Elected leaders from the Mt Kenya region and it’s diaspora have rejected calls for a referendum to ratify the recommendations of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). The leaders said holding a divisive referendum would negate the spirit in which the BBI committee was formed and in which it delivered its report after gathering views from all Kenyans. […]
Continue ReadingSeveral contractors have inspected a proposed road connecting three counties in Mount Kenya region in preparation to bid for construction. The contractors on Wednesday toured several sections of the proposed Mau Mau road which will connect Nyeri, Murang’a and Nyandarua counties. Covering a distance of 120 kilometers, the proposed road will run on the outskirts […]
Continue ReadingThe proposed upgrading of Sagana-Nyeri road into duel carriage is expected to boost economic growth of counties within central region. The construction of 135 kilometer road expected to kick off in October this year will also escalate development advancement of neighbouring counties of Meru, Isiolo and Laikipia. Transport Cabinet Secretary Mr. James Macharia has noted that the […]
Continue ReadingFloriculture farming in the country which can boost economic production and specifically for the rural farmers has remained untapped despite its huge potential. Wilmar Flowers company operations manager Joseph Kanyi on Friday urged rural farmers to exploit the opportunity and venture into the sector to reduce poverty. Speaking during the national Wilmar flowers open day […]
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The construction of a new state-of-the-art health facility to allow for relocation of the Kenneth Matiba Eye and dental Hospital to Kenol town in Murang’a County is expected to commence in two months’ time. Murang’a County Health Executive member Joseph Mbai said they had identified seven acres of lands at Kimorori primary school ground, a […]
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