The Mountain Journal The County Government has moved with speed to control the spread of the African Armyworm that have invaded parts of the county. Governor Anne Waiguru has said that Kirinyaga is one of the counties that have been attacked by the African Armyworm, others being the neighboring Murang’a and Embu Counties as…
The Mountain Journal The board of management of Samuru- Gituto Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Murang’a has decried disappearance of their land court files, that had orders for cancellation of all titles owned by individuals who bought 301 acres owned by the society without shareholders consent. The chairman of the Society Mr George Kuria Njuguna, in…
The Mountain Journal Christmas Day celebration was cut short in Kieni East Sub County after hundreds of liters of illicit brews were destroyed in Ichuga village, near Nanyuki town. A contingent of police led by Deputy County Commissioner Etiyang Okaka and Police Commander Richard Rotich descended on the home of a notorious woman brewer in…
The Mountain Journal Kerugoya General Hospital is celebrating ongoing health sector reforms at the county that have led to reduced neonatal mortality rates following refurbishment and equipping of a New Born Unit (NBU). The deaths of infants have gone down from 22% in 2013 to 8% with medics hailing Governor Anne Waiguru for the notable…
The Mountain Journal More than 1,500 elderly benefitted with Christmas goodies from a Murang’a based businessman Mr Simon Wachira. The donation targeted persons aged 70 years and above the vulnerable, orphans among others who had been selected by the village elders. The goodies were distributed at Maragi and Muchungucha chief camps in Kiharu with each…
Farmers brightened their faces as they received the cheques The Mountain Journal Murang’a coffee farmers will celebrate the Christmas and New Year in a style after they got Sh80 million to improve farming. In the joint pact between the World Bank and Murang’a County Government seven coffee societies will each receive Sh7.5 million to support…
The Mountain Journal A coffee society in Murang’a has advanced its fortunes with upgrading its status through acquisition of eco pulping, roasting and packaging systems. Iyego society in Kangema constituency has acquired state of art equipment through partnership with Saving Water Initiative Tropical Farm Management. Chairman of the society Njuguna Karatu said the Sh8…
The Mountain Journal Struggle for land in Mithini village in Makuyu Muranga has taken a new twist with a squatter who had been charged with trespass freed. Nancy Muthoni, charged with trespass and forcible detainer of the land her family has settled, was freed by Kigumo court. She had her freedom after a charge imposed…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro Chancellor, Dr Vincent Gaitho, has won the ‘Distinguished Award of the Year’ in the International Peace Award 2022 by International College of Peace Studies.Dr Gaitho has been chairman of MKU-organised International Peace and Security Conferences organised and hosted by MKU since 2017. The inaugural peace conference was…
Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) a leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed fruits & vegetables and fruit juice beverages feted 91 retirees and presented long service awards to another 22 employees in recognition of their commitment, and invaluable contribution to the growth of the company. The event was hosted…
