The Mountain Journal The controversy surrounding the factions in Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) disputes has taken a new twist, with five law firms representing the directors found to have been acting without valid instructions. In a ruling, the court ordered that only Milimo, Mithimo Company advocates shall remain on record, as others are…
The Mountain Journal Another 18, 000 vulnerable households will benefit from the Murang’a County Government health care programme. The enhanced health scheme dubbed Kang’ata Care, an initiative between NHIF/ and the county government will have facilitated medical care to 38,865 households at Sh240 million annually. Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the programme will help 120, 000…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County has emerged top in use technology and closeness of government services in a poll released on Monday by a research firm. In the County Trak Performance Index 2023 by Infotrak Research and Consulting firm, the county scored 55% in use of technology and 54% in closeness of government services. The…
The Mountain Journal Scores of people are on police radar after they are suspected to be stealing water from the infrastructure belonging to Murang’a Water (Muwasco). The water firm is estimated to be losing in excess of water valued at Sh60 million per year following specialized stealing of the commodity from the distribution line….
The Mountain Journal Race to increase coffee production takes off in Mt Kenya region, with leaders visiting their backyard encouraging coffee farmers to increase production to match with the required capacity in the market. The leaders from the counties of Murang’a. Kirinyaga, and Kiambu over the weekend toured their backyards mobilizing the farmers on the…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County Governor Waiguru Football tournament has stirred economic activities at the grassroots as vendors cash in on thousands of spectators who turn up to watch matches across all the wards every Sunday.The football league that was launched in September and expected to conclude in December, has benefited commercial vendors; mainly women and…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County Government will hire additional health professionals as the county getsready for roll-out of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).Governor Anne Waiguru said that the county will advertise for 50 positions of variouscadres of medics to fill some gaps that have been created by elevation and expansionof various health facilities.She said elevation of Kerugoya…
The Mountain Journal There are more farmers in Mt Kenya region working towards supply of the safe foods in the local markets, as well as playing a crucial role in protection of the environment along Aberdare Forest Catchment. Demand for safe foods has increased forcing many farmers in Murang’a and Kiambu to accelerate the production…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has pleaded with the locals to allow his administration to construct a Level Five hospital in Makeji area. The controversy surrounding utilization of land under the control of Delmonte Kenya Limited (DKL) featured prominently during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kimorori grounds. Kang’ata said the land was…
By James Wakahiu President William Ruto has appointed Prof Simon Gicharu, the founder of Mt Kenya University (MKU) to be the chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for a period of three years, with effect from October 13, 2023. The appointment of outgoing chairman Prof Elishiba Njambi Kimani as chair of the…
