The Mountain Journal Murang’a county government has entered a pact with a leading mobile service provider in digitizing devolved services specializing in revenue collection. In the pact, Safaricom has rolled out internet connectivity to support the devolved unit’s revenue collection after a successful pilot programme in Murang’a Municipality. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said paying for services…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto has ordered the ranchers in Laikipia county to fence their land in efforts to stop wildlife from invading nearby farms. The President speaking in Nanyuki during the interdenominational prayers said the ranchers will be required to fence off their land. “ Human wildlife conflict is a major concern that the ranchers will be…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government has kicked off interaction sessions with residents recruited to benefit from a health programme. In the interaction session launched by Governor Irungu Kang’ata in Kihumbu-ini ward, Gatanga, the 21,000 households selected in the Sh170 million will be trained on how to select health facilities on their own. The programme…
The mountain journal The move to phase out children centres in the country has received support with stakeholders lauding integrating the children with their families. Go Economic Empowerment Program (GEEP) Kenya, an organization dealing with vulnerable children, orphans and young people has training to guardians and parents of vulnerable children, on how to empower them economically…
The Mountain Journal More than 200 students have registered to enroll at Kigumo Vocation and Technical Institute in Murang’a county following a spirited campaign by leaders. The facility with capacity to accommodate 1,000 students was commissioned by the local MP Joseph Munyoro who has been pleading with the youth to pursue technical courses. Another 100 youth have registered…
Chege Njuguna has won Kandara parliamentary seat defeating opponents. He polled 21,650 votes while his main challenger Titus Njau Mbuchu managed 14,678 votes. The results announced indicate, Kiburu PMG Junior of Usawa Kwa Wote party garnered 1,469 votes, Samuel Kioni (TND) 201 votes, Joseph Mbugua (JFP) 107 votes. David Kamweti Njuguna 207, Pius Muiruri 100…
The Mountain Journal Kandara parliamentary race has narrowed to two candidates who have put a spirited effort. The front runners are Chege Njuguna of UDA and Titus Njau Mbuchu who did intensive campaigns in the six wards. IEBC coordinator Linnah Kilonzi is expected to announce the results after vote counting. In the by election to…
The Mountain Journal A hundred thousand people are listed to benefit from the Murang’a County Government facilitated enhanced medical cover. On New Year Day, Governor Irungu Kang’ata launched the Kang’ata Care programme that has enrolled 20, 000 vulnerable families in the county designed to enjoy enhanced medical cover after receiving NHIF cards. On January…
