A makeshift footbridge connecting parts of Gitugi and Kiru wards in Mathioya is a relief to hundreds of the villagers. the bridge funded by Samuel Mwangi Kifeti is a blessing to the villagers in the tow wards after they risked their lives to cross the swollen Mathioya river in their daily chores. Kifeti mobilized…
By TMJ Correspondent in Murang’a info@themountainjournal.co.ke Fifteen candidates’ to battle for by-election set for December 15 Ground is set for Gaturi ward By-Election with Presidential aspirants preparing to campaign for their candidates. The candidates who have launched their campaigns in the Kiharu constituency ward are Nelson Kenda (Democratic Party), Rosemary Wakuthie Njine (Jubilee Party)…
Six technical institutes in Central Kenya have been selected to offer course to students through the facilitation of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). The beneficiaries of the technical courses to be facilitated by the road agency by must be between 18 and 35 years of age. The selected institutions are Nyeri National Polytechnic, Mathenge Technical,…
Ground is set at Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to hold directors’ election, with 235 directors listed for the polls scheduled for next month The list of the applicants to represent small scale tea growers in 108 tea growing zones was released last week, a week after High Court Judge Antony Mrima dismissed an…
As Kenya has registered 685 new cases of Covid 19 reported in the last 24 hours. The second wave could hit the country following reports that thousands have developed a don’t care attitude throwing health protocols through the window. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said there is more testing of the disease. More details to…
Marriage is the foundation of the society, it is the cornerstone of a strong nation. Marriage also creates selflessness as it’s founded on the basis of mutual understanding, and jointly sharing of resources between the couples, their children, families, and the society at large. Murang’a County Government Attorney Mbiyu Kamau said there is need to…
Employ the youth, don’t incite them politicians told Two youth who were killed during a clash at Kenol town two weeks ago have been buried with youth blaming politicians for inciting them to violence. Burial of Christopher Kariuki 22 and Peter Mbothu15 saw the youth expressing their desire to the government and their parents …
After decades of tag of war between Kakuzi Limited and the neighbours fresh allegations of human right injustices have come up. Through Kenya Human Rights Commission (KNHC), the residents in 13 villages and including former employees of the multi-national company claimed their rights have been violated and wish to get justice from a London Court…
Residents if Kenol township, Murang’a, face possible exposure to waterborne related diseases after raw sewerage is left flowing from the high rise buildings. The concerns have been raised over raw sewerage flowing through the fast-growing market centre in Murang’a South Sub county that drains into the nearby dams. In the past three years, the…
Murang’a politicians have been urged to be tolerant and accept those with different opinion, instead of causing chaos. The Council of Eminent Persons in Murang’a noted with concerns that in the past six months, there have been a lot of outcry. The leaders led by their chairman Joe Kibe a former Permanent Secretary, retired Bishop…
