The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The smart cities programme has continued to add value to the markets in the rural areas, through opening of the backstreets in Murang’a county. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the multi million shilling market upgrading programme is a relief to many of the rural markets, following the improvement that will enable businesses…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has outlined that his administration embraced the collection of own source revenue through automation. Through automation, he said, the county has continued working on development programmes thus spur growth. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said last year’s own source revenue was Sh1.116 billion from Sh682 million in the year…
NPS promotes police to higher ranks The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Twelve police officers in Murang’a have been promoted to higher ranks, after they proved their effectiveness in the National Police Force (NPS). Those who were promoted included Mr Ngatia Kabia who was promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) owing to his…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Football fans in Kirinyaga County witnessed a thrilling start to the second season ofthe ‘Governor Anne Waiguru Minji Minji Cup’ tournament with 160 clubs participatingin matches played across the 20 wards.Hundreds of football enthusiasts gathered to cheer on their favorite teams as theteam fought to win crucial points towards winning the…
The embattled former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has abandoned UDA party affiliated to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) blaming it on her impeachment. Mwangaza, who was ousted by the Senate after an impeachment motion sponsored by UDA-affiliated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), plans to launch a new political party ahead of the…
Meru Governor Kawaira Mwangaza has suffered a blow after the High Court upheld her impeachment at the Senate Assembly. High Court Judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld the Senate decision to kick her out office in a judgement delivered. This was Mwangaza’s third impeachment to reach the Senate since she was elected into office in August…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a County Government has made major stripes through empowering thousands of youth through Murang’a Youth Service (MYS). The strategy initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata the youth have been empowered with majority venturing in self employment after they are given a start- up kitty of Sh15,000. Presiding the third graduation of more…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a county government has entered into a pact with Equity Bank in efforts to accelerate growth in various sectors of the economy. Governor Irungu Kang’ata and Equity Bank’s CEO Dr James Mwangi entered into a landmark pact designed to support growth and transformation into four crucial sectors of the country’s economy….
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, has established a County Empowerment and DevelopmentFund.The fund that has already been allocated Ksh. 30 million this financial year, will support thevulnerable people, people living with disabilities, women, youth and other common interest groupswith finances to establish or boost income generating activities.Speaking at Kamiigua Polytechnic Grounds where…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Provision of clean water has uplifted Maragua town to grow after decades of stagnation owing to shortage of the commodity sourced from Maragua In two years have benefited with water after Maragua was neglected in the supply. Two years ago, President William Ruto in a tour of Murang’a county directed that…
