Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, have threatened to stop paying water and maintenance levies to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) unless the poor state of farm access roads is addressed. Speaking at their annual general meeting, the farmers accused NIA of failing to repair roads within the …
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Residents of Kiumbu and South Ngariama villages in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, are alarmed over the stalled construction of the Kiumbu Bridge across the Thiba-Nyamindi River, saying it has exposed them to grave danger. Led by Johnson Muthike, the locals said the abandoned project has forced people to cross the …
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The Kenyan government, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Partnership for Innovations of Agriculture, is planning to establish a modern rice seed production facility in Mwea. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With an investment of $400,000 (approximately Sh51.6 million), the …
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A funeral service in Huruma village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, turned chaotic on Wednesday when a swarm of bees attacked mourners attending the burial of Faith Njeri. The sudden attack forced the mourners to flee for safety, leaving the body unattended for hours. Several individuals were injured in the attack and …
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