Kenya Tea Development Agency Foundation has set aside Sh10 million to facilitate 12 free medical camps in the tea growing areas this year. In the annual programme done in the 12 zones, thousands of tea growers and members of the factories managed by the agency benefit with high-quality treatment and health advice from experts….
Jubilee Party failed to reclaim Gaturi Ward seat during the just concluded By Election. Instead People’s Empowerment Party affiliated to Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria pulled a surprise after Esther Mwihaki Kamau garnered 3,974 votes, to defeat Jubilee Party candidate RoseMary Wakuthii polled 3,423 votes. Last week politicians led by Governor Mwangi wa Iria, Senator…
Gaturi by-election was marred by the low turnout as the candidates facilitated transport. In the centres visited, The Mountain Journal established that less than 50 percent of the voters turned up. IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati made a surprise visit at Gaturi and Githundi polling stations. Jubilee Party candidate Rosemary Wakuthie and People Economic Party candidate…
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…
Political parties are winding up campaigns for Gaturi ward seat by-election. In the past three days, known figures have pitched camp in the ward campaigning for the replacement of the late Cryus Kiiru Mwangi aKa Mbembe. Governor Iriua in Gaturi campiagns Jubilee Party campaign is led on two fronts one by Governor Mwangi wa…
By The Mountain Journal Reporter in Kandara Congregation at Gaichanjiru Catholic Parish celebrated the Family Day with Kandara Leader Julius Kaberere educating them on tips to stop the spread of Covid 19. Kaberere who joined the celebration took time to educate the people on the best ways to wear face masks, saying the disease should…
