KARUMANDI, KIRINYAGA: Stolen Vehicle Alert

A jungle green Toyota Premio sedan car (old model commonly referred to as 'nyoka') registration number KAU 206X was this morning stolen at Karumandi Shopping Centre in Kirinyaga East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County.

The vehicle had been parked outside Fortune SACCO Karumandi precincts.

The owner reported to Karumandi Police Station and the OB is attached below.

If you happen to spot the car kindly call Morgan Media on 0717182266 or report to the nearest police station so as to help the distraught owner recover it back.

Maumau Original Trust Kirinyaga Condemns Brutal Killing Of Rachel Wandeto

The Maumau Original Trust Kirinyaga County has highly condemned the brutal killing of Kenyan gospel singer Rachel Wandeto which has sparked widespread national outrage and condemnation from top political leaders, human rights organizations, and the general public. 

While speaking to Morgan Media Tv on press briefing through their Chairman Mr. Jamleck Kamau, the organization disclosed Wandeto was a staunch member and ambassador of the Maumau Original Trust organization having accomplished all rites of membership. The organization however vehemently condemns the macabre murder of one of their member calling on the government to expedite investigations and bring the perpetrators to book.

This is what the organization had to say 👇👇👇

Wandeto was ambushed by masked men in Mwiki, Kasarani. The assailants questioned her about her public political alignment and her tattoo of President William Ruto, accusing her of "eating government money alone". Later they her doused her in petrol and set her ablaze, inflicting severe burns covering roughly 70% to 75% of her body. She was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital where after fighting for her life she tragically succumbed to injuries on Monday, May 18, 2026.

VIDEO: Short Story Of William Ruto & The 4 Seychelles Girls 🤣🤣🤣

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a blistering attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of abandoning a country in crisis to indulge in luxury abroad as Kenyans grapple with soaring fuel prices, business losses and nationwide unrest.

"William Ruto is moving around with four girls from Seychelles to massage him in the luxurious Jet plane he hired...

"When the country was burning despite having been briefed on the problems, he left on an overseas trip in a private jet...

I am told it is the most luxurious in the world, where you pay Ksh 5 million per hour, complete with a bedroom, a sauna and even a massage parlour with four girls from Seychelles...

“He is enjoying himself in the air while Kenyans are struggling in the air.” the former DP added, in remarks certain to inflame an already volatile political atmosphere.

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The explosive claims come as anger boils across the country over the deepening economic crisis and rising cost of living.

You will never have a dull day with Gachagua. 🤣🤣🤣

VIDEOS: Throwback When DP Ruto Slammed Uhuru Over Fuel Prices

What goes around always comes around.

During the 2022 campaign, then Deputy President William Ruto heavily criticized President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration for rising fuel prices, accusing it of incompetence and harboring corruption cartels that were hurting consumers. Ruto pledged that if elected, he would reduce the cost of fuel by addressing these cartels and removing unsustainable subsidies.

He criticized the then President Kenyatta for hiking fuel prices over the Russia–Ukraine war............

Now the same has happened in his tenure.

Who will he blame?

Watch the throwback videos below 👇 👇 👇 

New Fuel Prices Update Effective Midnight To 14th June

Following concerns raised by public transport operators to reduce fuel adulteration risks due to the large Diesel–Kerosene price gap, new pump prices have been announced.

The review:

✅ Diesel decreases by KSh 10.06 per litre

⬆️ Kerosene increases by KSh 38.60 per litre

➡️ Super Petrol remains unchangef

New fuel prices

⛽ Super Petrol – KSh 214.25

⛽ Diesel – KSh 232.86

⛽ Kerosene – KSh 191.38

The new rates take effect from midnight and will remain in force for the next 30 days. Check the updated fuel prices for a town near you below 👇👇👇

VIDEO: Prisilla Njiraini, Mwene Ngari Íría Ícinirwo Gathúrai Mírúrúnganoiní Kwaria

 Priscilla Njiraini kuuma Komothai, Kiambu níwe mwene ngari múthemba wa Mazda CX5 íria icinirwo úmúthí Githurai híndí ya mírúrúngano.

Prisilla ní múikari wa Kilimani, Nairobi kúria arutagíra wíra wa gwethera andú mawíra ta Human Resource Consultant.

Aroiga úmúthí kíroko níatúmire múthuriwe akagúre indo cia mwako Kamakis tondú kwína mwako araka gwake gícagi.

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Múthuriwe níwe oima na ngarí íyo híndí íría egúthiíte míhang'o yake.

Akinya Githurai nírío akorire mírúrúngano na arúrúngani mamúamúrithia arúgamie ngari yake.

Thutha úcio nímoragire ngarí íyo gícicio (windscreen) na makora thíiní wayo kuuma na gatambaya (scarf) kena maandíko na mícooro ya kíama kía UDA.

Múingí úría uuma na marakara maingí níúcinire ngari yake tondú yuma na gatambaya kau ka UDA.

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Prisilla níararúgama gútuíka MCA wa Kilimani na kiama kía UDA na kúrekúírwo gíkí níkio gítúmi kínene kía múingí gúcina ngari yake nginya gútuíka múhu.

Aroiga níamakíte múno na akamenereria gííko gía gúcina ngari yake akiuga ararigwo kúrúgama gwake ta MCA na kíama kía UDA gútirí handú irakuruhana na mírúrúngano níúndú wa thogora wa maguta.

Thoma haha: Rúhonge rwa úthuthiria (DCI) kúrekereria mbica cia aría macinire ngari múthemba wa CX-5 Githúrai mírúrúnganoini

Rúhonge rwa úthuthiria (DCI) nírúrutíte mbica cia aría macinire ngari íyo na makoria múingí úría úngíkúrana eki naaí acio mahúre namba íno nígetha maikio ngono na mahíngúrírwo thitango cia wíki naaí - 0800722203 kana WhatsApp 0709570000.

Mbica cía eki naaí nício ici 👇👇👇

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Wote UDA Offices Set Alight By Rowdy Protestors Chanting 'Wantam'

 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) offices in Wote, Makueni County are on fire.

The precincts have been torched by protesters who took to the streets to demonstrate over the surge in fuel prices. 

Videos that surfaced online on Monday, May 18, showed sparks of fire and smoke engulfing the visibly newly-painted and branded building. The protesters ignited the fire outside the office before it spread to burn a section of the building.

The rowdy protesters chanting 'wantam' slogans smashed window panes and broke some doors. It is not clear whether the protesters made off with any valuables, as the office appeared to have been ransacked. The inferno was contained before it could raze the premises. No arrests have been made, but police officers have vowed to take action against perpetrators. 

Rachel Wandeto, The Woman With President Ruto's Tattoo Finally Dies

 • Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto died at Kenyatta National Hospital after suffering severe burn injuries from a brutal attack in Mwiki. 

• The incident came months after she went viral for tattooing President William Ruto’s face and slogans supporting his re-election.

• She was allegedly attacked by three masked men on Friday, May 15, demanding money, with investigations into the killing ongoing.

Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto has died days after she was attacked by unknown assailants, MORGAN MEDIA has confirmed.

 She has been undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after being admitted with severe burn injuries.

She had been rushed to the facility following an attack in the Kasarani–Mwiki area, where she was allegedly doused with petrol and set on fire by unknown assailants.

The incident came months after Wandeto went viral after tattooing the face of President William Ruto alongside slogans associated with his re-election campaign. The move reportedly led to her husband of ten years leaving her following differences over their political ideologies.

The assailants are said to have assaulted her claiming she had received funds for supporting the president. When she reportedly said she had no money, they allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire. The incident sparked widespread outrage online, with artistes and members of the public condemning the attack and calling for justice. 

 Gospel singer Karangu Muraya earlier led a blood donation drive in an effort to save her life as she was prepared for surgery. 

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also visited her in hospital after the surgery, pledging government support and promising that investigations would be pursued to bring those responsible to justice. 

 Investigations into the gruesome incident are underway. 

Also read: Woman Doused With Acid In Embu 

Wandeto's death comes amid growing concern over violent attacks targeting women in recent days. 

A 27-year-old woman died in Kiritiri, Mbeere South Constituency, after she was allegedly attacked with acid by unknown assailants. The victim, identified as Jackline Wanjiru, a mother of one, was reportedly heading to Kiritiri Market to carry out her daily miraa business when she was ambushed on Saturday, May 16, by men on a motorcycle. 

The attackers are said to have splashed a liquid suspected to be acid on the two victims without any confrontation before fleeing under the cover of darkness.

Residents who heard loud screams rushed to the area and found the victims writhing in pain on the ground with severe burns.

She was rushed to Embu Level Five Hospital for treatment, but she succumbed to severe burns on her face, chest, and lower body despite doctors’ efforts.

Kutus Stage Fuel Demos Amid Nationalwide Shutdown Today

 Residents of Kutus Town take to the streets as frustration over anomalous skyrocketing of fuel prices boils over. Roads are blocked  and bonfires on the road in protest against the high cost of living. 

This comes amid nationalwide shutdown today over fuel prices crisis where all operations have been downed especially transport industry. The situation may further escalate if the government doesn't address the situation.

Only motorbikes are left to ferry pillion passengers to their respective destinations.

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Schools are also reportedly closed due to the shutdown as some issued school closure today following transport disruption  which would affect picking and dropping of kids to and from school. The communication was made via school WhatsApp groups.

Businesses are reported closed in most parts of the country as protestors engage in the nationalwide demos pushing for sanity in fuel industry and harmonization of fuel prices to ease burden for common mwananchi who is feeling the blunt of the harsh economy.

Crowds are surging in the streets express their frustrations and anger to the government over draconian fuel levies and high cost of living.

17th May 1992 A Day Like Today 34 Years Ago When Stella "Ate Fare" 🤣

 

"Stella Wangu" is a timeless Kenyan classic song composed and performed by legendary artist Freshley Mwamburi. Released in the 1990s, this rhumba-infused benga masterpiece has become a major cultural phenomenon in Kenya. It is widely celebrated every year on May 17th—the exact calendar date mentioned in the track's narrative.

The Stella Wangu song Remix by Freshley Mwamburi 👇👇👇

The Story Behind the Song

The song tells a heartbreaking, real-life story of love and betrayal. Freshley Mwamburi narrates how he fell deeply in love with a young woman named Stella. To secure her future, he made the ultimate sacrifice by selling his properties, including his land and cattle, to fund her higher education in Japan.

After waiting faithfully for three years, the climax of the heartbreak occurs on May 17th when Mwamburi goes to the airport to welcome her back. Instead of a joyous reunion, he watches in despair as Stella steps off the plane accompanied by a short Japanese husband and a child.

Pop Culture Impact

Decades after its debut, Kenyans still use May 17th to fill social media with memes, trends, and nostalgic reflections regarding relationship "character development'. 

In the Kenyan culture this is synonymous to 'eating fare', being a golddigger and wrongly taking advantage over your lover. 

Here are the lyrics to the song 👇👇👇

Nilikua na mchumba wangu

Tulipendana kama nyama choma

Alibahatika kwenda ngambo

Chuo kikuu kwenda kusoma

Miaka mitatu kule Japani

Kusomea udakitari, Stella wangu eeeh

Nilikua na mchumba wangu

Tulipendana kama chama choma

Alibahatika kwenda ngambo

Chuo kikuu kwenda kusoma

Miaka mitatu kule Japani

Kusomea udakitari, Stella wangu eeeh

Nilivyo mpenda Stella jamani

Kajitolea kwa roho moja

Nikauza shamba langu

Sababu yake yeye

Nikauza gari langu, sababu yake yeye

Nikauza Ng'ombe na mbuzi sababu yake yeye

Ili apate nauli yake

Na pesa nyingine za matumizi kule Japani

Nilikua na uncle Kilinda uwanja wa ndege

Nilikua baziri mwa Kolomba na mkewe na watoto wake

Nilikua uncle Mshomba wa mdundonyike tuveluva

Nilikua na ndugu Afisi mtoto wa Mombasa

Ghafla ndege lipotua uwanajani tuliona vituko

Stella alishuka amebeba mtoto mkononi

Nyuma yake mchumba wake mfupi

Futii nne Mjapani

Nilisikitika ndani ya moyo

Nikakosa la kufanya

Nilitamani nilie Kikamba lakini sikijui

Ilibidii nilie Kijaluo" angatima ngo wachoa", Freshley

Nilitamani nilie Kihindi lakini sikijui

Ilinibidi nilie Kitaita lugha ya mama na baba

Ilinibidi nilie Kitaiata

"Beke mwana niponyebanda, Freshley"

Nilikua na mchumba wangu

Tulipendana kama chama choma

Alibahatika kwenda ngambo

Chuo kikuu kwenda kusoma

Miaka mitatu kule Japani

Kusomea udakitari, Stella wangu eeeh

Nilikua na mchumba wangu

Tulipendana kama nyama choma

Alibahatika kwenda ngambo

Chuo kikuu kwenda kusoma

Miaka mitatu kule Japani

Kusomea udakitari, Stella wangu eeeh

Nilivyo mpenda Stella jamani

Kajitolea kwa roho moja

Nikauza shamba langu

Sababu yake yeye

Nikauza gari langu, sababu yake yeye

Nikauza Ng'ombe na mbuzi sababu yake yeye

Ili apate nauli yake

Na pesa nyngine za matumizi kule Japani

Ilikua tarehe kumi na saba mwezi wa tano

Ilikua tarehe kumi na saba mwezi wa tano

Mwaka elfu moja tisamia tisaini na mbili

Ndiyo ilokua tarehe kamili ya Stella kurudi Kenya

Nilikwenda uwanja wa ndege kwenda kumlaki Stella

Nilikua na uncle Kilinda uwnaja wa ndege,

Nilikua baziri mwa Kolomba na mkewe na watoto wake

Nilikua uncle Mshomba wa mdundonyike tuveluva

Nilikua na ndugu Afisi mtoto wa Mombasa

Ghafla ndege lipotua uwanajani nliona vituko

Stella alishuka amebeba mtoto mikononi

Nyuma yake mchumba wake mfupi

Futii nee Mjaipani

Nilisikitika ndani ya moyo nikakosa la kufanya

Nilitamani nilie Kikamba lakini si kijui

Ilibidii nilie Kijaluo "Angatima ngo wauchoa", Freshley

Nilitamani nilie Kiindi lakini si kijui

Ikanibidi nilie Kitaita lugha ya mama na baba

Ilinibidi nilie Kitaiata, "beke mwana niponyebanda, Freshley"

Iyooo, yoo, yoo, yoo

I love you Stella mami

Iyooo, yoo, yoo, yoo

I love you Stella mami

Come back, come back Stella

I still need you baby

Nikwendetete nyama kuivivya

Stella kindu wakwa

Nikwendetete nyama kuvivya

Ya kuvulania na kachumbari

Ukava kuvi nakwa Stella, linda unguune kisi

Ukava kuvi nakwa Stella linda unguune kisi

Nakupenda kama choma Stella mpenzi wangu

Nakupenda kama nyama choma Stella mpenzi wakwa

Ukava kuvi nakwa Stella linda unguune kisi

Nikwendetete nyama kuvivya

Ya kuvulania na kachumbari

Come back, come back Stella

I still need you baby

Come back, come back Stella

I still need you baby

Kwanini kunichenga chenga hivyo

Stella kama mpira uwanjani

Kwanini kunichenga chenga hivyo

Stella kama mpira uwanjani

Kwanini kunichenga chenga hivyo

Stella kama mpira uwanjani

Je wewe, uko kama Stella?

Kerugoya Prison Inmate Freed After 20 Years In Jail For A Phonecall

Story by Sammie Mugane

 Have just listened to Inooro FM news this morning of a man who was released from Kerugoya yesterday after spending 20 years behind bars.

There was jamboree, pomp and jubilations at Kerugoya Prison after Joseph Murimi from Kanjai, Ndia, Kirinyaga County was finally released from the prison gates.

His family members and friends thronged and milled at the prison precincts to usher him back to the world of freedom as he bade goodbye to the walls of the penitentiary.

Murimi was jailed allegedly for defiling a minor, a crime he did not commit.

What actually transpired to have him jailed?

On one fateful day while in his working station at Kerugoya where he worked for a matatu SACCO, a female student approached him and requested him to assist her with his phone she make a call which he did with a good heart.

Unbeknownst to him the girl was later defiled according to reports and he was the first prime suspect.

He got apprehended, arraigned  in court and jailed for a defile; his freedom got curtailed and terminated forthwith. He had to innocently bear the reproach for a crime he never committed...

This is a wake up call to all of us: however kind you are let your phone be like a hanky which you can't share with anyone.

Do not help a stranger with your phone to call or text.

This may be the genesis of many problems you will land into. 

Instead what I do I give them even if it's 10 bob they buy airtime to be more safe.

We are in a very cruel world where everyone wants to take advantage of a situation without minding about your peace and safety. 

Many often get implicated for crimes they never committed just because they gave strangers and criminals access to their phones which used to make calls or send texts in what would later turn tables against them.

Minimize any leeway of strangers accessing your phone.

Harness all unauthorized encroachments to your mobile devices especially your phone by strangers...

Murimi now has some sigh of relieve and can happily enjoy his freedom back but has learnt a lesson the hard way which all of us need to be be reminded about.

Everyone is a welcomed guest to jails through diverse and unheeded ways.

Most of the inmates interviewed on Njera Ciitú are victims of such cases. 

Take care of your phone to minimize eventual problems.

Chunga simu yako nani!!! 📱 

Blessed weekend!

EPRA Announces New Fuel Prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for the period between 15th May and 14th June 2026.

According to the latest review, the price of Super Petrol has increased by KShs.16.65 per litre while Diesel has gone up by KShs.46.29 per litre. The price of Kerosene remains unchanged.

In Nairobi, motorists will now pay KShs.214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, KShs.242.92 for Diesel and KShs.152.78 for Kerosene.

EPRA says the prices are inclusive of taxes and adjustments under the VAT Act, Finance Act 2023 and revised excise duty rates.

The government has however announced a subsidy through the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, using approximately KShs.5 billion to cushion consumers on Diesel and Kerosene prices.

The new prices take effect at midnight and will remain in force for the next 30 days.

How To Secure Toyota Harrier New Model Grille From Vandalism

 Following spate of Toyota Harrier grille thefts in the country especially in Nairobi, motorists are now left to look for alternatives to secure the highly priced car spare part.

The new 2020-2024 Totota Harrier model grills are in high demand and cost between Ksh 80,000 and Kshs  120,000 to replace, making them a "mobile gold" for thieves who can easily resell them on the black market.

However new grilles are said to cost between Kshs 100,000 to 150,000.

Recently a dashcam footage captured daring thugs vandalizing a front grille from a mid-size crossover Toyota Harrier SUV in broad daylight along Parklands road.

Securing a Toyota Harrier grille (specifically the 2020–2024 MXUA80 models) in high-risk areas like Nairobi requires proactive modifications that make quick, "traffic-jam" removal impossible. As of May 2026, thieves are using rapid, seconds-long techniques, making it essential to move beyond standard security. 

Here are the best methods to protect your Harrier grille, ranked by effectiveness:

1. Mechanical Reinforcement (Recommended): These methods make it impossible for thieves to remove the grille in under 30 seconds, forcing them to give up.

• Hidden Rivets: Drill small holes from the inside and install aluminium or pop rivets, secured with large backing washers.

• Stainless Steel Tethers: Attach a stainless steel cable (wire mesh) behind the front grill, securing it firmly to the car's crash bar (bumper structure).

• Security Torx Screws: Replace standard screws with specialized anti-theft screws, such as • Pin Torx or tamper-proof, high-grade screws, particularly on top and side mounts.

• Metal Backing Brackets: Fabricate and bolt a flat steel strip/backing bracket behind the bumper to securely hold the grille from behind, making it impossible to pull off.

• Industrial Adhesive/Bonding: Apply 3M panel bond or polyurethane adhesive on the back of the emblem panel and chrome trim to prevent the quick removal of components. 

• Ulltimate Protection Combination: For maximum protection, combine hidden rivets, stainless steel tethers, and security Torx screws.

2. High-Tech Security Shock/Vibration Alarms: Install a secondary, sensitive shock-vibration alarm system behind the grill. Any attempt to pull or vibrate the grill will trigger the alarm.

• Hidden GPS Tracker: Install a tracking tag or tracker inside the grill structure, so if stolen, the item can be tracked. 

3. Practical Daily Security Remove It When Parked: 

Some owners have resorted to removing their grilles and taking them indoors while parked at home to avoid theft in residential parking lots.

The idea though looks funny and ridiculous but may save your grille. 🤣

4. Aftermarket Bumper Modification: Consider modifying the bumper to a style that does not have the easily removable OEM grille.

5. Avoid Known Hotspots: Be cautious in high-traffic, slow-moving areas like Parklands Road in Nairobi.