The Mountain Journal

Excitement on reconnection with electricity in Kahumbu, as other areas in trouble

  The Mountain Journal Relief in Kahumbu ward in Kigumo constituency after Kenya Power replaced the faulty transformers following pressure exerted by leaders after the residents’ outcry. On Tuesday, the technicians restored the electricity supply at Gathima ini and Githembe villages, ending  suffering the locals had gone due to blackout at g Gathima ini dispensary….

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Veronica Maina the rising star in the mountain

 By EUTYCHUS NGECHU KIMEMIA   The Mountain Journal In the realm of politics, where stories of triumph and challenges intertwine, the name of Senator  Veronica Maina, a Nominated Senator and former Secretary General of UDA Party, shines brightly. With unwavering dedication, she has etched a chapter of perseverance, God-fearing commitment, and unyielding determination.  Senator veronica Maina in a…

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Waiguru thanks president for housing project, says it will provide jobs and shelter for residents

 The Mountain Journal  Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru has thanked president Ruto for initiating yet another low cost housing project in Kirinyaga County. The new project consisting of 110 housing units will take place in Kianyaga Town, Gichugu Constituency and will occupy a 1.5 acres piece of land. Speaking during the project groundbreaking by the…

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National Assembly speaker, MKU founder call for urgent measures against climate change

 By James Wakahiu National Assembly Speaker Dr Moses Wetangula has cautioned Kenyans to be aware of the ongoing devastating impact of climate change in the region, calling for urgent measures by everyone to stem the tide. Mr Wetangula said climate change interventions need a serious commitment because of their adverse and disruptive effects to human…

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 Goodies for Kirinyaga residents as Ruto commissions the largest water  The Mountain Journal  Project Kirinyaga residents are set to reap big from Kenya Kwanza Government as President William Ruto’s on Saturday commissioned the largest water project in the county. The president said that his government had also committed a further Ksh. 500 million for supply of water…

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Youth told to seek jobs globally as MKU primes graduates for international market

By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has stepped up efforts to prepare its students for the international job market by partnering with global organizations and foreign universities as unemployment continues to frustrate new graduates in the country. The university’s founder and chairman of the board, Prof Simon Gicharu, says whereas jobs are few in…

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Boost for Kirinyaga fish farmers as County Government establishes an exclusive fish market

The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County Government has established an exclusive fish market that willenhance the marketing system for fish in the county.The market that has been established at Kiaga, will be the county’s aggregation center for fish thus providing farmers with a reliable facility for domestic fish bulking, preliminary processing and one-stop fish shop.Governor Anne Waiguru has…

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KIRINYAGA COUNTY COMMENCES FULL TAKE OVER OF WATER COMPANIES

   The Mountain JournalThe County Government of Kirinyaga has commenced the process of taking fullownership of water service providers in the county in compliance with anadvisory from the Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb).The advisory dated April 6, 2023 had given all water service providers inthe country 90 days’ notice to comply with the regulatory framework.The Water…

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Sagana Town gets cabro parking as Waiguru positions town as an Industrial City

 The Mountain Journal  Kirinyaga County Government is laying about 6,000 square meters of cabropaving in Sagana Town as Governor Anne Waiguru positions the town asan Industrial City.During an inspection tour of the project on Wednesday, Governor Waigurusaid that on completion, the project will provide conducive parking spacesfor about 200 cars. It will also address the…

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