The fight against graft in Kenyaโs devolved units took a sharp turn today as detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) descended on Embu County. The multi-agency operation, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, is centered on an alleged Ksh 95 million misappropriation through a web of irregular tenders. This isn't just… Continue reading EACC Raids Embu County: The Ksh 95 Million Tender Scandal Explained
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Tackling the Garbage Crisis: A New Dawn for Ishiara Market
The heart of Ishiara town is currently grappling with a growing environmental and health crisis. An undesignated dumpsite, located at the old slaughterhouse right within the Central Business District (CBD), has become a major point of concern for residents, traders, and local leaders alike. Embu County Speaker Josiah Thiriku and other county officials visits dumpsite… Continue reading Tackling the Garbage Crisis: A New Dawn for Ishiara Market
The Sh10 Million “Boda Boda” Diversion: Governor Cecily Mbarire Under Fire
Embu County is currently at the center of a brewing political and legal storm following a startling admission by Governor Cecily Mbarire. During a high-stakes hearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) on January 28, 2026, the Governor confirmed that her administration diverted Ksh 10 million originally earmarked for a critical development project… Continue reading The Sh10 Million “Boda Boda” Diversion: Governor Cecily Mbarire Under Fire
The Fight for the Seat: Leonard Wamuthendeโs High-Stakes Legal Battle
For Leonard "Leo Wa Mลฉthende" Wamuthende, the victory lap following the November 27, 2025, Mbeere North by-election has moved from the dusty campaign trails of Embu to the sterile corridors of justice. As of January 15, 2026, the newly elected Member of Parliament finds himself at the High Court of Embu, not as a legislator debating policy,… Continue reading The Fight for the Seat: Leonard Wamuthendeโs High-Stakes Legal Battle
Mbeere North: The Dust Hasnโt Settled, and Weโre Already Back to the Ballot
By [Ray| December 3, 2025 If you thought the political temperature in Embu was finally going to cool down after the just-concluded Mbeere North MP by-elections, think again. The drama is far from over. Just as the cheers (and jeers) from the parliamentary race begin to fade, Mbeere North is back in the headlines. Earlier… Continue reading Mbeere North: The Dust Hasnโt Settled, and Weโre Already Back to the Ballot
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