By The Mountain Journal Team The contentious Infrastructure Bond of Sh1.5 billion sought by the county government of Laikipia will be taken for public participation. Laikipia Finance and Economic Executive Murungi Ndai in a circular has organized public consultation forums at the ward level days after the document suffered a defeat at the county assembly….
By The Mountain Journal Team After he won election in 2007, former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau organized a home coming party that gave birth to a foundation to help the needy students proceed with their secondary education. While other leaders organized feasts and distribution of goodies to their electorate, Kamau invited his friends, including former…
Three years after the Murang’a county government launched a controversial Sh5 million operation to relocate velvet monkeys back to the natural forests, the primates are back disturbing peace. In Murang’a town, the residents have reported losing their valuables after the marauding animals strayed into their homes causing destruction to food crops. Jane Wakarima, a resident…
The Mountain Journal Team Laikipia County Government has disbursed Sh48.3 million to facilitate learning of the needy learners. Secondary school students mainly in day institutions received an allocation of Sh34.1 million. Njeri Karobia, a resident of Umande ward described the kitty as godsend when their students were being sent back home for fees following orders…
By The Mountain Journal Twelve tea farmers representatives elected to facilitate implementation of tea regulations will go to the polls this Friday to elect their national chairman. Traditionally, the holders of the chairmanship come from East of Rift where there are seven directors, out of 12. The elections will be held at a Nairobi hotel according to…
The Mountain Journal There was a showdown between two Muranga Governor aspirants during a church function in Kangema. Muranga MP Sabina Chege and Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu declared their interests to take over from Governor Mwangi wa Iria who is in his second term. During the function presided by Mt Kenya Central ACK Bishop Dr…
The Mountain support Iria of Usawa Kwa Wote political party By The Mountain Journal Crews in Lusoi Leaders from Mt Kenya region converged in Nyeri county where they supported Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria in denouncing the coronation of speaker Justin Muturi a month ago. The leaders who included Governors host Mutahi Kahiga( Nyeri) Martin…
By The Mountain Journal John Kairu (not his real name) having completed his four years at Laikipia University in December 2019 was his best moment in life. He was studying bachelors in communication course and expected to get a job soon. With the mushrooming of local radio stations in various parts of the country, he…
Night meetings on tea reforms, after CS Peter Munya regulations takes centre stage By The Mountain Journal The race to occupy the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) chairmanship has attracted five persons from the Mt Kenya tea growing belt. In the race to take the seat currently occupied by Peter Kanyago who stayed out of…
Elders who hosted the national assembly speaker Justin Muturi and had him coronated as the spokesman for Mt. Kenya region two weeks ago have defended their move saying its for the interest of the region. The elders however said they did not coronate the speaker but only blessed him as he undertakes the new role. …
