By The Mountain Journal Senior Reporter in Nairobi Three years ago nobody could understand how the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) could be removed from the control of the lucrative tea sector. Battle over control of the sector at Kiru tea Factory between Chege Kirundi and the agency has brought the celebrated Tea Bill which…
The Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) has moved in to end the dispute between a section of tea growers in Ichichi village who wish to shift their affiliation from Githambo Tea Factory. Over 250 tea growers in Kangema, Murang’a sought to be relocated to Gacharage Tea Factory in the neighbouring constituency, a move Githambo factory has…
By The Mountain Journal Reporter in Gikumbo village Mathira parliamentary seat has attracted several politicians among them Waruru Gikandi. The politicians are attracted to the slot held by MP Rigathi Gachagua who is perceived to be eying for the Nyeri Governorship position currently held by Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga. Waruru a Nairobi business man has been…
Ground is set to elect a new Governor for Nairobi to replace Mike Sinko who lost his position after he was rejected by the county assembly. James Karihe with Amani National Congress Leader Musalia Mudavadi Sonko replacement is set for February 18, as IEBC has announced the date for the by election, inviting political…
Bar Owners Association (Bahlita) has partnered with Optiven Transformation Centre to develop a housing programme for the members. Bahilta members estimated at 54,000 led by the National Chairman Simon Njoroge Jogoo partnered with a leading real estate management to provide them with decent housing. Jogoo said Covid 19 pandemic exposed the challenge the members have…
Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera (in the picture below) has been rated among the people who have made an impact in the year. Nyakera in the past two years has fought for the voiceless tea growers as he forced the government to back his efforts to salvage them from the control of Kenya Tea Development…
Healthcare services have continued uninterrupted in Kirinyaga County despite ongoing strike by health workers in some counties. A sport check in health facilities across the county reveals that patients have continued getting all the services they require as well as education on how to protect themselves against Covid-19. Governor Mumbi Waiguru has said that her…
Eyes on senate over the tea bill What started as a small battle between the tea farmers and the giant Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has attracted the might with ODM leader Raila Odinga pleading with the senate to pass the Tea Bill. The bill is a crucial item that will be dealt today…
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) that will be found flouting Covid 19 protocols during the festive seasons will be detained. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the confiscation of the vehicles will be one of the tough measures that the government will impose to stop the spread of the disease. Speaking at Kenol market during the…
Northern Water Collector Tunnel (NWCT) is almost complete, with experts waiting to test the flow of water in the 11.8 kilometres tunnel. The completion of the project will give Nairobians relief after coping with dry taps for decades. Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu said the Sh5.8 billion project is complete with the contractors…
