Embu County News

Leaders in Embu County led by Senator Lenny Kivuti , Emilio Kathuri, the former MP for Manyatta, and John Gitonga Mwaniki, a political aspirant, have expressed their worries over the plight of macadamia farmers in the county. The leaders have demanded a lasting solution to the cries of the macadamia farmers from the County Government.  Speaking at Mutunduri market, the leaders accused Embu County Government of overlooking the grievances of the farmers and instead taking advantage of the issue to advance their political careers. The leaders have accused the current leadership in the County Government of playing politics with an issue of great importance. They noted that macadamia farmers in Embu County have held demonstrations severally demanding freedom to sell their macadamia products without intimidation but their efforts have not borne fruits. The leaders demanded that the County Government take the issue seriously and address the issue prom...

Politicians in Embu County, both aspirants and incumbent, tore into the County Assembly Speaker, Kariuki Mate, after reports of his appointment to the top position in the Jubilee Party emerged. This was a rare unity show by the politicians who claimed that Mr. Mate attended a meeting that was held on January 14 during which an agreement was reached on how to share Jubilee tickets.  Embu County leaders address the media at Izaak Walton Inn     However, the Speaker has denied the said appointment to a senior position in the party. Mr. Mate said he has only volunteered in mobilizing residents to come out in large numbers and register as voters. In a statement, Mr. Mate said, “I do not hold any such position at JP, neither have I been appointed to any position at JP Headquarters Secretariat. I have however volunteered to help in voter mobilisation in the country for Jubilee, and in doing this, I need no affirmation from aspirants in Embu.” While add...

A delegation from The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) paid a courtesy call on Embu Governor, Martin Wambora, earlier today. The delegation was in the county exploring the possibility of upgrading Embu Airstrip into a Commercial Airport. Governor Martin Wambora hosting KAA and KCAA officials In August last year, Wambora brought Embu County into the limelight when he announced that the county was exploring the possibility of upgrading the airstrip into a Commercial Airstrip that would start hosting commercial airlines. The governor noted that the Ministry of transport was inspecting the airstrip and would give a go ahead after the inspection. Speaking in Mbeere South at a public baraza, the governor noted that his administration had already written to Joseph Nkaissery, the interior cabinet secretary and he had given a nod to the use of the current runway by commercial airlines. The delegation that visited the governor’...

President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the people of Embu County to register as voters in large numbers. Speaking in Siakago on January 26, the president told the residents to get their votes within the remaining two weeks so that they can participate in the August 8 elections. President Uhuru Kenyatta address a gathering in Embu County   The president noted that it is the obligation of every eligible Kenyan to register as a voter because that’s the only way to ensure that the country has the right leaders. The president called on the residents of the county to prepare to vote not just for the President, but for MCAs and governor as well. President Kenyatta toured the four sub-counties of Embu addressing gatherings at different markets including Runyenjes, Mutunduri and Ugweri markets. He concluded his tour of the county by addressing a large gathering at Embu Town. He also inspected voter registration centers. The President’s visit of the county was part of hi...

There will be a public participation forum on budget estimation for the financial year 2017/2018 on January 26, 2017 at the Sub-County Headquarters as follows:  Sub County                               Venue                                   Time Manyatta Sub County             Embu Social Hall                9:30 AM Runyenjes                               Runyenjes Town Hall      ...