Murang’a County has emerged as the leading devolved unit in Kenya for job creation, automation, and fast delivery of E-Government services, according to a new ranking released by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. Ranking Highlights Murang’a scored an impressive 98.3%, outperforming other counties in the assessment. The top five performers…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced that he will step away from his physical office duties for one month after sustaining an injury during a meeting in Nairobi. Incident and Medical Assessment According to a statement released on February 18, 2026, Kang’ata tripped while attending a Nutrition International meeting in…
Another Kenyan has launched a high-endurance tree-hugging challenge, drawing inspiration from the recent campaigns of Pastor Jimmy Irungu and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, whose feats captured national attention. Stephen Gachanja, speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, January 8, 2026, revealed that he began hugging a tree on Wednesday, January…
Jimmy Irungu, who was attempting an 80-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise awareness for cancer patients, remains under 24-hour medical observation at Murang’a County Hospital after collapsing just one hour shy of completing his goal. Irungu began the challenge on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 9:27 pm and was expected to…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has made a surprise visit to Murang’a County to support Pastor James Irungu, who is currently undertaking an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about cancer. Truphena, who previously went viral after completing a 72-hour tree-hug and also holds a Guinness World Records–ratified 48-hour…
Police in Kigumo, Murang’a County, are holding four suspects in connection with the shocking murder of a woman whose body was discovered wrapped in blankets and hidden inside a bag on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. According to Deputy Police Commander Hassan Bashir, those under custody include the woman’s husband, her…