Two new modern markets are being constructed by the County Government of Kirinyaga to support farmers to upscale horticulture farming near completion. The two markets — Togonye and Riakiania — will provide farmers a central place to aggregate and sell their fresh produce. Governor Anne Waiguru said the new markets will also help in the…
The Mountain Journal The battle over control of water in Murang’a has taken a new twist, with Maragua MP Mary Wamaua asking Governor Irungu Kang’ata not to attend a meeting by the Water Service Regulatory Board (Wasreb). Wamaua told Governor Kang’ata not to attend a meeting scheduled on January 30, which will be convened by…
The Mountain Journal Shock reigned in secondary schools after the principals were directed to acknowledge receipt of Sh8,319 to facilitate capitation when they had only Sh4,100 to facilitate learning first term. It was a rude shock as they received the directive from the Education Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang through a circular sent through…
The Mountain Journal Controversy is brewing at Multi Media University following the appointment of Prof Rosebella Maranga as the acting Vice-Chancellor. The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to revoke the appointment of the Vice Chancellor and two Deputy Vice-Chancellors. Photo/ Prof Paul Mbatia The Union has also written to…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga farmers managed to fetch Sh477 million from the sale of 9,046 bags of coffee, through Kirnyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage firm. It was the first time for the farmers-backed marketing agent to present more produce at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), overtaking Alliance Berries Limited and NKPCU. In Tuesday’s coffee auction, the…
The Mountain Journal The government projects to establish a smart city within the controversial Delmonte Land that will accommodate 5,000 housing units among other social amenities. Other development programmes designed for the ambitious Smart City included a business hub, learning centres, a shopping mall and a recreational centre among others. This was divulged during an…
The Mountain Journal Veteran professionals from Murang’a will support the local county government to achieve its dream of growth by providing advice. The veterans led by former Equity Bank Chairman Dr Peter Munga, and Media Mogul Dr S.K. Macharia said the Budget and Economic Council appointed by Governor Irungu Kang’ata will ensure Murang’a reclaims its…
The Mountain Journal Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) has earned the coffee farmers Sh889 million from the sale of 24,124 bags of the commodity trading at an average of Sh31,634 per 50 Kilogrammes bag. In the second sale this year, Alliance Berries Limited emerged sold 6,766 bags at Sh249,903,792($1,566,794.94), with an average cost of a 50…
Residents raise concerns on nights of terror The Mountain Journal Villagers in Karibaribi area of Thika constituency, Kiambu County are now living at the mercy of an armed gang that has been terrorizing them for the past one month. The criminals are said to have been breaking into their homesteads at night stealing assorted items…
The Mountain Journal Relief to Murang’a parents after the county government disbursed more than Sh118 million to facilitate education of the needy students. Governor Irungu Kang’ata administration came to the rescue of the students from the humble background as the form one students were expected to register. In a colourful function in Murang’a town presided…
