Category: Counties

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says the ward development funding model has greatly enhancedthe implementation of development initiatives at the local level.The model in which each ward is allocated funds for localized initiatives has seen residents benefitfrom economic empowerment projects identified by the local communities in collaboration withrespective Member of the County Assembly (MCA).In the current…

County Government of Kirinyaga will extend the Kerugoya-Kutus Bulk Water Projectto cover an additional 1000 households in Mutithi Ward.Speaking while distributing 164 high-density water pipes, for the Kinyaga WaterProject, Governor Anne Waiguru said with increased capacity, the county can nowsupply more families with the commodity.Already, about 400,000 residents of Kirinyaga County are enjoying steady supply…

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A strategy is being employed in Murang’a to resolve a dispute between a water company and Kinyona ward residents, following the continued destruction of main water pipes. Murang’a County Secretary Dr Newton Mwangi said the dispute between Murang’a South Water( Muswasco) and Kinyona residents will be addressed to bring to an…

The system will bring to an end ‘ukora’ The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke County Government of Kirinyaga has established a Geographic Information System (GIS) lab toimprove service delivery in the county department of lands.Governor Anne Waiguru, said that the lab, which is pivotal to digitization of lands records, willenable the County Government to streamline operations and…

The Mountain Journal editot@themountainjournal.co.ke The National Environmental Tribunal visited the controversial installation of an electric fence in Umande ward in Laikipia county that is being opposed by investors establishing tourist hotels along Timau River. On Monday,  the tribunal led by Emmanuel Mumia, the petitioners, and the respondent’s lawyers toured the controversial fence through Muramati, Nginyii,…

The Mountain Journal  editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured Kenyans by the end of January he will provide the political direction his allies will follow in efforts to liberate the nation. Gachagua accompanied by Maragua MP Mary Wamaua, Senator Joe Nyutu and a section of Murang’a MCAs said he will live to…

“It is the economy, stupid”— as Kenyans approach 2025, their economic priorities are shaped by public expectations and they include: Stabilize the cost of basic goods, especially food and energy and offer immediate interventions to support millions living below the poverty line through targeted subsidies and social safety nets. Fight corruption and enhance accountability Settle…

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Tension high in Embu town as youths block roads and lit bon fires in protest of Bill Mwangi’s abduction a week ago. The protest led section of businesses closed in fear of looting. The protestors called on the government to investigate the abduction of Mwangi . They said the wave on…

Veteran and upcoming musicians in Murang’a took to the stage to thrill their fans as part of Christmas and New Year festivities. During their Gikuyu Music Festivals facilitated by the County Government the musicians were honoured for their outstanding performance and composing educative songs over the years. In the Festival held at Gatunyu market in…