The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to emulate Kenya’s affordable housing program that targets providing dignified living places in urban places across the country. The DP said Kenya has made great strides in upgrading settlements for millions of citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme that is under implementation by President…
Residents in Mathioya celebrated the launch to construct the stalled Kamagogo–Kiriko–Kagumoini–Chui–Karugia road, after it stalled two decades ago. After the broken promises by politicians, residents expect the completion of the 15 kilometres road, to ease transportation of goods to the market and people across the constituency and beyond. The project to be undertaken by KeRRA …
The Mountain Journal The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) has assured citizens that it will not censor the freedom of expression during the electioneering period. CAK Chairman Charles Karondo said unlike some neighbouring nations of Uganda and Tanzania that shut down internet connectivity, Kenyans will freely enjoy connectivity within the framework of the law during…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki Police FC defeated Ndemu Stima FC 4-1 in a match played at Thingithu Secondary school grounds. The winning team struggled to outmatch Ndemu Stima in the muddy grounds following the heavy rains. The winning goals were pumped in the second half by Nanyuki Police FC as Ndemu Stima scored the lonely…
The Mountain Journal Race to deputise President William Ruto has kicked off with Kirinyaga Governor Annie Waiguru embarking on tours to popularise development activities initiated by Kenya Kwanza administration. Waiguru said she will mobilise votes to support Ruto’s re-election in the next year’s General Election citing the region would benefit more and assist to meet…
By Ndung’u Wainaina The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun mass voter registration. The exercise will take 30 days. The audit firm KMPG did audit of registers of voters prior to 2022 general elections. According to the audit report, there is existence of duplicate records totaling 481,711 and voters said to have registered…
The Mountain Journal Kenya will host this year’s Water Rafting World Cup Series between July 9 and July 12. At least 1, 500 participants from 40 countries are expected to participate in the international tournament to be hosted at River Sagana, along the Kirinyaga and Murang’a border. The World Cup Series will be running concurrently with…
The Mountain Journal Maize farmers have received a big relief after the government cut the prices of seeds following pleas by leaders and farmers from the crop-growing areas. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President Ruto had heard the farmers’ requests and ordered the immediate reduction of maize seeds in order to increase production across the…
The Mountain Journal The Murang’a County Government has embarked on a path to transform market centres through the smart city programme. The local governor Irungu Kang’ata said the new transformation signals a major step towards reshaping Murang’a town to a modern, efficient and well-organised urban status. Kang’ata described the initiative as a transformative project that…
The Mountain Journal Kenya is looking to expand trade with China in order to cut the trade deficit, which currently stands at slightly over 500 billion shillings, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the two countries have enjoyed stronger relations since Kenya gained independence in 1963, but the trade deficit has remained…
