The Mountain Journal A local Think Tank Agency is at the forefront of enlightening Kenyans on how to easily access and get crucial information from the government. Pathways Policy Institute (PPI), a renowned policy and accountability community-based think tank, is out to promote transparency and accountability in the utilization of various public funds, among them…
WAIGURU APPOINTS BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT TO SPUR GROWTH OF POLYTECHNICS The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has appointed Board of Management (BOM) for all the 16 polytechnics in the county to enhance management and spur growth of the institutions. Waiguru says the BOM will work with the Department of Education to revitalize the vocational…
The Mountain Journal The operationalization of Kerugoya Level 5 Referral Hospital that was commissioned a week ago has brought a lot of relief, excitement and optimism to residents of Kirinyaga County. The hospital that was officially opened by President William Ruto has fully opened its doors to the general public, offering an array of specialized…
The Mountain Journal Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company (Nawasco) has been ranked the top overall performing water service provider with 173 points. In the ranking based on service delivery conducted by Water Service Regulatory Board ( Wasreb), Nakuru and Thika got the second and third positions with 161 and 157 points respectively. In a report…
The Mountain Journal A 19 year old college student suspected to have been molesting young children in Witeithie was arrested by police last night. Following quick intervention by Witeithie Police OCS Julius Sankare who responded to distress call, the suspect was saved from the hands of angry residents who wanted to lynch him. …
The Mountain Journal Blood collection centres have been set up in all the counties in efforts to ensure availability in times of need. Health Cabinet Secretary Ms Susan Nakhumicha detailed that the move to increase the centres in the 47 counties, has brought service close to the communities. She spoke at Murang’a Level Five Hospital…
The Mountain Journal Women parliamentarians have expressed their bitterness over the suspension of a Murang’a MCA over raising concerns over the deteriorating standard of health. Murang’a MP Betty Maina and her Maragua counterpart Mary Wamaua termed the four months’ suspension of Kanyenya ini MCA Grace Nduta misplaced. Speaking at Kanyenya ini market, Kangema sub…
Your have right to continue operating as the licensing process is still on, says county government official The Mountain Journal Murang’a bar owners demonstrated unity in pushing the local county government to allocate operating licenses. More than 3,000 liquor outlets operators assembled at the Mothers Union Hall where they pleaded with Governor Irungu Kang’ata to…
The Mountain Journal The County Government of Kirinyaga has allocated Ksh. 275 million in the proposed 2023/2024 budget for the development of Sagana Agro-Industrial Park. Out of this amount, Ksh. 250 million is Kirinyaga County’s conditional matching allocation in a 50/50 arrangement with the National Government which will also contribute 250 million…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has invested heavily in mental health and counselling programmes to boost the well-being of students, lectures and staff in the university. The university has eight counsellors as well as trained volunteers and peer counsellors from the departments, making a total of about 400 at Thika Campus alone. Photo:…
