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…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County has emerged top in use technology and closeness of government services in a poll released on Monday by a research firm. In the County Trak Performance Index 2023 by Infotrak Research and Consulting firm, the county scored 55% in use of technology and 54% in closeness of government services. The…
The Mountain Journal Scores of people are on police radar after they are suspected to be stealing water from the infrastructure belonging to Murang’a Water (Muwasco). The water firm is estimated to be losing in excess of water valued at Sh60 million per year following specialized stealing of the commodity from the distribution line….
The Mountain Journal Race to increase coffee production takes off in Mt Kenya region, with leaders visiting their backyard encouraging coffee farmers to increase production to match with the required capacity in the market. The leaders from the counties of Murang’a. Kirinyaga, and Kiambu over the weekend toured their backyards mobilizing the farmers on the…
