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…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was among thousands of mourners at a sad memorial service of 21 pupils, who died in the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy three weeks ago. During the service, a sombre mood engulfed Mweiga Stadium, Nyeri, where Mr Gachagua delivered a message of comfort and condolence from President William Ruto…
The Mountain Journal A member of Kiambu county assembly perished this morning after his vehicle rammed into a stationed truck on the Thika super highway. Ezra Kibugi Kihara, a nominated MCA died near mang’u high school. Governor Kikani Wamatangi confirmed the incident as the body was moved to Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home in Kabati, Murang’a….
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on political leaders to shun politics and focus on service delivery instead. At the same time, Mr Gachagua told off his critics and said he will continue working with all leaders irrespective of political parties affiliation or region in pursuit of development. Asking the people of Mt Kenya to…
The Mountain Journal Members of the county assemblies from Mt Kenya region differed over who to support to assume the role of the spokesman. In a heated debate that pits the Deputy President Rigathi Gagachua and Interior and National Coordination Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki, a section of MCAs from the counties nearly went physical…
