Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata at the Murang’a Governor’s Investment Dinner on Friday, September 25, 2026. Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced an ambitious strategy to establish a new planned industrial city spanning 1,400 acres. The project aims to drive economic revitalization and boost regional manufacturing by attracting both local and international investors. Speaking at the second Murang’a Investment Dinner in Nairobi, Kang’ata highlighted the scale of the proposed hub in comparison to Kenya’s capital. “The vision of Murang’a is to create another city larger than Nairobi,” Kang’ata said. “The Nairobi CBD sits on 350 acres. Now our industrial city is 1400 acres; therefore, we will have a bigger city if our dream is realized.” Located near Del Monte, the industrial development relies on leasing land to manufacturers under 99-year terms to ensure long-term stability for businesses. To attract investors, the county government is offering land at Ksh 7 million per acre despite a true market value of Ksh 35 million per acre. Currently, 60% of the available land is already booked. “The main investment is the industrial city near Del Monte, where we are giving one acre at Ksh.7 million. The true value is about Ksh.35 million per acre. It’s planned and secure, and 60% is already booked,” he said. So far, activities at the Murang’a Industrial Park have reporte...
Read briefing Authorities in Western Kenya have arrested a senior police officer following allegations involving the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Lugari Sub-County. The suspect, identified in police records as Lumakanda Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Wycliff Kwendo, remains in custody at Kakamega Police Station as detectives investigate the incident. Evacuation ruse and confrontation According to official incident logs recorded under OB 14/27/09/2026, the officer allegedly initiated the plot by reaching out to a local family residing in the Kambi Moto area of Kipkaren River. Claiming that security forces were about to conduct an urgent multi-agency operation in the neighborhood, he advised the family to leave their home immediately for their own safety. The girl’s parents trusted the senior law enforcement officer and met him along the highway. He then transported them in his personal vehicle to an entertainment venue, instructing them to remain there until morning. Sensing that something was amiss, the mother persuaded her husband to return home early. Upon arrival, they discovered their front door locked from the inside. When their teenage daughter eventually opened the door, the parents confronted the police commander inside the residence, where he was allegedly barefoot with his clothing unbuttoned. Allegations of intimidation and bribery When confronted, the...
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