After years of false starts, the tarmacking of the Nanyuki-Murata-Rumuruti road in Laikipia County is set to start soon, Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has said. KeNHA chairperson Winnie Nguni said that two contractors have been identified to tarmac the road after years of waiting. Ms Ngumi said the contractors were mobilising equipment, awaiting embarking…
Farmers in tea-growing zones are upbeat over the growth of the sector after receiving increased green leaf payment of Sh30 per kg, up from previous Sh25. The increased payment was factored in the tea reforms, as the factories warned the pluckers against raising the plucking charges above the set price. The celebrations have been rife in…
The Mountain Journal A church in Gitugi Mathioya, Murang’a was reportedly vandalised a week after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua worshiped in company of other national leaders. On Saturday, the residents woke up to a rude shock after reports indicated that known thugs struck and stole the church equipment. The Friday night incident occured…
