Coffee farmers from Mwirua Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga County are now making a significant extra coin from roasted coffee after the county government provided them with value addition equipment. The 14,000-member society received a

Farmers groups in Kirinyaga County will earn Ksh. 15 million from sale of hass avocado seedlings this year. Governor Anne Waiguru has said that the groups were funded by the county government through the first

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday disbursed Ksh. 32.8 million as bursaries to assist some of the county’s needy students in secondary schools, colleges and universities. The beneficiaries include 7,867 secondary school students, 1,514 college

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has received the title deed for a 250 acre piece of land that has been repossessed from a grabber and given back to the County Government. While receiving the Thigirici land

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Thursday disbursed Ksh. 33.7 million to farmers groups in Gichugu Constituency. The funds will go to 87 groups who are involved in implementation of projects in the constituency that

9TH APRIL 2021 Due to the surge of the deadly Covid-19 and the adverse effects the pandemic has had on the economy, the County Government of Kirinyaga in a bid to cushion the business community

Kirinyaga County Government will spend Ksh. 58.5 million to support dairy farmers in the county during the current financial year. The support will go towards the purchase of milk processing equipment, power backup generators, a

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday disbursed Sh3,081,000 bursaries to assist needy students. Out of the kitty, Sh1,615,000 went to secondary school students, Sh990,500 to university students and Sh475,500 to students in tertiary institutions. The

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has urged residents to explore the many sight-seeing opportunities found within the county in order to boost domestic tourism. Governor Waiguru said that the county has many unexploited tourism attractions and

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday disbursed Ksh. 117 million to fund farmers groups to undertake various projects aimed at increasing agricultural productivity in the county. The funds will go into implementation of the

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Monday led the county’s women in celebrating the International Women’s Day at Kerugoya Stadium. The event which was attended by over 2,000 women drawn from across the county was

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has pledged to support over 8,000 families of South Ngariama to reclaim their grabbed land. The Kirinyaga Governor promised to secure title deeds and urged them to ignore lies being peddled

Kirinyaga county government has pledged to fund additional 45 poultry groups that it promised to incorporate under the second phase of Wezesha poultry farming. This will bring to 77 the total poultry groups under the

Kaitheri County Polytechnic in Kirinyaga has admitted students sponsored by the Kenya National Highways Authority for various technical and vocational courses. The sponsorship is part of the upcoming Kenol-Marua dual carriage road project’s training component

Kirinyaga County Youth Polytechnic Principals and their deputies have undergone training on the Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The training conducted by TVET Curriculum Development Assessment

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Thursday launched two markets along the upcoming Kenol-Sagana-Marua dual carriageway. The two markets – Kibingoti and Sagana – target travelers along the busy highway who stop over to purchase agricultural

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has applauded the British Government for partnering with her county government in delivering socio-economic development programs. The governor spoke at an event where the UK Ambassador to Kenya, Jane Marriot, met

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said that her administration is on course in delivering her election campaign pledges as her major flagship projects near completion. Speaking after chairing the county cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the

About 1,500 Community Health Volunteers working in Kirinyaga County are set to undergo training through a partnership between Amref Health Africa and the County Government. At the same time Amref has donated 4,800 bottles of

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday launched the distribution of bursaries worth Ksh. 110 million to needy secondary and university students in the county. During the launch event that was held at the county headquarters

Kirinyaga County Government is focusing its Covid-19 prevention campaigns on schools as they reopen amid the pandemic to ensure that there is no rise in spread of the virus. The County’s Department of Health has

The process of developing an Urban Economic Plan (UEP) for Kerugoya/Kutus Municipality in Kirinyaga County has kicked off. The kickoff event that was held in Kerugoya brought together stakeholders from both the private and the

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Sunday flagged off a Christmas donation caravan carrying food, sanitizers and masks to be distributed to some of the vulnerable people in the county. The donation targeted about 3,000 people

The County Government of Kirinyaga has launched an accelerated Covid-19 prevention campaign program in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus transmissions at the community level. The campaigns are spearheaded by the Department of

Kirinyaga County on Tuesday marked the World Aids Day in a function that brought together the public, officials from both the county and the national government as well as young people who have been involved

The Kirinyaga government has upgraded four major towns in the county with an aim of creating an environment conducive to business. The facelift given to Kagio, Kutus, Kianyaga and Keruguya mainly involve cabro-paving, installations, improved

Kirinyaga County Government is planning to revive Mwea Cotton Ginnery with the aim of supporting cotton farmers whose number has risen after the introduction of BT cotton in the county. About 100 farmers have this

The County Government of Kirinyaga has stepped up efforts to prevent and manage Tuberculosis (TB) even as the disease continues to spread among the county residents. The County Department of Health records indicate that the

Kirinyaga County Government has carried out a capacity building program for 250 members of staff through the Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP) in the last three years. The program that targeted officers from various cadres

Residents of Kirinyaga County have been urged to embrace routine screening for cancer to enable early diagnosis and timely treatment. Speaking during a breast cancer awareness walk in Kerugoya, the County Chief Officer for Health,

Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru, has urged the youth from the county to apply for technical training scholarships offered by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) at selected Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions

Kirinyaga County Government is implementing an economic stimulus program that is poised to be the game changer in the county’s economy. The ongoing inaugural phase of the program dubbed ‘Wezesha Kirinyaga’ involves 159 community groups

Kirinyaga farmers will benefit from BT cotton seeds donation from the American Government as Governor Anne Waiguru hosts the US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter. The ambassador, who visited the governor in her office in

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is undertaking a sanitary pads drive as part of a program to empower the girl child. At a function held at Kiamugumo Secondary School grounds on Thursday, the governor donated pads

Kirinyaga County residents can now access Computed Tomography (CT) scan services at Kerugoya County Hospital. The state-of-the-art CT scan equipment was installed in a collaboration between County and the National Governments under the Managed Equipment

Kirinyaga County Government in collaboration with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has started the rehabilitation of Mwea Irrigation Scheme roads targeting to cover 120 kilometers in one month. In an event held at NIA offices

Kirinyaga rice farmers have received 13 tons of high quality rice seeds from the government for this season’s planting. The donation that includes 10,000 kilograms of Basmati rice seeds and 3,000 kilograms of hybrid variety

Kirinyaga County Government has formed a multiagency committee to oversee infrastructure development under the in-house roads program. The committee that comprises of the County Executive technical staff, the County Assembly Leader of Majority and five

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and the County Assembly Members have agreed to put aside their political differences and focus on development. Governor Waiguru says that the decision will improve service delivery for the residents of

Kerugoya Kutus Municipality in Kirinyaga County has undergone major transformation through Ksh. 142 million programs being undertaken by the County Government. The facelift program involve construction of car parks, improvement of town streets and non-motorable

About 170 health workers from Kirinyaga County have over the last one week been trained on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) as a way of combating the corona virus. The training that targeted technical and

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday launched a project that will enable farmers to produce 1 million eggs per month earning each of them Ksh. 1,000 daily. The eggs project involves 32 community groups

Over 25,000 needy residents of Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from relief food aid program led by Governor Anne Waiguru. The food distribution drive is the second phase of a program that kicked off

The National Government Covid-19 technical assistance team has today lauded Kirinyaga County’s efforts towards preparedness for Covid-19. During a tour to various isolation centers around the county, the team led by Dr. Evanson Kamuri, CEO

Kirinyaga County government has commissioned a new modern kitchen and a laundry unit to increase efficiency and to enhance the hygienic standards at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital. The infrastructural development at the hospital is part

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has called for guaranteed coffee prices for coffee farmers. The Governor who was addressing a meeting between Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya and representatives of all the 15 Coffee Cooperative

Kirinyaga County Government on Thursday received 550 bales of maize flour from Capwell Industries Limited- the manufacturers of Soko Maize Flour among other brands. The donation was received at the county headquarters on behalf of

The Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is back to work after surviving an impeachment motion sent to the Senate by her County Assembly last week. And the health docket is the one that she is focused

Kirinyaga County governor Anne Waiguru has embarked on a program to improve on primary healthcare in the county. Waiguru said that the county government is prioritizing improvement of Level One and Level Two health facilities

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has distributed relief food to families affected by floods caused by the ongoing rains. The food has benefited over 3,200 families who were affected by floods in various places around

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has received 3,600 bottles of sanitizers from East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) to boost the fight against Covid-19. The consignment will be distributed to various health facilities for use by the

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has commenced the completion process of stalled dispensary projects in a bid to boost primary health care in the county. The Governor today inspected Ndaba Dispensary in Kangai Ward which

Kirinyaga County Governor on Wednesday received hand washing stations and soap from Bidco Africa boosting the county’s efforts in the fight against Covid-19. Bidco through it regional manager Warren Murimi handed its donation of 50

The mask project, spearheaded by the County’s Department of Gender and Social Services aims at producing over 100,000 face masks. The masks are sewed at the County’s Kaitheri Wezesha Mama Apparel Factory situated in Kerugoya.

Kirinyaga County has screened over 15,000 people crossing into the county from neighboring counties in the past one week. The county has set up road blocks at Kwa Samaki to screen travelers from Nairobi, at

As corona virus cases in the country continue to rise, Kirinyaga County has now shifted its focus to fresh markets places to avert the spread of the virus. The county hosts some of the busiest

Kirinyaga County Government has intensified fumigation exercise across the county as a way of protecting residents against corona virus. The exercise that is being carried out by the county public health department targets markets, bus

Governor Waiguru has launched the county road upgrade program. The program covers 1,420 km. of roads - 220 km. murruming and 1,200 km grading. Out of this target, the county have so far covered 80

Kirinyaga County Government has distributed sports kits to more than 2,000 youth in order to boost sports performance in the county. The youth who are drawn from about 200 clubs spread across the county have

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has secured immense development deals for Mwea farmers following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s visit to the county last weekend. From now onwards, the government will buy paddy from the rice farmers at

Kirinyaga County Government has modernized youth polytechnics in readiness for massive enrollment expected as demand for vocational training within the county increases. The modernization exercise includes construction of new classrooms and dormitories, refurbishment of existing

Kirinyaga County Government has constructed chicken houses for farmers that are undertaking a mass egg production in the county. The poultry project will produce one million eggs per month that will translate to around Ksh.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday commissioned Mahiga-ini Bridge, connecting two wards across Nyamindi River. The bridge brings relief to residents of Murinduko and Gathigiriri wards who from time immemorial have had to endure using

Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, on Tuesday distributed garbage collection skips to be placed in all major markets and towns for improved solid waste management. The 13 skips that were launched in Kagio market will complement

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is spearheading consultative talks between top leadership of all the 15 coffee cooperatives from the county and an international company that has declared interest in buying the county’s premium coffee. The

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday issued cheques worth Ksh. 55 million to fund major agricultural development activities within the county. The money will benefit a total of 159 organized community groups including 40 groups

The World Bank has applauded Kirinyaga County Government for splendid performance in implementation of projects funded under the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP). The county’s Kerugoya/Kutus Municipality is among the seven municipalities, out of 59

Kirinyaga County Government has been recognized by the Kenya Revenue Authority as the best in tax compliance. Speaking at Governor Anne Waiguru’s office in Kutus on Thursday, KRA Central Region Coordinator Dr. Tobias Konyango, commended

Kirinyaga County has made a major step in its plan to begin the conversion of rice husks into particle boards as an alternative to timber. This follows an announcement by the County Governor Anne Waiguru

The National Land Commission (NLC) is in the process of gazetting all buildings and properties on the prime area belonging to the Kenya Railways Corporation in Sagana town. According to the Principal Secretary for Infrastructure