Murang'a News Online

21/06/2024

Tugokira tene tuthure William Samoei Ruto ringi

19/06/2024

Watu wanacheza na hii roundabout ya Murang'a Sana 😂😂

15/05/2024

BATUK: A COMPROMISED MISSION

The establishment of the British Training in Kenya in Nanyuki back in the year 1964 was meant to boost cooperation between the defense of Britain and Kenya who share a rich history , while the establishment of the BATUK camp in Nanyuki, Kenya has reaped benefits it has also affected the relationship between the residents and soldiers because of atrocities the soldiers are accused of primary s*xual offences and degradation of the environment two huge mishaps being the murder of Agnes Wanjiru and young mother of 21 and causing a fire that destroyed almost a quarter of the conservancy
The fire, which has been blamed on the military exercise, destroyed about 12,000 acres of land at the privately owned Lolldaiga conservancy in central Kenya, home to animals such as elephants, buffalos, lions, hyenas, jackals and the endangered Gravy’s zebra.
One British soldier allegedly wrote in a Snapchat post: “Two months in Kenya later and we’ve only got eight days left. Been good, caused a fire, killed an elephant and feel terrible about it but hey-ho, when in Rome.”
The intrigues and events that led to the murder of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru by a British soldier leaves a ray of hopelessness and a thin fraction of believe in justice, as we pray in our national anthem ‘justice be our shield and defender’ . This deep words fall into deaf ears as long as justice for Agnes is still in question.
The sequence of events 12 years after her murder only shows a deep and long connected intention by the governments of Britain and Kenya to deny justice to the family of Agnes.
It all started on the night of March 31st 2012, a local hotel in Nanyuki was buzzing. Soldiers from Britain’s Duke of Lancaster’s regiment were out on the town, and so was 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru. She was last seen in the company of a soldier from that regiment. 2 months later, her body was discovered inside a septic tank on the hotel premises. This soldier, who is known, has never stood trial for her murder.
Despite calls and cries of justice her family is still buried in the pain of losing a loved one in a manner so cruel and malicious, the British soldier who committed this golly crime has never faced justice, all the family and general public has been made to believe is that due process will be followed by the same government agencies and actors that worked tirelessly to cover up the murder of a young Kenyan mother.
Following the public inquest proceedings into the death of Agnes, whose body was found in a septic tank at the Lions Court Hotel in Nanyuki, two months after she disappeared in March 2012, the presiding Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku, found on November 5, 2019, that indeed there was an offence committed. Wanjiru is alleged to have been killed by a British soldier.
Agnes herself was a member of a local s*x workers’ organization, Laikipia Peer Educators.
The inquiry file was thereafter forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to tighten the case in order to nail the suspect behind the murder most foul.
Immediately after receiving the file, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations established contact with the U.K government regarding the case. The Director, DCI also requested for joint investigations into the killing, noting that the British officers were back in the U.K.
So far, the Officer Commanding Major Inquiry Team and Major Incident Room, Special Investigations Branch Regiment, Royal Military Police of the United Kingdom has been collaborating with DCI’s Homicide experts, regarding investigations into the case.
Hitherto detectives from DCI Homicide division are yet to travel to the U.K to gather all the necessary information and evidence as by law established.
While Kenyans and the world awaits the conclusion of investigations to commence the trial of the already confessed murderer time continues to run out as witnesses either pass away or are incapacitated. 12 years later we continue to ride in a quagmire of delusions and conclusions, optimistic that justice and the truth shall prevail, that our friendship with the UK can only be strengthened when we are open and honest with one another and this includes bringing offenders to the book without masking it with immunity.
The cry for justice over the gruesome murder of Agnes has been echoed far and wide and from diverse quarters with only one plea, justice.
Kenyan lawmakers have also been on the forefront to demand justice by questioning the efforts the respective ministers and government agencies are doing in order to get justice for a young mother who lost her life.
The then Saku MP Rasso Dido accused the government of pursuing bilateral relations at the expense of the lives of Kenyans.
“Our greatest worry is a cover-up and continued attempt by commanders to whisk away culprit who should face justice. The issue of Agnes as a whole appears unique. I think what we shouldn’t do is to try to weigh the advantages of relationship Vis a Vis the lives of the people,” said the Saku lawmaker.
Efforts by the Family of Agnes together with local NGO ACCPA has moved to court under certificate of urgency seeking AG, CS interior, CS foreign Affairs, CS Defense, DPP and DCI to inform Court the status of investigations, extraditions and compensation of the family. This murder case has taken 12 years to investigate. A prominent UK Lawfirm Leighday Legal that won hundreds of Iraq victims of British Army abuse cases has also on behalf of the family sued MoD United Kingdom at the Royal Court of Justice seeking justice for the family.
On November 2021 UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace committed to facilitate the extradition of British soldiers to face the law in Kenya over the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 but three years down the line no soldier has been extradited to face trial over the murder. This begs the question who is fooling who in this case.
Since 2023 Kenya's Parliament has been procrastinating to debate a motion to ratify a report on Kenya-UK Defence pact. The recommendations were that murder be listed as a crime under the jurisdiction of the Host country. This means visiting troops that commit the offence will be prosecuted under Kenyan law. This recommendation was informed by the Ms. Agnes Wanjiru incident but the recommendations are yet to see the table of the house.
It is crystal clear that the death of Agnes was not by mistake .it was a well calculated crime and which should not go unpunished.

08/05/2024

Schools to re-open on Monday, May 13, 2024

08/05/2024

Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria's wife Jane Waigwe Kimani faces corruption charges

02/05/2024

President William Ruto has Promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the Rank of General and appoints him as the New Chief of Defence Forces to replace the late CDF Francis Ogolla.

01/05/2024

Nairobi, Kiambu and Muranga County rainfall forecast
Take care

01/05/2024

This are the challenges facing Mt Kenya region according to Amerix

https://www.facebook.com/share/Ji8cLEbxUyQ62qH1/?mibextid=oFDknk

01/05/2024

If you're coming from Nyeri, Sagana, Muranga divert to the Kamakis or Kiambu bypass. The road is flooded at KU. Find any other route but avoid KU right now. There's also nothing being done to alleviate the situation. Guys are just pimaing the water level and passing.

01/05/2024

Former Murangá Governor Mwangi Wa Iria has been remanded at Industrial Area Prison after pleading not guilty to various corruption charges including abuse of office, conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property and money laundering.

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki released Wa Iria on a bond of Kes. 20 million and an alternative cash bail of Kes.10 million which the accused person did not manage to raise.

The charges facing Mwangi wa Iria, his wife Jane Waigwe Kimani , brother-in-law Solomon Mutura, Personal Assistant Peter Muturi Karanja and others relate to tenders for media and publicity irregularly awarded to a company linked to them known as Top Image Consultants at a cost of Kes.562 million during the Financial Years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016. The Directors of this company are Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia and David Maina Njeri who are close associates of the former Governor.

Mwangi wa Iria and his wife directly benefited from the Kes.562 million paid by Murangá County Government to Top Image Media Consultants Limited, whose directors are Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia and David Maina Njeri. Part of the money was sent to Mwangi wa Iria foundation and another part used to settle Wairia’s loan at CFC Stanbic Bank.

01/05/2024

We officially have a new lake. Lake Kahawa Sukari, residents are stranded hoping the clouds will relax

11/01/2024

Betty ee Sawa

09/01/2024

Our Governor Hon Irungu Kang'ata will be live tomorrow discussing matters Murang'a county. Tune in Inooro TV from 8am to 9am . You can share your questions and concerns

16/12/2023

Match Day
Huyu admin wa MSEAL FC naona akirogwa 😄😄

Our Team Line Up for today will delay a bit.

Tuko team meeting halafu kapaka kanajipitisha hapa kanadhani hatukajui. Tuko hapa tumenyamaziana 🤣

Countdown Begins, Tupatane Bandarini!!

25/11/2023

Congratulations Hon HE Munania Deputy Governor Muranga on your traditional wedding today in Makueni.
Photo courtesy: Hon Irungu Kang'ata

24/11/2023

Mtoto wako alipata marks ngapi na alikuwa na shule gani?

19/11/2023

Ūthomaga kanitha īrīkū ? You can tag your church or pastor

12/11/2023

Our energy was high , showing love to Murang'a seal . Asanteni Sana 🙌🙌🙌

11/11/2023

Leo ndio ile siku...

⚽ | Gor Mahia 🆚 Murang'a SEAL
🏆 | Kenyan Premier League
📅 | Saturday November 11, 2023
🏟️ | Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi
⏰ | 4pm

Come On You Seals!!!

24/09/2023

Mwiku? 🎉 Exciting afternoon as we celebrate one of our very own hilarious and talented Johnarto Gikonyore the renowned comedian and MC, for a fabulous homecoming event at Ihura Stadium! 🏟️ get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter, entertainment, and sheer awesomeness!

05/06/2023

Governor Hon Irungu Kang'ata is exceptional leader already demonstrating unwavering dedication in fulfilling his promises to Murang'a people.

Thank you Governor and your Government for prioritizing the well being and prosperity of the people who you serve.

Murang'a
Murang'a County Politics

01/06/2023

Happy Madaraka Day

16/05/2023

We wish to congratulate Irungu Nyakera (Son of Murang'a) in his appointment by the president as the chairperson of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
We wish you all the best and thank the President William Samoei Ruto for believing in you. Go thee and serve our country Bwana Chairman.

20/04/2023

Kumīra kumīra . Baba amesema Nini ?

19/04/2023

'MauMau'

18/04/2023

Hii wimbo inaitwa aje na ni ya nani ?

06/04/2023

😂😂😂 Right G Mwenyewe, a truthful meeen

28/03/2023

'THE TRUTH'
FORMER PRIME MINISTER RESPOND TO THE ALLEGATIONS THAT UHIRU KENYATTA IS THE SOLE SPONSOR OF THE ONGOING DEMONSTRATION

VIDEO COURTESY OF FERDINAND OMONDI

27/03/2023

Fire at Northlands 😌, no tūrathie wega kweli?

23/03/2023

President William Samoei Ruto has witnessed the swearing in of 50 chief administrative secretaries (CAS) this morning at a function in statehouse.