits cash

A player in the women’s national football team — Harambee Starlets — recently wrote to The Defender on behalf of her colleagues who wished to remain a

By Nairobian Defender 7 years ago