Category: Embu
Farmers in Embu are on the brink of a major agricultural transformation as the Sh.220 million Kibugu Nguviu Irrigation Water Project nears completion. The government-funded initiative is expected to revolutionize dairy and horticultural farming, providing much-needed relief to farmers who have long struggled with water shortages. With the project now in its final stages, the […]
In the heart of Embu, Juakali artisans are facing a relentless struggle as heavy rains flood their workstations, leaving them with little choice but to plead for support. The artisans, who include mechanics, welders, and other skilled tradespeople, have been displaced by pooling water in their open work areas, threatening their ability to earn a […]
A family in Embu County has been left homeless after a devastating fire razed their home in the Kiriari area of Ruguru Ngandori Ward. This incident is part of a troubling surge in fire occurrences in the region, with this being the third reported fire in just one week. Residents have voiced growing concern […]
Kenjava Wakagoto Mwaniki received a hero’s welcome as he triumphantly walked into Kiriari Market to hand over the newly murramed road. The entire community was in awe—not just of the road itself, but of the fact that Kenjava completed the project in an astonishing 48 hours. His dedication and swift action have set a […]
The I LOVE EMBU Watoto Fun Day – Totos’ Day Out was a spectacular event, made possible through the generous support of our incredible partners and sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to Bonsens’ WATER Ltd., Farmer’s Choice Limited, Viutickets, Raha Premium, Absa Bank Kenya, Indomie Kenya, Tenri Embu Children Hospital, Grow Great Kids Kenya, […]
At the heart of Majimbo, within the premises of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) offices, lies a beacon of education and safety: the Embu Children’s Traffic Park. This innovative facility serves as a playground and a classroom, where children from the region gather to learn invaluable lessons on traffic rules and road usage. Aimed […]
In a fervent demonstration of discontent, Mbuvori residents are rallying to take legal action against the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) for the havoc wreaked on their households due to a significant power surge. The surge, which struck unleashed destruction across the village, leaving a trail of damaged properties and shattered livelihoods in its […]
Jacob Ireri, fondly known as Mbao, originates from a modest village near Kigumo in Embu County. His childhood ardor for football bestowed upon him the epithet “Mbao,” a name he cherishes as a beacon of motivation and empowerment. At the helm of the Deaf Empowerment Society of Kenya, based in Embu County, Jacob assumes […]
Kenjava Wakagoto Mwaniki, a proud alumnus of Njukiri Primary School in Embu, has embarked on a monumental endeavor to revamp his alma mater’s premises. The impetus for this remarkable undertaking stemmed from a heartfelt appeal by the school’s headteacher, Peter Njue Kangangi, who reached out to Mwaniki for support in rejuvenating the institution. […]
In a tragic incident in Kigumo, Runyenjes, Embu, an 83-year-old man, Boniface Mwangi Njanga, passed away following a fire caused by a kerosene lamp. The relatives of the deceased reported discovering the fire late at night and despite their efforts, they were unable to save the elderly family member. Emilio Munene, one of Njanga’s […]