By The Mountain Journal Reporter Laikipia county government in Central Kenya has demonstrated the ability to work with the private sector as it has produced its audit and financial statements. The County Government in the second year has demonstrated high level transparency through consistent release to the public financial statements, being a best practice that…
Laikipia County Government has implemented Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which has attracted attention of both the national government and other counties. The county has the highest life expectancy in the country of 72 years against the national average of 66.7 years and with the second lowest under five mortality rate.Three years ago, the county government launched…
The TMJ Reporter in Kirinyaga county Kirinyaga County Government has heightened Covid-19 prevention campaigns among public transport operators during Christmas period. Health Executive Member Gladys Kimingi, said that the campaigns that target matatu termini are aimed at getting the support of operators and passengers so that the increased movement of people during Christmas festivities does…
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)has funded construction of more than 2,774 kilometres in the last two years. In the duration, the road agency did the 2,774 kilometres of road in 23 counties at the tune of Sh63 billion. The remarkable projects include Malindi-Kakoneni- Sala Gate- Marikebuni road that covered 113.4 kilometres in Kilifi County, at…
Ahadi Kenya Executive Director Stanley Kamau Wandutu pleads with Kenyans to restrain in travelling home for Xmas and New Year festivities. Dr Kamau said it will be useless for the people to travel to the upcountry as they risk spreading Covid 19 in the rural areas. Speaking at Kiria ini market when he distributed Christmas gifts…
By The Mountain Journal Senior Reporter in Nairobi Three years ago nobody could understand how the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) could be removed from the control of the lucrative tea sector. Battle over control of the sector at Kiru tea Factory between Chege Kirundi and the agency has brought the celebrated Tea Bill which…
The Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) has moved in to end the dispute between a section of tea growers in Ichichi village who wish to shift their affiliation from Githambo Tea Factory. Over 250 tea growers in Kangema, Murang’a sought to be relocated to Gacharage Tea Factory in the neighbouring constituency, a move Githambo factory has…
By The Mountain Journal Reporter in Gikumbo village Mathira parliamentary seat has attracted several politicians among them Waruru Gikandi. The politicians are attracted to the slot held by MP Rigathi Gachagua who is perceived to be eying for the Nyeri Governorship position currently held by Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga. Waruru a Nairobi business man has been…
Ground is set to elect a new Governor for Nairobi to replace Mike Sinko who lost his position after he was rejected by the county assembly. James Karihe with Amani National Congress Leader Musalia Mudavadi Sonko replacement is set for February 18, as IEBC has announced the date for the by election, inviting political…
Bar Owners Association (Bahlita) has partnered with Optiven Transformation Centre to develop a housing programme for the members. Bahilta members estimated at 54,000 led by the National Chairman Simon Njoroge Jogoo partnered with a leading real estate management to provide them with decent housing. Jogoo said Covid 19 pandemic exposed the challenge the members have…
