Embu County

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has dismissed recent calls by the Senate to scrap the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the fund has been instrumental in the development of numerous public projects. Speaking at ACK Kiangima in his constituency, Mukunji emphasized the importance of the NG-CDF in facilitating local development. He urged senators to instead focus on their oversight role over county governments, highlighting rampant excesses that result in significant taxpayer losses. “The NG-CDF has had a tangible impact on the development of many public projects. Senators should concentrate on overseeing counties and curbing the widespread…
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Preparations for Embu Rugby Sevens Tournament in Full Swing

Preparations for Embu Rugby Sevens Tournament in Full Swing

Preparations for this year’s Embu Rugby Sevens Tournament, set to be held from July 12 to 14 at Moi Stadium, are in full swing. The organizers, Embu Rugby Football Club, are working diligently to ensure the grounds and all necessary installations are ready for the event. Bosire Abija, the club chairperson, announced that the competition will commence with the Under-18 contest, commonly known as the age-grade group, on Friday. This day is designed to be a family fun day with no gate charges for spectators. So far, 16 clubs have confirmed their participation, including prominent teams like Impala, Strathmore, Zetech,…
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Embu Governor Mbarire Tours Fire-Damaged County Headquarters

Embu Governor Mbarire Tours Fire-Damaged County Headquarters

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire on Friday toured the County Headquarters office block that was set ablaze during anti-finance bill protests earlier this week. The destructive protests also targeted two other government offices, including United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and resulted in over ten private and county vehicles being torched. Governor Mbarire described the destruction as an act of arson, claiming it was well-planned and executed by hired goons who infiltrated the initially peaceful protest led by Gen Zs. She accused local political adversaries of orchestrating the attacks to undermine her administration. The governor alleged that the…
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