The process of developing an Urban Economic Plan (UEP) for Kerugoya/Kutus Municipality in Kirinyaga County has kicked off. The kickoff event that was held in Kerugoya brought together stakeholders from both the private and the public sector. The process is expected to give the county its first-ever urban economic plan within the next eight months….
By The Mountain Journal Team National Irrigation Authority is implementing irrigation projects estimated at Sh7 billion in Murang’a county. The projects are meant to irrigate thousands of acres to convert major parts in lower Murang’a to food baskets. Water and Irrigation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu said farmers in areas where the 22 irrigation projects are…
By TMJ Reporter in Mathioya A leadership wrangle has emerged in the ambitious Daughter of the Mountain forum, after a section, is opposed to the installation of Kirinyaga Governor Mumbi Waiguiru as the chief patron. The 3,000 members forum is divided after the majority of the members expressed concerns over the installation of Waiguru without…
Freedom fighter Karatu Thuku was celebrated on Jamhuri day in Kandara. The celebrated war veteran was hosted by Wakili Mbiyu Kamau, where he narrated his story to the residents at Destiny Hotel in Kandara. He also displayed his passport as he demonstrated the fighting skills, which the Mau Mau veterans used to defeat the…
By The Mountain Journal Team in Nyandarua Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology has been elevated to a national polytechnic. In a gazette notice signed by education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha the institute now becomes the twelfth in the country. The institutional will be offering diplomas and certificates in various areas of training. Early…
