Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera (in the picture below) has been rated among the people who have made an impact in the year. Nyakera in the past two years has fought for the voiceless tea growers as he forced the government to back his efforts to salvage them from the control of Kenya Tea Development…
Healthcare services have continued uninterrupted in Kirinyaga County despite ongoing strike by health workers in some counties. A sport check in health facilities across the county reveals that patients have continued getting all the services they require as well as education on how to protect themselves against Covid-19. Governor Mumbi Waiguru has said that her…
Eyes on senate over the tea bill What started as a small battle between the tea farmers and the giant Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has attracted the might with ODM leader Raila Odinga pleading with the senate to pass the Tea Bill. The bill is a crucial item that will be dealt today…
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) that will be found flouting Covid 19 protocols during the festive seasons will be detained. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the confiscation of the vehicles will be one of the tough measures that the government will impose to stop the spread of the disease. Speaking at Kenol market during the…
Northern Water Collector Tunnel (NWCT) is almost complete, with experts waiting to test the flow of water in the 11.8 kilometres tunnel. The completion of the project will give Nairobians relief after coping with dry taps for decades. Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu said the Sh5.8 billion project is complete with the contractors…
Kenya Tea Development Agency Foundation has set aside Sh10 million to facilitate 12 free medical camps in the tea growing areas this year. In the annual programme done in the 12 zones, thousands of tea growers and members of the factories managed by the agency benefit with high-quality treatment and health advice from experts….
Jubilee Party failed to reclaim Gaturi Ward seat during the just concluded By Election. Instead People’s Empowerment Party affiliated to Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria pulled a surprise after Esther Mwihaki Kamau garnered 3,974 votes, to defeat Jubilee Party candidate RoseMary Wakuthii polled 3,423 votes. Last week politicians led by Governor Mwangi wa Iria, Senator…
Gaturi by-election was marred by the low turnout as the candidates facilitated transport. In the centres visited, The Mountain Journal established that less than 50 percent of the voters turned up. IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati made a surprise visit at Gaturi and Githundi polling stations. Jubilee Party candidate Rosemary Wakuthie and People Economic Party candidate…
The process of developing an Urban Economic Plan (UEP) for Kerugoya/Kutus Municipality in Kirinyaga County has kicked off. The kickoff event that was held in Kerugoya brought together stakeholders from both the private and the public sector. The process is expected to give the county its first-ever urban economic plan within the next eight months….
By The Mountain Journal Team National Irrigation Authority is implementing irrigation projects estimated at Sh7 billion in Murang’a county. The projects are meant to irrigate thousands of acres to convert major parts in lower Murang’a to food baskets. Water and Irrigation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu said farmers in areas where the 22 irrigation projects are…
