KIAMBU EDITION 001

No.001 TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 Sh 10/- The Kiambu Governor Kimani Wama- ATM machines worth 100M in tangi has announced that the addition, the national govern- county government in partnership ment will be donating 30 milk with the national government will coolers towards the same. spend Ksh 1.3 Billion for various projects in Githunguri constituen- The Governor disclosed cy. this information when hosted President Ruto and his Deputy First to be constructed Rigathi Gachagua, during the and which is in the process is the inaugural Githunguri Dairies building a Sh500M aggregation (Fresha) farmers' field day that center at Waruhiu Agricultural was held at Githunguri Stadium Training College (ATC). yesterday. “The National government Kiambu Governor Kima- will contribute Sh250 million and ni Wamatangi receiving the Kiambu County administra- President William Ruto tion has already budgeted a simi- at Kanjai Primary School lar amount towards the project, ground where he landed said GVN Wamatangi. from Meru. ‘I assured the residents The President with Kiambu leaders led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi at Githunguri Dairy that my government is working ( Fresha ) after he graced the occasion of a Farmers Field Day at Githunguri Stadium. on finishing the construction of Githunguri Hospital with H.E the President promising to give Sh300M to assist in equipping it thus ensuring the residents get the best medical attention, further said the Governor. Further, following his re- quest, the Governor announced that the National government has allocated Sh400 million which will be used to construct a mor- den market in Githunguri Town and two other mini markets worth Sh50 million each in Kwa-Maiko in Ngewa Ward and Kambaa in Githiga Ward. Moreover, the county gov- ernment will also buy milk cool- ers, pasteurizers as well as milk

Pictorials His ExcellencyKimani Wamatangi, Governor of Kiambu County during the Sunday Service at ACK St. John’s Kabuku in Ngeecha Tigoni Ward. Area MCA Kimani Ngaruiya plaed host while BELOW: Muguga MCA Peter Kamau with Githiga MCA Ruth Waithira.

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Pictorials GVN Wamatangi with MCAs during the service at St. John’s Church Kabuku, in Ngecha, Togoni Ward. BELOW: Governor Wamatangi addressing the faithful

Hand packing and compaction of corbostones at Makongeni Bus Park in Thika Kamenu Ward ahead of laying of cabro. The 10,000 square metre Bus Park serves the areas of Kitui, Matuu and Thika town among others. Part of the scope of works is solarization of existing flood lights, construction of a pub- lic toilet, modern kiosks and designated skips area. Similar works are also set to commence at Kiambu Town, Karuri, Githurai, Githunguri, O.J and Kwa Maiko Bus Parks. Governor Kimani Wamatangi on civil devel- opments in various parts of the County

Governor Kimani Wama- tangi last week inaugurated a Fire Enine for Githunguri Town and its environs. Said the Governor, “Githunguri Sub-County now has a dedicated fire en- gine. My administration will also ensure the stalled area fire station is completed.”

Governor Kimani Wamatangi loading a bag of fertilizer on a farmer at Komothai last week. BELOW: Bags of fertilizer offloaded from a County lorry for free distribution to farmers at Komothai Coffee Society . Coffee fertilizer distribution at Komothai Coffee Farmer's Society in Komothai Ward, Githunguri Sub-County last week

Parish Priest welcoming the Governor to the Church Mass. BELOW: Ruiru MP Ng’ang’a King’ara and Kalimomi MCA Godffrey Mucheke flanking the Governor

Coffee fertilizer distribution in Muhara, Ritho and Gitwe farmers coffee Cooperatives in Ng'enda and Ndarugu wards in Gatundu South

Governor Wamatangi held a meeting last week with Department of Administration leadership, sub-county heads, wards admin- strators together with County liquor licensing officers, County Commander, his deputy, head of Directorate of Criminal Investi- gations and Police Commandant in the County to discuss how to escalate war against illicit brews and drugs, and also control of liquor business. “The liquor licensing officers are warned against colluding with liquor dealers, who have flooded the county with illegal bars and wine and spirit outlets by taking bribes from them,” said the Gov- ernor. One of the pertinent issues that arose in the meeting was the extent in which alcohol abuse has brought about in the county, however, the County administration is determined, and have set vision and target to eradicate the vice. “In this regard, I have directed that no liquor outlet should be al- lowed to operate within residential areas and near learning insti- tutions, ordered the GVN. “My government is not treating licensing of bars and liquor stores as a main source of revenue at the expense of young people, and will slash the number of bars and liquor stores to save the youthful population in the County.” asserted the County Boss. General retail liquor stores, including bars and restaurants will only be located in established town centers as per the county Act, and premises hosting them will first be vetted to ensure only those that have complied with law are licensed. The entire Government formation attended the meeting where illicit brewing was addressed decisively and with finality