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H.E. Muthomi Njuki
Governor, Tharaka Nithi County
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LATEST COUNTY NEWS
The Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund is Now Open for Applications!
31 August 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Environment and Natural Resources, Uncategorized
Kilimo na Afya Project Official Launch
31 July 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Public Health, Medical Services and ICT
Preserving Our Living Heritage: The Ura Gate Tharaka Nithi Cultural Festival
20 September 2025 By TNC_ADMIN in Uncategorized
The Safaricom Foundation Medical Camp
24 November 2024 By Admin in Public Health, Medical Services and ICT, Uncategorized
Path to Sustainable Development
28 August 2024 By Admin in Lands, Physical Planning and HousingPOPULAR DOWNLOADS
THE THARAKA NITHI COUNTY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS CONTROL (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2024 522 downloads 0.00 KB
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Tharaka-Nithi Deputy Governor H.E. Nyaga Muisrael Officially Launches Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN! We are excited to announce that the Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) is now officially open for applications!The Fund was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Tharaka Nithi County, following the successful sensitization and engagement of young people.The Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund is a great opportunity for youth-led and youth-serving groups to turn innovative ideas into practical climate solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation, environmental conservation, and community resilience. Who can apply?Youth-led and youth-serving groups working with or led by young people aged 15–24 years in Tharaka Nithi County are encouraged to apply. Both formal and informal youth groups are eligible. Successful applicants may receive grants of up to KES 500,000 to support impactful and innovative climate action initiatives. Application Link:forms.gle/1iEKQiGEQ4Fh9VXv9We encourage all eligible young people and youth groups with innovative climate action ideas to seize this opportunity and apply!Together, let us empower young people to lead the way in building a greener, more resilient, and sustainable Tharaka Nithi County. 🌍💚#kathwanayouthclimateactionfund #YouthClimateAction #ClimateAction #tharakanithicounty#LeavingNoOneBehind #YouthEmpowerment#BloombergPhilanthropies #sustainability #YCAF
The Tharaka-Nithi County Government has strengthened its partnership with the Transforming Lives Through Nutrition (TLTN) consortium to improve nutrition outcomes for women, infants and young children, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of life.The high-level meeting, chaired by CECM for Public Health and Medical Services, Dr. Gichuyia Nthuraku M’Riara, brought together county departments and technical officers to explore stronger, multisectoral approaches to nutrition.Led by Dr. Peter Ofware, the consortium brings together Helen Keller International (HKI), Vitamin Angels, International Development Enterprise (iDE) and Village HopeCore International, with support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The partnership will strengthen access to nutritious foods, promote healthy diets and enhance nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions at household and community levels.The County Government reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration and evidence-based interventions to improve maternal, infant and young child nutrition and build a healthier, better-nourished Tharaka-Nithi.#LeavingNoOneBehind
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, entrenches public participation as a cornerstone of democratic governance. In partnership with GRADIF-KENYA, the Tharaka-Nithi County Government is developing a Public Participation Policy aimed at fostering a culture of meaningful citizen engagement in decision-making.The policy seeks to ensure that every citizen including youth, women, persons with disabilities and marginalized and vulnerable groups has an opportunity to participate and have their voices heard in matters affecting their lives and communities.Stakeholders led by County Secretary Mr. Alex Muratha, County Assembly Speaker Hon. John Mbabu, GRADIF-KENYA Tharaka-Nithi County Programs Coordinator, Ms. Caroline Njue and Tharaka-Nithi County Civil Society Organisations Development Network Chairperson Mr. Joel Kithure participated in the policy validation exercise.The exercise provided an important platform for stakeholders to review, validate and strengthen the proposed policy, with a shared commitment to building a more inclusive, transparent and accountable system of public participation across the county.#LeavingNoOneBehind
The ActionAid International Kenya team led by Ms Delphine Ampembe - Vice Chair board of Directors, Actionaid Kenya, following recent ground assessments, met with Tharaka Nithi County Government officials led by County Secretary Mr Alex Muratha and the CECM for Gender and Children, Ms Kelly Rwigi, to share initial findings on the viability of a local rights programme and explore areas of collaboration.The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships that can contribute to improving the livelihoods and well-being of the people of Tharaka-Nithi, particularly through initiatives targeting women, children, young people and other marginalised groups.The County Government welcomed the proposed partnership and reaffirmed its commitment to working with development partners whose interventions complement ongoing efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable development across the County.#LeavingNoOneBehind