The Mountain Journal Kenyans have been warned against self-medication instead they should get treatment in health facilities. The call by health workers came following tens of people diagnosed with diseases after laboratory tests. Dr Willy Kanyagia said it was disturbing that thousands of people flock into chemists buying drugs for self medication. The sentiments were expressed…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a has emerged as the first county in Mt Kenya region to inaugurate its executive committee members. The 10 executive members took an oath of office at the county chamber presided over by Murang’a Chief Magistrate Mr Peter Ndwiga. The executives are Dr Kamau Kiringai (agriculture), Kimani Mugo( Trade), Dr Winfred…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga farmers who were supported by Governor Anne Waiguru to undertake fish farming have started harvesting the first fruits as fish attain maturity. This comes in the wake of rising consumer demand for fish in Mt. Kenya region that saw the farmers fetch huge amount of money from the first harvest. Fish…
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has unveiled his executive committee as section of residents in Laikipia East Constituency protest over alleged discrimination in the appointment. Those nominated to the executive positions are Albert Taiti(Health), Leah Njeri ( Water), Samuel Gachigi(Finance and development) Ms Sylvia Museiya Kihoro( Education and social service ). Others are Edwin Kasoo( Agriculture), Stephen…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a leadership celebrated Mashujaa Day in a style as they recognised the role played by the mau mau veterans. Led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Senator Joe Nyutu, MPs Peter Kihungi( Kangema), Alice Wahome( Kandara) and Betty Maina( Murang’a), they said the veterans played a key role in what Kenyans were celebrating. The…
The United Kingdom has agreed to partner with the County Government of Kirinyaga to implement three major development projects. The projects that focus on health, agriculture and energy will help spur economic growth in the county. In her visit to the county on Wednesday, the High Commissioner for UK, Jane Marriot, said that Kirinyaga and…
The Mountain Journal The Rotary Club of Murang’a on Saturday donated soap and sanitizers to St. Mary’s Primary School town in Murang’a town as the world marked the Global Handwashing Day.The club also led the school fraternity in practical handwashing sessions to demonstrate the proper way of washing hands with water and soap.Led by the Club’s president,…
The Mountain Journal The proverbial 40 days of a thief came to an end today in Kiharu Estate in Murang’a after a mission by a six-man gang to steal a listen was thwarted. Photo/The concrete mixer equipment that the gang had plotted to steal The plot to steal the construction equipment from a site aborted…
By James Wakahiu University dons from Mount Kenya University (MKU) request the government and institutions of higher learning communities to give priority to physically challenged students in learning institutions. Photo/Dr. Jane Nyutu{L} with Dr. Sarah Kimaru. Photo. By James Wakahiu “It takes a fearless and an overcoming spirit for a child to transit from primary,…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga county farmers are upbeat about the subsidized fertilizer that has been availed to them in fulfilment of President Ruto’s election pledge to farmers. The county has already registered 17,000 farmers in the NCPB data base with the number expected to go higher after the conclusion of the ongoing farmers’ registration…
