“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…
editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Over 40,000 households in Kirinyaga are set to benefit from the first sewerage project ever in thecounty.The project that has been undertaken through Tana Water Works Development Agency(TWWDA) is over 99% complete and is expected to be handed over to the County Governmentfor management by end of the current financial year.While on a project…
editor@themountainjournal.co.ke More than 550,000 persons have registered with the affordable houses programme, where only 200,000 are in construction countrywide. Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the demand for the houses was high thus the need for speedy completion of the houses. The Cabinet Secretary accompanied by the Housing Administrative Secretary Mr Maalim Mohammed …
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Poor road network between Nanyuki and Rumuruti has frustrated residents scouting for opportunities at the newly established county headquarters. The residents from Nanyuki and parts of Meru are forced to use the longer routes to Rumuruti owing to the poor state of the existing 81 kilometres road. The delay to tarmack…
The Mountain Journal The High Court has issued an eviction order after the management of the land company proved ownership against families that have settled in Harvest areas since 2013.. The court issued an eviction order on the illegal occupants within the Harvest Land Investment located in Ithanga sub county, in Murang’a county. The judgment…
The Mountain Journal The Members of Parliament seeking impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cite 11 grounds. Already 291 lawmakers have signed in support of a motion to impeach the Deputy President, in a motion moved by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. The grounds include gross violation of the Constitution, misconduct, and violations of the…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the Government is acting to end insecurity at the Meru-Isiolo border, following cases of cattle rustling. Speaking at a joint interview with media stations based in Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties on Sunday night, Mr Gachagua said the Government is keen to address the banditry and conflicts…
Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru has been declared ripe for a national leadershipposition come the next general elections.Waiguru, who is also the Council of Governors (COG) Chairperson, has been declared as aprogressive and transformative leader whose track record in Kirinyaga County has beentremendous.Speaking during the G7 Strategy activation in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, six governors,deputy…
