Youth Edition | July 1st, 2020 - June 30th, 2021 A Journey of Hope #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 1 A JOURNEY OF HOPE EDITORIAL TEAM Team Leader: Hon. Dominic Murani Editorial Director: Mary Ndorongo Editors: Jesse Masai; Mbugua Muchoki CONTRIBUTORS Esther Muthoni; Martin Ngugi; Evans Njoroge; Irene Kiragu; Sylvia Nyambura; Loise Njeri, Patriciah Wanjiku; Nehemiah Maina; Deborah Ongeri; John Njuguna; Beatrice Mugane; Phillip Githaiga; Dorcas Njeri; Ivy Wanjiru; John Wanyeki DESIGN & LAYOUT Edgar Kamau; Allan Mbugua; Julius Muriuki: Leonard Kinyanjui PHOTOGRAPHY Governor’s Press Service; Directorate of Communication and Public Relations COPYRIGHT, 2021 Published by Department of Public Administration and Information Communication Technology at the Nyandarua County Government Headquarters in Ol’Kalou PRINTED BY Cityscapes Media Limited The Watermark Business Park, Cove Court, Ndege Road, Karen P.O Box 1730 - 00606 Nairobi, Kenya +254 717 000 050 www.cityscapesmedia.com 2 A JOURNEY OF HOPE #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 3 Table of Contents About Nyandarua County Government 06 Message From his Excellency the Governor 08 County Executive Committee Members 10 How Gov. Kimemia Gave Interns Wings to Fly 12 Good Governance 14 Social Sector Development 16 Infrastructure Development 18 Financial and Trade Services 28 Agricultural Development 30 Industrialization 34 4 A JOURNEY OF HOPE #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 5 About Nyandarua County Government The mission of Nyandarua County Government is to provide an enabling social, economic and political environment for the holistic transformation of all its citizens. The County’s vision is to be a productive, prosperous, secure and newly- industrialized County that adds value to its citizens and competes effectively in the 21st century. Located North-West of the former Central Province, Nyandarua is an estimated 150 kilometres away from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Nyandarua has high growth prospects supported by a business-friendly County Government, vibrant human 0441 ENGINEER capital, coupled with diverse, rare and abundant natural resources. The County is at the heart of the Mt. Kenya tourism 0442 GATHARA circuit, linking tourists headed to the wider Mt. Kenya region. The current Governor, His Excellency Francis Kimemia, was 0443 NORTH KINANGOP elected the second head of the County in the 2017 General Elections. 0444 MURUNGARU 0445 NJABINI / KIBURU Governor Kimemia also chairs the Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB), whose primary objective is leveraging on 0446 NYAKIO economies of scale in undertaking joint development projects and activities for its 10 member counties: Meru, Tharaka 0447 GITHABAI Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Kiambu and Nakuru. Mt. Kenya region is endowed with 0448 MAGUMU enormous resources, including a youthful and vibrant population driving innovation and productivity. It also has rich 0449 WANJOHI climatic conditions which enable production of a variety of crops critical for national and international markets, among 0450 KIPIPIRI other resources. The region is also strategically placed close to critical markets of the country and wider region. The County 0451 GETA boss has been heading the bloc since 2017. 0452 GITHIORO 0453 KARAU 0454 KANJUIRI RANGE 0455 MIRANGINE 0456 KAIMBAGA SUB-COUNTIES 0457 RURII 0458 GATHANJI 0459 GATIMU 0460 WERU 0461 CHARAGITA 0462 LESHAU PONDO 0463 KIRIITA 0464 CENTRAL 0465 SHAMATA 6 A JOURNEY OF HOPE #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 7 Message from His Excellency the Governor We have a rendezvous with destiny The people of Nyandarua spoke loudly in August 2017 when they overwhelmingly elected me as their second Governor. Our vision is to be a productive, prosperous, secure and newly-industrialized County that adds value to its citizens and competes effectively in the 21st century. It is clear in my mind that the transformation of the lives of our people to sustainable levels of development will only be possible when we provide an enabling social, economic and political environment. Today, I reiterate my determination and commitment to fully operationalize my Manifesto, which is based on six key pillars: 1. Good Governance (Peace, Security, Democracy, and Rule of law); 2. Social Sector Development (Education, Health, Culture, Rights, Social Dimension and Services); 3. Infrastructure Development (Water, Irrigation, Sewerage, Energy, Transport and Communication, ICT, Sports, Tourism, and Environment); 4. Financial and Trade Services and Entrepreneurship Development; 5. Agriculture Development, Environmental Conservation; and 6. Investments and Industrialization. I am pleased to note that young people across Nyandarua are fully engaged in matters affecting their destiny in tandem with the Constitution and, together, we are progressively implementing our second County Integrated Development Plan (2018-2022), which flows from my manifesto and feedback received through rigorous public participation. Due to limited financial resources, roll-out of flagship projects has been on a gradual basis rather than in one big bang. This is the reason we have been active at the Council of Governors – where I chair the Water, Forestry and Natural Resources Management committee - and other internal and external fora to promote our interests. My administration is also working closely with His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, who not only chose to become Nyandarua’s Governor Number One, but has also been actively supporting our County’s transformation from the least-developed and poorest per capita in the former Central Province. Make no mistake: We cannot play the card of marginalization forever. We have a rendezvous with destiny. Let us keep rising and marching forward. Wherever you are, please let me know how best my Government can serve you and your community (kindly see back page for details on our complaints and compliments system). Stay safe! H.E FRANCIS T. KIMEMIA, E.G.H, C.B.S GOVERNOR, NYANDARUA COUNTY Ol’Kalou, June 1, 2021 8 A JOURNEY OF HOPE #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 9 County Executive Committee Members H.E Francis Kimemia, H.E Cecilia Mbuthia, Hon. Stephen Njoroge, Hon. Mary Mugwanja, E.G.H, C.B.S - Governor Deputy Governor Finance and Economic Development Transport, Energy and Public Works Chief Officer for Public Administration and Information Communication Technology Ms. Mary Ndorongo taking her oath of office at the County Government Headquarters in Ol’Kalou on May 6, 2020. The youthful Chief Officers driving your agenda NO. NAME DEPARTMENT CONTACTS EMAIL POSTAL ADDRESS 1 Isaac Waithaka Youth, Sports and the Arts 0724773428 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou mndorongo@nyandarua. 2 Mary Ndorongo Public Administration and ICT 0720345866 701-20303, Ol’Kalou go.ke 3 Sarah Ndegwa Health Services 0721273841 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou Public Works (also acting for Transport & Hon. Dominic Ngugi, Hon. Milka Wanjiru, 4 Lawrence Gitau 0704124992 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou Hon. Dr. James Karitu, Hon. Dr. John Mungai, Energy) Public Administration and Information Water, Environment, Tourism and Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Health Services Communication Technology Natural Resources Livestock and Fisheries (also acting for 5 Dr. Rose Oyolo 0712464960 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou Agriculture) m.mwangi@nyandarua. 6 Martin Mwangi Water, Climate Change and Environment 0723928444 701-20303, Ol’Kalou go.ke mwaithera@nyandarua. 7 Mary Waithera Tourism and Natural Resources 0723320419 701-20303, Ol’Kalou go.ke 8 Samson Mweru Industrialization and Trade 0721241159 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou smuchunu@nyandarua. 9 Samuel Muchunu Co-operatives 0722327012 701-20303, Ol’Kalou go.ke 10 Florence Annan Lands, Housing and Physical Planning 0727135003 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou Education, Gender Affairs, Culture and 11 Nelson Kimilu 0726438236 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou Hon. Raphael Njui, Hon. Ann-Mary Gathigia, Social Services Hon. Daniel Wangenye, Hon. Anne Wangechi, Industrialization, Trade, Co- Youth, Sports, Gender and Social ducation, Culture and the Arts County Attorney 12 Juvenalis Thiong’o Finance 0722256556 [email protected] 701-20303, Ol’Kalou operatives and Urban Development Services mwainaina@nyandarua. 13 Muigai Wainaina Economic Planning and Development 0722227817 701-20303, Ol’Kalou go.ke 10 A JOURNEY OF HOPE #GOVKIMEMIADELIVERS 11 How Gov. Kimemia Gave Interns Wings to Fly Name: John Wanyeki Name: Julius Muriuki with COVID-19 restrictions, witnessed the introduction of Ward: Geta Ward.: Shamata Sub-County: Kipipiri Sub-County: Ndaragwa interns living with disabilities and other minorities into the County Public Service. Of the 200 interviewed, 125 have reported for duty with the FACTBOX – Applying for Internship remaining 75 to be replaced by the County Public Service Board. 1. Download the application form at https://www.nyandaruacpsb.go.ke/ According to the County Government’s human resource policy, 2. Fill and address it to the Secretary, County Public Service Board, P.o Box 38, 20303 degree holders receive KShs. 20,000, diploma holders KShs. Ol’Kalou or e-mail: [email protected] 15,000 and certificate holders Kshs. 10,000 respectively in 3. Drop it in person at the CPSB offices located at the Ol’Kalou Posta Building, 2nd Floor monthly stipends. 4. For inquiries, call the CPSB via +254-(0)-705284180 / 705284186 Governor Kimemia urged the interns to use the money wisely and uphold County Public service norms. SIDEBAR – Outgoing Communication Comrades