CS Macharia assures Kenyans for the dual carriage project will take two years to complete

By The Mountain Journal Crew Construction of Kenol- Karatina- Marwa a dual carriage highway will be completed in June next year. Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said the project funded by African Development Bank is set to be completed in June next year and commissioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta.  The project was designed…

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Infrastructure: Residents demonstrate over road diversion in Kiharu, Murang’a

 The Mountain Journal in Kiria ini Transport along Murang’a Kiria ini road has been disrupted after hundreds of residents protested against diversion provided by a constructor. Tens of residents spend Tuesday night between Mahua ini and Mugeka following the impassable diversion. Photo:  A tractor creating a diversion at Mahua ini along Murang’a Kiria ini road….

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Murang’a: Iria lauds Assemblies for passing of the BBI bill.

 The Mountain Journal crews in Murang’a Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria  has asked leaders who had been opposed to the constitutional amendment bill  to reconsider their stand.  Murang’a County assembly was the second after Laikipia to pass the bill in Mt Kenya region.  Without mentioning names, the governor spoke in reference to MPs Ndindi Nyoro…

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Environment: Expect heavy rains and possible destruction

By The Mountain Journal team Murang’a residents have been warned to expect heavy rains that could cause massive destruction.  County Meteorological Director Paul Murage said  the locality will receive heavy rains, calling on the locals to alert the authorities should they come across cracks on earth. Releasing a weather forecast , Murage said  the rains   are projected to…

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Constitution amendment Bill: Kenneth calls for Mt Kenya residents to support BBI

The Mountain Journal crew   Three Murang’a leaders drummed up support for BBI saying it will increase resources at the county to accelerate development programmes.  The leaders Peter Kenneth, MPs Ngugi Nduati ( Gatanga)  Peter Kimari( Mathioya) said the report means good for the Mt Kenya region that had been neglected for a long time. They…

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A kitty to grant loans to Murang’a hawkers set to kick off

The Mountain Journal  Murang’a county government has appointed Economic expert Prof Kinandu Muragu the chairman of the County Small Traders Empowerment Fund. The appointment of the members of the fund comes after the Controller of Budget approved the operation of Wachuuzi Sacco after the county government formulated the regulation policy.  The fund will control Sh100…

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