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…
Ndia member of parliament Hon George Kariuki has told “outsiders” to stop invading other counties to bring divisive politics. Speaking at the Kiburu comprehensive school in his constituency, Kariuki said that there is no way that an outsider can dictate how they can run their affairs. Kariuki was referring to a Sunday church service in…
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has said that the Mt. Kenya region is not short ofqualified leaders when it comes representation at the National level.She said that there are many seasoned and qualified leaders whose performance track record hasbeen tested and proven and so no there is no seat reserved for a particular person.Waiguru who…
The Mountain Journal Running battled ensured in Nairobi Marigiti marker after police engaged the traders protesting to relocate. In the melee property worth millions of shillings among them trucks went up in flames, as the protest entered the second day. The protestors on Wednesday night barricaded Haile Selassie Avenue, disrupting traffic. The market traders oppose…
The Mountain Journal Kenyans have been advised to only invest in their registered cooperative societies or risk losing their money to fraudsters. Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said it was prudent for the investors to carry out due diligence and ensure the saccos they are dealing with are duly registered. Speaking in Nairobi, when SASRA…
The Mountain Journal Landowners who gave up their parcels for the dualling of the Sagana-Marua road have refused to vacate citing delayed compensation from the government. The residents mainly from Karatina town and around the proposed Marua interchange, fear they may never receive the payout once the contractor completes work. Sh4.8 billion had been set…
Lamu County Government has been thrown into a shock after its Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua dies while under going treatment in a Nairobi hospital. County Secretary Ambassador Abass Ali has announced the death of Raphael Munyua. Munyua had been admitted three months ago after experiencing a severe headache that led to a coma. President William…
