Revival of the passenger train along the Nairobi Nairobi line is a reminder of the once vibrant tourism sectors behind the various market centres. During the festive season, ferrying over 4,500 holiday makers to their destinations between Nyeri and Nanyuki towns an indication that the railway service would re-wake the state of the markets that…
By TMJ Reporter in Laikipia. Nanyuki town could soon host an institution of higher learning kit has been revealed. A high powered delegation toured the town looking for the ideal venue where a university campus will be hosted. The team led by Laikipia University Vice Chancellor Prof Kibet Rotich visited Inooro Girls and…
Private schools are set to reopen as they are looking for learners months after institutions closed following the outbreak of Covid 19. In the major towns in the country management of private schools have placed advertising materials in strategic positions scouting for learners as the opening draws near. In Murang’a county, Elite Schools located in…
By TMJ Reporter in Umande Senior citizens in Kalalu area in Umande ward, Laikipia County got a rare Christmas after youth leader Mwangi wa Sammy showered them with gifts. It was the first time for the elderly in the village to receive goodies after many years. Mwangi wa Sammy in a moment with the…
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…
