Kang’ata takes over from Governor Iria

The Mountain Journal

Governor Irungu Kang'ata is in charge of the Murang'a County Government operations after he was sworn into office.

In a ceremony witnessed by more than 5,000 people, Kang'ata promised to transform the county government operations starting with the availability of drugs in public health facilities, and timely payment of salaries to employees.

Speaking at General Ihura Stadium, Kang'ata who clinched the position on a UDA ticket said within the first 100 days, he will have streamlined the operations pleading for more time on the appointment of the County Executive Committee Members. 

The governor's agenda will be on improved agriculture and bursary to day secondary school learners among others.

" I will come up with the best persons who will be in charge of the departments to ensure Murang'a County glory was restored," said Kangata disclosing that the former regime managed to negotiate 1,400 acres of land from Delemonte Kenya Limited.

 Accompanied by his deputy Stephen Mburu, he said a level four hospital will be established at Kenol market to serve residents in parts of Kandara, Gatanga, Kigumo, and Maragua.

Other leaders present were Senator-elect Joe Nyutu, MPs Betty Maina, Dr. Edwin Mugo, Ndindi Nyoro, Edward Muriu, and Alice Wahome.

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