By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University Foundation on Wednesday November 29, 2023 hosted a breakfast forum on scholarships and funding at a Nairobi hotel. The event, which brought together government and non-governmental players, discussed ways of enhancing partnerships that will improve access to higher education particularly to bright students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Photo/…
The Mountain Journal Reduced number of agriculture extension officers in the country has opened opportunities to hundreds of youth running entrepreneurship services through digital technology. The graduates in agriculture and livestock sectors are filling the gap through rendering of the services to the farmers through the digital connections. Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services Kenya (KEFAAS),…
The Mountain Journal The Council of Governor’s Chairperson, Anne Waiguru, has said that Kenya is headed in the right direction in as far as unlocking the flow of climate finance to the subnational level. Waiguru said that devolved financing models for adaptation have been piloted in Kenya, showing strong evidence of effectiveness. “Piloting of innovative…
The Mountain Journal in KirinyagaThe County Government of Kirinyaga has commenced the process of landtenure regularization for inhabitants of 11 select villages previouslydesignated as colonial villages.Approximately a total of 91.2 hectares will be surveyed and titles issued tothe inhabitants who have been living as squatters.The 11 villages are part of 149 colonial villages in…
The Mountain Journal By James Wakahiu Researchers in industry and agriculture have come together to find solutions to the effects of climate change and declining food security.At least 40 partners are participating in a Research, Innovation and Digital Agri-Expo at Mount Kenya University (MKU) which aims to chart the way forward in minimizing the adversities…
The Mountain Journal Council of Governor’s Chair Anne Waiguru has been elected to the executive bureau ofworld’s largest organization of regional governments in the world.Waiguru was elected as a member of the Executive Bureau of ORU Fogar at theelections held on Monday during the Annual General Assembly.The position drew interest from many regions and sub-national…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s football tournament entered the sub-county stage,with 40 teams fighting for the ultimate Ksh.1 million cash reward for the winner.On Sunday, matches involving 20 men and 20 women teams were played despite theheavy rains that delayed start and finish of some of the games.In Mwea East Sub-County, Intercity FC…
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…
