The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Thursday distributed tents and chairs to self-help groups as part of the county’s social economic empowerment program.The items, distributed in Njuki-ini ward in Gichugu Constituency, included seven 100 sitter tents and 850 plastic chairs.The governor said that the tents and chairs will be of great help to…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for increased funding for the construction of one of the key roads connecting three constituencies in the county. Waiguru says commencement of construction of the 54-kilometer road cutting across Ndia, Kirinyaga Central and Mwea constituencies has delayed for three years and needs to be fast tracked…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has issued a cheque worth Ksh. 42.54 million to farmers groups engaged in various agricultural value chain projects. The money will be shared among 204 groups to enable them increase production and productivity for food security and poverty reduction. While issuing the cheques, Waiguru said the funding under…
The Mountain Journal The County Government of Kiambu has allocated over 10 acres of its prime land as part of the regional government’s initial partnership with President William Ruto’s administration to develop affordable housing. Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s administration twice wrote to Principal Secretary Charles Hinga, to inform him of the county’s readiness for the…
The Mountain Journal Massive tree planting will help in the conservation of the water catchment area, and support Kenya’s food security reserves. On Monday, millions of trees were planted in an initiative presided by President William Ruto backed by Cabinet and Principal Secretaries. The president said he was optimistic that in 10 years, Kenyans will…
By james Wakahiu Research towards production of plant-based black soap is currently at an advanced stage at the Mount Kenya University in Kiambu County. The initiative will see Aloe Vera and bamboo extracts used as additives to the soap, according to MKU Pro-Chancellor Dr Vincent Gaitho. He said the University is conducting the research…
Photo/ Avocado trees planted by David Mburu in Igamba village in Gatundu North, Kiambu for the purpose of curbing soil erosion in his parcel of land. The Mountain Journal Farmers in landslide prone areas in Mt Kenya region have stepped up initiatives to control soil erosion by planting trees, sweet potatoes and practicing water harvesting technologies. In Igamba…
The Mountain Journal The government has gazetted a parcel of land in Murang’a for use in the activities related to the Export Promotion Zone (EPZ), as members of the Kandara Residents Association battle seeking ceding of their 6,600 acres. Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano in a gazette notice dated October 26, declared…
The Mountain Journal The controversy surrounding the factions in Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) disputes has taken a new twist, with five law firms representing the directors found to have been acting without valid instructions. In a ruling, the court ordered that only Milimo, Mithimo Company advocates shall remain on record, as others are…
The Mountain Journal Another 18, 000 vulnerable households will benefit from the Murang’a County Government health care programme. The enhanced health scheme dubbed Kang’ata Care, an initiative between NHIF/ and the county government will have facilitated medical care to 38,865 households at Sh240 million annually. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the programme will help 120, 000…
