The Mountain Journal Three branches of a leading supermarket with branches in Nyeri and Nanyuki reopen this week following the destruction associated with anti government protests in June this year. In Nyeri town, the branch will be reopened on Monday with customers invited for a brief pre launch event. In Nanyuki town the two branches…
The Mountain Journal Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal and his business associate Hebson Wachira have been granted Sh10 million bond pending an appeal. They were granted bail by Judge D. Kavedza with a surity of similar amount. The judge certified the appeal application urgent directing the matter be mentioned on October 31 before a presiding…
The Mountain Journal Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal will serve eight years in prison after he was found guilty of corruption-related charges. He is the first governor since the introduction of devolution to have been convicted on corruption related charges. The former county chief was given the option to pay a fine of Sh85.4 after…
The Mountain Journal Deputy Governors have told the Senate that their positions have been rendered irrelevant as they have remained idle. They blamed their state as the law was silent on the duties they were supposed to execute. Led by their chairman Reuben Kamuri told the senate that they need to be accorded some assignment…
The Mountain Journal The wheel of justice has finally caught up with former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal who has been found guilty of corruptly receiving Sh83.3 million. The former county chief received the amount after he supplied petroleum products to the county government he was running. Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki said there…
A church-sponsored destitute therapy training centre in Kandara, Murang’a has been appreciated by the community for the assistance and support to the children suffering from autism and other developmental conditions. Don Orione Community Training Centre established 14 years ago at Kaburugi Catholic Church is managed by Father Gedion Obwori and has been a pillar to…
The Mountain Journal Amica Sacco founded four decades ago has entered into a partnership with Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and secured a Sh300 million loan earmarked to promote Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The government parastatal earmarked Amica Sacco as a crucial partner after it managed to assist hundreds of small and medium businessmen…
Muranga County Government has purchased a dual-purpose vehicle. It can be used for street lights repair services and fire extinguishing works. Governor Irungu Kang’ata says the equipment will support the street lighting which has been a nightmare. ” We are working towards fulfilling the promises made to the residents of Murang’a County,” says Kang’ata.
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
