Chandaria Foundation has established a bakery within Kerugoya Prison, providing inmates with the opportunity to train and earn an income while incarcerated enabling them to educate their children while still in prison. Kirinyaga Deputy Governor David Githanda said the concept will support the rehabilitation of the inmates and equip them with a skills
Murang’a University Students Association (MUSA) held a consultative meeting with Kigumo MP Joseph Munyoro where persistent issues affecting the community were deliberated. The consultative meeting focused on youth and comrades’ affairs to ensure the youth are productive. The meeting where the student leaders Monicah Kimari the treasurer and Allan Ngugi the association spokesperson focused on…
Two days after Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot resigned, the process to replace him has been initiated.. Governor Jonathan Bii nominates Evans Kipruto Kapkea as deputy governor following the resignation of Barorot. Kapkea is Tembelio ward MCA and if approved by the county assembly will assume the office. Barorot announced on Monday during a…
The High Court has issued conservatory orders halting Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment as Meru Governor hours after the senate uphold the decision of the county assembly. High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye barred the Senate Speaker from declaring her position as vacant and barred her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, from being gazetted as governor until the order was…
The Mountain Journal Rueben Kamuri, the Deputy Governor in Laikipia has been elected the chairman of the Deputy Governors Forum. Kamuri was excited about the honour saying he was committed to ensuring the forum progressed and remained united “As we move forward, I am committed to fostering a spirit of unity and innovation among our…
The Mountain Journal There are considerations to reclassifying the Kaharati-Kangari-Maire road to be handed over to Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). Kigumo MP Joseph Munyoro says the road was an important element in the transportation of people and goods across the constituencies in Murang’a county and thus should be handed to KeNHA from Kenya Rural…
Governor Anne Waiguru says the county has intensified its fight against lifestylediseases by encouraging the production and consumption of fish.Waiguru said statistics from the Ministry of Health show that the county has beenranked as having the highest prevalence of diabetes and hypertension due toconsumption of starch and red meat.Speaking at Kangai while issuing 101 fish…
Hell broke loose for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja after he was stoned in Toi market by angry Kibera residents. The Governor was touring the market following death of four people after a mysterious fire that burnt several business premises and houses. As Sakaja was in a visit of the market to witness destruction of property…
The Mountain Journal Kahete village in Mathioya is ranked among the poverty stricken villages owing to lack of roads and piped water exposing the residents to untold sufferings. Over the years, the residents have been ferrying dead bodies and the sick with gunny bags to the Muiri ini along the Gitugi/Murang’a road to access decent…
Ten years ago, the Makeji area was associated with violent crime as hundreds of the youth sneaked into the Delmonte land to steal pineapples. The trend made the section dangerous as criminal gangs attacked motorists plying across the Nyeri-Nairobi highway when their vehicles broke down. As the youth perfected the theft of pineapples, members of…
